Knesset Law (Amendment – Election of a Committee Chair) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הכנסת (תיקון - בחירת יושב ראש ועדה)
TL;DRThe bill regulates in law the election of chairs of standing committees in the Knesset and sets a procedure for filling the position when it becomes vacant.
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What does the bill do?
The bill adds a new section to the Knesset Law regulating three main principles: first, the election of a committee chair will be carried out by the committee's members on the proposal of the House Committee. Second, if a chair resigned or was appointed to a government position, within 14 days of such a date the House Committee will recommend a new chair, and the committee will vote within seven days. Third, if a new chair is not elected and does not convene the committee within 30 days, an opposition MK will serve temporarily until a permanent chair is elected.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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