Para ordenar a la Comisión de Recreación y Deportes de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación continua y minuciosa sobre las condiciones en que se encuentran las facilidades deportivas tanto municipales como estatales en todo Puerto Rico; evaluar la utilización de dichas facilidades por parte de los ciudadanos e identificar aquellas mejoras, reparaciones o compra de equipo necesario para poner las mismas en condiciones óptimas para el disfrute del pueblo; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs Puerto Rico House committee to conduct ongoing island-wide assessment of sports facilities' conditions and use, identifying repairs, upgrades, or equipment needs.

Retirada por su Autor

Summary — RC 129

Title (original Spanish): Para ordenar a la Comisión de Recreación y Deportes de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación continua y minuciosa sobre las condiciones en que se encuentran las facilidades deportivas tanto municipales como estatales en todo Puerto Rico; evaluar la utilización de dichas facilidades por parte de los ciudadanos e identificar aquellas mejoras, reparaciones o compra de equipo necesario para poner las mismas en condiciones óptimas para el disfrute del pueblo; y para otros fines relacionados.

Classification: Resolution (RC 129)
Introduced: 3 February 2025
Status: Withdrawn by the author (Retirada por su Autor) — 7 April 2025

Overview / Purpose

RC 129 is a House resolution directing the Cámara de Representantes’ Comisión de Recreación y Deportes to undertake a continuous and thorough investigation of the physical conditions and public use of municipal and state sports facilities across Puerto Rico. The resolution aims to identify needed repairs, improvements, or equipment purchases necessary to restore or maintain these facilities in optimal condition for public use.

Key provisions (as described in title)

Directs the House Committee on Recreation and Sports to perform an island‑wide, ongoing investigation and assessment of:

Physical conditions of municipal and state sports facilities.
Levels and patterns of citizen utilization of those facilities.

Requires identification of specific needs, including:

Repairs and renovations.
Safety and accessibility improvements.
Purchase of equipment necessary to put facilities in optimal condition.

Calls for the Committee to compile findings and likely to produce recommendations (title implies reporting and follow‑up, though the resolution text is not provided here).

Who would be affected

Municipal and state sports facilities across Puerto Rico (fields, courts, pools, gyms, community sports centers).

Municipal governments and the central agencies responsible for recreation and sports (e.g., Department/Agency of Recreation and Sports).

Residents who use public sports and recreational facilities — athletes, youth programs, community groups.

Potentially budget and procurement processes if the Committee’s recommendations lead to funding or appropriations.

Legislative timeline and procedural actions

03‑Feb‑2025: Bill filed (Radicado).

06‑Feb‑2025: Appeared in First Reading; referred to committee(s).

07‑Apr‑2025: 1st Committee report rendered with amendments; report entered and sent to House Calendars Committee. The 1st report was then withdrawn the same day, returned to committee(s), and the resolution was withdrawn by its author.

Practical effect / impact

As a House resolution, RC 129 would not itself appropriate funds or create binding law, but could generate an official committee investigation, data collection, and recommendations that may prompt future legislation, budget requests, or administrative action to repair and upgrade facilities.

Because the resolution was withdrawn by its author on 7 April 2025, no active committee mandate or consequent actions remain in effect unless the measure is refiled or similar action is taken.

Notes: The full text of the resolution would be needed to confirm reporting deadlines, the exact scope of duties assigned to the Committee, and any required timelines or deliverables.