Ricardo Nunes is ahead of this initiative with text approved in the first round; only a second vote is missing so that, finally, the Metropolitan Civil Guard becomes Municipal Police
The proposal to change the name of the For Municipal Police is again on the agenda in especially after the Federal Supreme Court recognizes the police power of the corporation. This recognition brought a new breath to the discussion, which should be resumed in the Legislative Chamber of the state capital after the carnival recess, possibly from March 12. The mayor of Sao Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, is at the head of this initiative, which already has a bill of 2017. This project was approved in the first round in 2019 and now only needs a second vote to be made.
Before the carnival, the proposal was placed on agenda twice, but could not have enough quorum to be voted. An extraordinary session was marked, but was unchecked after the opposition has substitute texts, which require a new analysis by the commissions. This situation generates uncertainty about the progress of the project, which may have to start from scratch or go to the final vote if an agreement is reached between the parties involved.
Mayor Ricardo Nunes and his allies are pushing the approval of the change, while the opposition seeks to delay the process. The outcome of the debate is still uncertain, but the discussion is expected to be resumed in the coming days, with the possibility of new developments.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
