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NM 151

Orayma L. Andino Surillo como Miembro Asociado de la Junta Reglamentadora del Servicio Público de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Nomination confirms Orayma L. Andino Surillo as JRSP Associate Member, to influence Puerto Rico utility regulation and rates once the Governor issues the formal appointment.

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Bill Summary · NM 151

Summary — NM 151

Title: Orayma L. Andino Surillo como Miembro Asociado de la Junta Reglamentadora del Servicio Público de Puerto Rico
Classification: Appointment
Introduced: April 23, 2025
Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (May 19, 2025)

Bill overview / Purpose

NM 151 is a nomination to appoint Orayma L. Andino Surillo as an Associate Member of the Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board (Junta Reglamentadora del Servicio Público — JRSP). The measure seeks Senate confirmation of the named individual to serve on the regulatory board that oversees public-service matters in Puerto Rico.

Key provisions / What the nomination does

  • Confirms the nomination of Orayma L. Andino Surillo to occupy an Associate Member seat on the JRSP.
  • Upon finalization of the appointment according to constitutional and statutory rules, the nominee would assume the duties of an associate board member, including participation in board meetings, deliberations, and votes as permitted by the JRSP’s rules and applicable law.

Note: The nomination text as provided does not include details on term length, statutory authority invoked, or specific duties beyond those inherent to the JRSP associate-membership role.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-04-23: Nomination filed and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-05-19: Committee issued a first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-05-19: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar and placed on the Senate Special Orders Calendar.
  • 2025-05-19: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-05-19: Senate notified the Governor of the confirmation.

Next procedural step: action by the Governor or issuance of the formal appointment/commission as required under Puerto Rico law (not specified in the record).

Who is affected / Potential impact

  • JRSP operations: fills (or expands) membership on the regulatory board, which can affect quorum, voting dynamics, and decision-making on utility regulation, transportation, and other public-service matters.
  • Regulated entities and consumers: decisions by the JRSP can affect utility rates, service standards, permitting, and oversight policies that impact utilities, municipalities, businesses, and ratepayers.
  • Stakeholders should monitor the Governor’s action and any biography, conflicts-of-interest disclosures, or policy statements from the nominee to assess likely regulatory direction.

Notes and limitations

  • The available record contains procedural actions but does not provide the nominee’s biography, qualifications, or the specific statutory term length for the seat.
  • For full effect and legal status, confirm whether the Governor completes any required action (formal appointment) and consult the JRSP enabling statutes for associate-member authorities and term details.

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

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