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PS 830

“Para enmendar el Artículo 6.033 y añadir el Artículo 6.043 la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, para que en virtud de la política pública de descentralización, transferir a los municipios competencias específicas de las agencias e instrumentalidades públicas del ELA, y asegurar la transferencia del presupuesto correspondiente a los municipios; y para otros fines; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Transfers specific competencies and the corresponding budget from ELA agencies to Puerto Rico municipalities to strengthen local governance and autonomy.

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Bill Summary · PS 830

Summary of PS 830 – Transfer of Municipal Competencies under the Municipal Code (Código Municipal de Puerto Rico)

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: PS 830
  • Title (Spanish): “Para enmendar el Artículo 6.033 y añadir el Artículo 6.043 la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, mejor conocida como ‘Código Municipal de Puerto Rico’, para que en virtud de la política pública de descentralización, transferir a los municipios competencias específicas de las agencias e instrumentalidades públicas del ELA, y asegurar la transferencia del presupuesto correspondiente a los municipios; y para otros fines; y para otros fines relacionados.”
  • Status: Referido a Comisión(es) (involves one or more committees)
  • Introducción: October 24, 2025
  • Classification: bill (legislative measure)

Legislative actions to date

  • 2025-10-24: Radicado (introduced)
  • 2025-10-27: Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado (First Reading)
  • 2025-10-27: Referido a Comisión(es) (referred to committees)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to advance the public policy of decentralization by transferring specific competencies from state agencies and public instrumentalities of the Commonwealth (ELA) to the municipalities.
  • It seeks to ensure that the municipalities receive the corresponding budget to support any transferred powers, aligning resource allocation with newly assigned responsibilities.
  • Overall objective: strengthen municipal authority and governance by reallocating both authority and fiscal resources to the local level.

Key provisions (as currently described)

  • Amendment to Law 107-2020 (Municipal Code):
    • Amends Article 6.033 (the exact text of the amendment is not provided in available material) to redefine or relocate certain powers.
    • Adds Article 6.043 (new provision) to codify and govern the transfer of competencies and associated budgetary resources from ELA agencies/instrumentalities to municipalities.
  • Policy framework: Anchored in decentralization, signaling an explicit federal/territorial reform goal within Puerto Rico’s administrative framework.
  • Budget linkage: Requires that the budget allocations tied to the transferred competencies be moved to or allocated to municipalities, ensuring financial resources accompany the transfer of authority.

Who/what is affected

  • Municipalities: Primary beneficiaries and bearers of new powers and the corresponding budget, enabling greater local decision-making capacity.
  • ELA agencies and instrumentalities: Source of the competencies being transferred; their current authority and personnel/budget relationships may undergo changes.
  • General public: Potential impacts on local service delivery, governance, and intergovernmental relations as functions and funding shift closer to the local level.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process:
    • Introduced and assigned to committees on October 24–27, 2025.
    • Has a First Reading in the Senate as of October 27, 2025.
  • No detailed text on the specific competencies to be transferred, geographic scope (which municipalities), or transition timelines is provided in the summary.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Requires evaluation of how municipal budgets would be adjusted, including funding mechanisms, ongoing operating costs, and any implications for state-level agencies’ budgets.
  • Administrative implementation: Possible need for administrative rules, performance metrics, and oversight to ensure smooth transfer and accountability.
  • Equity and capacity: Consideration of varying municipal capacities to absorb new competencies and potential need for capacity-building or phased implementation.
  • Timeline and milestones: Clarification needed on transition timelines, what constitutes “competencias específicas,” and criteria for success or rollback if challenges arise.

Questions for further consideration

  • Which specific competencies are proposed for transfer, and from which ELA agencies/instrumentalities?
  • How will the accompanying budget be calculated and verified for each municipality?
  • Is there a phased implementation plan or sunset provisions if difficulties arise?
  • What oversight, accountability, and performance measures would accompany the transfers?

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

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