Fourteen Bills passed by Kerala Assembly awaiting assent, says Speaker A.N. Shamseer

Jan 14, 2026
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The Hindu - National
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Key Points

  1. 14 Bills passed by the Kerala Assembly are awaiting assent from the Governor.
  2. The 15th Kerala Assembly's final session begins on <strong>January 20, 2026</strong>.
  3. The Assembly has passed <strong>158 Bills</strong> during its <strong>192</strong> sittings.
  4. Governor <strong>Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</strong> has referred some Bills to the President, including the <strong>Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025</strong>.
  5. The <strong>2026-27</strong> State Budget will be presented on <strong>January 29, 2026</strong>.
  6. The session is scheduled to last until <strong>March 26, 2026</strong>.
  7. Three Bills pertaining to university law amendments and one related to motor transport workers are among those awaiting assent.

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