The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a similar amendment transmitted by the Executive.
The decision was announced during Tuesday’s plenary, where lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored state police bill its first and second readings.
Following the readings, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative consideration.
By shelving its earlier proposal, the House has shifted its focus to the Executive-backed amendment, which is expected to serve as the primary legislative framework for the establishment of state police.
The committee will now subject the bill to detailed scrutiny, examining its provisions before presenting it back to the House for further debate and possible passage.
Further details are expected as the legislative process progresses.