CITIZENS COMPASS— The House of Representatives on Tuesday, withdrew its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police.
The lawmakers opted to consider a similar bill forwarded by the Executive.
The decision was announced during plenary where lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored state police bill its first and second readings.
Following the readings, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative consideration.
The move effectively puts the House’s earlier proposal unhold as lawmakers shift attention to the Executive-backed amendment, which is expected to serve as the main framework for discussions on the establishment of state police.
At the committee stage, lawmakers will examine the bill’s provisions in detail, consider possible amendments and make recommendations before returning it to the House for further debate and possible passage.
