The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish pensions granted to Members of Parliament, is scheduled to be debated today (17).
According to the Parliament of Sri Lanka Secretary General’s Office, the debate will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Parliament is set to convene at 9.30 a.m. under the leadership of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, with time allocated for parliamentary business and oral questions before the debate begins.
This sitting marks the start of the second parliamentary week for February, which will continue until February 20, 2026. In addition to the pensions repeal bill, lawmakers are expected to consider a proposal to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with reviewing existing election laws and presenting recommendations for reform.
On February 18, Parliament will take up for debate three regulations under the Special Commodity Levy Act, along with two orders issued under the Motor Traffic Act. The following day, February 19, second reading debates are scheduled for the Judicature (Amendment) Bill and the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill.
Meanwhile, on February 20, the Opposition is set to present an Adjournment Motion focusing on challenges currently affecting the country’s energy sector, which will be discussed in Parliament.
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