Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed about the legislative activities of the Senate. Since the start of the Senate's legislative functions, 21 laws have been approved and adopted, including those on the resolution of labor disputes, housing and communal services, digital assets, as well as amendments to the Tax Code.
Maulen Ashimbayev said that the Senate is currently considering important bills prepared on behalf of the Head of State. In particular, in the coming period, it is planned to consider clarification of the republican budget for 2023, the Social Code, draft laws on administrative reform, human rights and prevention of torture, as well as civil service.
The head of state was provided with information on the work carried out by the Chamber to reform the judicial system and improve procedural legislation. As part of the execution of the instructions of the President of the country, a working group was created in the Senate, which held more than 60 meetings and collected about 350 proposals. The result of this work was the development of two bills.
The President was also familiarized with activities aimed at strengthening the regional agenda in the work of the Senate and promoting the ideas of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
The head of state noted the need to continue legislative activities aimed at further support of reforms for the comprehensive socio-economic development of the country.
(Press service of Akorda)
