Ahead of the expected final votes on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's media reform bill, the Knesset legal advisor warned that approving reservations that were not discussed in committee would constitute a procedural defect. The warning was issued ahead of the plenum vote, according to the Knesset legal advisor's office.
The warning from the Knesset legal advisor comes as the Knesset prepares for final votes on the media reform bill, which has been a flashpoint in Israeli politics. The bill, promoted by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, would restructure media regulation. The opposition has argued that the coalition is rushing the legislation and bypassing proper committee procedures. The legal advisor's statement specifically warns against approving amendments that were not vetted in the committee stage, a move that she says would undermine the legislative process. The coalition has not yet responded to the warning. The Zioneer has previously reported on the procedural battles surrounding the bill, including opposition letters and committee votes.
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- DevelopingCoalition faces losing media reform bill as three MKs yet to arrive for committee vote
- DevelopingCoalition MKs absent from media bill committee talks, stalling reform
- DevelopingOpposition slams Knesset legal advisor for enabling media bill procedural maneuver
- StrongKnesset legal advisor invalidates Karhi broadcast law amendment on procedural grounds
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