The winter session of parliament is scheduled to be held between November 25-December 20, 2024. There will be a total of 19 sittings.Eleven pending Bills have been listed for consideration and passing. Five Bills have been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. These are listed below:Bills listed for introduction, consideration and passingShort TitleKey ObjectivePorts and ShippingThe Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024Seeks to provide for development of shipping and ensure compliance with obligation under international treatiesThe Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024Seeks to promote coastal trade and encourage the participation of Indian vessels for national security and commercial needsThe Indian Ports Bill, 2024Seeks to provide for measures to secure conservation of ports, security and pollution control at ports in line with obligations under international treatiesLawThe Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024Seeks to amend the Punjab Courts Act, 1918, to enhance the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakhEducationThe Rashtriva Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya Bill, 2024To establish the Rashtriva Sahkari VishwavidvalavaBills listed for consideration and passingShort TitleKey ObjectivesIntroduced onStatusMinority Affairs / Home Affairs / Social JusticeThe Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024Amends the Waqf Act, 1995, to allow for non-Muslims members in the Central Wag Council and Waqf Boards, revoke the finality of Waqf Tribunal decisions, and grant Collectors the power to conduct surveys of waqf properties.August 8, 2024Referred to JointParliamentary CommitteeThe Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 Repeals the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923.Repeals the The Mussalman Wakf ActAugust 8, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaThe Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024Provides for creation of Urban Disaster Management Authorities in cities and for formation of State Disaster Response. Forces at the state level.August 1, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaThe Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill,2024Reserves seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly for Scheduled Tribes.August 5, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaTransportThe Bharativa Vayuvan Vidhevak, 2024Replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934, which regulates the civil aviation sector. Retains Lok SabhaJuly 31, 2024Passed by Lok Sabha,Pending in Rajya SabhaThe Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024Repeals the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 and incorporates the provisions of the Lok Sabha 1905 Act into the Railways Act, 1989.Aug 9, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaThe Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024Replaces the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, which provides for the rights and liabilities attached to goods transported via sea. Bill retains all provisions of the Act.Aug 9, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaThe Bills of Lading Bill, 2024Replaces the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, which provides for a legal framework for issuance of bills of lading, a document issued by a freight carrier to a shipper. Retains almost all the provisions of the Act.Aug 9, 2024Pending in Lok SabhaBanking / Commerce and IndustryThe Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024Expands the definition of mineral oils, introduces petroleum leases, and decriminalises some offences.Aug 5, 2024Pending in Rajya Sabha.The Boilers Bill, 2024Replaces the Boilers Act, 1923, which provides for the regulation and safe operation of boilers. Bill retains all provisions of the Act.Aug 5, 2024Pending in Rajya Sabha.The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024Amends different banking laws to alter the tenure of directors of co-operative banks, and expand provisions for the settlement of unclaimed amounts.Aug 9, 2024Pending in Lok Sabha.Sources: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Bulletins dated November 6 and November 20, 2024; PRS.This article first appeared on PRS Legislative Research.