Karnataka Assembly Approves 12 Key Bills, Boosts Bengaluru Governance & Rent Laws

• Karnataka Assembly passed 12 significant bills, including the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill.
• The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill now includes all Bengaluru-resident MPs and MLAs on the city's voter list as GBA members.
• Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar clarified GBA is a policy-making body, not electoral, addressing concerns about voting rights.
• Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Bill passed, decriminalizing minor offenses and rationalizing penalties under 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.
• Other approved bills include amendments to Land Revenue, various Kshetra Development Authorities, Labour Welfare, and State Universities.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Assembly passes 12 bills, enhancing Bengaluru governance and reforming rent laws for efficiency.