https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/123456789/3189 2026-08-02T20:39:44Z 2026-08-02T20:39:44Z Parliamentary Research Team, Verité Research https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8292 2026-07-30T21:34:15Z 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Parliament for Breakfast - 23 to 26 June 2026 Parliamentary Research Team, Verité Research This infographic series provides updates on key parliamentary business during sitting days. In June 2026, Parliament met from the 23rd to the 26th. On 23 June, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was debated and approved, while the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill was referred to the Legislative Standing Committee after its second reading. Two orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act and regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) were also approved. On 24 June, the National Environmental (Amendment) Bill was passed with amendments. On 25 June, Parliament debated Combating the Drug Menace in Sri Lanka. On 26 June, it debated and approved an Order under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, and continued the adjournment debate on Combating the Drug Menace. Includes 12 infographics in English.

2026-06-01T00:00:00Z Parliamentary Research Team https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8250 2026-06-22T21:31:43Z 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

MPs with Zero Contributions in Parliament - January to April 2026 Parliamentary Research Team Between January and April 2026, Parliament convened for 26 sitting days. This infographic identifies the seven Members of Parliament who did not make a single contribution during these sessions. This infographic is published on Manthri.lk and can be accessed from the link below.

2026-06-16T00:00:00Z Parliamentary Research Team https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8243 2026-06-12T21:31:02Z 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Run Rate of Passing Laws in Parliament Parliamentary Research Team This infographic compares legislative activity during the first 18 months of the presidencies of Maithripala Sirisena and Anura Kumara Dissanayake based on the number of bills gazetted, tabled, and enacted into law. The analysis reveals clear differences in legislative patterns between the two periods. At six months, the Sirisena presidency had more bills gazetted and laws enacted. By 18 months, the Dissanayake presidency had nearly matched Sirisena in bills gazetted and surpassed him in laws enacted. This infographic is published in English on Mathri.lk and can be accessed from the link below.

2026-05-27T00:00:00Z Parliamentary Research Team https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8242 2026-06-12T21:32:24Z 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Labour Leaderboard in Parliament Parliamentary Research Team This infographic highlights the top five MPs who contributed to labour discussions in the 10th parliament, as well as the related legislation passed. This infographic is published in English on Manthri.lk and can be accessed from the link below.

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