Overview: Bill Number: PC 916, Title: Para derogar la Ley Núm. 212-2014, conocida como "Ley de Desarrollo y Preservación del Tren de Arroyo" a los fines de eliminar del ordenamiento jurídico un organismo interagencial inoperante desde 2015, evitar duplicidad administrativa y modernizar el andamiaje gubernamental de Puerto Rico, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: October 14, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to repeal Law No. 212-2014, known as the "Arroyo Train Development and Preservation Act," in order to eliminate an interagency body that has been inoperative since 2015, avoid administrative duplication, and modernize the governmental framework of Puerto Rico.
Key Provisions:
- Repeal the "Arroyo Train Development and Preservation Act" to eliminate an inactive interagency organization
- Avoid duplication of administrative efforts by removing this obsolete entity
- Modernize the governmental structure of Puerto Rico by streamlining and optimizing the public sector
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The government of Puerto Rico, by removing an inoperative interagency body and streamlining the administrative structure
- The general public, who may benefit from a more efficient and modernized government
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and deliberation. The next steps would involve the legislative process, including potential amendments, committee hearings, and floor votes before the bill can be enacted into law.
