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NM 73

Lcdo. José I. Carrasquillo Santana como Fiscal II, en ascenso, del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico

2025-2028 Session

The bill confirms the nomination of Lcdo. José I. Carrasquillo Santana to Fiscal II, en ascenso, enabling him to prosecute cases and supervise within the Puerto Rico DOJ.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 73

Summary — NM 73

Title: Lcdo. José I. Carrasquillo Santana como Fiscal II, en ascenso, del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico
Classification: Appointment
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Current status (as of record): Notificado a la Gobernadora (Governor notified)

Purpose and intent

NM 73 is a nomination resolution proposing the appointment (promotion) of Lcdo. José I. Carrasquillo Santana to the position of Fiscal II, en ascenso (Prosecutor II, in promotion status) within the Puerto Rico Department of Justice (Departamento de Justicia). The measure seeks legislative confirmation of the nominee so that the individual may assume the duties associated with that prosecutorial rank.

Key provisions / what the bill does

  • Formally presents the nomination of Lcdo. José I. Carrasquillo Santana for confirmation as Fiscal II, en ascenso.
  • Requests Senate action to review, hold hearings as appropriate, and vote to confirm or reject the nomination.
  • Upon Senate confirmation, the nomination is transmitted/has been transmitted to the Governor (procedural notification).

The resolution itself does not amend statutes or appropriate funds; its sole legislative function is to approve (or not) the named appointment.

Who is affected

  • Department of Justice personnel and internal staffing: confirmation fills (or advances) a prosecutorial position within the DOJ hierarchy.
  • Court proceedings and prosecutorial operations: assignment or promotion of a Fiscal II may affect case assignments, supervisory responsibilities, and workload distribution in offices where the prosecutor will serve.
  • The nominee: confirmation advances Lcdo. Carrasquillo Santana’s official status and duties.

Procedural timeline / legislative actions

  • 2025-02-26: Nomination submitted.
  • 2025-02-28: Referred to Senate committee(s).
  • 2025-06-02: Committee issued 1st report recommending confirmation; referred to Rules and Calendar Committee; placed on Special Orders Calendar; confirmed by the Senate; and notification sent to the Governor.

Significance / likely impact

This is a personnel-confirmation measure with primarily administrative and operational impact rather than policy change. Confirmation authorizes the nominee to perform the responsibilities of a Fiscal II, which typically include prosecuting criminal cases, representing the Commonwealth in court, and potentially supervising junior prosecutors. The effect is primarily on DOJ staffing stability and case management where the prosecutor is assigned.

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

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