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RESULTS
Latest votes
2026-11-09
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Each date is one session. “Approved” means it passed that vote. A proposal may still need a final vote, the President’s signature and publication in the Official Gazette before it becomes law. Some votes approve resolutions, which are not laws. How a law is made ↗
Results from the session on 28.10.2026
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State Budget for 2027
Plain language: The State Budget includes financial allocations, labor regulations, and administrative rules for public institutions and services.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesHousing and land Committee: Comissão da Reforma do Estado e Poder Local+14 other committees
Comissão de Agricultura e PescasComissão de Ambiente e EnergiaComissão de Assuntos Constitucionais, Direitos, Liberdades e GarantiasComissão de Assuntos EuropeusComissão de Cultura, Comunicação, Juventude e DesportoComissão de Defesa NacionalComissão de Economia e Coesão TerritorialComissão de Educação e CiênciaComissão de Infraestruturas, Mobilidade e HabitaçãoComissão de Negócios Estrangeiros e Comunidades PortuguesasComissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaComissão de SaúdeComissão de Trabalho, Segurança Social e InclusãoComissão de Transparência e Estatuto dos DeputadosApproved
For PSD, CDS-PP
Against CH, IL, L, PCP, BE
Abstained PS, PAN, JPP
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President's Travel to Madrid and Salamanca
Plain language: The President is traveling to Madrid and Salamanca for cultural events and ceremonies.
SUGGESTED TOPICCulture and sportGovernment and public servicesApprovedUnanimous
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Suspension of the deadline for the operation of the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission regarding decisions, contracts, and responsibilities in the conception and execution of the digital classification of national exams for 2025 and 2026
Plain language: The Assembly extends the deadline for a commission to investigate decisions on digital exams.
SUGGESTED TOPICEducation and scienceEconomy and taxesApproved
For PSD, PS, IL, L, PCP, CDS-PP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against CH
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Suspension of the operating period of the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to assess the intervention of Luís Neves as director of the Judicial Police during all his mandates (2018-2026) and potential responsibility of government members who appointed and oversaw him
Plain language: The Assembly suspends the period of a commission investigating actions taken by Luís Neves as director of the Judicial Police.
SUGGESTED TOPICJustice and public safetyEconomy and taxesApproved
For PSD, PS, L, PCP, CDS-PP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against CH, IL
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Regulation on the registration and publication of hearings and interactions carried out within the framework of legitimate interest representation before the Assembly of the Republic
Plain language: The document requires the registration and disclosure of meetings between deputies and groups representing public interests.
SUGGESTED TOPICGovernment and public servicesRights and equality Committee: Comissão de Assuntos Constitucionais, Direitos, Liberdades e GarantiasApproved
For PSD, CH, PS, IL, L, CDS-PP, BE, PAN, JPP
Abstained PCP
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For the update of the diagnosis and strengthening of the network of Official Animal Collection Centres
Plain language: Recommends a new survey of animal collection centres and the continuous publication of data on their activities.
SUGGESTED TOPICAnimalsAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, IL, PAN, JPP
Abstained PSD, PS, L, PCP, CDS-PP, BE
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Recommend to the Government the creation of a program integrating animal rescue and rescue teams, mobile veterinary hospitals and other animal rescue means in emergency situations
Plain language: Create animal rescue teams to help in emergencies
SUGGESTED TOPICAnimalsAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasRejected
For CH, L, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, PCP, CDS-PP
Abstained PS, IL
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Recommends to the Government the creation of a special career for senior technical staff of the territory, ensuring the inclusion of geographers
Plain language: Recommends creating a career for technicians who manage the territory, including geographers.
SUGGESTED TOPICWork and social supportHousing and land Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração Pública+1 other committees
Comissão de Economia e Coesão TerritorialRejected
For CH, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, IL, CDS-PP
Abstained PS
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Recommends the Government to Extend Support for Employment Maintenance and Recovery of Companies Affected by Storms in the Center Region
Plain language: The document requests the government to extend support to companies and workers affected by storms in the Center Region.
