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PC 594

Para enmendar el Artículo 5.001 de Ley Núm. 81 de 30 de agosto de 1991, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley de Municipios Autónomos de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de establecer que las sesiones y procedimientos legislativos de las Asambleas Municipales sean transmitidas digitalmente en el internet, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Requires digital online transmission of Puerto Rico municipal assembly sessions and proceedings, boosting transparency and public access to local government.

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Bill Summary · PC 594

Summary of Bill PC 594

Overview

PC 594 seeks to amend Article 5.001 of Law Number 81 of August 30, 1991, as amended—the Autonomy Municipalities Act of Puerto Rico. The core aim is to require that the sessions and legislative proceedings of Municipal Assemblies be transmitted digitally over the internet. The bill is currently in the early legislative process and has been referred to committees.

  • Bill number: PC 594
  • Title (translated): To amend Article 5.001 of Law 81 (Autonomy Municipalities Act) to require that the sessions and legislative proceedings of Municipal Assemblies be transmitted digitally on the internet, and for related purposes.
  • Status: Referred to committee(s)
  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • First Reading: May 8, 2025
  • Version content: Not provided

Purpose and Intent

  • Improve transparency and public access to municipal government activities by ensuring that municipal legislative sessions and proceedings are available online.
  • Establish a formal requirement within the Autonomy Municipalities Act for digital internet transmission of Assembly activities.
  • Lay the groundwork for related measures (implied by "and for related purposes") that support online accessibility and record-keeping of municipal proceedings.

Key Provisions (as inferred from bill title)

  • Amend Article 5.001 of Law 81, 1991 (as amended).
  • Require that sessions of Municipal Assemblies and their legislative procedures be transmitted digitally over the internet.
  • Potentially establish standards or guidelines for such digital transmissions (e.g., live streaming, archiving, and accessibility), though exact details would be specified in the bill’s text and subsequent amendments.
  • Authorize or mandate related measures to support implementation (e.g., technical requirements, public access protocols, or funding mechanisms), to be clarified in committee deliberations.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipal Governments and Assemblies: Would need to implement or upgrade digital transmission capabilities (live streaming, online archives, or similar platforms).
  • Residents and the Public: Increased access to municipal proceedings, potentially improving civic engagement and transparency.
  • Technology and Communications Infra: Municipal websites and streaming infrastructure may require updates or enhancements.
  • Compliance and Oversight: May introduce monitoring or reporting requirements to ensure ongoing digital transmission.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025.
  • First Reading: May 8, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to committee(s) for review and possible hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Next steps: Committee action (hearings, markup, and a reported bill), potential floor consideration, and votes.

Notes

  • The full text of the amendment and any accompanying fiscal or regulatory impact analyses are not provided here. Details on scope, funding, technical standards, and implementation timelines will emerge from committee discussions and the final bill language.

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

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