Dra. Maribel García Colón como Miembro de la Junta de Directores del Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos, en calidad de miembro de la comunidad de investigación, estudio o tratamiento de cáncer.

2025-2028 Session

Appoints Dra. Maribel García Colón to the Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos Board as a representative of the cancer research, study, or treatment community.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary — NM 234

Title: Dra. Maribel García Colón como Miembro de la Junta de Directores del Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos, en calidad de miembro de la comunidad de investigación, estudio o tratamiento de cáncer.
Bill Number: NM 234
Classification: Appointment
Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora
Introduced: 18 de agosto de 2025

Purpose and intent

NM 234 is a legislative appointment measure that proposes the addition of Dra. Maribel García Colón to the Board of Directors of the Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos. The appointment designates her specifically as a representative of the community involved in cancer research, study, or treatment. The intent is to fill a board seat with a professional whose background is tied to clinical care, research, or cancer treatment, thereby ensuring that that perspective is formally included in the center’s governance.

Key provisions

Officially nominates/appoints Dra. Maribel García Colón as a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos.

Specifies her role as a representative "de la comunidad de investigación, estudio o tratamiento de cáncer" (research/treatment community).

As an appointment measure, it follows the confirmation and administrative procedures required for board memberships (no statutory changes to the board’s structure or powers are included in the text provided).

Who is affected

The Board of Directors of the Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos (composition and membership).

The cancer center’s stakeholders: patients, clinicians, researchers, staff, and partner institutions who may be influenced by board governance and priorities.

The legislative and executive offices involved in confirming and finalizing appointments.

Procedural timeline and status

2025-08-18: Nominación y referido a comisión(es).

2025-09-15: 1er Informe de Comisión proponiendo la confirmación.

2025-09-15: Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario; incluido en el Calendario de Órdenes Especiales del Senado.

2025-09-15: Confirmado por el Senado.

2025-09-15: Notificado a la Gobernadora (estatus actual).

Next step: The Senate has confirmed the nomination and has notified the Governor. Final administrative effect depends on subsequent gubernatorial action or standard local procedures for completing appointments (not specified in the bill text provided).