All bills under discussion adopted (video)
At the NA session convened by the Government today the bill on the enlargement of the communities was discussed at the second reading. Naira Zohrabyan, lawmaker from Tsarukyan alliance, noted that in the morning the residents of Gegharkunik marz applied to Gagik Tsarukyan, “I know that you will accept that draft as it is a political decision. The elections of local self-government bodies are due in the near future and you have decided to fit the local self-government bodies to your candidates. Meet with the villagers; they have other proposals, they have more correct logic. We cannot see any logic of optimal government in this bill.” Edmon Marukyan, lawmaker from Yelk alliance, said that first he supported the bill on the enlargement of the communities, but during this period there is no advancement, particularly in Lori marz, “The Government hasn’t carried out any efficient step, and good ideas have been spoilt. Bring an example of a success story as it has been a while since the previous enlargement.” Vache Terteryan, deputy minister of Territorial Administration and Development, noted that the issue of residents should be touched upon in the NA and not give qualifications, “Yesterday during the whole day we were with the residents. This proposal is a project discussed with them. We have success stories, if you want to see them, look through our website. I will do my best so that they become more public.” Nikol Pashinyan, Head of Yelk alliance faction, said that they support the bill, “I hope that after Edmon Marukyan’s speech the HHK will not vote against the bill.” The bill on prevention of corruption was adopted with 92-0 votes. The bill on privatization of state property was adopted with 58-31 votes. Before the voting on the bill on the enlargement of the communities, Nikol Pashinyan noted that it will be right that there be an inclusive report on the first group of enlargement. The bill on enlargement of the communities was adopted with 57-24 votes. The NA session convened by the Government ended.
