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NM 409

Dra. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno para un nuevo término como Miembro de la Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias.

2025-2028 Session

Nominates Dr. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno for another term on the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias, pending Senate confirmation.

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Bill Summary · NM 409

Overview

  • Purpose: Nomination for a new term as a Member of the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias (Board of Post-Secondary Institutions) in Puerto Rico. The bill presents the appointment of Dr. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno for another term on the board, subject to the Senate’s advice and consent.

  • Jurisdiction and context: Puerto Rico. The document appears to be a formal gubernatorial nomination submitted to the Senate for confirmation.

  • Action status: Nominated (May 29, 2026) and referred to the relevant Senate committees for consideration.

What the bill does

  • nominates Dr. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno for a new term as a Member of the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias.
  • Seeks Senate confirmation ( consejo y consentimiento ) of the appointment as required by the Puerto Rico Constitution and laws governing appointments to the board.

Key provisions and changes

  • Appointment: Official nomination of a sitting or former board member (Dr. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno) for an additional term on the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias.
  • Confirmation process: The nomination is subject to the Senate’s advice and consent, consistent with constitutional and statutory requirements.
  • Term details: The document indicates a “nuevo término” (new term), but no specific duration, term length, or starting/ending dates are provided in the text provided. The timeline would be determined by the Senate approval and the board’s governing rules.

Who is affected

  • Dr. Carmen M. Pereles Centeno: Regarded as the nominee for a continued term on the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias.
  • Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias: The governing body for Puerto Rico’s post-secondary institutions; the appointment would affect its composition and leadership dynamics.
  • Puerto Rico residents and students: Indirectly affected through potential policy direction, oversight, and priorities set by the board during the new term.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Nomination date: May 29, 2026.
  • Referral: The nomination has been referred to Senate committees for review and consideration.
  • Next steps: Senate committees would evaluate Dr. Pereles Centeno’s qualifications, potential hearings, and then forward a recommendation to the full Senate for confirmation vote.
  • Final action: Confirmation by the Senate would be required for the appointment to take effect, following constitutional and statutory procedures.

Notes for readers

  • The text provided is a nomination letter and action history rather than the full text of a bill with legislative provisions. The substantive details (e.g., term length, specific duties, or statutory changes) would typically be outlined in the board’s enabling statute and any accompanying legislative language accompanying the nomination, or in the confirmation resolution and related legal framework.
  • For a complete understanding, readers may want to review:
    • The current law governing the Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias.
    • Any confirmation resolution or bill accompanying the nomination.
    • The nominee’s qualifications and biographical background.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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