Only ruling party MPs can propose bills on taxes, state expenditure
The ruling party dominated People’s Majlis amended today its standing orders to prevent opposition MPs from submitting legislation relating to taxes and public finance.
12 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
The ruling party dominated People’s Majlis amended today its standing orders to prevent opposition MPs from submitting legislation relating to taxes and public finance.
The revisions to Article 71 state: “The government will propose legislation to impose or revoke taxes and legislation to make or cut expenses from the treasury.”
The amendment passed with 43 votes in favor, 19 against and three abstentions.
The standing orders previously only limited proposing tax bills to the government.
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