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RCS 34

“Para ordenar a la Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal de Puerto Rico, a través de su director ejecutivo, a llevar a cabo todas las medidas que sean necesarias, incluyendo el uso de remedios legales para dar la lucha y hacer valer el mandato de la Ley 10-2024 y de esta manera defender el Programa de Medición Neta en Puerto Rico; disponer de un periodo máximo de treinta (30) días para que dicha entidad, informe a través de la Secretaría de los Cuerpos Legislativos sobre las acciones tomadas para dar cumplimiento con lo aquí exigido; y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Directs Puerto Rico's AFAPR to defend the Net Metering Program under Law 10-2024, pursue legal remedies as needed, and report actions to the Legislative Secretariat within 30 days.

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Bill Summary · RCS 34

Summary of Bill RCS 34

Overview

RCS 34 is a resolution introduced in the Puerto Rico legislature on March 17, 2025. It directs the Authority of Financial Advisory and Fiscal Agency of Puerto Rico (Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal de Puerto Rico) — through its executive director — to undertake measures, including legal remedies, to defend the Net Metering Program in Puerto Rico in accordance with Law 10-2024. The bill also requires a formal report within 30 days to the Secretaría de los Cuerpos Legislativos detailing actions taken to comply, and it covers other related purposes.

Purpose and Intent

  • To compel the Authority of Financial Advisory and Fiscal Agency of Puerto Rico to actively defend the Net Metering Program (Programa de Medición Neta) in Puerto Rico.
  • To ensure alignment with Law 10-2024 as the basis for defending that program.
  • To establish an accountability mechanism requiring a formal status report to the Legislative Secretariat within a 30-day window.

Key Provisions

  • Directive to the AFAPR (Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal de Puerto Rico), via its executive director, to carry out all necessary measures to defend the Net Metering Program.
  • Authorization to pursue all necessary legal remedies to enforce and defend the mandate of Law 10-2024.
  • Establishment of a reporting deadline: the entity must report to the Secretaría de los Cuerpos Legislativos within 30 days, detailing actions taken to comply with the resolution.
  • Language indicating “para otros fines,” leaving room for additional purposes or actions related to the intent.

Entities/People Affected

  • Primary affected entity: Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal de Puerto Rico (and its executive director).
  • Implementing/programmatic impact: Net Metering Program administrators and stakeholders in Puerto Rico.
  • Legislative oversight body: Secretaría de los Cuerpos Legislativos, which would receive the mandated report.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • Senate first reading: March 19, 2025.
  • Referenced to commissions: March 19, 2025.
  • The bill is classified as a resolution, signaling a directive or opinion from the legislature rather than a new law with fiscal appropriations.

Potential Impact

  • Creates a formal mandate for the AFAPR to actively defend the Net Metering Program and to pursue available legal remedies to support Law 10-2024.
  • Establishes an accountability mechanism via a 30-day reporting requirement to the Legislative Senate, increasing transparency about actions taken.
  • Signals legislative emphasis on preserving the Net Metering Program and its statutory framework, potentially influencing program administration and related legal strategies.

Notes

  • Specific provisions of Law 10-2024 and the current status/practical details of the Net Metering Program are not included in the bill text provided. The resolution centers on directing action and reporting to ensure compliance with the stated mandate.

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

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