Bill Progress

Object of the Bill

The object of this Bill is to provide for the authorisation of public expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of a sum of thiny trillion, three hundred fourteen billion, five hundred twelve million and one hundred thousand shillings only to meet the expenditure for the year ending 30th June. 2025 and to appropriate the supplies granted.

Other Attachments

1 Report of the Committee on Budget on the Appropriation Bill 2024.pdf
Title: Report of the Committee on Budget on the Appropriation Bill 2024
Author: Parliamentary Committee on Budget
2 Appropriation Act, 2024.pdf
Title: Appropriation Act, 2024
Author: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda

The Appropriation Bill, 2024.

Sponsored By Hon. Matia Kasaija (Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development)

Committee: The Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Start

16/05/2024

First Reading/Committee

The bill is still at First Reading, the first stage of a Bills passage through the Floor of Parliament. This stage is usually a formality, primarily focusing on introducing the Bill to the Parliament. It takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session. The significance of this stage lies in the fact that it marks the formal introduction of the Bill to the Parliament, setting the stage for further discussions and debates.

16/05/2024

Second Reading

The Bill has now progressed to the Second Reading, a stage that offers the first opportunity for MPs to engage in a democratic debate on the main principles of the Bill. This stage, which usually takes up to 45 days after the first reading, allows for thorough discussion and ensures that all voices are heard. Once the second reading is complete, the Bill moves to the committee stage, where each clause and any amendments to the Bill may be debated, further highlighting the democratic nature of the process.

16/05/2024

16/05/2024

Third Reading

Parliament has passed the Bill. The third reading is the final chance for the Members of Parliament to debate its contents. Here, the debate is usually short and limited to what is actually in the Bill rather than, as at the second reading, what might have been included.

03/07/2024

Presentation/Waiting Assent

The Bill is now awaiting the Presidents assent, a crucial step in its journey. When the Floor of Parliament has passed a Bill, it is presented to the President, who carefully reviews it, considering its implications and ensuring it aligns with the governments policies and the Constitution. The Presidents assent is the final step in the Bills journey, marking its transition from a proposed law to an enacted one, underscoring this decisions importance in the legislative process.

03/07/2024

04/07/2024

Assented by President

At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.

End

Bill passed on 04/07/2024

At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.

Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970

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