Top legislature ended its 31st session on Saturday morning, approving the nomination of the new minister of commerce and adopting a number of bills, including one to raise the monthly individual income tax levy threshold.
Lawmakers also voted to adopt a decision on issues related to methods for selecting the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and forming the HKSAR Legislative Council in 2012 and on issues relating to universal suffrage.
The lawmakers also voted to adopt a law on labor dispute mediation and arbitration and the country's first anti-drug law.
The anti-drug law, which will take effect on June, 1, 2008, is aimed at curbing drug-related crimes and reducing the growing number of users, especially under-aged addicts.
Other bills adopted at the session include an amendment to the law on road safety, a revision of the law on scientific and technological progress, and an amendment to the law on cultural relic protection.
Lawmakers also voted to adopt a resolution to expel two NPC deputies for disciplinary violations.
Top legislature also agreed to hold the annual NPC meeting on March 5 next year.
At Saturday's closing session, lawmakers also ratified two international treaties, including one optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child -- which deals with the involvement of children in armed conflict -- and an extradition treaty with Portugal.