The Senate's Standing Committee on Finance voted 9-3 in favor of the reform package late Wednesday, clearing a major hurdle after days of clause-by-clause negotiation between government and opposition members.
Officials familiar with the discussions said the bill's most contested section — a proposed digital transaction levy — was softened following pushback from small business representatives who testified before the committee last week.
The legislation now heads to the National Assembly floor, where a final vote is expected within the next two sittings. Analysts say passage looks likely given the coalition's working majority, though amendments remain possible.