The Electoral Process (Amendment) Bill,2026

Parliamentary Period: 
Fifth Session of the Thirteenth Assembly

The object of this Bill is to amend the Electoral Process Act, so as
to provide for—
(a) the inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters;
(b) the filing of an adoption certificate to accompany a
nomination;
(c) the election and distribution of seats under the proportional
representation electoral system;
(d) the appointment of a returning officer and their powers
and duties;
(e) the filing of a nomination petition;
(f) the power of the Commission to suspend a political party
or candidate for breach of the Code of Conduct; and
(g) matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

 

Bill Stage: 
Presentation
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Report Stage
Third Reading
Assent