Object of the Bill
The main object of this Bill is to provide for the composition and functions of the Equal Opportunities Commission, pursuant to- (a) the National .Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy set out in the Constitution which enjoins the prom1ion of, among others, the following idea for the establishment of a just, free, and democratic society - gender balance and fair representation of marginalized groups (paragraph VI); protection of the aged (paragraph VII): balanced and equitable development (paragraph XIII); Recognition of women in society (paragraph XV); recognition of the dignity of persons with disabilities (paragraph XVI)
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The Equal Opportunities Commission Bill, 2006
Sponsored By Hon. Syda N.M. Bbumba (Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development)
Committee: The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development
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First Reading/Committee
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Second Reading
Bill is in the second stage. The second reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill. It usually takes place up to 45 days after the first reading. Once second reading is complete the Bill proceeds to committee stage where each clause (part) and any amendments (proposals for change) to the Bill may be debated.
Third Reading
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Presentation/Waiting Assent
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Assented by President
The Bill is now an Act of Parliament. When a Bill has completed all its parliamentary stages on the floor of Parliament, it must have President Assent before becoming an Act of Parliament (law). President Assent is the State agreement to make the Bill into an Act and it is a formality.
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Bill passed on 2007-04-04
The Bill is now an Act of Parliament. When a Bill has completed all its parliamentary stages on the floor of Parliament, it must have President Assent before becoming an Act of Parliament (law). President Assent is the State agreement to make the Bill into an Act and it is a formality.
Bill Withdrawn on