“Para establecer el “Programa de Internado Ejecutivo Luis A. Ferré” adscrito a la Oficina del Gobernador de Puerto Rico; constituir el cargo de Director del Programa de Internado Ejecutivo y Jóvenes Voluntarios de la Oficina del Gobernador que tendrá la responsabilidad de la organización y funcionamiento del Programa y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Establishes the Luis A. Ferré Executive Internship Program in the Governor’s Office and creates a Director role to run internships and the Governor’s Office Young Volunteers.

Comisión no recomienda aprobación de la medida

Overview

PS 371 is a Senate bill introduced on February 25, 2025, that would establish the “Programa de Internado Ejecutivo Luis A. Ferré” within the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. The measure also would create the position of Director of the Executive Internship Program and of the Governor’s Office Young Volunteers, assigning responsibility for the organization and operation of the Program and related purposes.

Purpose and Intent

Create an official Executive Internship Program named after Luis A. Ferré.

Place the program under the Office of the Governor.

Establish a Director position to lead and oversee the Program, including the management of the Governor’s Office Young Volunteers.

Authorize related purposes and activities necessary to operate the Program effectively.

Key Provisions

Establishment of the Luis A. Ferré Executive Internship Program within the Governor’s Office.

Creation of the Director of the Executive Internship Program and Governor’s Office Young Volunteers.

The Director would be responsible for the organization and functioning of the Program, as well as coordination of the related volunteer efforts.

Language indicates authority for “otros fines relacionados” (other related purposes), suggesting the bill could authorize additional functions tied to the program’s operation.

Note: The text provided does not include details on eligibility criteria, duration, funding sources, selection processes, internships offered, or the specific duties of interns or volunteers beyond program operation responsibilities.

Affected Parties and Impact

Primary: Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico and its administrative operations.

Beneficiaries: Participants in the proposed Executive Internship Program and the Governor’s Office Young Volunteers.

Potential impacts include formalizing a state-run internship/volunteer program, potential budgetary implications, and a structured pathway for youth involvement in government, subject to later fiscal and administrative specifics.

Procedural Timeline and Status

Introduced: February 25, 2025.

First Reading: February 27, 2025 (Senate).

Referred to Committees: February 27, 2025.

Latest Action: September 11, 2025 — Comisión no recomienda aprobación de la medida (the Senate committee did not recommend approval).

Current status: The bill has not advanced past committee recommendation as of the latest action; no final passage has occurred.

Notes

The bill reflects an effort to formalize an executive internship and youth-volunteer component within the Governor’s Office, with a named historical figure (Luis A. Ferré) as its namesake.

Absent from the available summary are fiscal notes, eligibility criteria, governance structure specifics, and implementation timelines, which would influence the bill’s practical impact if enacted.

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