Tue, Feb 26, 2002 - Page 3 News List

KMT to reject cut in lawmakers

SURVIVAL Saying they can't support the proposal to halve the number of legislative seats without seeing the fine print, the party looks set to fight the TSU-sponsored move

By Stephanie Low and Lin Mei-chun  /  STAFF REPORTERS

It must be debated in committee before it can be moved to the second and third readings, when it can finally be put to a vote. The proposal has to win the support of three-quarters of the lawmakers in attendance.

It must then be submitted to the National Assembly for ratification where a three-quarters majority is required for passage.

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