What constitutional laws were signed on June 5, 2026?

Four core laws were signed: on the President, on the Kurultai, on the Constitutional Court, and on the People's Council. Together they introduce the Vice President, a 145-seat Kurultai with a 7% threshold and 30% quota, broader citizen access to the Constitutional Court, and a 126-member People's Council. They enter into force on July 1.

Updated: 2026-06-13 This page is updated as new official acts, decrees, and clarifications are published.
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What Happened on June 5, 2026

On June 5, 2026, the President signed three 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
  • a 30% gender quota
  • the structure: Chair, deputies, committees
  • a 5-year term of office

3. 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.

Related questions

When do the new constitutional laws take effect?

Some of the key laws were already signed on June 5, 2026. The Constitution itself takes effect on July 1, and after that a decree on Kurultai elections and the launch of institutions that depend on the new parliament are expected.

How will the Kurultai be formed?

The Kurultai is a unicameral supreme representative body of 145 deputies. The constitutional law on the Kurultai was signed on June 5, 2026, and the first elections are expected in August after the Constitution enters into force and a presidential decree is issued.

When will the Vice President appear and what is the role?

The office of Vice President is established by the new Constitution and by the law on the President signed on June 5, 2026. The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai, so the full launch of the office depends on the formation of the new parliament.

What changed after the new Constitution was adopted?

On 15 March 2026, citizens of Kazakhstan approved the new Constitution in a referendum. Key constitutional laws were signed on June 5, the Constitution takes effect on July 1, Kurultai elections are expected in August 2026, and the Kazakhstan People's Council is expected to launch in September.