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PC 997

Para enmendar el Artículo 1.032 de la Ley Núm. 107 de 13 de agosto de 2020, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de que la cuantía de dieta, que establezcan las Legislaturas Municipales, no podrá ser mayor a la cuantía que tenga establecido la Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico, para sus miembros; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill caps municipal legislator pay at the Legislative Assembly's rates, limiting local government compensation flexibility and potentially affecting candidate recruitment across different-sized municipalities.

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Bill Summary · PC 997

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 997 proposes to amend Article 1.032 of Puerto Rico's Municipal Code (Law 107-2020) to cap municipal legislature member compensation (dieta) at levels no higher than what the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly establishes for its own members. The bill was introduced in January 2026 but was withdrawn by its author in February 2026.

Why is this important

Municipal government compensation directly affects local government budgets and taxpayer resources. This measure would create a statewide compensation ceiling, potentially reducing municipal spending flexibility and standardizing legislator pay across different-sized municipalities. It raises questions about how compensation should reflect varying municipal economic capacities and responsibilities.

Potential points of contention

  • One-size-fits-all approach: Larger, wealthier municipalities may argue they need higher compensation to attract qualified candidates; smaller municipalities might counter this wastes resources
  • Fiscal autonomy: Municipalities may view compensation caps as state overreach into local governance and budget independence
  • Labor market competition: Capping compensation could make municipal legislative positions less competitive with private sector alternatives or other government roles, potentially affecting candidate quality

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

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