Object of the Bill
The object of the bill is to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda in accordance with articles 259 and 262 of the Constitution-
(a) to provide for the time within which to hold presidential, parliamentary and local government council elections under article 61;
(b) to provide for eligibility requirements for a person to be elected as President or District Chairperson under articles 102(b) and 183(2)(b);
(c) to increase the number of days within which to file and determine a presidential election petition under 104(2) and (3);
(d) to increase the number of days within which the Electoral Commission is required to hold a fresh election where a presidential election is annulled under article 104(6); and
(e) for related matters.
Bill Document
Other Attachments
The Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2017.
Sponsored By Hon. Raphael Magyezi (Minister of Local Government)
Committee: The Committee on Public Service and Local Government
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Bill passed on 27/12/2017
The Bill is now an Act of Parliament. When a Bill has completed all its parliamentary stages on the floor of Parliament, it must have President Assent before becoming an Act of Parliament (law). President Assent is the State agreement to make the Bill into an Act and it is a formality.
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970