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PC 66

Para añadir un nuevo artículo 2.036A a la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de establecer requisitos específicos para la adquisición de vehículos para uso de los alcaldes y alcaldesas, y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Bill establishes mandatory vehicle acquisition requirements for Puerto Rico mayors, standardizing municipal executive transportation procurement across all municipalities.

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Bill Summary · PC 66

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 66 proposes adding a new article (2.036A) to Puerto Rico's Municipal Code (Law 107-2020) to establish specific requirements for the acquisition of vehicles for use by mayors and mayoresses. The bill aims to regulate how municipal governments can purchase and use official vehicles for their top executives.

Why is this important

Vehicle procurement represents significant municipal expenditures that directly affect local government budgets and taxpayer resources. Clear acquisition requirements can prevent wasteful spending, ensure competitive bidding, and establish accountability standards for how public funds are spent on executive transportation—an area historically subject to scrutiny regarding fiscal responsibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget constraints: Specific vehicle requirements could mandate expensive purchases that strain already limited municipal budgets in Puerto Rico's economically challenged municipalities
  • Operational flexibility: Standardized requirements may not account for varying needs across different-sized municipalities (urban vs. rural areas with different terrain and infrastructure)
  • Implementation burden: The bill creates administrative overhead for compliance monitoring and enforcement across all 78 Puerto Rico municipalities with potentially limited oversight resources

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

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