Basic Law: The Government (Amendment – Maximum Period of Tenure in the Role of Prime Minister) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק-יסוד: הממשלה (תיקון - תקופה מרבית לכהונה בתפקיד כראש הממשלה)
TL;DRA bill to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to at most eight consecutive years.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a new section to Basic Law: The Government stating that anyone who has served as Prime Minister for eight consecutive years will not be able to continue in the position. In addition, multiple terms will be counted as one consecutive period if fewer than four years passed between them. The period the Prime Minister served before the law takes effect will not be taken into account in calculating the maximum. This bill applies to anyone who will hold the position of Prime Minister in the future.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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