Documents and Laws in Parliament

The amendment provides for a change to the conflict of interest law related to the new law on civil servants. The originally proposed broad exemption allowing public officials to serve on the bodies of state-owned enterprises is replaced by a narrower regulation - it now applies only to deputy members of the government sent by the employer to the bodies of enterprises that are predominantly financed or controlled by the state. At the same time, a rule is introduced that they may not receive remuneration or a share of profits for this activity, only limited compensation of up to CZK 10,000 per year. The proposal also modifies the penalty provisions to make violations of these rules punishable as misdemeanours.

The amendment fundamentally changes the system of housing support by shifting the main decision-making powers from the contact points to the Labour Office of the Czech Republic, which will now keep records of persons in need of housing and electronic files. It specifies the conditions for inclusion in the register of persons without adequate housing and sets income limits for assessing eligibility. In addition to citizens of the Czech Republic, persons with asylum, subsidiary protection and certain foreigners with long-term residence or the right to equal treatment under EU law may also be eligible for registration. The Act also introduces a vulnerability score, the possibility of increasing support by up to 40%, extends the use of the housing support information system and regulates the control and competences of the Labour Office.

The amendment provides for changes to the Act on the Organisation and Implementation of Social Security in connection with the new Act on State Employees. It explicitly states that doctors of social security bodies and professional non-medical health workers assessing health and working capacity are not civil servants under this Act. At the same time, the originally proposed deletion of certain sentences is amended by replacing them with new rules allowing these workers to lead organisational units with civil servants. A proposed transitional provision that would have treated these workers as having passed the civil service examination is also deleted.

The amendment removes a provision that was intended to fix by law that the Secretary of State is entitled to a salary at grade 16. The remuneration of this post, like that of other civil servants, is to be determined by the job catalogue and the actual intensity of the activities performed, not directly by law. The aim is to maintain a uniform system of grading in the civil service. However, as a transitional measure, the Secretaries of State will remain at grade 16 after the transfer.

The amendment modifies the rules for remunerating a civil servant who cannot work due to a criminal prosecution. Instead of the current salary payment, a new salary replacement of 50% of average earnings, increased by 10% for each dependent up to a maximum of 80%, is provided for. If the employee is not finally convicted or the prosecution is not otherwise terminated in a manner that confirms guilt, the employee will be compensated up to the full amount of average earnings at the end of the proceedings. The period of absence shall be counted as work for leave purposes only if the employee has not been convicted.

The proposal amends the Waste Act so that municipalities with very low production of mixed municipal waste have a 10% lower mandatory target for the proportion of separated waste. It responds to situations where municipalities are effectively preventing waste (e.g. through home composting) and yet do not formally meet the legal sorting targets. A new annex is introduced with a formula and per capita limits on the amount of mixed waste that can be used to apply the reduction in the target; these limits will be progressively reduced. The law is proposed to take effect from 1 July 2026.

The Petitions Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the draft amendment to the Rules of Procedure of the Chamber of Deputies. At the same time, it proposes amendments that change the designation “petitions committee” to “human rights and petitions committee” in several provisions of the bill. This is a legislative and technical change to the name of the Committee and a related amendment to all references in the Rules of Procedure. The resolution also authorises the rapporteur and the chair of the committee to take further action on the proposal.

The document submits to the Parliament of the Czech Republic for ratification a new air transport agreement between the Czech Republic and Ghana. The Agreement regulates air carriers’ rights, airline operations, safety, tariffs, commercial activities of carriers, environmental protection and dispute settlement. The new agreement replaces the outdated 1961 agreement and brings the rules in line with EU law and current civil aviation standards. It is expected to facilitate air transport and trade cooperation between the two countries without impacting the state budget.

The document asks the Parliament of the Czech Republic to approve the ratification of a new agreement on air services between the Czech Republic and Iraq, signed in Prague in 2025, which will replace the outdated 1960 agreement. The agreement sets out rules for the operation of international air transport, including the designation of carriers, the issuance and revocation of operating authorisations, safety checks and the recognition of aircraft and crew certificates. It also regulates economic and operational conditions such as airport charges, tariffs, code-sharing, sale of services and the transfer of airline profits. The aim is to promote direct air links and the development of economic relations between the Czech Republic and Iraq without the need for changes to Czech laws or additional expenditure.

