Limited general budget passes second readingBy Fion Khan / Staff writer, with CNALawmakers today passed the second reading of a motion that would authorize the disbursement of NT$71.8 billion (US$2.27 billion) for 38 projects under the central government budget. The motion, proposed by the KMT and the TPP, was fast-tracked to the second reading and cross-party negotiations on Jan. 16, bypassing committee review. Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) said there is no precedent for splitting the general budget. The budget bill should undergo three readings, according the Article 7 of the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan's Power (立法院職權行使法), she said, calling the passage of the second reading of the motion unprecedented. Citing the urgency of the new projects, she urged legislative caucuses across party lines to begin substantive review of the general budget as soon as possible and complete the required legal procedures.

Source: Taipei Times March 06, 2026 09:31 UTC