Kazakhstan's parliament approves draft constitutional law establishing advisory body

Deputies of the Kazakh Parliament on Friday approved the draft constitutional law in its first reading to establish the Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi (People’s Council), a new highest consultative council, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports. The document was presented at a joint session of the chambers of the Kazakh parliament by Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev. According to him, the draft constitutional law was developed in compliance with the provisions of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, adopted on March 15, 2026. Under the draft law, the Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi (People’s Council) will receive the status of the highest constitutional consultative body. The Session will become the supreme body of the Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi, while a permanent collegial body, the Toralka (Presidium), will operate between sessions. Sessions will be convened at least once a year. Permanent and temporary committees, commissions, and working groups are planned to be created for specific areas.
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