Comisión Permanente Especial de Ambiente, 06 febrero 2026
Session Opening and Introductions
Opening Remarks
- The session begins at 9:11 AM with the establishment of a quorum for meeting number 24.
- A substitution request is presented, indicating that Deputy Antonio Ortega Gutiérrez will replace another member in the extraordinary session of the Environment Commission scheduled for February 6.
Administrative Procedures
- The chairperson acknowledges the presence of Deputy Ortega and requests Deputy Alexandra to act as secretary for the session.
- The agenda proceeds with discussions on previous minutes, which are deemed sufficiently discussed and approved.
Motions and Discussions
Motion for Dispensation of Reading
- A motion is introduced to dispense with reading regarding Bill No. 23650, related to environmental tariff management. This motion is read by the secretary before being discussed.
- After sufficient discussion, a vote is called resulting in six votes in favor, thus approving the motion to dispense with reading.
Further Motions on Bill No. 23650
- Following this, another motion (1371) concerning Bill No. 23650 is put forward; it also passes after a vote showing five votes in favor and one against.
- A revision request regarding this voting outcome is subsequently rejected with six votes against it.
[Discussion on Environmental Legislation](t=23952]
New Legislative Proposals
- Discussion shifts to Bill No. 23952 aimed at strengthening laws against organized crime related to environmental offenses; no dispensation of reading occurs due to its length requiring three pages to be read aloud.
Voting Outcomes
- A motion for dispensation regarding this bill's reading passes unanimously among present deputies (six votes).
- Another motion (1371) related to this bill also receives unanimous approval after discussion concludes satisfactorily among members present (six votes).
[Infrastructure and Mobility Initiatives](t=24171]
Focus on Sustainable Development
- The next item discusses Bill No. 24171 concerning electric infrastructure development and sustainable mobility strategies; a motion for dispensation from reading is proposed by Deputy Katia Cambronero Aguiluz, which passes unanimously after discussion among deputies present (six votes).
Final Votes on Related Motions
- Subsequent motions related to this bill are debated but ultimately rejected following discussions where all present deputies voted against them (six votes).
Motions Discussion and Voting Outcomes
Overview of Motions and Voting Results
- The discussion on motion number three concluded with six votes against it, resulting in its rejection. The session then moved to the voting of motion number four.
- Motion number five was also discussed sufficiently before proceeding to a vote, which resulted in another rejection with six votes against it.
- Motion number six was approved after sufficient discussion, receiving six votes in favor and no opposition. This marked a shift from previous motions that had been rejected.
- A request for revision regarding motion 1376 was presented by Deputy Katia Cambronero Aguiluz but was ultimately rejected with six votes against it after discussion. A brief recess followed this decision.
Continued Voting on Subsequent Motions
- The next series of motions (1377 to 1380) were all discussed thoroughly but faced similar outcomes, consistently being rejected with one vote in favor and multiple votes against them (six). This pattern continued throughout the discussions of these motions.
- As the session progressed through motions 13710 to 13721, each motion faced rejection under similar voting conditions: seven present deputies consistently voted one in favor while six opposed each time. This trend highlighted a lack of support for these proposals within the assembly.
Final Motions and Conclusion
- The final set of motions (13722 to 13727) followed the same trajectory as earlier ones, leading to their rejection due to insufficient support among deputies present during voting sessions—seven votes against each proposal were recorded repeatedly.
- Acknowledgment was made towards law students from Universidad Latina attending the session, emphasizing their potential future roles as deputies within the Republic's legislative framework while discussing important projects awaiting approval for becoming law.
Motions and Voting Procedures in Legislative Assembly
Motion to Dispense Reading
- A motion is presented to dispense with the reading of the report from the subcommittee regarding file 24,507. The request is made in accordance with the regulations of the Legislative Assembly.
- The assembly proceeds to vote on this motion as the deadline for discussing the file has passed.
Voting Outcomes
- With seven deputies present, the motion to dispense reading passes unanimously with seven votes in favor. Discussion on the subcommittee report is deemed unnecessary due to its expiration.
- The text of the substitute proposal is also approved by a unanimous vote, allowing further consideration of the project.
Review Motion
- A motion for review of voting results concerning file 24,507 is introduced. This review aligns with legislative regulations despite being past its deadline.
