Dominican Senate and Conep Join Forces to Speed Up Key Bills

Dominican Republic: Conep and Senate Agree to Expedite Key Legislation Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – In a significant development for the Dominican Republic, the Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada (Conep) and the Senate have reached an agreement to collaborate on expediting the approval of several priority legislative projects currently stalled in the National Congress. This agreement, announced by Senate President Ricardo de los Santos, signals a renewed commitment to addressing critical issues facing the nation. The announcement follows a meeting between Conep representatives and Senate leaders. According to Senator de los Santos, "We are committed to working hand-in-hand with Conep to ensure that projects of national interest, such as the Labor Code and the Penal Code, are swiftly approved." This collaborative approach underscores the importance of bipartisan cooperation in tackling crucial legislative matters. Conep has expressed its positive outlook on the initiative. The organization highlighted the Senate President's role as a champion of dialogue and consensus-building. The renewed focus on legislative efficiency is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic and social development. While the exact date for the commencement of the working table has yet to be determined, the agreement itself marks a crucial step toward resolving legislative bottlenecks and advancing critical reforms.