At the current meeting of the Constitutional Council of Kazakhstan, Senate deputy Nurlan Beknazarov has presented proposals on the formation of the Qurultay (People's Council), including eligibility requirements for deputies and the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate.

The proposals focus on constitutional norms governing the Qurultay’s establishment, election procedures, and participation in law-making, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Under the draft amendments, the Qurultay would consist of 145 deputies, elected for a five-year term through a proportional system in a single nationwide constituency. Elections must be held no later than two months before the expiration of the current convocation.

To qualify as a deputy, a candidate must be a citizen of Kazakhstan, at least 25 years old, and have permanently resided in the country for a minimum of 10 years.

The draft constitutional law also outlines circumstances under which deputies may lose their mandate. These include moving abroad for permanent residence, a court conviction, loss of Kazakhstani citizenship, withdrawal from or expulsion by the political party through which they were elected, or the dissolution of that party.

The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan (CEC) would retain the authority to revoke mandates and oversee issues related to deputy accountability, ethics, and parliamentary immunity.

If adopted, the new Qurultay would be empowered to introduce amendments to the Constitution and adopt constitutional laws, marking a significant shift in Kazakhstan’s legislative architecture.

As previously reported, the second meeting of the Constitutional Commission began in Astana on January 26 to review proposals on constitutional reform. Three main speakers-Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev, Senator Beknazarov, and Majilis deputy Snezhanna Imasheva-were expected to present legal approaches based on proposals submitted since October 2025.

The Constitutional Commission, established by decree of the Head of State, includes representatives of Parliament, local representative bodies, public figures, and political scientists. Its first meeting was held on January 24.