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NM 255

Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto como Jueza Municipal del Tribunal de Primera Instancia.

2025-2028 Session

NM 255 confirms the nomination of Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto as Municipal Judge and sends the appointment to the Governor, filling a local court vacancy and guiding operations.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 255

Bill summary — NM 255

Title (original): Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto como Jueza Municipal del Tribunal de Primera Instancia
Classification: Appointment
Introduced: August 18, 2025
Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (September 15, 2025)

Purpose and intent

NM 255 is an appointment measure to place Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto in the office of Municipal Judge (Jueza Municipal) of the Tribunal de Primera Instancia. The measure does not change substantive law or create new programs; its sole function is to secure legislative confirmation of a judicial nomination so the appointment process may be completed under applicable law.

Key provisions / actions

  • Nomination of Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto received on August 18, 2025.
  • Referral to relevant Senate committee(s) on August 18, 2025.
  • Committee issued a first report recommending confirmation on September 15, 2025.
  • On September 15, 2025, the measure was:
    • Remitted to the Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar
    • Placed on the Senate Special Orders Calendar
    • Confirmed by the Senate
    • Notified to the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora)

There are no fiscal provisions or statutory text changes included with this appointment resolution.

Who is affected

  • The nominee, Lcda. Viviana Eva Vélez Agosto, is the primary subject.
  • The Judicial Branch and residents served by the relevant Municipal Court(s) will be affected operationally by the filling of this judicial vacancy—through case assignment, docket management, and local court operations.
  • No changes to rights, taxes, or program eligibility are proposed.

Procedural / timeline notes and next steps

  • The Senate completed committee review and confirmed the nomination on September 15, 2025.
  • The nomination has been formally sent to the Governor on September 15, 2025. Under the applicable appointment process, the Governor must take the next procedural action required by law (e.g., issuance of a commission or finalizing the appointment). The bill record provided does not indicate further gubernatorial action or an effective date for the nominee assuming office.
  • The legislative file does not include biographical details, prior judicial experience, or any explanatory material about the nominee in the provided text.

If you want, I can draft a one-paragraph public description for an informational notice or try to locate biographical/background information for Lcda. Vélez Agosto to supplement this summary.

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

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