March 26. A referendum on extending the term of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov from 1997 to 2000 was held.   March 29. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov was informed that his term would be extended. This show of the people's trust was delivered by the head of the Central referendum committee Kudratilla Ahmedov.

May 1. The decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov "On the national security council" was issued.  

May 6. The law "On introducing changes to the law 'On introducing the Uzbek alphabet based on Latin characters'" was issued.  

November 20. The decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov "On strengthening state social assistance to families with chidren" was issed.  

December 26. The decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov "On declaring 1996 the Year of Amir Temur" was issued.  

December 28. The law "On state awards" was published.  

December 29. The law "On the state language" passed at the 4th session of the Oliy Majlis was published in a new edition.