SUGGESTED TOPICWork and social supportEconomy and taxes Committee: Comissão de Trabalho, Segurança Social e Inclusão+1 other committees
Comissão da Reforma do Estado e Poder LocalApproved
For CH, PS, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, CDS-PP
Abstained IL
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Recommends the Government to allow both parents to simultaneously accompany a child with an oncological disease
Plain language: Allows parents to simultaneously accompany their child with cancer at work.
SUGGESTED TOPICHealthWork and social support Committee: Comissão de Trabalho, Segurança Social e Inclusão+1 other committees
Comissão de SaúdeApproved
For CH, IL, L, PCP, CDS-PP, BE, PAN, JPP
Abstained PSD, PS
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Recommends the Government to Promote Telecommuting Whenever Possible to Reduce Fuel Costs
Plain language: The document aims to reduce fuel costs by encouraging remote work.
SUGGESTED TOPICWork and social support Committee: Comissão de Trabalho, Segurança Social e InclusãoApproved
For L, PCP, PAN, JPP
Abstained PSD, CH, PS, IL, CDS-PP, BE
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Recommends the Government to create the necessary conditions for the internal implementation of the European Union regulation on the analysis of foreign investments in the Union and to repeal Regulation (EU) 2019/452
Plain language: The document asks the government to follow European rules on foreign investments to protect national security.
Committee: Comissão de Assuntos EuropeusApproved
For CH, PS, IL, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, PCP, CDS-PP
Abstained L, BE
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Proceeds with the review of the regime of rural property
Plain language: Changes laws to control the use of rural land and prevent illegal divisions.
SUGGESTED TOPICHousing and landAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApprovedUnanimous
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Adapts the Budgetary Framework Law to the provisions of the Climate Bases Law
Plain language: Adapts the budget law to include climate rules.
SUGGESTED TOPICEnvironment and energyEconomy and taxes Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Amends the Budget Framework Law, aligning it with the Climate Bases Law
Plain language: The law that organizes the state budget will now include measures against climate change.
SUGGESTED TOPICEnvironment and energyEconomy and taxes Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Proposes reducing the VAT rate applicable to butane and propane gas cylinders
Plain language: Proposes reducing VAT on butane and propane gas cylinders to help families without access to natural gas.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Reduction of VAT on Canned Gas to the Minimum Rate
Plain language: Reduce tax on canned gas to help families.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Reduces VAT on the supply of butane and propane gas cylinders
Plain language: Proposes reducing the tax on gas cylinders to help low-income families.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Reduces VAT on gas intended for domestic consumption
Plain language: Reduces the tax on gas used at home to help low-income families.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Establishes a tax regime to support the return of emigrant pensioners, amending the IRS Code
Plain language: Helps pensioners returning to Portugal pay less taxes for ten years.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Provides for a 50% exemption from income tax on income from categories A, B, and H for Portuguese emigrants returning and becoming residents in Portugal
Plain language: Allows a 50% tax exemption for emigrants returning to Portugal, encouraging their return and contributing to the economy.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Increases the tax deduction for child care, doubling the increase from the third child, amending the Code of Personal Income Tax
Plain language: Increases the tax deduction for families with three children.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApproved
For PSD, CH, PS, IL, CDS-PP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PCP
Abstained L
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Increases the tax deduction for child care, doubling the increase from the third child, amending the Code of Personal Income Tax
Plain language: Increases the tax deduction for families with three children.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Strengthens the Child Guarantee Supplement, Ensuring the Application of the Increases Provided for Dependents Deductions in the Context of Income Tax
Plain language: Improves tax support for families with children.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApproved
For CH, PS, IL, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, CDS-PP
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Strengthens the Child Guarantee Supplement, Ensuring the Application of the Increases Provided for Dependents Deductions in the Context of Income Tax
Plain language: Improves tax support for families with children.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Approves the 2026-2029 Major Public Works Law
Plain language: Reform and economic growth
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApproved
For PSD, CDS-PP
Against CH, L, PCP, BE
Abstained PS, IL, PAN, JPP
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Approves the 2026-2029 Major Public Works Law
Plain language: Reform and economic growth
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGovernment and public services Committee: Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças e Administração PúblicaApprovedUnanimous
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Regulates tethering and permanent housing in balconies and similar spaces, and provides for the implementation of the National Decanting Plan
Plain language: Bans permanently tethering animals and requires the creation of plans to free them.
