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NM 24

Lcdo. Omar José Andino Figueroa como Procurador General de Puerto Rico

2025-2028 Session

Senate confirms Omar José Andino Figueroa as Procurador General of Puerto Rico to lead the office and serve as its chief appellate attorney in government litigation.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 24

Summary — NM 24: Nomination of Lcdo. Omar José Andino Figueroa as Procurador General de Puerto Rico

Bill number: NM 24
Title: Lcdo. Omar José Andino Figueroa como Procurador General de Puerto Rico
Type: Appointment / Nomination
Introduced: January 2, 2025
Current status: Notified to the Governor (senate-confirmed; notification sent June 2, 2025)

Purpose and intent

This nomination seeks Senate confirmation of Lcdo. (Licenciado) Omar José Andino Figueroa to serve as Procurador General de Puerto Rico. The nomination is an executive appointment subject to advice and consent of the Senate. The intent is to fill the office of Procurador General with a confirmed appointee to lead the office’s legal functions on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Role and likely responsibilities (general)

The Procurador General typically functions as the Commonwealth’s chief appellate and special-counsels attorney (often analogous to a Solicitor General). Responsibilities commonly include:
- Representing Puerto Rico in appellate, federal and high‑court litigation;
- Formulating and directing litigation strategy for cases of public importance;
- Issuing or advising on legal positions and briefs on behalf of the government;
- Coordinating litigation policy with the Department of Justice and other agencies.

This summary does not amend statutory duties; it describes the usual scope of the office to indicate the practical impact of the appointment.

Key procedural actions and timeline

  • 2025‑01‑02: Nomination submitted (Nominado).
  • 2025‑01‑16: Nomination referred to committee(s).
  • 2025‑03‑01: Public hearing held (Vista Pública) — Salón Leopoldo Figueroa Carreras.
  • 2025‑06‑02: Committee issued first report recommending confirmation (1er Informe Comisión proponiendo la confirmación).
  • 2025‑06‑02: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar; placed on the Senate Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025‑06‑02: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025‑06‑02: Senate notified the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora).

Who is affected

  • The Office of the Procurador General/related legal units of the Commonwealth will be directly affected by the change in leadership.
  • Executive branch agencies and the Governor’s Office may be affected insofar as they interact with or receive litigation and appellate representation from the Procurador General.
  • Courts and parties to litigation involving the Commonwealth may experience changes in litigation posture or strategy depending on the new Procurador General’s priorities.

Next steps / practical effect

Because the Senate has confirmed the nominee and the confirmation was notified to the Governor on June 2, 2025, the appointment will be finalized according to applicable executive procedures — typically completion of any required gubernatorial action, issuance of a commission, and the taking of an official oath. Once those steps are completed, the nominee will assume the functions of Procurador General and exercise the statutory duties of the office.

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

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