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RCC 159

Para designar el tramo de la carretera PR-670 desde el kilómetro 2 hasta el kilómetro 3, en el municipio de Manatí, con el nombre de Juan Aubín Cruz Manzano; autorizar la instalación de rótulos; autorizar el pareo de fondos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Designates a 1-kilometer segment of PR-670 in Manatí as Juan Aubín Cruz Manzano and authorizes official signage and funding to implement it.

Referido a Comisión(es)
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Bill Summary · RCC 159

Summary of RCC 159 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Overview

  • Bill number: RCC 159
  • Session: 2025-2028
  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Title / Purpose: Designation of a segment of PR-670 (from kilometer 2 to kilometer 3) in the municipality of Manatí with the name “Juan Aubín Cruz Manzano”; authorize installation of road signs; authorize matching funds; and for other related purposes.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to officially designate a specific 1-kilometer stretch of PR-670 in Manatí (from km 2 to km 3) in honor of Juan Aubín Cruz Manzano.
  • It also authorizes:
    • The installation of appropriate rótulos (signage or name plates) recognizing the designation.
    • The “pareo de fondos” (funding match) to support the related signage and designation actions—typically meaning state funding will be matched or allocated to cover design, construction, or installation costs.
  • The “for other related purposes” clause indicates additional related administrative or ceremonial provisions may accompany the designation.

Key Provisions (as inferred from the title)

  • Designation of road segment: Official naming of PR-670 km 2 to km 3 in Manatí as “Juan Aubín Cruz Manzano.”
  • Signage authorization: Authorization to install official road signs recognizing the designation (likely including sign design, placement, and ongoing maintenance responsibilities).
  • Funding authorization (funding match): Provision authorizing the use of funds and the matching of funds required to implement signage and related activities.
  • Related provisions: Potential ancillary measures such as implementation timelines, responsibilities of relevant government agencies, and compliance with road naming and signage standards.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipality of Manatí: The primary geographic area affected, specifically the PR-670 segment between km 2 and km 3.
  • Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) or equivalent transportation authority: Likely responsible for approving, installing, and maintaining signage; handling funding and grants/match requirements.
  • Local community and residents: May gain a formalized commemorative designation and improved wayfinding signage; potential cultural or historical recognition through the honoree’s name.
  • General public and travelers: Clearer, officially named road segment and standardized signage.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Current status: Radicado (filed) and listed as appearing in the Primera Lectura (First Reading) of the Cámara as of 2025-06-30; referred to appropriate Comisión(es) for consideration.
  • Next steps in process:
    • Passage through committee(s) for analysis, potential amendments, and recommendation.
    • Floor consideration by the chamber, followed by the other legislative chamber if applicable.
    • Final approval and signing into law by the executive authority, and subsequent implementation steps (signage design, fabrication, and installation).
  • Implementation timeline: Not specified in available summary; typically follows after signing and might include a phased rollout for signage installation.

Notes

  • The bill text appears to include garbled or non-plain-text characters, but the title and action history make the substantive intent clear: designate a road segment in Manatí, authorize signage, and authorize funding mechanisms.
  • If enacted, expect issuance of formal signage, possible commemorative plaques, and coordination with the DTOP for compliance with regulatory standards.

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