Object of the Bill
The Object ofthe Bill is to amend the Administration of Parliament Act, Cap. 272 to provide for the election of the Leader of the Opposition by members of the opposition in Parliament, from among the members of the party in opposition to Government having the greatest numerical strength in Parliament; to provide additional grounds upon which the Leader of the Opposition my cease to hold office; to require the shadow cabinet to be approved by members of the opposition parties in Parliament; to require the Leader of the Opposition to consult opposition political parties represented in Parliament when appointing chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of standing Committees of Parliament; and for related matters.
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF PARLIAMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL,2024
Sponsored By Hon. LUMU RICHARD KIZITO (Mp, MITYANA COUNTY SOUTH)
Committee: The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
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First Reading/Committee
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Bill in Committee for more than 45 days
Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970