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PC 52

Para establecer “La ley del límite de Contratos Gubernamentales” que limita la cantidad de contratos de asesoría legal, asesoría en administración, relaciones públicas, finanzas y/o cualquier otro asunto que no beneficie directamente a la ciudadanía y el tope económico de los mismos, en contratos realizados entre personas naturales y jurídicas con cualquiera de las ramas del gobierno (legislativo, judicial y ejecutivo) y/o los municipios.

2025-2028 Session

Bill restricts and caps government consulting contracts deemed non-essential to citizens, aiming to reduce public spending on advisory services across all government levels.

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Bill Summary · PC 52

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 52 would establish a "Government Contract Limits Law" that restricts the quantity and sets spending caps on consulting contracts (legal, administrative, public relations, financial, and other advisory services) between government entities at all levels and private contractors. The bill aims to eliminate contracts for services deemed not to directly benefit citizens.

Why is this important

Government consulting contracts represent significant public expenditure, and this bill addresses concerns about wasteful spending on advisory services that may not deliver tangible public benefits. The measure could reduce overhead costs and redirect resources toward direct citizen services, though implementation would require clear definitions of what constitutes "direct benefit."

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "direct benefit": The bill's core criterion is subjective; determining which consulting services actually benefit citizens directly could create legal disputes and inconsistent enforcement across government branches
  • Operational feasibility: Governments rely on specialized consultants for complex issues; strict limits could impair government function, particularly in areas like tax policy, infrastructure planning, and legal compliance
  • Economic impact on service providers: The consulting industry and small businesses providing advisory services would face reduced contract opportunities, potentially affecting employment and economic activity
  • Constitutional concerns: Restricting contracting authority across legislative, judicial, and executive branches raises separation-of-powers questions about legislative overreach into other branches' operational needs

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

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