Parliament has resumed sitting today, Thursday, May 21, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
Lawmakers are expected to consider several major bills and policy reforms across key sectors of the economy.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor outlined the House’s legislative agenda.
According to him, Parliament will deliberate on bills covering transport, energy, justice, security, and governance reforms.
He said the House is expected to receive the Maritime and Related Offences Bill after the Committee on Transport submits its report for the second reading.
“We expect to receive the Maritime and Related Offences Bill from the Committee on Transport because it’s been moved, the first reading done and referred to the committee to bring a report for the second reading,” he said.
Parliament is also expected to consider reports on the Road Traffic Regulations and bilateral air service agreements between Ghana and countries including Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
On energy matters, lawmakers will discuss proposals to review the legal framework governing the National Petroleum Authority.
Other expected bills include legislation on private-sector participation in electricity distribution, the proposed Nuclear Power Corporation Bill 2026, and the creation of a Renewable Energy Authority.
“We want to establish a statutory entity that will coordinate renewable energy issues like solar and wind,” Mr Dafeamekpor explained.
He also disclosed that the Ministry of the Interior is expected to present a Community Service Bill aimed at reducing prison congestion through non-custodial sentencing for minor offences.
Parliament will further consider amendments to the National Identity Register law, prison service parole regulations, and a proposed law to improve coordination among security agencies.
“There have been complaints about activities of security operatives… so the new legislation is to take care of that,” he added.
Lawmakers are also expected to debate a proposed Code of Conduct Bill focused on asset declaration and ethical standards in public office.
In addition, CI 47, which governs civil procedure in the High Court, is expected to undergo review to consolidate several amendments into one legal framework.
“There have been so many amendments… we think it’s time to consolidate these issues into a new procedure code,” he stated.
