Overview: Bill PC 789, titled "Para enmendar los artículos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 y 11, derogar el artículo 12 y renumerar los artículos siguientes de forma consecutiva, de la Ley Núm. 24, de 24 de julio de 1952, según enmendada, conocida como 'Ley del Diario de Sesiones', para disponer sobre la operación que garantice la publicación del Diario de Sesiones de la Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico y los diarios de sesiones de las cámaras legislativas; y para otros fines relacionados", was introduced on August 19, 2025 and has been referred to committee(s).
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend the "Legislative Journal Act" to ensure the operation and publication of the Legislative Journal of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico and the journals of the legislative chambers.
Key Provisions:
- Amends Articles 1 through 11 of the existing law
- Repeals Article 12 and renumbers the following articles consecutively
- Establishes provisions to guarantee the publication of the Legislative Journal and the journals of the legislative chambers
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact the operations and transparency of the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly, ensuring the consistent publication of the official records of legislative proceedings.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to committee(s) and is currently in the legislative review process.
