What Happened on June 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, the President signed four constitutional laws. They enter into force together with the Constitution on July 1, 2026.
1. Law on the President
It:
- introduces the office of Vice President
- fixes candidate requirements
- describes the appointment procedure
- defines powers in force-majeure situations
2. Law on the Kurultai
It fixes:
- 145 deputies
- a single nationwide constituency
- a proportional system
- a 7% threshold
- an aggregate quota of at least 30% for women, young people, and persons with disabilities
- the structure: Chair, deputies, committees
- a 5-year term of office
3. Law on the Constitutional Court
[More: /p/law-on-constitutional-court?lang=en] It preserves and clarifies the Constitutional Court model:
- citizens have been able to apply directly since January 1, 2023
- filing is free of charge
- the updated institutional model has applied since July 1, 2026
4. Law on the People's Council
It introduces:
- 126 members under the 42 + 42 + 42 formula
- the status of a supreme consultative body
- the right of legislative initiative
- 4-year terms for members
Why This Matters
These laws show that part of the new institutional architecture has already been fixed before the Constitution formally takes effect. But the actual launch procedures still depend on July 1, 2026 and the steps that follow.
Where to Read the Texts
The official texts are published on adilet.zan.kz.