Status
✅ Signed on June 5, 2026 and published in the official legal acts section.
What Is Already Fixed
- The office of the Vice President is introduced.
- The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai.
- The new order of succession puts the Vice President first in line to assume presidential powers.
What This Changes in Practice
| Priority | Was (1995) | Now (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chair of the Senate | Vice President |
| 2 | Chair of the Mazhilis | Chair of the Kurultai |
| 3 | Prime Minister | Prime Minister |
What Still Depends on the Next Step
- The norm itself starts operating together with the Constitution on July 1, 2026.
- The actual appointment of the Vice President depends on the formation of the Kurultai and its consent to the nominee.
- Organisational and procedural details may be clarified in later official publications and related acts.
Source
Official publication announcing the signing of the law — Akorda website, June 5, 2026.