Amman: The Lower House of Parliament has approved the referral of 11 draft laws to various parliamentary committees, in a legislative session presided over by Speaker Mazen Qadi, with participation from Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and government officials. The majority vote during Monday's session marks a significant step in legislative processing.
According to Jordan News Agency, one of the critical draft laws, the amendment to the 2025 Electronic Transactions Law, has been directed to the Parliamentary Digital Economy and Legal Committees. This amendment, previously sanctioned by the Cabinet on August 28, aims to align with technological advancements and facilitate the government's digital transformation initiatives by expanding electronic services.
The draft amendment further seeks to eliminate certain exemptions that restrict electronic service delivery, equating electronic information and records with traditional documents and acknowledging foreign electronic authentication certificates.
The House has also delegated a draft amendment to the 2025 Notary Public Law to the Parliamentary Legal Committee. Sanctioned by the Cabinet on September 8, this amendment intends to streamline public services by allowing electronic processing of notary public transactions, particularly those initiated from abroad, while expanding notary jurisdiction across governorates to reduce costs and time for citizens.
Additionally, the 2025 Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites Law amendment has been assigned to the Parliamentary Committee on National Guidance and Media. With Cabinet approval on April 28, this draft reorganizes the Council of Endowments and introduces sukuk issuance in place of traditional bonds, among other provisions for better asset management.
Further, the Sharia Enforcement Law amendment of 2025 is now under the review of the Parliamentary Legal Committee. Approved on May 4, this amendment is designed to simplify enforcement, expedite rights delivery, and enhance mechanisms that allow individuals to work while fulfilling obligations.
The House also referred the 2025 Gas Law to the Parliamentary Energy and Mineral Resources Committee. Approved on August 10, this draft law establishes a legislative framework for regulating gas and hydrogen derivatives, supporting clean energy initiatives and investment facilitation.
Moreover, the draft law ratifying the 2025 Extradition Treaty between Jordan and Spain has been sent to the Parliamentary Legal Committee. Part of a broader effort to enhance crime-fighting cooperation, this treaty was approved by the Cabinet on August 17.
In energy sector developments, the House referred the draft law ratifying the executive agreement for copper and mineral exploitation in Abu Khashaba to the Energy and Mineral Resources Committee. The agreement, supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Wadi Araba Minerals Company, aims to bolster investment in the mining sector.
The Lower House also moved forward with the 2025 amendment to the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Law, now under the Parliamentary Legal Committee's scrutiny. Approved on October 1, 2025, this amendment seeks to reinforce integrity and anti-corruption standards, aligning with global practices and enhancing the Commission's powers.
Finally, the extradition agreement between Jordan and Uzbekistan has been referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee, further fortifying international cooperation frameworks.