Senate endorses decentralisation bill, reply to King’s speech

AMMAN — The Senate on Wednesday endorsed its reply to His Majesty King Abdullah’s Speech from the Throne, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The Senate also continued electing members of its permanent committees. Also on Wednesday, the Senate approved the Lower House’s version of the draft decentralisation law, which removed a constitutional flaw that had led to its rejection by the King.

The Senate also approved draft amendments to the Agriculture Law as referred from the Lower House, Petra reported.