Introduction to the Congressional Initiative
The Jalisco Congress, specifically the Commission of Finance led by Diputada Presidenta Gabriela Cárdenas, is set to begin a series of meetings and work sessions with representatives from business organizations and civil society to create a 2026 Income Law and Budget of Egresos that reflects the perspectives of productive and social sectors while addressing the entity’s priority needs. This initiative aims to ensure that the budget accurately represents the realities and priorities of Jalisco’s citizens.
Collaborative Budget Approach
Cárdenas emphasized that the proposed budget will be a collaborative effort, taking into account the state’s development plan and input from various sectors. The socialization process with productive sectors will commence by the end of October, and the economic package proposal is expected to reach the Congress by November 30. The legislative body aims to approve the budget no later than December 15.
“We will establish a roadmap, meeting formally with diverse sectors to incorporate their concerns into the Income Law and Budget of Egresos. This will be an open space, striving for a collaborative budget that considers the most crucial aspects from each sector. We understand that resources are limited, but we aim to ensure that unutilized funds this year can be allocated in subsequent years of the current government,” Cárdenas explained.
Planned meetings include representatives from the Mexican Construction Chamber (CMIC), the Jalisco Industrial Chambers Council (CCIJ), the Chamber of Commerce, women’s business associations, and various civil society organizations.
Predial Tax Increases in 121 Municipalities
In addition to the collaborative budget initiative, Diputada Cárdenas announced that 121 out of the 125 municipalities in Jalisco have projected increases in the predial tax. The deadline for submitting these municipal income laws to the Congress is November 30, following which the legislative body will issue its respective rulings on property valuation tables.
“We supported municipalities throughout the process of drafting their income laws, clarifying doubts and providing guidance. All municipalities managed to approve their income laws on time,” Cárdenas stated.
Approximately 66% of the municipalities project an average increase of 5% for the upcoming year. Some municipalities anticipate higher increases, ranging from 8% to 10%. The majority of municipalities’ proposed tax adjustments fall within this range.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main objective of the Jalisco Congress’s initiative? The primary goal is to create a collaborative budget that incorporates the perspectives of productive and social sectors while addressing Jalisco’s priority needs.
- When will the collaborative budget process begin? The socialization with productive sectors is set to commence by the end of October, and the economic package proposal is expected by November 30.
- Which sectors will the Jalisco Congress engage with during the budget process? The Congress plans to meet with representatives from the construction industry, industrial chambers, commerce, women’s business associations, and various civil society organizations.
- How many municipalities in Jalisco project predial tax increases, and what are the anticipated rates? 121 out of 125 municipalities in Jalisco project predial tax increases. Approximately 66% anticipate an average increase of 5%, while some municipalities project higher increases ranging from 8% to 10%.
- What is the deadline for the Congress to dictate the municipal income laws? The Congress of Jalisco must dictate the 125 municipal income laws, along with the respective rulings on property valuation tables, by November 30.
