The 14th session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) of the fifth convocation is taking place in Dushanbe today afternoon.
The session will discuss president’s proposals on renaming a number of cities and districts in the country, including Qurghon Teppa and Sarband, a source at the Majlisi Milli told Asia-Plus in an interview.
Majlisi Milli members are also expected to discuss laws on making amendments to the country’s tax code and the law on livestock breeding.
They will also discuss the country’s grain law.
Besides, Tajik chief prosecutor will report on overseeing the implementation of laws in Tajikistan in 2017, the source added.
Under Tajikistan’s legislation, the Majlisi Milli considers and seconds laws adopted by the Majlisi Namoyandagon. The Majlisi Milli shall second the law by a majority of votes of the total number of its members. In the event the Majlisi Milli doesn’t second the law, it shall be considered at the Majlisi Namoyandagon repeatedly.
If the Majlisi Namoyandagon does not agree with decision of the Majlisi Milli, the law shall be considered to be adopted if Majlisi Namoyandagon by not less than two-thirds of the votes confirms the decision previously adopted by it.
Only the Majlisi Namoyandagon shall adopt the Law on the State budget. The Majlisi Namoyandagon shall control over execution of the budget.
