Only Returning 10th Assembly Senators Can Contest for Senate President

The Senate has amended its standing orders to limit leadership contests to senators who served in the 10th Assembly and secure re-election to the 11th. Under the new rules, only those with at least two terms—one of which must be the immediate past term—are eligible to vie for the presidency and other principal positions. Order 4 now ranks candidates by experience: former Senate President, former Deputy President, former Principal Officers, senators with at least one full four-year term, ex-House of Representatives members, and, lastly, first-time senators. Lawmakers say this change will strengthen hierarchy and reward parliamentary experience.

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