Lcda. Daisy Margarita Quintero Hernández para un ascenso como Fiscal Auxiliar II del Departamento de Justicia.

2025-2028 Session

The bill nominates Daisy Margarita Quintero Hernández for Fiscal Auxiliar II in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, pending Senate consent.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary of Bill NM 414 (Session: 2025-2028; Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico)

Purpose and Intent

The bill concerns a formal nomination and appointment process within the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.

Specifically, it proposes the elevation (ascenso) of an individual, Lcda. Daisy Margarita Quintero Hernández, to the position of Fiscal Auxiliar II.

Key Provisions and Changes

Nomination by the Governor: The document reflects the Governor (La Fortaleza) submitting the nomination for the approval of the Senate of Puerto Rico.

Position: Fiscal Auxiliar II, a role within the Department of Justice. This indicates a promotion within the department’s prosecutorial or legal staff hierarchy.

Constitutional/Legal Compliance: The nomination is framed as being in compliance with the Constitution and laws of the Government of Puerto Rico, requiring the Senate’s consejo y consentimiento (council and consent) for appointment.

Affected Parties and Entities

Primary: Lcda. Daisy Margarita Quintero Hernández (the nominee).

Governmental bodies:

Governor of Puerto Rico (acting through the Fortalesa) as the nominating authority.
Senate of Puerto Rico, which must review and grant consent.
Department of Justice, which would employ the Fiscal Auxiliar II upon confirmation.

Administrative/Procedural: The nomination is to be considered under the constitutional process for appointments requiring Senate approval.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

Action History indicates:

2026-05-29: Nomination submitted.
2026-05-29: Referred to Senate commissions for consideration.

The timeline suggests the bill is progressing through the standard executive nomination process requiring Senate confirmation before final appointment.

Context and Implications

Elevating a Fiscal Auxiliar II could affect the workload and case management within the Department of Justice, potentially impacting investigations, prosecutions, and legal support functions depending on the duties associated with Fiscal Auxiliar II.

The bill does not specify additional duties, salary adjustments, or term lengths in the provided text; such details would typically be defined in subsequent statutory or administrative regulations or in the confirmation hearings.

As a nomination bill, its primary effect is to authorize the Senate to grant consent to the Governor’s appointment.

If you’d like, I can compare this nomination to similar recent appointments (e.g., typical qualifications, process duration, or statutory role of Fiscal Auxiliar II) or outline potential questions that Senate committees might raise during consideration.