The House of Representatives referred 11 draft laws submitted by the government to specialized committees, including four agreements: the first related to copper extraction, the second and third concerning extradition agreements between Jordan and Uzbekistan and between Jordan and Spain, and the fourth regarding a loan agreement between Jordan and Italy.
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The decisions came during a session held on Sunday, chaired by Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi and partially moderated by First Deputy Speaker Khamis Attiyeh, in the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan and members of the government. During the session, MPs urged the government to stop imposing any taxes on citizens, arguing that imposing taxes without a legal basis is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, a parliamentary memorandum called on the government to curb the rising costs of water and electricity bills.
At the beginning of the session, MP Khamis Attiyeh noted that there is a positive agreement among parliamentary blocs in organizing the process of discussing draft laws, particularly during first readings. He explained that blocs have agreed on allocating a set number of speakers to ensure fair participation and the opportunity for all to express their views, stating that this consensus reflects a political message that the House is capable of working collectively despite differences.
MP Mohammad Hudayb called on the government to resolve the situation of Jordanians stranded in Egypt after their release under a prisoner exchange deal in Palestine. MP Awni Al-Zoubi argued that imposing taxes on postal shipments is unconstitutional, noting that the constitution states taxes may not be imposed without legislation and urged the government to reverse the decision. He said the measure contradicts previous government commitments not to impose new taxes on citizens.
MPs Walid Al-Masri and Raed Rabie Al-Zahrawi thanked the Prime Minister for visiting the municipal stadium in Zarqa, while Al-Masri urged ministers to respond to MPs’ calls. MP Bayan Al-Mahsiri called for an official condemnation of Israeli attacks on Syria and Lebanon, and MP Hassan Al-Riyati requested an investigation into the death of a port worker.
A number of MPs signed a memorandum asking the government to take measures to stop the growing financial burden caused by increasing electricity and water bills.
The House referred several draft laws to committees, including:
The amended Electronic Transactions Law to the Digital Economy Committee
The amended Notary Public Law to the Legal Committee
The amended Law on Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to the National Guidance Committee
During the first reading of the amended Awqaf Law, a dispute occurred between Minister of Awqaf Mohammad Al-Khalaileh and MP Ali Al-Fadil Al-Khalaileh, who raised concerns about the composition of the Hajj Fund Board. The minister responded by affirming that the board members are respected religious and academic figures, prompting objections from MPs Ali Al-Khalaileh and Mu’taz Abu Rumman regarding the minister’s tone.
The House also referred:
The amended Enforcement Law to the Legal Committee
The Natural Gas Law, aimed at securing gas supplies, regulating the gas and hydrogen sector, encouraging investment—including in hydrogen production infrastructure—to the Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
The extradition agreement between Jordan and Spain to the Legal Committee
The copper exploitation agreement for the Abu Khusheiba area between the government and Wadi Araba Minerals Company to the Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
The amended Integrity and Anti-Corruption Law to the Legal Committee
The extradition agreement between Jordan and Uzbekistan to the Legal Committee
The Insurance Contracts Law to the Economy and Investment Committee
The loan agreement between Jordan and Italy to the Finance Committee
At the start of the session, Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi paid tribute to two former parliamentarians, Jamal Hdeih Al-Khuraisha and Ali Al-Malkawi, who passed away recently. He described Al-Khuraisha, a member of the 11th and 12th Parliaments, as a model of integrity and wisdom who served his country with dedication and left a positive legacy. He also commemorated Al-Malkawi, a member of the 16th Parliament, as a committed public servant whose contributions left a lasting impression. He concluded by inviting MPs to recite Al-Fatiha in their memory.
Additionally, MP Suleiman Al-Zaben thanked His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, Crown Prince Al-Hussein, and the Jordanian people for offering condolences to the Bani Sahar tribe on the passing of one of its notable figures.
