Abdullah was criticized during his early years for focusing on economic, rather than political reform.[105] A committee was formed in February 2005 to formulate a blueprint for political reform in the country for the next decade.[105] This National Agenda, finalized about nine months later, was never implemented.[105] It included incorporating proportional representation into general elections, improving the judicial branch and respect for human rights, and tackling issues related to employment, welfare, education and infrastructure.[105] The Agenda was reportedly never implemented due to conservative opposition.[106] After the Arab Spring, a new election law in 2012 was enacted and used in the 2013 elections.[107] It incorporated elements of proportional representation, and 27 of the 150 House of Representatives members could be elected accordingly.[107] A number of political reforms were undertaken to curtail some of the king's powers, including amending about one-third of the constitution, establishing a constitutional court and the Independent Election Commission and improvements to laws governing human rights and freedom of speech and assembly.[108]