Law on the Kurultai – building a new parliament from scratch
The Kurultai is a unicameral parliament of 145 deputies, replacing the bicameral system (Mazhilis + Senate). This is an entirely new constitutional law to be drafted and adopted in 2026.
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Status
🆕 New law – does not exist yet, to be drafted from scratch
What the Constitution Tells Us
Structure
- 145 deputies, 5-year term
- Mixed electoral system (party lists + single-mandate districts)
- Up to 23 committees for specialized work
Key Powers
- Adoption of laws and constitutional laws
- Budget approval
- Consent to appointment of key officials
- Government oversight
- Ratification and denunciation of international treaties
Relations with the President
- The President appoints several officials with Kurultai consent
- If the Kurultai twice rejects nominees – the President may dissolve it
- Between dissolution and formation of a new Kurultai, the President issues decrees with the force of law
Comparison with the Former Parliament
| Parameter | Parliament (1995) | Kurultai (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 2 (Mazhilis + Senate) | 1 |
| Deputies | 107 + 50 = 157 | 145 |
| Committees | ~13 | Up to 23 |
What the Law Must Define
- Nomination and registration of candidates
- Proportions between list and majoritarian components
- Rules of procedure (sessions, plenary meetings, committees)
- Deputy status and immunity
- Dissolution procedure
Related Constitution Articles
Section IV: Art. 49–63 of the new Constitution