Kazakh Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev has said that some powers of the Government of Kazakhstan may be removed from the country’s Constitution as part of ongoing constitutional reform.

The minister noted that proposed amendments to Article 5 of the Constitution would exclude the Government’s authority to approve state programs, as well as its powers related to state committees-specifically the right to direct their activities and to cancel or suspend their acts, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Sarsembayev explained that under Kazakhstan’s new state planning system, state programs are no longer treated as official planning documents. Instead, they will be developed and approved on an as-needed basis. He also noted that committees within the executive branch are now considered departments of central executive bodies, eliminating the need for their separate mention in the Constitution.

Earlier today, the second meeting of the Constitutional Commission began in Astana, focusing on reviewing proposals related to constitutional reform. Three key speakers-including Sarsembayev, Senate deputy Nurlan Beknazarov, and Majilis deputy Snezhanna Imasheva-were expected to present legal approaches and draft amendments based on proposals submitted since October 2025.

During the session, Beknazarov also outlined proposals concerning the formation of the Qurultay (People's Council), including requirements for its deputies and the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate-provisions that are suggested to be enshrined in the Constitution.

The Constitutional Commission was established by decree of the Head of State and includes representatives of Parliament, regional representative bodies, public figures, and political scientists. Its first meeting was held on January 24, marking the start of a broader review of Kazakhstan’s constitutional architecture.