Amendment for Malolos City Legislative District

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Republic Act No. 9591: Amendment for Malolos City Legislative District

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment for Malolos City Legislative District

Law: Republic Act No. 9591

Decision Date: Apr 30, 2009

Republic Act No. 9591 establishes the City of Malolos as its own legislative district, providing for its own representative in the national legislature starting from the next national election, while the incumbent representative of the First District of the Province of Bulacan will continue to represent the City of Malolos during the transition period, with the Commission on Elections issuing necessary rules and regulations and repealing inconsistent laws, rules, and regulations.

Representation Until New District Representative is Qualified

The current representative of the First District of Bulacan Province continues to represent the City of Malolos.
This representation by the incumbent remains until the newly elected representative of the City of Malolos' lone legislative district assumes office.

Rule-Making Authority

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to promulgate rules and regulations needed to implement the provisions of this Act.

Repealing Clause

All previous laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly to conform with the new provisions.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Publication is required in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Enactment and Approval

The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 29, 2008, and February 16, 2009, respectively.
It lapsed into law on May 1, 2009, without the President's signature, pursuant to the Constitution's provisions on lapse into law.

Legal Effect Summary

The amendment confers independent legislative representation on the City of Malolos.
It ensures a transition period where the incumbent representative continues to serve until the new district elects and qualifies its representative.
The Act empowers COMELEC to facilitate the necessary electoral adjustments.
It repeals conflicting provisions, ensuring legal clarity and adherence to the new district structure.

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