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PS 674

Para enmendar el Artículo 1 de la Ley Núm. 118 de 22 de julio de 1974, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de la Junta de Libertad Bajo Palabra”, para atemperar el sueldo de los miembros de la Junta de Libertad Bajo Palabra al de otras entidades gubernamentales con funciones cuasijudiciales; y para enmendar el Artículo 2 de la Ley Núm. 13 de 24 de junio de 1989, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para Fijar el Sueldo del Gobernador y de Otros Funcionarios de Gobierno”, para ampliar la lista de Funcionarios a los que el Gobernador tiene la facultad de asignarle un diferencial de hasta una tercera (1/3) parte de su sueldo; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill aligns parole board salaries with quasi-judicial positions and expands Governor's authority to grant salary differentials to more government officials without per-position legislative approval.

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Bill Summary · PS 674

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 674 amends Puerto Rico's parole board compensation law to align salaries of Parole Board members with other quasi-judicial government entities, and expands the Governor's authority to grant salary differentials (up to one-third additional compensation) to a broader list of government officials.

Why is this important

Parole board members make consequential decisions affecting public safety and individual liberty, yet their compensation may lag behind comparable government positions, potentially affecting recruitment and retention of qualified personnel. The salary alignment could impact the quality of judicial decision-making while the expanded differential authority gives the Governor more discretion over executive compensation without legislative approval for each increase.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact unclear: The bill doesn't specify total cost; expanding differential eligibility could significantly increase government payroll without identified funding sources
  • Executive power expansion: Broadening the Governor's unilateral authority to award salary increases (up to 33% bonuses) reduces legislative oversight of compensation decisions
  • Scope ambiguity: "Other related purposes" language is vague and could allow interpretation beyond the stated salary adjustments, raising concerns about hidden provisions

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

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