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Section 147: Lapsing of Bills, motions, petitions and other business on dissolution of

Constitution of Zimbabwe

Parliament

On the dissolution of Parliament, all proceedings pending at the time are terminated, and every Bill, motion, petition and other business lapses.

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Insight: Lapsing of Bills, motions, petitions and other business on dissolution of Parliament

This provision ensures a clean slate for each new Parliament. When Parliament dissolves (typically before elections), all unfinished business is automatically terminated rather than carrying over to the next Parliament. This prevents the new Parliament from being bound by the agenda of its predecessor and allows newly elected representatives to set fresh priorities based on their mandate from voters.