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PS 795

Para enmendar los incisos (a) y (d) del Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 66 del 17 de agosto de 1989, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley Orgánica de la Administración de Vivienda Pública de Puerto Rico", a los fines de aumentar la composición de la Junta de Gobierno de siete (7) a nueve (9) miembros, incorporando como miembros ex-oficio al Comisionado (Superintendente) del Negociado de la Policía y al Secretario del Departamento de Recreación y Deportes; ajustar el quórum y los requisitos de votación en consecuencia; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Expands Puerto Rico's Public Housing Administration board from 7 to 9 members by adding Police Commissioner and Recreation Secretary as ex-officio representatives, adjusting voting requirements accordingly.

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Bill Summary · PS 795

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 795 proposes amending Puerto Rico's Public Housing Administration Law to expand the agency's governing board from 7 to 9 members by adding the Police Commissioner (Superintendent) and the Secretary of Recreation and Sports as ex-officio members. The bill also adjusts quorum and voting requirements to accommodate the larger board composition.

Why is this important

The Public Housing Administration oversees public housing for thousands of Puerto Rican residents, making governance decisions that directly affect housing policy, maintenance, and resource allocation. Expanding board membership could bring additional governmental perspectives to housing decisions but may also complicate decision-making processes and accountability structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep in governance: Adding police and recreation representatives to a housing board raises questions about mission focus—whether these agencies' participation genuinely enhances housing administration or dilutes the board's specialized expertise
  • Accountability and coordination: Ex-officio members may face competing priorities between their primary agencies and housing board duties, potentially creating conflicts of interest or unclear accountability lines
  • Quorum and efficiency concerns: Expanding from 7 to 9 members complicates meeting logistics and decision-making speed; the commission's rejection suggests legislators questioned whether benefits justify operational complications

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

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