Agenda for the canton of Solothurn March session 2024
In the March 2024 session, the Solothurn Cantonal Council, under the leadership of Marco Lupi, President of the Cantonal Council, will focus on eight key topics that will set the course for the future.
Reorganisation of building and planning
One of the core issues, agenda item 5 (RG 147/2023), concerns the revision of the Planning and Building Act and the Cantonal Building Ordinance. The need for amendments arose from various proposed changes and questions raised, which necessitated a re-examination by the Environment, Building and Economic Commission (UMBAWIKO). After intensive discussion, the UMBAWIKO submitted new proposals, which were only partially approved by the Government Council.
Reform of building insurance
Another important project, agenda item 45 (RG 225/2023), includes the first amendment to the cantonal constitution, a comprehensive revision of the law on building insurance and an adjustment to the tariff of fees. After the Buildings Insurance Act has basically functioned well since its introduction in 1972, current developments make a complete revision necessary. The Justice, Environment and Culture Commission (JUKO) has carefully examined the bill and submitted proposals for amendments, which are supported by both the Government Council and the Finance Commission (FIKO). As a constitutional amendment is on the agenda, two readings are planned in the Cantonal Council.
This agenda illustrates the Canton of Solothurn’s commitment to meeting the challenges of the times through targeted legislative amendments and at the same time setting the course for sustainable development.