# Law on the Kurultai – building a new parliament from scratch

> The law on the Kurultai was signed on June 5, 2026. It fixes a unicameral parliament of 145 deputies elected by proportional representation, and on July 1 the President signed the decree calling the first elections. Kurultai deputy elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.

Canonical URL: https://constitution.my/p/law-on-kurultai?lang=en
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Updated: 2026-07-26

Section: Constitutional Laws

## Status
✅ **Signed on June 5, 2026** and published as a separate constitutional law.

## What Is Already Fixed
- The Kurultai is a **unicameral** parliament.
- It consists of **145 deputies**.
- The basis of formation is **proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency**.
- The term of office for deputies is **5 years**.

## What Happens Next
- The Constitution entered into force on **July 1, 2026**.
- On **July 1, 2026**, the presidential decree calling the first elections was signed.
- The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for **August 23, 2026**.
- Parliament under the 1995 model ceased its powers on July 1, 2026.

## What This Changes Compared with the Former Model
| Parameter | Parliament (1995) | Kurultai (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 2 (Mazhilis + Senate) | 1 |
| Deputies | 98 + 49 = 147 | 145 |
| Formation | Separate chamber procedures | Unified national model |

## Source
Official publication announcing the signing of the law – Akorda website, June 5, 2026.

## Checked sources

- [Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000) – Adilet Legal Information System (checked 2026-07-16)
- [Constitutional Law on the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z2600000297) – Adilet Legal Information System (checked 2026-07-16)
- [Decree calling the Kurultai election for August 23, 2026](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/U2600001338) – Adilet Legal Information System (checked 2026-07-16)
- [Calendar for the August 23, 2026 Kurultai election](https://www.election.gov.kz/rus/news/releases/index.php?ID=10190) – Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan (checked 2026-07-16)

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