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NM 323

Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez como Fiscal Auxiliar II del Departamento de Justicia.

2025-2028 Session

Confirms Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez as Fiscal Auxiliar II in the Department of Justice; a procedural appointment with no new funds or policy changes.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 323

Summary — NM 323

Title: Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez como Fiscal Auxiliar II del Departamento de Justicia
Bill type: Appointment (confirmation of nominee)
Introduced: October 22, 2025
Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (Notified to the Governor) — confirmed by the Senate on November 3, 2025

Purpose and intent

NM 323 is a legislative appointment measure to confirm Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez to the position of Fiscal Auxiliar II in the Department of Justice. The bill’s sole purpose is to approve the Governor’s nomination so the nominee may assume the duties of that prosecutorial position within the Department.

Key provisions and changes

  • Confirms the nomination of Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez for appointment as Fiscal Auxiliar II (Assistant Prosecutor II) in the Department of Justice.
  • The measure does not amend statutes, appropriate funds, or change existing organizational structure or compensation provisions; it operates within current law and personnel rules governing appointments and pay for DOJ positions.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Lcda. Josenid Orozco Velázquez — gain confirmation to the specified DOJ position.
  • Department of Justice — receives an approved appointee who will carry out prosecutorial responsibilities assigned to a Fiscal Auxiliar II.
  • Judicial system and litigants — potential operational effects (case assignment, case processing) depending on the appointee’s duties.
  • No direct fiscal impact is identified in the bill text; any salary or budgetary effects would be handled under existing appropriation and personnel rules.

Procedural timeline (key actions)

  • 2025-10-22: Nomination submitted and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-11-03: Committee issued first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-11-03: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar; placed on the Senate Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025-11-03: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-11-03: Notification sent to the Governor (status: Notificado a la Gobernadora).

Notes on impact and next steps

With Senate confirmation and notification to the Governor, the appointee may be formally sworn into office in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable law. The measure is procedural and personnel-focused; it does not enact policy changes.

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

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