Debates.
Bills in first, second or third reading and what happened in each.
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- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 13 de enero de 2026
The bill would apply a twenty percent (20%) rate to tobacco products through changes to the tax on tangible personal property and services. The changes to the Tax on the …
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 13 de enero de 2026
The bill would declare the bridge over the Río Changuinola a national historic monument and provide for its protection and conservation as heritage. It assigns the Minist…
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 8 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes a Public Digital List of persons convicted of offenses against public administration in Panama. The measure seeks to strengthen public procurement and c…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 6 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes to fund technical, scientific and professional education in agriculture and agroindustry through scholarships. The National Agricultural Scholarships Fu…
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 6 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes to fund horse racing prizes at Presidente Remón Racetrack with revenue from the Gaming Control Board (Junta de Control de Juegos). It amends Article 61 …
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 6 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes publication, monitoring, and accountability requirements for public funds obtained through international financing. It covers the contracts and their te…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 6 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes creating the Board of Trustees of the Kenny Serracín Baseball Stadium in David as an autonomous public entity. The stadium would remain public property,…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 5 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes to amend Law 54 of 2011 to define temporary residence for foreign sports professionals and establish the permit’s duration and extension. It also regula…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 5 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes adding a chapter on offenses against public emergency services to the Criminal Code. It would penalize interference with personnel responding to fires, …
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 5 de enero de 2026
The bill proposes amending Law 40 of 1999 to apply the special criminal responsibility regime to persons from the age of ten. It would distinguish between two age groups …
- Committee
- ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
- Filed
- 5 de enero de 2026
The bill sets general rules for the use of municipal courts and sports facilities, prioritizing sport and recreation and equitable community access. It would require muni…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 30 de octubre de 2025
The bill would create the Patronato del CEFODEA de San Miguelito to support and administer a center for adolescents at social risk. The governing board would be an autono…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 30 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes differentiated school calendars through an amendment to Article 30 of Law 47 of 1946, based on regional conditions. These include climate, geography and…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 30 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes to amend Article 32 of the Criminal Code to regulate self-defense and the defense of others and their property. It retains the conditions concerning an …
- Committee
- ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
- Filed
- 28 de octubre de 2025
The bill would establish an agroindustrial and bioeconomic center in Panamá Oeste province under the Ministry of Agricultural Development. The center would process agricu…
- Committee
- DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
- Filed
- 27 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes establishing the National Institute for Women (Instituto Nacional de la Mujer, INAMU) as a decentralized public entity. The Institute would coordinate a…
- Committee
- ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
- Filed
- 27 de octubre de 2025
The bill amends Law 69 of 2001 to regulate the production and marketing of panela, or unrefined cane sugar, through updated definitions. It sets health and technical requ…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 21 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes electronic monitoring to protect victims of domestic violence and other offenses that could affect their personal safety. The measure covers sexual offe…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 21 de octubre de 2025
The bill would amend the Criminal Code (Código Penal) on sentences and alternative measures for certain offenses against life and sexual freedom. It proposes to bar sente…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 21 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes to prevent public entities from denying employment or entry solely because a person has temporary or permanent body tattoos. It sets exceptions for tatt…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 20 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes creating the Board of Trustees of the Integrated Multimodal Hospital of the Province of Colón to administer the hospital. It would also oversee the buil…
- Committee
- COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
- Filed
- 20 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes bringing self-generation for on-site consumption from new, renewable and clean sources within the public electricity service framework. It regulates gri…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 20 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes adding specialized mental health units for children and adolescents to Law 364 of 2023 within integrated health service networks. It assigns them clinic…
- Committee
- INFRAESTRUCTURA PUBLICA Y ASUNTOS DEL CANAL
- Filed
- 20 de octubre de 2025
The bill proposes naming the bridge at Puerto Coquira, in the District of Chepo, “FEDERICO 'BOSCO' JIMÉNEZ” in honor of Federico Jiménez Fuentes. It assigns the Ministry …