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February 17, 2025

Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill

Hon. Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill on 17.02.2025 in Parliament, in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution. The Second Reading debate related to the Bill was held today (17) from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and was passed in Parliament with a special majority, without amendments. The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was presented to the Parliament on the 09th of January 2025 for its First Reading. Accordingly, this Bill shall come into effect as the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act No. 01 of 2025.

February 17, 2025

Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill

Hon. Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill on 17.02.2025 in Parliament, in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution. The Second Reading debate related to the Bill was held today (17) from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and was passed in Parliament with a special majority, without amendments. The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was presented to the Parliament on the 09th of January 2025 for its First Reading. Accordingly, this Bill shall come into effect as the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act No. 01 of 2025.

February 17, 2025

Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament today (Feb. 17). The Second Reading debate pertaining to the said Bill was held today (17) from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Thereafter, 187 votes were cast in favor of the Bill. Following being considered at the Committee stage, a division was called for the Third Reading of the Bill. Accordingly, 158 votes were cast in favor of the Bill. The Second Reading and the Third Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament.

February 17, 2025

Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presents the Budget 2025 to Parliament in his capacity as the Minister of Finance

The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 (Budget Speech) was presented to Parliament today (Feb. 17) by the Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance. The Hon. President arrived at Parliament Chamber from the President's Office in Parliament, at around 10.30 am today, preceded by the Serjeant-at-Arms, as is tradition. The Hon. President the presented the Budget speech till 1.15 p.m. Accordingly, the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 is scheduled to be held for 7 days from tomorrow (18) to February 25, including Saturday, the 22nd. Thereafter, the vote on the Second Reading of the Budget will be held on February 25th at 6.00 p.m. Thereafter, the Committee Stage debate on the Bill is scheduled to be held for 19 days, including 4 Saturdays, from February 27th to March 21st. Thereafter, the vote for the Third Reading on the Appropriation Bill will be held on March 21st at 6:00 PM. Accordingly, the entire budget debate will extend from February 18th to March 21st, 2025.

February 16, 2025

Ministerial Consultative Committee Approves the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill approved by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. The approval was received when the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government met in Parliament today (Feb. 14) under the chairmanship of Hon. Minister (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayaratne. The annual reports of the Distance Learning Center for the years 2021 and 2022 were also considered by the Committee and approved. The Hon. Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath, Deputy Ministers, Members of the Committee, Hon. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Members of Parliament and government officials were present in this committee meeting.



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