The Liberian Senate has withdrawn a recently passed and widely publicized bill from the Office of the President after it had been submitted for signature, citing the need for further consultations and revisions.
The withdrawal affects two legislative instruments, including the Act to amending Chapter VI of the Public Authorities Law Creating the National Port Authority and the Seaport Decentralization and Modernization Bill.
In a formal communication to the President, the Senate said it had earlier worked on the bill following a presidential veto and at the request of the Executive, but has now resolved to recall the instruments for additional review.
According to the Senate, the decision followed a consultative meeting among its members, during which lawmakers agreed to incorporate additional views to strengthen the proposed port decentralization framework.
The Senate said it intends to revise the bill and return it to the President within two weeks.
The President has since acknowledged the Senate’s request and returned the instruments as requested.
