The regional government, after receiving a favorable report from the General Legal Counsel, has progressed in processing this initiative. The opinion of the Advisory Legal Commission will be sought soon, with the decree expected to be approved during the second half of this year.
This decree's main objective is to provide citizens with an updated legal framework that meets their needs and offers greater legal certainty. It specifically targets regulations governing the internal operations of the administration or public entities, covering aspects such as structures, competencies, bodies, procedures, and services. Examples include rules defining the activity of a collegiate body or the decree establishing the regime of the Social Dialogue Table.
To have an updated legal framework, adapted to their needs and providing greater legal certainty.
The proposal mandates at least one ex post evaluation of regulations within four years of their entry into force, unless higher-ranking laws specify a different period. This process will verify whether implemented measures have achieved their intended objectives or if adjustments are needed to adapt to the current context.
Additionally, the Interdepartmental Commission for the Reduction of Administrative Burdens and Regulatory Simplification must submit, within one year of the decree's implementation, a proposal to review administrative procedures. The goal is to prioritize positive silence in the absence of an express resolution within the established timeframe, thereby benefiting citizens.
This initiative aligns with the commitment of the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to foster a more efficient and citizen-oriented administration. The measure, part of the 2023 electoral program, was announced by the head of the regional Executive during the last Debate on the State of the Region.
The regulatory evaluation procedure will include a public consultation phase to encourage citizen and business participation, concluding with a report prepared by the competent department. Additional criteria will be defined by the Interdepartmental Commission. Furthermore, regulatory provisions of an organizational nature, excluding organic structure decrees, and those governing the organization and functioning of collegiate bodies, will expire five years after their entry into force, unless an ex post evaluation determines their continued necessity.
The decree also incorporates an expedited procedure for certain simple laws that have passed all relevant controls. This mechanism, similar to single-reading processing in the Assembly, will significantly reduce management times. Through these actions, the Community of Madrid aims to reduce excessive regulation, promote economic activity, attract investment and talent, and simplify the lives of its citizens by modernizing the regulatory framework and eliminating bureaucratic burdens.
