The Sri Lankan Parliament has announced that a total of 167 bills were passed during the 9th parliamentary term, which commenced on August 20, 2020, and concluded at midnight on September 24, 2024. Of these, 146 were government bills, while 21 were private member bills.
The announcement was made by M. Jayalath Perera, Acting Director of Legislative Services and Director of Communications for the Sri Lankan Parliament.
Here’s a breakdown of bills passed per year:
- In 2020, 7 government bills and no private member bills were passed.
- In 2021, 30 government bills were passed.
- In 2022, 44 government bills and 2 private member bills were passed.
- In 2023, 29 government bills and 5 private member bills were passed.
- In 2024, 36 government bills and 14 private member bills were passed.
Some of the notable laws passed during this period include:
- Regulation of Election Expenses Act No. 3 of 2023
- Parliamentary Budget Office Act No. 6 of 2023
- Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023
- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023
- Elections (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2023
- Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act No. 28 of 2023
- Security of Online Systems Act No. 9 of 2024
- Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024
- Empowerment of Women Act No. 37 of 2024
- Fiscal Management Act No. 44 of 2024
- Economic Transformation Act No. 45 of 2024
These laws are expected to have a significant impact on governance, transparency, and economic reforms in the country.
