Para enmendar el Título; enmendar el 3er., 4to. y 7mo. párrafo de la Exposición de Motivos; y el Artículo 1, de la Ley 25-2018, que declaró un tramo de la Carretera Estatal Núm. PR-187, del Municipio de Loíza, como la Ruta de Turismo Gastronómico que será conocida como: “Ruta de la Tradición Loiceña”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Summary of Legislative Bill PC 947 OverviewBill Number: PC 947 Title: To amend the Title; amend the 3rd, 4th and 7th paragraphs of the Statement of Motives; and Article 1, of Law

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Overview

Bill Number: PC 947
Title: To amend the Title; amend the 3rd, 4th and 7th paragraphs of the Statement of Motives; and Article 1, of Law 25-2018, which declared a section of State Road No. PR-187, in the Municipality of Loíza, as the Gastronomic Tourism Route to be known as: "Route of the Loiceña Tradition"; and for other related purposes.
Status: Referred to Committee(s)
Introduced: October 23, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to amend the existing Law 25-2018, which designated a section of State Road No. PR-187 in the Municipality of Loíza as the "Ruta de la Tradición Loiceña" (Route of the Loiceña Tradition), a Gastronomic Tourism Route. The proposed changes aim to further promote and preserve the unique culinary heritage and traditions of the Loíza region.

Key Provisions

Amends the title of the law to more accurately reflect the focus on Loíza's gastronomic tradition.

Modifies the 3rd, 4th, and 7th paragraphs of the Statement of Motives to emphasize the importance of Loíza's traditional cuisine and its role in the region's cultural identity.

Revises Article 1 to clarify that the designated route is specifically for the promotion of Loíza's gastronomic tourism.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The residents and businesses of the Municipality of Loíza, particularly those involved in the local food and tourism industries, would be the primary beneficiaries of this legislation.

Tourists and visitors to the Loíza region would have increased opportunities to experience and appreciate the area's unique culinary traditions.

The amendment could lead to greater economic development and job creation in the local food and hospitality sectors.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and review. If passed, the amended law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. The next steps in the legislative process include committee hearings, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislature before the bill can be sent to the Governor for final approval.