Lcdo. Ramón Cruz Alicea como Comisionado de la Comisión Industrial de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Governor nominates Lcdo. Ramón Cruz Alicea as Commissioner of the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico, subject to Senate consent.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary of NM 408 (Session 2025-2028) – Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico

1) Purpose and intent

The bill proposes the appointment (designación) of Lcdo. Ramón Cruz Alicea as Commissioner of the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico (Comisión Industrial de Puerto Rico).

The Governor of Puerto Rico submits this nomination for the Senate of Puerto Rico’s consent, in accordance with the Constitution and territorial laws.

The document presents the nomination as part of official gubernatorial procedures to fill a leadership role within the Industrial Commission.

2) Key provisions and changes

Nomination: Official designation of Lcdo. Ramón Cruz Alicea to serve as Commissioner of the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico.

Confirmation process: The nomination is presented to the Senate of Puerto Rico for its advice and consent (senatorial confirmation), per constitutional and legal requirements.

Administrative framing: The action is framed as a standard gubernatorial appointment requiring legislative approval to take effect.

3) Affected parties and stakeholders

Primary: Lcdo. Ramón Cruz Alicea (nominee) who would assume the role of Commissioner of the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico.

The Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico (its staff, leadership, and policies) would be led by the appointed Commissioner.

The Senate of Puerto Rico (as the confirming body) would review and decide on the consent.

Employers, workers, and industries regulated by the Industrial Commission could experience policy and regulatory leadership changes contingent on the Commissioner's vision and directives.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

Appearance of nomination: The Governor submitted the nomination on May 13, 2026.

Referral: The nomination was referred to the relevant Senate committees on May 18, 2026.

Confirmation timeline: Follows the standard consent process, which involves committee vetting, possible hearings, and a final Senate vote. Specific timelines (hearing dates, vote deadlines) are not provided in the text and would be determined by Senate rules and scheduling.

5) Notes for readers

This is a personnel/leadership appointment rather than a bill proposing broad statutory changes. It centers on filling the office of Commissioner for the Industrial Commission.

The content emphasizes constitutional compliance and legislative consent as prerequisites for the appointment to take effect.

If you’d like, I can add context on the role and responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico, or track subsequent Senate action and final disposition of the nomination.