From 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., time has been allocated for parliamentary business as outlined in Standing Order 22 (items 1 to 6). This will be followed by a session for oral questions from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., while questions under Standing Order 27(2) are scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The main legislative business of the day will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. During this period, Parliament is expected to debate regulations under several key laws, including those related to anti-doping measures in sports, strategic development projects, and rules under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act.
Additionally, two bills presented for first reading on March 17, 2026 — the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill are scheduled for second reading today, provided they have not been challenged before the Supreme Court under Article 121 of the Constitution.
Following this, from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., amendments to the Standing Orders of Parliament will be taken up for debate and approval.
The day’s proceedings will conclude at 5:30 p.m. with the approval of the Annual Report of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation, which is expected to be passed without debate.
