Parliamentary discussion on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill is anticipated to take place toward the end of September or in early October, according to Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

The parliamentary debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill is expected to occur at the end of September or in early October, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated while addressing constituents in the Kalutara area. The timeline suggests lawmakers will begin formal discussion of the proposed constitutional changes within the coming weeks.

The 22nd Amendment was formally presented to Parliament on September 18th by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, initiating the legislative process. The submission of the bill has already sparked legal action, with multiple petitions filed in court both supporting and challenging the proposed amendment, indicating significant public and legal interest in the measure.

The constitutional amendment process typically involves parliamentary debate followed by a vote, and the anticipated timing suggests the government intends to move the matter through debate phases relatively promptly. The filing of competing petitions suggests the amendment may face legal scrutiny regardless of its parliamentary outcome, with various stakeholders seeking to influence or challenge its implementation through the courts.