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NM 174

Lcdo. Héctor L. Siaca Flores, Secretario Interino del Departamento de Justicia.

2025-2028 Session

Appoints Lic. Héctor L. Siaca Flores as Interim Secretary of the Department of Justice.

Senado tomó conocimiento
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Bill Summary · NM 174

NM 174 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: NM 174
  • Title/Subject: Lcdo. Héctor L. Siaca Flores, Secretario Interino del Departamento de Justicia
  • Classification: Appointment bill (designates an interim Secretary of the Department of Justice)
  • Introduced: May 23, 2025
  • Status: Senate took cognizance (Senado tomó conocimiento) on May 23, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: 2025-05-23 — Senado tomó conocimiento

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to appoint Lic. Héctor L. Siaca Flores as the Interim Secretary of the Department of Justice. By labeling the measure an appointment, the primary aim appears to be establishing a temporary leadership position for the department.

Key Provisions (as reported)

  • Appoints Lic. Héctor L. Siaca Flores to serve as the Interim Secretary of the Department of Justice.
  • Specifics such as term length, qualification criteria, confirmation requirements, compensation, and any conditions of service are not provided in the available information.
  • No additional provisions or administrative changes are stated in the summary information.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Department of Justice: Leadership structure would temporarily shift to Lic. Héctor L. Siaca Flores as Interim Secretary.
  • State/territorial government operations: Depending on the jurisdiction, the interim appointment could influence policy direction, enforcement priorities, and administrative decisions within the DOJ during the interim period.
  • Other branches/agencies interacting with DOJ: Potential changes in leadership could affect interagency coordination and ongoing prosecutions, civil matters, and justice-related initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 23, 2025.
  • Current Status: Senate has taken cognizance (no further actions documented in the provided information).
  • Next Steps (potential): If the bill progresses, typical steps could include committee review, floor debate, and a vote by the Senate or the Legislature, followed by any needed reconciliation with the other legislative chamber or approval by a governor/territorial executive, depending on the jurisdiction’s process for appointment bills. The exact timeline and procedural requirements are not specified in the available details.

Notes and Considerations

  • The available information does not include the bill’s full text, term details, eligibility criteria, or whether Senate confirmation is required.
  • If you need a deeper analysis, please provide the bill’s full text or additional institutional context (jurisdiction, constitutional rules for DOJ appointments, and any stated term limits).

This summary focuses on the substantive content and potential impact based on the information released for NM 174.

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

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