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PS 673

“Para declarar el mes de noviembre de cada año como “Mes de la Planificación en Puerto Rico”; proveer para que la Junta de Planificación de Puerto Rico y la Escuela Graduada de Planificación de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, en colaboración con otros organismos privados y entidades públicas, adopten las medidas necesarias para la consecución de los objetivos de esta Ley; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Designates November as Mes de la Planificación en Puerto Rico to promote planning awareness and require collaboration among planning authorities, UPR, and partners.

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Bill Summary · PS 673

Summary of PS 673

Overview

PS 673 is a Senate bill introduced on June 24, 2025. Its central aim is to designate November each year as “Mes de la Planificación en Puerto Rico” and to require planning-related institutions to adopt measures to achieve the law’s objectives. The bill envisions collaboration among the Puerto Rico Planning Board (Junta de Planificación) and the Graduate School of Planning at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), along with other private and public entities, to implement these measures.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish November as a recurring annual observance focused on planning in Puerto Rico.
  • Promote awareness, discussion, and actions related to planning across sectors.
  • Leverage collaboration between government planning authorities, academic institutions, and other private/public partners to advance planning objectives for the territory.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Designation: Each year, the month of November shall be declared “Mes de la Planificación en Puerto Rico.”
  • Institutional Responsibilities: The Puerto Rico Planning Board and the UPR Graduate School of Planning are tasked with adopting measures necessary to achieve the law’s objectives.
  • Collaboration: Implementation should involve collaboration with other private and public entities.
  • Additional Purposes: The bill may include other related purposes as needed to support the designation and its goals.

Affected Entities and Stakeholders

  • Primary government bodies: Junta de Planificación (Planning Board) of Puerto Rico.
  • Academic institution: Escuela Graduada de Planificación, Universidad de Puerto Rico.
  • Private and public sector organizations that participate in planning activities or related outreach.

Implementation and Timeline

  • If enacted, the designation would apply annually beginning in November.
  • The bill directs the Planning Board and the UPR Graduate School of Planning to adopt the necessary measures, with collaboration from others. Specific programs, events, or milestones would be defined in implementing actions.
  • Current status indicates it has been introduced and referred to commissions; no detailed text yet released.

Legislative Status

  • Introduced: June 24, 2025.
  • Actions: Filed (2025-06-24); Appears in Senate First Reading (2025-06-25); Referred to Commission(s) (2025-06-25).

Potential Impacts

  • Increased public awareness of planning concepts and practices.
  • Stronger collaboration between government, academia, and private/public partners on planning initiatives.
  • Potential for annual planning-focused events, education, and outreach activities during November.

Next Steps

  • Committees to review, amend, and vote on the bill.
  • Possible floor votes and passage, followed by concurrence with the House (if applicable) and enactment into law.
  • Development of implementing guidelines and programs once measures are adopted.

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

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