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constitutional amendment bill
Coverage of constitutional amendment bill in the Nexus archive.
- How is a Constitution Amendment Bill passed?
A Constitutional Amendment Bill requires a two-thirds majority in both legislative Houses, ratification by at least 50% of State legislatures if it impacts the federal structure, and subsequent approval by the President.
- Zimbabwe justice minister introduces bill to extend 83-year-old president’s term
Zimbabwe’s justice minister introduced a constitutional amendment bill to extend the tenure of the country's 83-year-old president and modify the election process.