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BA
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In Office
Civil Name
JOSÉ CERQUEIRA DE SANTANA NETO
Phone
(61) 3215-5986
dep.zeneto@camara.leg.br
8,27
Points
61st
in the House of Representatives from 500
2nd
BA Congressman from 39
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Trajectory
José Cerqueira de Santana Neto, known as Zé Neto , was born on April 26, 1964 , in Feira de Santana (BA) . He graduated in Law from the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) and is a labor lawyer. Throughout his career, he has always maintained a strong connection with social and labor movements, especially those focused on workers' rights.
Zé Neto began his political life as an activist for the Workers' Party (PT) , a party he has been affiliated with since his youth. He was elected state deputy in Bahia for four consecutive terms, holding leadership positions in the Legislative Assembly, including as leader of the Jaques Wagner and Rui Costa governments. In 2018, he was elected federal deputy for Bahia , consolidating his prominence on the national stage. He also ran for mayor of Feira de Santana in several elections, maintaining a strong political presence in the municipality and the region.
In the House of Representatives, Zé Neto's work is marked by his advocacy for family farming, public health, education, and labor rights . He is a member of the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJC) and also the Economic Development Committee , where he actively participates in discussions on public policies that affect workers and small entrepreneurs.
As a rapporteur and author of proposals, he stood out in defending projects related to strengthening the SUS ( Brazilian Public Health System), access to technical and higher education , and support for micro and small businesses . He worked on projects to expand subsidized credit lines and incentives for family farming, in addition to proposing social protection measures during the pandemic. His reports and approved proposals reinforce his agenda of economic development combined with social justice.
Acknowledgements
Zé Neto received the Parliamentary Excellence Award from the 2025 Ranking of Politicians , being the 2nd best parliamentarian in Bahia and 58th in the overall ranking.
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Anti-Privileges
PL 2/2024 | Granting of differentiated quotas | House of Representatives
Authorizes the granting of differentiated accelerated depreciation quotas for new machinery, equipment, apparatus, and instruments intended for fixed assets and used in certain economic activities.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PL 3/2024 | New Bankruptcy Law | House of Representatives
Amends Law No. 11,101, of February 9, 2005, to improve the institution of bankruptcy for entrepreneurs and business entities.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Bill 1269/2022 | Sanctions for Administrative Misconduct | House of Representatives
This law adds Article 16-A to Federal Law No. 8,429 of June 2, 1992, which provides for sanctions applicable due to the practice of acts of administrative misconduct, as referred to in § 4 of Article 37 of the Federal Constitution; and provides other measures, specifically regarding the legal effects of declarations of asset unavailability. NEW SUMMARY: Amends Law No. 13,097, of January 19, 2015, to guarantee the effectiveness of legal transactions related to real estate whose registration does not contain any type of judicial lien, by means of a court decision.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 10 | PLP 68/2024 | Tax Reform
Establishes the Tax on Goods and Services - IBS, the Social Contribution on Goods and Services - CBS, and the Selective Tax - IS, and provides other measures.
How They Voted
Abstention
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PLP 459/2017 | Debt Securitization | House of Representatives
Amends Law No. 4,320, of March 17, 1964, to provide for the assignment of credit rights originating from tax and non-tax credits of the entities of the Federation, and Law No. 5,172, of October 25, 1966 (National Tax Code), to provide for extrajudicial protest as a cause for interruption of the statute of limitations and to authorize the tax administration to request information from public or private entities and bodies.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 2 | PLP 108/2024 | Tax Reform
Establishes the Management Committee for the Tax on Goods and Services - CG-IBS, provides for the administrative tax process related to the official assessment of the Tax on Goods and Services - IBS, the distribution of the IBS revenue to the federative entities, and the Tax on Inheritance and Donation of Any Goods or Rights - ITCMD, and takes other measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Bill 6233/2023 | Debtor's Obligation | House of Representatives
Amends Law No. 10,406, of January 10, 2002 - Civil Code, to provide for monetary correction and interest. NEW SUMMARY: Amends Law No. 10,406, of January 10, 2002 (Civil Code), to provide for monetary correction and interest.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PL 709/2023 | Sanction for Land Invasion | House of Representatives
This law addresses restrictions applied to occupants and invaders of properties throughout the national territory. NEW SUMMARY: Amends Law No. 8,629, of February 25, 1993, to provide for restrictions applied to occupants and invaders of properties throughout the national territory.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 13 | PLP 68/2024 | Regulation of the Tax Reform
Establishes the Tax on Goods and Services - IBS, the Social Contribution on Goods and Services - CBS, and the Selective Tax - IS, and provides other measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PEC 9/2023 | Sanction for Parties | House of Representatives
Amends Constitutional Amendment No. 117, of April 5, 2022, regarding the application of sanctions to parties that did not meet the minimum resource quota or that did not allocate the minimum amounts based on sex and race in elections, as well as in annual and electoral accounting. NEW SUMMARY: Imposes on political parties the obligation to allocate financial resources to the candidacies of Black and mixed-race individuals; establishes parameters and conditions for the regularization and refinancing of debts of political parties; and reinforces the tax immunity of political parties as provided for in the Federal Constitution.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Anti-Waste
Total Available
R$611,583.48
Expenses
R$314,273.54
Amount Saved
R$297,309.94
Sessions
62
Attendances
54
Justified Absences
07
Unjustified Absences
01
Anti-Corruption
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