Nationwide expression of the will amendments to the Constitution will take place on 22 April, told reporters the head of the state Duma on state building and legislation Pavel Krasheninnikov.
This date has made the initiative on the meeting with the working group on preparation of changes in its Chairman Andrei Klishas. According to his statement, April 19, ends with the Orthodox position, and on 24 April the Muslims starts the Holy month of Ramadan, so that 22 April is a better date.
"Yes, Mr President agreed with that," said Krasheninnikov After the meeting.
at the last meeting Klishas has made the initiative to make voting day a holiday, and Putin supported This idea.
at today's meeting the head of state once again drew attention to the importance of the popular vote. He said that current law gives the opportunity to make amendments After approval by the state Duma, the Federation Council and 2 thirds of the regional mandatory meetings.
"then it must be the signature of the President, and that like all. But I, bearing in mind the importance of these changes, made the initiative to this law amendment came into force only After the results of the all-Russian universal suffrage, which is nothing like a plebiscite. This is Very important, and we are obliged Here to comply. Then will the decree of the President about introduction of these amendments to the Constitution, " said the head of the country.
at the end of January Putin submitted to the state Duma a draft law on amendments to the Basic law. The changes are aimed at the development of the provisions establishing the foundations of constitutional order, rights and freedoms of man and citizen.
The lower house endorsed the document in the first reading.
For study set up a working group. According to Putin, it has already received about 900 proposals for amendments to the Constitution.
to build the preparations for the vote leader ordered the CEC.
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