National Assembly រដ្ឋសភា Roatsaphea | |
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| 7th National Assembly | |
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| History | |
| Established | 14 June 1993; 32 years ago (1993-06-14) |
New session started | 21 August 2023; 2 years ago (2023-08-21) |
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 125 |
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Political groups | Government (120)
Confidence and supply (5)
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| Closed listproportional representation | |
First election | 23 & 28 May 1993 |
Last election | 23 July 2023 |
Next election | 23 or 30 July 2028 |
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TheNational Assembly (Khmer:រដ្ឋសភា,UNGEGN:Roatsaphea[rɔət.sapʰiə];lit. 'State Assembly') is one of the two houses (chambers) of theParliament of Cambodia. It is referred to as thelower house, with theSenate being referred to as theupper house.
The National Assembly is an elected body consisting of 125 members known asMembers of Parliament (MPs). Members are elected for five-year terms byparty-list proportional representation, using capital/provinces as constituencies of 1 to 12 members, and theD'Hondt method of seat distribution. A political party must secure 63 seats to obtain and preserve a majority.
The National Assembly is headed by thePresident, currentlyKhuon Sodary. The seventh National Assembly held its inaugural session on 21 August 2023.
The current National Assembly originated as the Constituent Assembly, a legislative body elected during theUnited Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). After the1993 election, the Assembly met and adopted a new constitution for Cambodia. After enactment of the 1993 Constitution, the Constituent Assembly was renamed the National Assembly.
The Constitution of Cambodia states the National Assembly are elected 5 year terms from 25 multi-member constituencies based on the provinces byclosed listproportional representation. Seats were allocated using theD'Hondt method and elections are to happen on the fourth Sunday of July.[1]
The qualifications to be acandidate for the National Assembly are outlined in Article 76 of the 1993 Constitution.
Law Adoption
Vote of confidence
Oversight
Representative
| Commission[2][3][4] | Chairperson |
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| Commission on Human Rights, Complaint Reception and Investigation, and Inspection | Hon. Mr. Sar Chamrong |
| Commission on Economy, Finance, Banking and Audit | Hon. Mr. Chheang Vun |
| Commission on Planning, Investment, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Development, Environment, Water Resources, and Mereology | Hon. Mr.Loy Sophat |
| Commission on Interior, National Defense, Civil Service, and Border Affairs | Hon. Mr. Kep Chuktema |
| Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Information | Hon. Mr. Suos Yara |
| Commission on Legislation and Justice | Hon. Mr. Ang Vong Vathana |
| Commission on Education, Youth, Sport, Cult, Religion, Culture, Fine Arts, and Tourism | Hon. Mr. Pa Socheatevong |
| Commission on Public Health, Social Affairs, Veteran, Youth Rehabilitation, Labour, Vocational Training, and Women’s Affairs | Hon. Mrs. Lork Kheng |
| Commission of Public Works, Transport, Civil Aviation, Posts, Telecommunications, Industry, Science, Technology, Innovation, Mines, Energy, Commerce, Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction | Hon. Mrs.Nin Saphon |
| Commission on Investigation, Eliminating and Combating Corruption | Hon. Mr. Pen Simorn |