Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives
Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives
What it changes:
- The amendment sets the terms for councils and explains how council members are elected or voted for.
Key details:
- Sponsor: Mohamed Aslam (bill introduced 8 October 2019)
- Legislature: People’s Majlis
- First reading: 28 October 2019 — 82 votes in favor, 1 member present but did not vote
- Second reading: 3 December 2019 — 66 votes in favor, 9 present but did not vote
- Third reading: 3 December 2019 — 69 votes in favor, 6 present but did not vote
- Passed by Majlis: 3 December 2019
- Assented by President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, 8 December 2019
- Enacted: 8 December 2019
Status:
- Current law in the Maldives.
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