SUGGESTED TOPICHousing and landAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, CDS-PP
Abstained IL, PCP
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Regulates tethering and permanent housing in balconies and similar spaces, and provides for the implementation of the National Decanting Plan
Plain language: Bans permanently tethering animals and requires the creation of plans to free them.
SUGGESTED TOPICHousing and landAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, IL, CDS-PP
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Regulates tethering and permanent housing in balconies and similar spaces, and provides for the implementation of the National Decanting Plan
Plain language: Bans permanently tethering animals and requires the creation of plans to free them.
SUGGESTED TOPICHousing and landAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, CDS-PP
Abstained IL, PCP
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Regulates the containment and training of companion animals, prohibiting the commercialization and use of 'electric collars' and 'strangulation collars', proceeding to the tenth amendment to Decree-Law No. 276/2001, of October 17
Plain language: Bans collars that hurt animals
SUGGESTED TOPICAnimalsAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, IL, CDS-PP
Abstained PCP, BE
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Regulates the containment and training of companion animals, prohibiting the commercialization and use of 'electric collars' and 'strangulation collars', proceeding to the tenth amendment to Decree-Law No. 276/2001, of October 17
Plain language: Bans collars that hurt animals
SUGGESTED TOPICAnimalsAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, IL, CDS-PP
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Regulates the containment and training of companion animals, prohibiting the commercialization and use of 'electric collars' and 'strangulation collars', proceeding to the tenth amendment to Decree-Law No. 276/2001, of October 17
Plain language: Bans collars that hurt animals
SUGGESTED TOPICAnimalsAgriculture and the sea Committee: Comissão de Agricultura e PescasApproved
For CH, PS, L, BE, PAN, JPP
Against PSD, IL, CDS-PP
Abstained PCP
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For the reduction of the cost of living in the autonomous regions
Plain language: Proposes measures to reduce the cost of living in isolated regions.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxes Committee: Comissão de Economia e Coesão Territorial+1 other committees
Comissão de Infraestruturas, Mobilidade e HabitaçãoApproved
For CH, PS, L, PCP, BE, PAN, JPP
Abstained PSD, IL, CDS-PP
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PROPOSALS
Recent proposals
2026-11-09
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For the application of zero VAT on the essential food basket
Plain language: A proposal to apply zero VAT on essential food items is being debated.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGeneral Debate
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Eliminates double taxation on fuels (payment of VAT on ISP)
Plain language: This bill aims to remove the double taxation on fuels by eliminating the payment of VAT on the ISP.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGeneral Debate
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Recommends to the Government the temporary reduction of VAT on essential food items, with guarantee of price impact and reinforcement of the reduction in the Autonomous Regions
Plain language: The proposal recommends reducing VAT on essential food items temporarily, ensuring the price impact and increasing the reduction in the Autonomous Regions.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesGeneral Debate
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Extends the validity of Law n.º 12-B/2026, of April 15, which temporarily and exceptionally modifies the minimum rates of the tax on petroleum and energy products
Plain language: This law extends the validity of a previous law that temporarily changed the minimum rates of taxes on petroleum and energy products.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesLaw (Publication DR)
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Authorizes the Government to amend the Code of the Personal Income Tax, proceeding with the reduction of general rates applicable to the first six income brackets
Plain language: The proposal authorizes the government to change the personal income tax code by reducing tax rates for the first six income brackets.
SUGGESTED TOPICEconomy and taxesLaw (Publication DR)
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