Overview: Bill Number: PC 924, Title: Para enmendar el Artículo 6.6 de la Ley Núm. 57 de 27 de mayo de 2014, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley de Transformación y ALIVIO Energético de Puerto Rico", a los fines de reestructurar la composición del Negociado de Energía de Puerto Rico para designar que uno de los puestos de comisionado sea ocupado por el Secretario(a) incumbente del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor o por una persona que haya ocupado dicho cargo en el pasado, en representación de los consumidores; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: October 14, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend Article 6.6 of Law No. 57 of May 27, 2014, known as the "Puerto Rico Energy Transformation and RELIEF Act," in order to restructure the composition of the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau. The bill aims to designate one of the commissioner positions to be occupied by the incumbent Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs or a person who has previously held that position, to represent the interests of consumers.
Key Provisions:
- Amend the composition of the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau
- Designate one commissioner position to be occupied by the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs or a past holder of that position
- Ensure consumer representation on the Energy Bureau
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, which will have a new commissioner representing consumer interests
- Consumers in Puerto Rico, who will have a dedicated voice on the Energy Bureau
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and deliberation. The next steps would involve the legislative process, including potential amendments, committee hearings, and floor votes before the bill can be enacted into law.
