Para enmendar la Sección 3 de la R. del S. 133, que ordena a la Comisión de Ciencia, Tecnología e Inteligencia Artificial realizar una investigación exhaustiva a los fines de investigar y conocer los avances tecnológicos implementados por La Comisión Estatal de Elecciones, así como su proyección estratégica y tecnológica de cara a futuros eventos electorales.

2025-2028 Session

The bill requires the Commission on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence to deliver a report on the CEE’s election technology advances and projections within 180 days of

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Purpose and intent

RS 485 proposes an amendment to Section 3 of Senate Resolution (R. del S.) 133.

The underlying goal is to modify the timing requirement for a report by the Commission on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence regarding technological advances and strategic projections implemented by the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission ( Comisión Estatal de Elecciones, CEE ) for future electoral events.

In short, it alters when the Commission must present its findings, recommendations, and conclusions to the Puerto Rico Senate.

Key provisions and changes

Section 1 – Amendment to Section 3 of R.S. 133

The text amends Section 3 so that the Commission must render its report with findings, recommendations, and conclusions:

Within 180 days after the approval of the resolution, or
More specifically, as provided in the new language: “en el término de ciento ochenta (180) días luego de la aprobación de la presente Resolución” and then to have the report presented to the Senate “en o antes de concluir la 3 Sesión Ordinaria de la Vigésima Asamblea Legislativa.”

The revised deadline thus ties the reporting obligation to the conclusion of the 3rd Regular Session of the 20th Legislative Assembly (as opposed to a possibly different timeline in the original text).

Section 2 – Effective date

The resolution enters into effect immediately upon approval.

Affected parties and entities

Primary entity impacted: The Commission on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (presumably a Senate or legislative committee body) tasked with oversight and investigation.

Subject of the investigation: Technological advances implemented by the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission (CEE) and their strategic or technological projections in relation to future elections.

Legislative oversight body: The Puerto Rico Senate, which would receive the report.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Timeline adjustment: The reporting deadline is explicitly set to 180 days from the resolution’s approval, with the deliverable to be submitted on or before the close of the 3rd Regular Session of the 20th Legislature.

Immediate effect: The resolution takes effect as soon as it is approved.

Report contents: The Commission must include findings, recommendations, and conclusions regarding the CEE’s technological advances and strategic projections.

Potential impact and considerations

Provides a formal, time-bound obligation for legislative oversight of the CEE’s technology and modernization efforts.

Sets a concrete deadline to assess and publicize how data technologies or AI-related tools are being used in elections and what strategic plans exist for future electoral events.

Could influence transparency, governance, and policy discussions around election technology in Puerto Rico.

Depending on execution, the amendment could affect how quickly the Senate receives evaluation results and how those results inform subsequent legislative actions or oversight.

If you’d like, I can compare this amendment to the original R.S. 133 language (if available) to highlight specific shifts in timing and scope.

Bill

Summary: Senate Resolution RS 485 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)