Object of the Bill
The object of this Bill is to provide for the establishment of a Public Service Pension Fund and a Public Service Pension Scheme; to provide for the governance, functions, organization, and management of the Fund; to provide for the collection of contributions to the Fund and payment of retirement benefits to pensioners and their survivors; to provide for the investment of the monies of the Fund and for related matters.
Bill Document
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CFI for The Public Service Pension Fund Bill,2024.pdf
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PSLG3-25-Report on the Public Service Pension Fund Bill,2024.pdf
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The Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024
Sponsored By Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa (Minister of Public Service )
Committee: The Committee on Public Service and Local Government
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First Reading/Committee
The bill is still at First Reading, and the first stage of a bill is a 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill in Presentation for more than 30 days
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970