- A deputy expresses gratitude for support on this initiative, highlighting its community roots and potential benefits in health and urbanism.
Consultation Motion
- A consultation motion requests that various institutions be consulted regarding file 24,507. Institutions include government ministries and universities among others.
- The consultation motion receives unanimous approval from all present deputies.
Publication Motion
- A publication motion seeks agreement to publish the dictated text in La Gaceta (the official newspaper). This too passes unanimously with seven votes in favor.
- Deputy Antonio Ortega steps in as a signatory for this initiative's dictation due to another deputy's absence.
Further Proceedings
- Another motion arises regarding file 24,496 requesting dispensation of reading; however, it’s noted that discussions will be limited due to expiration status.
- The assembly approves a dispensation of reading for this new initiative before moving forward with necessary voting procedures.
Voting on the Minority Report of the Subcommittee
Approval of the Minority Report
- The session begins with a discussion about voting on the minority report from the subcommittee. It is clarified that while it is a minority report, it does not imply lack of support from other committee members.
- With six representatives present, the report is approved unanimously with six votes in favor.
Discussion and Voting on Legislative Initiatives
- The next item discussed is Expediente 24509, concerning single-use plastic bottles as special management waste. A motion to dispense reading of this report is made.
- The motion to dispense reading passes with six votes in favor, allowing for further discussion and voting on the initiative.
Voting on Substitute Text
- A motion to dispense reading of the substitute text for Expediente 24509 is introduced and subsequently approved with six votes in favor.
- The substitute text itself is then voted upon, resulting in four votes for and two against its approval.
Review Motion and Assignments
- A review motion regarding previous decisions is proposed but rejected with six votes against it.
- The task of drafting a report on this initiative is assigned to Deputy Daniela Rojas Salas.
Consultation Motion
- A consultation motion regarding sending the recently approved law project to various autonomous institutions for feedback is presented by Deputy Rojas Salas.
- This consultation motion passes unanimously with six votes in favor.
Publication Motion
- A publication motion requesting that an updated version of the law project be published in La Gaceta (official newspaper) receives unanimous approval after voting.
Final Remarks and Next Steps
- Another review motion related to prior discussions fails again, leading to adjustments in who will draft future reports due to absences among deputies.
Expediente 2458: Discussion and Voting Process
Motion to Dispense Reading
- The motion to dispense with the reading of the report and substitute text is introduced, indicating that the content is documented in the minutes.
- After sufficient discussion, a vote is called on the motion for dispensation of reading. The initiative is noted as expired, leading to a straightforward voting process.
Approval of Motions
- With six representatives present, the motion to dispense reading passes with six votes in favor. Following this, a vote on the subcommittee report occurs, resulting in four votes for and two against its approval.
- The substitute text also receives approval with four votes in favor and two against from six representatives present during voting.
Presentation of Initiative by Deputy Ortega
- Deputy Ortega presents the initiative, highlighting its origin from various organizations and institutions, emphasizing collaborative construction among multiple deputies. He expresses gratitude for feedback received from institutions regarding this initiative.
- Ortega mentions prior discussions with environmental officials about climate change-related initiatives and stresses that this proposal aims to establish a framework law addressing public policy on climate issues. He encourages open dialogue regarding any concerns or improvements needed before voting on it.
Final Votes on Initiative 2458
- After further discussion, a vote takes place concerning the core aspects of Initiative 2458; it passes with four votes in favor and two against among six representatives present. Deputy Antonio Ortega is assigned to draft the report based on this decision.
Recess and Further Discussions
- A brief recess is requested by Deputy Ortega for procedural motions; after some extensions, they resume discussions related to reviewing Initiative 2458's core aspects again through another voting process which ultimately gets rejected due to lack of support (six votes against).
Consultation Motions
- A consultation motion arises requesting input from numerous organizations including indigenous development associations and various governmental bodies regarding proposed legislation (Expediente 24,588). This motion receives unanimous support during voting sessions following thorough discussions about its implications for broader stakeholder engagement in legislative processes.
Publication Motion
- A publication motion seeks approval for disseminating the drafted text via official channels (La Gaceta), which also passes unanimously among those present at that time during discussions about transparency in legislative actions taken within these proceedings.
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