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PS 464

“Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 6.09 y renumerar los artículos subsiguientes de la Ley 351-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Distrito del Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de restituir la autonomía operativa y administrativa de la Autoridad del Distrito del Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico y facultarla para establecer sus propios procedimientos de adquisición, conforme a sus necesidades particulares; y para otros fines relacionados”

2025-2028 Session

Grants Puerto Rico's Convention Center Authority autonomous procurement authority to establish custom acquisition procedures independent of centralized government oversight.

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Bill Summary · PS 464

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 464 proposes adding a new Article 6.09 to Puerto Rico's 2000 Convention Center District Law, granting the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority (ACDCP) greater operational and administrative autonomy. Specifically, it would allow the authority to establish its own procurement procedures tailored to its particular needs rather than following standardized government acquisition processes.

Why is this important

The Convention Center Authority is a major economic development entity responsible for attracting conferences, events, and tourism revenue to Puerto Rico. Streamlined procurement procedures could enable faster contract execution and more flexible vendor selection, potentially improving operational efficiency. However, this also represents a significant transfer of oversight authority from centralized government controls to an autonomous agency.

Potential points of contention

  • Accountability concerns: Reduced centralized oversight of procurement could increase risks of corruption, favoritism, or wasteful spending without adequate checks and balances
  • Fiscal transparency: Custom procurement procedures may lack the standardized reporting and audit trails that public agencies typically follow, complicating fiscal monitoring
  • Precedent setting: Granting autonomy to one authority could trigger similar requests from other government entities, fragmenting procurement standards across Puerto Rico's public sector
  • Public interest protection: Independent procurement rules might prioritize the authority's operational interests over broader public procurement principles like competitive bidding and equal opportunity

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

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