This week, the federal capital was the scene of discontent among parliamentarians, after the decision of the new Mayor of Deputies to end the remote sessions. Instituted during the pandemic to ensure the functioning of virtual votes have become a significant tool for legislative management.
The remote deliberation system (SDR), regulated by a specific act, was often used by (PP-AL) To facilitate the approval of proposals that require greater quorum, such as tax reform. However, with the return to the face-to-face format, the deputies had to move to Brasilia and with sessions that extended for up to eight hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.
At the beginning of the activities, the climate was rush. This columnist observed parliamentarians rushing to record presence and participate in voting, fearing penalties for absences. However, the complaints soon arose.
“This won’t last long. You can’t stay for so long stuck in a session, ”said a deputy. Another jokingly commented: “Since 2019 I didn’t have to go through it. I don’t know if it will work. ”
An internal analysis between parliamentarians suggests that the new face -to -face format may not be as efficient as it was expected. Among the governors, there are discussions about the possibility of requesting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to intervene with Motta, in order to reverse the decision that abolished the remote sessions.
*This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the young Pan.
