Bills and draft bills.

What is filed in the Assembly, with its stage, its sponsors and the law it would change.

National Assembly · Panama

1,031 bills

Withdrawn
Bill 156.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
28 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes technical specifications for pork and pork products intended for human consumption in Panama. It covers domestically produced and imported products and …

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Bill 155.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
28 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to amend the duties of the Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine under Law 23 of July 15, 1997. It assigns the Executive Directorate of Agric…

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Ley
Bill 164.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
23 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to replace the rules governing the Ombudsman's Office and define its powers to protect human rights. It establishes rules for choosing its head, adminis…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 162.
Committee
ASUNTOS INDIGENAS
Filed
23 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a framework to advance the economic empowerment of Indigenous women in Panama through education, financing, and labor protections. It provides for train…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 190.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
16 de octubre de 2024

Surfable wave breaks would be protected through a one-kilometer radius, a public registry, and the possible designation of wave sanctuaries. The bill assigns assessment, …

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Archived
Bill 191.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
16 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to protect wave breaks suitable for board sports and establish a framework for declaring and conserving Wave Sanctuaries in Panama. It would place break…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 221.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
16 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to recognize occupational health technicians and graduates in Panama and require certification for professional practice. It defines the required qualif…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 157.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
15 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a public policy to prevent and address bullying and harassment of minors in schools and social settings in Panama. It assigns the Ministry of Education …

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 161.
Committee
ASUNTOS INDIGENAS
Filed
15 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes creating the corregimientos (townships) of Gardi and Uggubseni by separating them from Narganá and Ailigandí, respectively. It identifies their seats an…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 192.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
15 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes the gradual installation of floating biodegradable barriers in Panama’s rivers that flow into the sea to capture solid waste. The measure seeks to keep …

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Negado
Bill 170.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
15 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes that 80% of Panamanian public servants appointed to the foreign service belong to the Diplomatic and Consular Career. It includes heads of mission and e…

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Ley
Bill 143.
Committee
PRESUPUESTO
Filed
15 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes the General State Budget for fiscal year 2025 and allocates public revenue and expenditure. The allocations cover public institutions, state enterprises…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 246.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a special regime for companies that establish or relocate internal administrative support offices in the District of San Miguelito. It defines the servi…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 280.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a national program of educational films for rural communities and schools in Panama, alongside theater and art for children. It sets out institutional c…

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Archived
Draft bill 239.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The draft bill proposes to amend Criminal Code penalties for insult and false imputation of a criminal offense, including offenses committed through media. The amended pe…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 148.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a system of grades and levels for licensed engineering and architecture professionals employed by the State. It sets criteria for placement and promotio…

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Ley
Bill 138.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The bill amends Law 34 of 2008 to redefine its scope, the officials responsible for compliance, and the concepts used in fiscal accounts. It also proposes targets for the…

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Ley
Bill 139.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
14 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a tax moratorium until December 31, 2024, for payment of specified liabilities with relief from interest and surcharges. The moratorium would be subject…

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Ley
Bill 142.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
9 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to replace Law 50 of November 23, 1995 and establish rules protecting and promoting breastfeeding throughout the Republic of Panama. It regulates health…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 265.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
8 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes rules for establishing, organizing, and supervising community Health Committees and coordinating them with health authorities. Their members would parti…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 276.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
8 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes Criminal Code (Código Penal) amendments concerning the abandonment, stoppage, increased cost and deterioration of public works. They address public offi…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 193.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
7 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes a framework for managing Panama’s water resources by watershed, prioritizing human consumption and food security. It also addresses environmental flows …

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Bill 123.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
7 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes adopting the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement and its annex, the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The agreement would add World Trade Organiza…

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Ley
Bill 121.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
7 de octubre de 2024

The bill proposes to replace Law 16 of 2016 and organize Community Peace Justice in the corregimientos through judges and mediators. Community justice centers would be at…

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