The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in the Parliament yesterday (17).

The Second Reading debate pertaining to the said Bill was held yesterday and thereafter, 187 votes were cast in favour. Following being considered at the Committee stage, a division was called for the Third Reading of the Bill and accordingly, 158 votes were cast in favour. The Second Reading and the Third Reading of the Bill was passed by a special majority.

Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Bill. Accordingly, this Bill shall come into effect as the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act, No. 01 of 2025.