Lcdo. Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas como Miembro de la Junta de Directores de la Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico

2025-2028 Session

Formal nomination and Senate confirmation to add Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas as a director on the Puerto Rico Tourism Company Board, now sent to the Governor for final action.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary — NM 68

Title (Spanish): Lcdo. Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas como Miembro de la Junta de Directores de la Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico
Title (English translation): Lic. Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas as Member of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
Bill Number: NM 68
Classification: Appointment
Introduced: February 24, 2025
Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (Notified to the Governor)

Purpose and intent

NM 68 is an executive nomination/appointment bill proposing the appointment of Lic. (Lcdo.) Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico). The bill’s purpose is to effectuate the formal nomination and legislative confirmation process required for filling a board seat at the territorial tourism authority.

Key provisions / what the bill does

Formally submits the nomination of Eduardo R. Emanuelli Fonalledas for a seat on the Tourism Company’s Board of Directors.

Requests legislative consideration and confirmation of the nominee through the Senate confirmation process.

Upon confirmation by the Senate, the nomination was transmitted to the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora) for final action as required by applicable appointment procedures.

The available text does not specify statutory term length, specific powers granted to the nominee beyond standard duties of a board member, or any conditions/qualifications beyond the nomination itself.

Who is affected

Puerto Rico Tourism Company — board composition and governance will be affected by the addition of a new director.

Tourism sector stakeholders — policy, strategy, and oversight decisions at the Tourism Company could be influenced by the new board member.

The nominee — subject to confirmation and any required gubernatorial action to assume the position.

Broader public — insofar as board decisions affect tourism policy, programs, and economic development.

Procedural timeline and current status

2025-02-24: Nomination filed (Nominado).

2025-02-28: Referred to committee(s).

2025-03-31: Committee issued 1er Informe (first report) recommending confirmation.

2025-03-31: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar Committee; placed on Senate Special Orders Calendar.

2025-03-31: Confirmed by the Senate.

2025-03-31: Notified to the Governor (transmitted for final gubernatorial action).

Notes / next steps

The nomination has been confirmed by the Senate and sent to the Governor; the appointment takes final effect according to the next step required by law (e.g., gubernatorial acceptance/commissioning), which is not specified in the available record.

Details such as the nominee’s term length, statutory responsibilities tied to this specific vacancy, and any required financial disclosure or conflict-of-interest documentation were not included in the bill record provided.