Parliament Adopts Schedule Changes Due to Term Expiry Concerns  

Parliament recently passed a resolution to amend the established three-session period, prompted by the impending expiration of the five-year term of the 19th parliament on May 27.

In adherence to parliamentary rules, sessions are traditionally divided into three terms annually. However, the existing schedule, with the first session from February 16 to April, the second from May 16 to June, and the third from August 16 to November, presented a challenge as the term expiry falls in the middle of the second term.

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To address logistical and procedural issues related to the administration of the first session for the newly elected parliament and the potential invalidation of bills in progress, the General Purpose Committee proposed amendments. The revised schedule now designates the first session from February 1 to May 15, the second from June 1 to August 15, and the third from October 1 to November.

The change ensures that the first sitting of the newly elected Parliament aligns with the conclusion of the first session, coinciding with the parliamentary recess. The amendment received majority approval in Parliament, with 58 lawmakers participating in the vote, according to the decision made by the General Purpose Committee.