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Ad Hoc Committee on Tobacco Control Act (Law no.15/2010) Amendment bill

20th Ad Hoc Committee on Tobacco Control Act (15/2010) Amendment bill 1st meeting

30 Apr 2025 Number M20/M/VC-1/2025/1

Summary

The first item on today's Agenda was to appoint the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Committee. Director, Legal Affairs, Aishath Shifa conducted the appointment process of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Committee.


Kaashidhoo Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim proposed to elect West Maafannu Constituency Member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim as the Chairperson of the Committee. This proposal was seconded by South Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain. The proposal was unanimously passed. The details of this vote is in the “Votes” part of this page.


Secondly, Member for South Fuvahmulah Constituency Ibrahim Hussain proposed to elect Funadhoo Constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh as the Deputy Chairperson of the Committee. This proposal was seconded by Kudahuvadhoo Constituency Member Hussain Hameed. The proposal was unanimously passed. The details of this vote is in the “Votes” part of this page.


The Second item on today's Agenda was to set a deadline for the completion of the bill (Amendment to the Tobacco Act (Act No. 15/2010)). Member for North Galolhu Constituency Mohamed Ibrahim proposed, and Kudahuvadhoo Constituency Member Hussain Hameed seconded that the deadline for the completion of the bill be set for 12th May 2025. The proposal was unanimously passed. The details of this vote is in the “Votes” part of this page.


Furthermore, the committee discussed the process for proceeding with the bill, and decided to open for public comments, as well as request relevant stakeholders to share their comments regarding the bill in writing. The stakeholders include Maldives Customs Service, Ministry of Health, Health Protection Agency, and Maldives Police Service. 

Attendance

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Present

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Present

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Seconded By
Yes

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Yes
Total
7
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
7
Present
6
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Proposed By
Yes

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
7
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
7
Present
6
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Chairperson

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
7
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
7
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

30 Apr 2025

Bill on amendment to the Tobacco Control Act (No. 15/2010)

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Attendance Summary

  • Present
    06
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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