Koror, Palau – Today, December 18, 2025, the Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Ministry of State, in collaboration with the House of Delegates of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, successfully conducted a Legislative Strengthening Clinic for the members of the 12th Ngchesar State Council. Held at the Ministry of State Conference Room in Meyuns, the Clinic served […]
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Delegates introduce 32 bills in 12th OEK’s first year, aimed at reshaping key policies
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Lawmakers in Palau’s House of Delegates introduced a high volume of legislation during the first year of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, using delegate-authored bills to drive policy changes across the economy, labor, education, public safety and governance. From early 2025 through the end of the year, 40 bills […]
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Bill to allow 30 online gaming licenses passes HOD
A proposed legislation to amend current Pachinko and Internet Lottery law by increasing the number of licenses and expanding the scope of licenses to include online gaming, eCasino, online sports betting and others, passed House of Delegates and was transmitted to Senate last week. The House bill HD No. 10-24-12, HD2, if passed in its […]
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House proposes 50% cut in GRT tax
House of Delegates introduced a bill to cut business Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) from 4% to 2% for the remaining three quarters of this fiscal year, from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The intent of the bill is to provide tax relief to businesses, professions and financial institutions due the impact of the […]
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Private sector to join pension plan bill proposed
House bill 10-126-13 adopted in the first reading last week, seeks to bring private sector employees and employers into the government pension plan fund. The bill findings stated that actuarial study conducted in 2019 on the government Pension Plan showed that by 2023 to 2025, current pension funds will be depleted. The bill further states […]
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HOD seeks to raise % of tax refundable donations
House of Delegates passed in its 3rd and final reading a bill to increase the amount of allowable tax refundable donation from 10% to 12% In the bill findings it states, “The Olbiil era Kelulau also finds that the increased percentage provides a greater tax benefit for working families and promotes enrollment and attendance in […]