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25th Knesset · outgoing

Electricity Supply Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק אספקת החשמל

TL;DRA bill to permit the Israel Electric Corporation to provide electricity connection to buildings in certain compounds without a building permit, under conditions set by the Minister of Energy.

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What does the bill do?

The bill aims to provide a solution to the problem of lack of electricity connection in certain localities, mainly among Arab communities. The bill defines "qualifying compounds" in which the Minister of Energy, in consultation with the Minister of Interior, will be able to order the supply of electricity even without a detailed building plan in force, where the conditions are: the compound lacks such a plan, the local authority has not submitted one, and a plan allowing residential use can be submitted. The local authority will issue an approval to eligible residents, and this will constitute entitlement to electricity supply without additional approvals, all subject to the safety conditions of the Israel Electric Corporation.

Rejected at preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: May 22, 2024

The votes on this bill

Rejected9 for · 21 against · 0 abstained · 90 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 72 seats

LikudAgainst 12 · Absent 20
ShasAgainst 5 · Absent 6
United Torah JudaismAgainst 1 · Absent 6
Religious ZionismAgainst 1 · Absent 6
Otzma YehuditAgainst 1 · Absent 5
NoamAbsent 1

Opposition 48 seats

Yesh AtidAbsent 24
Ra'amFor 5
Hadash–Ta'alFor 4 · Absent 1
LaborAbsent 4

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