The vice president affirms in the General Assembly that this initiative, born out of dialogue and consensus, «is a clear commitment to a community that progresses faster.»
The vice president of the Government and Minister of Presidency, Demographic Challenge, Equality and Tourism, Gimena Llamedo, defended today before the General Assembly of the Principality the Simplify Law, a legislative reform that seeks to reduce procedures, streamline processes, and modernize the operation of the Asturian public administration.
«This law means less paperwork and more solutions, less waiting and more responses. It is a clear commitment to an Asturias that advances faster,» Llamedo stated during her intervention. The vice president emphasized that this is a strategic reform driven by the president, Adrián Barbón, as part of his commitment to reduce bureaucracy and build a more approachable, useful, and efficient administration.
The law will now continue its parliamentary process after the General Assembly rejected the total amendment presented by the PP today.
The Asturian parliament held an extraordinary session in which the total amendment and the alternative text presented by the popular group received support from Vox and Foro’s deputy, Adrián Pumares, although the PSOE, IU, and Covadonga Tomé opposed it.
The Simplify Law introduces modifications to over 50 articles of 9 current laws to shorten deadlines, eliminate unnecessary burdens, and promote intelligent use of technology. Among the most prominent measures are the possibility of processing grants throughout the year, simplifying permits for minor works or forestry actions through responsible declaration, and drastically reducing administrative wait times: in forest management alone, over two months per file will be saved.
Llamedo valued that the new law arose from dialogue and consensus: «Several ministries have worked hand in hand, and we have had active collaboration from social agents. This is a law that serves the general interest.»
In addition, the vice president announced that the law will be implemented in coordination with the deployment of the new digital platform miPrincipado, which will allow for electronic procedures 24 hours a day, seven days a week. «No more submitting duplicate paperwork. No more pilgrimages from window to window. Everything will be easier, faster, and more accessible,» she pointed out.
Aware of the digital divide, especially in rural areas and among older people, Llamedo also recalled that the law incorporates new support figures, such as authorized agents, and noted that the Government of Asturias has just launched the Ruta Digital program, with an investment of 2.5 million to provide technological training to all corners of the territory.
The Simplify Law adds to a series of reforms undertaken this legislature, such as the Law of Strategic Interest Projects (PIER), the future Finance Law, or the Territorial Planning Law (LOITA), all driven by the same goal: to speed up administrative response times, promote investment, and improve the lives of citizens.
«With this law, Asturias wins. Opposing it is a mistake and irresponsible. Today, parliamentary groups have the opportunity to show that they want to add, build, and make useful policies,» Llamedo concluded.
