Concurrence: Reps Set for Showdown with Senate, Step Down Two Bills over Delay

Reps draw battle line with Senate over bills’ concurrence – Daily Trust

The House of Representatives on Wednesday declined consideration of second reading of a Senate bill to protest against what lawmakers described as the Red Chamber’s persistent failure to give concurrence to many House bills pending before it. The senate bill seeking to establish, was listed on the Order Paper for second reading, but rejected during plenary after many lawmakers argued that Senate rarely considers bills originating from the House.…

Concurrence: Reps set for showdown with Senate, step down two bills over delay

"From what the clerk told me, we have 146 bills that are with the Senate. I, as a person, have more than 10 bills; some are there for more than six months; no attention," Speaker Tsjudeen. The post Concurrence: Reps set for showdown with Senate, step down two bills over delay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Power Play: Senate, House of Reps in Turf War Over Bill Concurrence

Amid legislative gridlock, the House of Representatives has announced the suspension of all Senate-sponsored bills, citing prolonged delays by the upper chamber in concurring with over 140 bills already passed by the lower house. The standoff is threatening to paralyze the legislative process in the National Assembly. This drastic measure, fueled by accusations of neglect against the Senate, highlights a growing rift between the two chambers. Th…

National Assembly faces hurdles as Reps suspend consideration of Senate bills - Business Hallmark

A simmering crisis is threatening to ground Nigeria’s legislative process as the House of Representatives has halted consideration of all Senate -sponsored bills, referencing prolonged delays in the Red Chamber’s concurrence to over 140 bills passed by the lower chamber. The move, ignited by accusations of Senate neglect, underscores a brewing rift that could negate […] The post National Assembly faces hurdles as Reps suspend consideration of Se…

Reps Step Down Concurrence On Two Bills From Senate

The House of Representatives on Wednesday stood down concurrence on two bills transmitted from the Senate, both sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in apparent retaliation over what lawmakers described as the Senate's disregard for House-originated bills.

Reps Suspend Senate Bills Over Delay of 146 House Proposals - TV360 Nigeria

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to suspend consideration of all Senate-originated bills awaiting concurrence, protesting what lawmakers described as the Senate’s consistent disregard for over 140 House-passed bills still pending Senate action. The resolution came during a heated plenary session in which two bills sponsored by Senate Leader Bamidele Opeyemi were stepped down. This followed a motion by Minority Leader Kingsley C…