Senate schedules FY 2027 budget debate for September 10-11

MGR Online•Politics•12d ago

Reader Briefing

The Senate has set a framework to consider the FY 2027 Budget Bill on September 10 and 11, depending on the House of Representatives' progress.

•The Senate scheduled the FY 2027 Budget Bill debate for September 10 and 11.
•Pisit Apiwattanapong believes one day of debate should be sufficient as 46 people have signed up to speak.
•The Senate will consider six other bills on September 14-15, including those regarding the Ministry of Defence and court constitutions.
•Pisit Apiwattanapong stated that 138 Senators continue to perform their duties while awaiting the Election Commission's decision on collusion cases.

Overview

•The Senate set a framework for the FY 2027 Budget Bill consideration on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11.
•The Senate expanded the budget framework to two days because the House of Representatives had only considered 17 out of 41 sections.
•Approximately 46 people expressed a desire to debate the budget, with each allocated about 8 minutes.
•The Senate is scheduled to consider six bills passed by the House of Representatives on September 14-15.
•The proposed Ministry of Defence organic law would remove the Royal Guard Department, the Royal Security Command, and related commanders from the Act.
•A proposed Court Constitution bill would abolish military provincial courts and allow non-military persons to be plaintiffs in criminal cases.
•Pisit Apiwattanapong stated 138 Senators are performing duties normally as the exact number of people indicated in collusion cases by the Election Commission is unknown.
•Pisit Apiwattanapong believes opposition movements will not affect the Election Commission's decision, which will follow regulations and law.

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Key Entities

Person

Pisit Apiwattanapong(พิสิษฐ์ อภิวัฒนาพงษ์)

Spokesperson of the Senate Affairs Committee.

Organization

Senate(วุฒิสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body responsible for considering the FY 2027 Budget Bill and other acts passed by the House of Representatives.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body that considers bills before they are sent to the Senate.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The body investigating and deciding on collusion cases involving Senators.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court that receives cases from the Election Commission to determine if officials must stop performing their duties.

Law

Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีพ.ศ 2570)

The budget bill for the fiscal year 2027 under consideration by the Senate.

Ministry of Defence Administrative Regulations Act(พ.ร.บ. ระเบียบราชการกระทรวงกลาโหม)

A bill regarding the reform and efficiency of the Ministry of Defence.

Court Constitution Act(พ.ร.บ.ธรรมนูญศาล)

A bill proposing the abolition of military provincial courts.

Broadcasting and Television Business Act(พ.ร.บ.ประกอบกิจการกระจายเสียงและกิจการโทรทัศน์)

A bill passed by the House of Representatives for Senate consideration.

Frequency Allocation and Supervision of Radio and Television Business Act(พ.ร.บ.องค์กรจัดสรรคลื่นความถี่ และกำกับ ประกอบกิจการวิทยุกระจายเสียง วิทยุโทรทัศน์ และกิจการโทรทัศน์)

A bill passed by the House of Representatives for Senate consideration.