The House of Representatives on Tuesday withdrew its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police and instead began work on a similar bill submitted by the Executive arm of government.
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The decision was taken during plenary as lawmakers considered the Executive-backed proposal. The bill successfully passed its first and second readings before it was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative work.
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The withdrawal of the House’s earlier proposal means lawmakers will now focus on the version presented by the Executive as efforts continue to amend the Constitution to allow the creation of state police across the country.
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With the Executive-sponsored bill now before the committee, members of the House are expected to examine its provisions in detail before deciding on the next stage of the legislative process.
The move marks a change in the House’s approach to the issue, as attention has shifted from its own proposal to the Executive’s version. The committee handling the constitutional review is expected to study the bill and make recommendations before it returns to the floor for further consideration.
The proposed constitutional amendment forms part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges through the establishment of state police, an issue that has remained at the centre of national discussions in recent years. Lawmakers will continue deliberations on the bill as it progresses through the remaining stages of the legislative process.
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