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 the first elections are expected in August after the Constitution enters into force.

Current as of June 10, 2026. This page is updated as new official acts, decrees, and clarifications are published.
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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 enters into force on July 1, 2026.
  • After that, a presidential decree calling the first elections is expected.
  • The first Kurultai elections are expected in August 2026.
  • Until then, the current parliament continues to operate.

What This Changes Compared with the Former Model

Parameter Parliament (1995) Kurultai (2026)
Chambers 2 (Mazhilis + Senate) 1
Deputies 107 + 50 = 157 145
Formation Separate chamber procedures Unified national model

Source

Official publication announcing the signing of the law — Akorda website, June 5, 2026.

Related questions

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The constitutional law on the President was signed on June 5, 2026. It already aligns presidential powers with the new Constitution by introducing the office of Vice President and the new order of succession.

Law on the Constitutional Court – what changes?

The Constitutional Court retains its role as guarantor of constitutional supremacy. Key changes: expansion to 10 judges, appointed by the President with Kurultai consent for 8 years.