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PS 872

Para enmendar los Artículos 3, 4, 6 y 8 de la Ley 209-2003, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de actualizar las referencias a leyes que han sido derogadas y sustituidas por legislación vigente; aumentar el umbral para la aprobación de contratos por parte de la Junta de Directores; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PS 872 updates Puerto Rico's Statistics Institute Law by replacing repealed legal references with current laws and raising the Board's contract approval threshold to streamline administrative operations.

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Bill Summary · PS 872

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 872 amends Puerto Rico's 2003 Statistics Institute Law (Ley 209-2003) to modernize outdated legal references that point to repealed laws, replace them with current legislation, and raise the contract approval threshold for the Board of Directors. The bill addresses administrative housekeeping and governance structure adjustments for the institute.

Why is this important

Updating legal references prevents confusion and operational problems when outdated statutes are cited in governing documents. Raising the contract approval threshold can streamline decision-making by reducing the number of routine contracts requiring full Board approval, potentially accelerating procurement and reducing administrative burden on the institute.

Potential points of contention

  • Threshold amount specifics: The bill's text doesn't explicitly state the new contract approval threshold, making it unclear whether the increase is reasonable or if it grants too much unilateral authority to management without Board oversight
  • Scope of "related purposes": The vague language about "otros fines relacionados" (related purposes) could obscure additional governance changes beyond the stated amendments to Articles 3, 4, 6, and 8
  • Implementation timeline: No specified effective date or transition period is mentioned, which could create confusion about when the old approval requirements cease and new ones take effect

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

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