The document asks the Parliament of the Czech Republic to approve the ratification of the agreement between the Czech Republic and the Gambia on air transport signed in 2023. The agreement creates a legal framework for the operation of international air routes between the two countries, including rules on traffic rights, operation of airline companies, safety, charges and commercial activities of carriers. It also regulates cooperation between authorities, dispute resolution and conditions of operation, flight capacity or joint designation of routes. Ratification does not require any changes to Czech law and will not have a significant impact on the state budget.

The document asks the Parliament of the Czech Republic to approve the ratification of the new air transport agreement between the Czech Republic and Senegal signed in 2025. The agreement replaces the outdated Czechoslovak-Senegalese agreement of 1962 (and its supplement of 1963) and establishes modern rules for the operation of international air routes, designation of carriers, capacity of connections, charges, taxes and commercial activities of airlines. It also regulates civil aviation safety, recognition of licences, cooperation between authorities and dispute settlement. The implementation of the agreement does not require changes to Czech laws or additional state budget expenditure.

The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies discussed a bill amending the rules of supplementary pension savings and the Income Tax Act. After the debate, it recommended that the Chamber of Deputies approve the proposal. At the same time, it instructed the rapporteur to inform the plenary of this opinion and, in cooperation with the legislative department, to make any necessary legislative and technical adjustments.

The Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development discussed the government’s draft amendment to the Road Traffic Act and related laws. After debate, it recommended that the Chamber of Deputies approve the bill. The committee rapporteur was instructed to report the resolution to the plenary and the committee chairman was instructed to forward the resolution to the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

The Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the amendment to the Housing Support Act with the following amendment. It technically modifies the method of proving the integrity of the applicant for a mandate by changing the statutory reference in Section 110(2). Specifically, the reference to §82(3) (first to third sentences) is replaced by a reference to §79(3). This is a legislative and technical clarification of the rules in the housing support system.

The Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development discussed the government’s draft bill on the digital economy and decided to suspend its consideration in general debate. It set a deadline of 21 April 2026 for the submission of amendments via the parliamentary application. It also asked the sponsors to send their reasoned opinions on these proposals by 28 April 2026. The Chairman of the Committee is to forward the resolution to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development discussed a proposal to amend the Building Act and related laws. Consideration of the proposal in general debate was temporarily suspended. The Committee set deadlines for the submission of a comprehensive amendment, further amendments and the submission of the proponent’s views. The Chairman of the Committee is to forward the resolution to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.

The Economic Committee of the Chamber of Deputies suspended the discussion of the government bill on ecodesign of products (print 113) and set a timetable for further discussion. Deputies can submit written amendments until 21 April 2026, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade is to provide a summary table with their evaluation by 28 April. The next committee hearing is scheduled for 30 April 2026. The format of the list of points in the text has been technically modified (the original bullet points have been removed).

The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies discussed a government bill amending certain laws in the area of public budgets. After the debate, it recommended that the Chamber of Deputies approve the bill. He also authorised the rapporteur to inform the plenary of this opinion and to make any legislative and technical adjustments. The resolution thus expressed the Committee’s support for the continuation of the legislative process on the proposal.

The Economic Committee of the Chamber of Deputies discussed the government’s bill amending the Road Traffic Act in connection with the implementation of rules for intelligent transport systems. The Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the proposal as submitted. The rapporteur is authorised to make only legislative and technical amendments without affecting the substantive content of the bill and to report on the discussion in the Chamber. The resolution also instructs the chairman of the committee to forward this opinion to the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

The Constitutional Law Committee of the Chamber of Deputies discussed a bill to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Chamber of Deputies. Following the debate and the speeches by the representative of the petitioners and the rapporteur, the Committee recommended that the Chamber of Deputies approve the bill. At the same time, he instructed the Chair of the Committee to submit the resolution to the President of the Chamber and the rapporteur to inform the plenary of the outcome of the debate.