What constitutional laws were signed on June 5, 2026?

Four core laws cover the President, the Kurultai, the Constitutional Court, and the Kazakhstan People's Council. They entered into force on July 1, 2026. The Kurultai law sets 145 seats, a 7% threshold, and an aggregate quota of at least 30% for women, young people, and persons with disabilities; citizen access to the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.

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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.

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Article 42President Article 52Kurultai Article 70People's Council Article 72Constitutional Court
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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 New Institutions Will Be Created

The reform follows different timelines: the Vice President is appointed after the first Kurultai session, the law on the Kazakhstan People's Council is in force and its Secretariat was created on July 2, while the citizen application mechanism at the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.

When Will Kurultai Elections Be Held

The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026. On July 1, 2026, after the Constitution entered into force, the President signed the decree calling the elections. The Kurultai is a unicameral body of 145 deputies elected by proportional representation.

What Happens During the Transition Period

The transition period from March 16 to June 30, 2026 is complete. Key laws were signed on June 5, the new Constitution entered into force on July 1, and the decree calling Kurultai elections has been signed.
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Updated: 26 July 2026. This page was prepared by the constitution.my editorial team using official publications and open legal sources. Core sources: Gov.kz, Akorda.kz, Adilet.zan.kz, Parlam.kz, and materials of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan.

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