On Thursday, the third day of the winter session, the Assam Legislative Assembly passed up to ten bills. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta's Assam Satra Preservation and Development Commission Bill, 2025, was approved by the Assembly. The Bill aims to strengthen institutional frameworks for the State's satra development and conservation.
The Assam Police (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Assam Fire and Emergency Services Bill, 2025, which were introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, are two more significant bills that were passed today.
Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu introduced two important pieces of legislation that were passed in the education sector: the Rabindranath Tagore University (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Su-Ka-Pha University Bill, 2025.
The Assam Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Assam Taxation (Liquidation of Arrear Dues) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which were introduced by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, were also approved.
After Cooperation Minister Jogen Mohan introduced the Bill, the House also approved changes to the Assam Cooperative Societies Act.
Following debate, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduced by Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Krishnendu Paul was approved.
The Assam Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was moved and passed by Labour Welfare Minister Rupesh Gowala, completing the day's legislative action.
