The Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Council approved Bill 86 overnight with 26 votes in favor and 16 against, allowing the Provinces of Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste, and Udine to rejoin. Ten years after their abolition in 2016, the four territorial organizations are being reintroduced with their original geographic limits and directly elected representatives. The reform, enabled by a recent revision to the Regional Statute (Constitutional Law 1/2026), establishes a three-tier system of governance: municipalities, provinces, and the region. At the same time, the existing Regional Decentralization Bodies (EDRs) will be dismantled. The final vote occurred following a marathon two-day session in the Chamber. Serena Pellegrino (AVS), Marko Pisani (SSK), and independent Enrico Bullian joined the center-right in voting yes, while the remaining opposition parties (PD, M5S, Open Sinistra Fvg, and the bulk of the Patto-Civica party) voted no. The new Provinces will be led by a Council, a Government, and a President. The president, who is directly elected, will serve for five years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Until December 31, 2028, governments will be limited to the bare minimum (a president and three councilors) and must adhere to a gender rule requiring at least 40% representation of both sexes. In terms of costs, provincial administrators' salary will be based on those of the largest municipality in their jurisdiction. The changeover will be gradual. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Provinces will take over the staff and initial tasks of the EDRs, such as road and school construction. Until the elections, provisional control will be delegated to special commissioners selected by the Region. Citizens will vote only once the process is completed, which means that the Region has adopted at least six sector-specific legislation outlining all of the functions and resources that will be transferred to the new bodies.