Speaker endorses certificate on LG Elections Bill after special parliamentary majority

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill today (17) in Parliament, in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

The Second Reading debate related to the Bill was held today from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and was passed in Parliament with a special majority, without amendments. When the vote was taken, 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. 

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was presented to the Parliament on 9th 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.