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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 88.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
16 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes creating the Educational Support Program for primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and special education students. The financial benefit is subject…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 133.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
12 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes adding chapters and articles to Law 46 of 1999 to govern honey certification and beekeeping production. It also provides measures to support production …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 220.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
12 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to regulate the practice of medical technology in Panama and professional licensing requirements. It also governs the organization of clinical analysis …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 256.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
12 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes a professional classification system and salary scale for licensed lawyers serving the State. It sets a base salary of 2,500.00 balboas and categories t…

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Ley
Bill 165.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
10 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to amend Article 217-A of the Criminal Code (Código Penal) to address theft of goods used in agricultural activity. It covers outboard motors, agricultu…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 146.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
9 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes a labor framework for merchant vessel crews and fishers on Panamanian flagged commercial fishing vessels. It covers domestic service merchant vessels an…

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Ley
Bill 80.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
9 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes identifying areas of architectural interest in El Chorrillo, Santa Ana, Calidonia and Curundú. It establishes an urban renewal and recovery plan for tho…

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Ley
Bill 79.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
9 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes transferring fine arts and folklore schools and higher technical institutes to the Ministry of Culture. The transfer from the Ministry of Education (Min…

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 145.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
9 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes a national vocational and occupational guidance policy for young people in Panama. Led by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development (Ministerio de…

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Ley
Bill 111.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to regulate foster care for children and adolescents deprived of family care as a temporary protection measure. It gives priority to extended family and…

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Ley
Bill 112.
Committee
ASUNTOS INDIGENAS
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to name the comarca of San BIas the comarca Gunayala by amending Article 1 of Law 99 of December 23, 1998. It also directs public and private institutio…

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Bill 61.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes Criminal Code amendments on extortion and conduct involving intimate content and information and communication technologies. It adds provisions concerni…

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Bill 64.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes approving the Agreement on conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. Adopted in New York, the Agreement orga…

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Negado
Bill 169.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill adds clandestine lottery sales to the Criminal Code as an offense involving illegal collection of public funds. It places the offense among crimes against the ec…

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Negado
Bill 62.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill changes Criminal Procedure Code rules on data seizure and advance testimony from victims of sexual offenses. It also changes how the Public Prosecutor’s Office r…

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Bill 69.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill approves the Protocol amending Article 56 of the Agreement on International Civil Aviation to expand the Air Navigation Commission. Its membership would increase…

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Bill 68.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to approve in full the Protocol relating to an amendment to Article 50 a) of the Agreement on International Civil Aviation. The amendment replaces “thir…

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Bill 67.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes approving the Extradition Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Panama and the Government of the French Republic. The treaty establishes when…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 245.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill creates a program offering nonrepayable funding, training, and technical assistance to micro and small enterprises. Enterprises are selected through a competitiv…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 194.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to preserve, conserve and restore green spaces, parks and natural areas in Panama’s urban environments. It provides for criteria governing their restora…

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Ley
Bill 70.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes to approve the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Panama and the Government of Barbados. The agreement sets out traffic ri…

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Withdrawn
Bill 159.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes rules for conserving and maintaining State owned movable and immovable property through periodic inspections and annual plans. It requires records and i…

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Bill 66.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes approving the agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Panama and the French Republic. The agreement between the Government of t…

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Bill 65.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
5 de septiembre de 2024

The bill proposes approval of the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Republic of Panama and the Swiss Confederation. The treaty sets out ho…

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