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NM 13

Lcdo. Sebastián Negrón Reichard como Secretario del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio

2025-2028 Session

The bill nominates and confirms Sebastián Negrón Reichard as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce to lead the department.

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Bill Summary · NM 13

Summary — NM 13

Title: Lcdo. Sebastián Negrón Reichard como Secretario del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio
Type: Appointment (Nomination)
Introduced: 2025-01-07
Status: Notificado al Gobernador (Notified to the Governor) — Confirmado por el Senado (2025-02-03)

Purpose and intent

This measure is an executive appointment to fill the office of Secretary of the Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio (Department of Economic Development and Commerce). Its purpose is to designate Lcdo. Sebastián Negrón Reichard as the department’s Secretary, subject to required legislative confirmation and executive procedures.

Key provisions / effect of the measure

  • Officially nominates Lcdo. Sebastián Negrón Reichard to serve as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.
  • Secures the advice/consent process through the Senate (the nomination was considered and confirmed).
  • Upon completion of legislative steps, the nomination was formally notified to the Governor on 2025-02-03 for any further executive action required to finalize the appointment.

Note: The text of NM 13 is an appointment/nomination record rather than a statute that changes law or creates new policy by itself.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • 2025-01-07: Nomination submitted.
  • 2025-01-16: Referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-02-03: 1er Informe de Comisión proponiendo la confirmación (Committee issued a report recommending confirmation).
  • 2025-02-03: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar and placed on the Senate Special Orders Calendar.
  • 2025-02-03: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-02-03: Notified to the Governor.

Who is affected

  • Department of Economic Development and Commerce: leadership and administrative continuity.
  • Department employees and contractors: potential changes in management priorities.
  • Businesses, investors, municipalities and economic development stakeholders: potential changes in policy emphasis, program administration, or strategic priorities depending on the new Secretary’s agenda.
  • Other government agencies that coordinate with the Department on economic initiatives.

Possible impacts

While the nomination itself does not alter statutes or budgets, the appointment of a new Secretary can influence:
- Strategic priorities for economic development, trade promotion, and business support programs.
- Implementation and management of departmental programs, incentives, and regulatory interactions.
- Intergovernmental and private-sector relationships affecting investment, job creation, and commerce.

Next steps / procedural posture

The Senate has confirmed the nomination and the record was sent to the Governor on 2025-02-03. Finalization of the appointment depends on any remaining executive formalities required by applicable law or administrative practice.

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

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