1998 Kyrgyz constitutional referendum

17 October 1998 Kyrgyzstan 1992 Do you approve the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On amendments and additions of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic", a draft which was published in the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on 1 October 1998 "On the referendum (nation-wide voting) in the Kyrgyz Republic on 17 October 1998"? 2,075,899 100,592 20,100 2,277,592 A constitutional referendum was held in Kyrgyzstan on 17 October 1998. The main provisions of the referendum were the introduction of the private ownership of land for citizens of Kyrgyzstan; a change in the distribution of seats in parliament - increasing number of seats in Legislative Assembly from 35 to 60 and reducing the number of seats in Assembly of People's Representatives from 70 to 45, removing the right of MPs to alter the national budget without the government's approval, increasing the freedom of independent media of Kyrgyzstan, and limiting the level of legal immunity awarded to MPs. The changes were approved by 95% of voters, with turnout reported to be 96%.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p444 0-19-924958-X Results 2075899 100592 20100 2277592 Nohlen et al. References External links Election Guide Category:Referendums in Kyrgyzstan Constitutional Kyrgyzstan Category:Constitutional referendums in Kyrgyzstan