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PS 223

Para crear la "Ley para la Protección y Restauración de Dunas"; enmendar el Articulo 13 de Ley Núm. 132 de 25 de junio de 1968, según emendada, conocida como la "Ley para Reglamentar la Extracción de Arena, Grava y Piedra"; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

PS 223 creates a Dunes Protection and Restoration Law and amends Article 13 to tighten dune-area sand extraction, boosting coastal protection.

Informe de Minoría radicado
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Bill Summary · PS 223

Summary — PS 223

Title (Spanish): Para crear la "Ley para la Protección y Restauración de Dunas"; enmendar el Articulo 13 de Ley Núm. 132 de 25 de junio de 1968, según emendada, conocida como la "Ley para Reglamentar la Extracción de Arena, Grava y Piedra"; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.
Bill number: PS 223
Introduced: 10 Jan 2025
Status: Informe de Minoría radicado (Minority report filed) — 24 Jun 2025

Main purpose and intent

PS 223 seeks to create a new statutory framework — the "Law for the Protection and Restoration of Dunes" — and to amend Article 13 of Law No. 132 (June 25, 1968), which regulates extraction of sand, gravel and stone. The bill’s stated intent (per its title) is to strengthen legal protections for coastal dune systems and to modify existing extraction regulations to reflect those protections and, where necessary, require restoration.

Key provisions (based on title and legislative context)

The bill text is not included in the record provided. From the title and legislative targets, the bill likely would:
- Establish a standalone law specifically protecting and providing for restoration of dune systems.
- Amend Article 13 of Law No. 132 to add or modify rules governing extraction of sand, gravel and stone in or near dune/coastal areas.
- Create or update permitting, mitigation and restoration requirements for extraction activities affecting dunes.
- Define prohibited activities, buffer zones, or special conditions for extraction in sensitive dune areas.
- Assign enforcement responsibilities, compliance timelines, and penalties for violations.
- Potentially authorize funding or programs for dune restoration and coastal resilience projects.

Note: Because the bill text is not provided, the precise regulatory changes, definitions, timelines or funding allocations are not available here.

Who would be affected

  • Sand, gravel and stone extraction operators and related industries (permits, operational limits, restoration obligations).
  • Coastal property owners, developers, and local governments involved in coastal projects.
  • Environmental/regulatory agencies responsible for issuing permits and enforcing dune protections.
  • Coastal communities and ecosystems — potential benefits from increased dune protection and restoration (e.g., erosion control, storm protection, habitat preservation).

Procedural status and likely outlook

  • 10 Jan 2025: Bill filed (radicado).
  • 16 Jan 2025: First reading in Senate; referred to committee(s).
  • 17 Jun 2025: Committee issued a recommendation not to approve the measure.
  • 24 Jun 2025: A minority report was filed (Informe de Minoría radicado).

A committee recommendation against approval reduces the bill’s prospects, but the filing of a minority report indicates some legislators continue to support it and could seek floor consideration, amendments, or re-referral. Further progress would require overcoming the committee’s negative recommendation or securing majority support in subsequent legislative steps.

Potential impacts (general)

  • Environmental: Likely improved protection and restoration of dunes, increasing coastal resilience and habitat preservation.
  • Economic: Possible increased compliance and restoration costs for extractive industries; potential long-term cost savings from reduced storm damage and erosion.
  • Administrative: Increased workload for permitting and enforcement agencies; need for clear technical standards for restoration.

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- Draft a likely list of concrete statutory changes the bill might include (permit language, buffer distances, restoration timelines), or
- Summarize the full bill text if you can provide it.

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

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