Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved two new clauses to amend the principal enactment. The first proposed amending section 28 to extend its wording from generation and distribution to include supply, while the second proposed amending section 40 to clarify its applicability to any person or body of persons. The clauses were brought up and read for the first time. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to the Bill to replace a line on page 27 so that “strategies and any subsequent revisions and updates published in the Gazette shall be deemed included.” The amendment was agreed to, after which Clause 19 as amended and Clauses 20 and 21 were ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved several Committee Stage amendments to the Bill, revising provisions on the Final Vesting Plan, employee secondment, and related obligations in the restructuring of electricity sector entities. The amendments shorten certain timelines from two years to one year, extend references to include Pension Fund obligations alongside Employees’ Provident Fund obligations, and require identification, notification, and option procedures for employees of the Generation and Distribution Companies proposed for secondment to subsidiary companies. They also provide that seconded employees must receive terms no less favourable than their existing Ceylon Electricity Board employment conditions, while employees who do not opt for secondment would be entitled to a voluntary retirement scheme. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved a series of amendments to Clause 13 of the Bill concerning subsidiary companies under the relevant electricity sector legislation. The amendments specify Treasury ownership and permanent shareholding arrangements, create board composition requirements for the hydropower generation company and other entities, add expertise requirements including former Ceylon Electricity Board personnel, and introduce conflict-of-interest disclosure and limits on multiple board appointments. The amendments were agreed to, and Clause 13, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved an amendment to page 13, line 30 of the Bill, substituting wording referring to “competitive ancillary services.” The amendment was agreed to, after which Clause 11 as amended and Clause 12 were ordered to stand part of the Bill, and proceedings moved to Clause 13 concerning amendment of section 17 of the principal enactment. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved an amendment to Clause 10 of the Bill, adding language to require that changes to the electricity system be made while ensuring an uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply. The amendment was agreed to, and Clause 10, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill before proceedings moved to Clause 11. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved amendments to Clause 8 of the Bill, including a wording change and the insertion of a provision treating the Minister-appointed Committee as a scheduled institution under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023. The amendments were agreed to, Clause 8 as amended was ordered to stand part of the Bill, and Clauses 9 and 10 proceeded in Committee. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved a textual amendment to Clause 5 of the Bill, substituting wording on page 4, line 30 relating to the term “diversified.” The amendment was agreed to, after which Clause 5 as amended and Clauses 6 and 7 were ordered to stand part of the Bill, before the Committee proceeded to consider Clause 8. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved an amendment to page 3, lines 13 and 14 of the Bill, substituting wording referring to “The Plan and the Long-Term Transmission Development Plan of the Ceylon Electricity Board.” The amendment was agreed to, and Clause 4, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill before proceedings moved to Clause 5. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary A Division was requested by Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. Following the request, the Division Bell was rung in accordance with parliamentary procedure. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka formally moved that Hon. Prof. Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair as Presiding Member. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda vacated the Chair and Hon. Prof. Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika criticized the absence of many Opposition Members during a vote, arguing that it was unreasonable for around 30 of 40 Members not to participate when several had attended parts of the debate. He named several absent senior Members and said those who raised issues in the debate should have remained to vote. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku - Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary Requested to be allowed to finish his speech and indicated that he would respond afterward. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera begins to raise an important point of order or procedural issue, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive details about the matter being raised. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved a procedural motion for Hon. Chanaka Madugoda to take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Aravinda Senarath left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana said that public concern over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill centres on promised reductions in household electricity bills, recalling President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2024 pledge to cut bills by one-third and asking the Government to deliver visible relief. He urged the Minister to announce a clear commitment to reduce bills in 2025, while acknowledging the technical reforms under debate. He also raised a personal clarification regarding a COPA-related allegation involving a leased closed school, denying any connection to the named “Sarath Abeygunawardhana” and stating that parliamentary committees should refer matters to investigative bodies rather than assign guilt. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Riyas Farook JJB AI summary Riyas Farook raised a point of order responding to a question about alleged leasing of parts of Sri Lanka to Israel and the role of Muslim Ministers. He challenged critics by asking why previous long-serving governments had not addressed the issue if such leases and constructions had occurred. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought clarification from the Chair regarding a number he had requested. The intervention appears to be a brief procedural query rather than a substantive contribution on policy or legislation. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara made a brief intervention addressing the Deputy Speaker and indicating a request. The provided excerpt is incomplete, so the substance of the request or any related policy or procedural matter cannot be determined. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara informed Parliament that a Ceylon Petroleum Corporation bus carrying about 50 people was reportedly being taken to Maharagama to attack a protest. He asked that the Minister’s attention be drawn to the matter and indicated he could provide the bus number. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →