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RC 49

Para ordenar a las comisiones de Salud; y del Trabajo y Asuntos Laborales, a realizar una investigación sobre el cumplimiento de la Ley Núm. 82 de 31 de mayo de 1972, según enmendada, conocida como Ley de la Junta Examinadora y del Colegio de Nutricionistas y Dietistas de Puerto Rico; la necesidad de revisar y actualizar las escalas salariales y retribuciones de los nutricionistas-dietistas que laboran en el gobierno; investigar otros asuntos relevantes de este grupo de profesionales; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico directs health and labor committees to investigate nutritionists-dietitians law compliance and review government salary scales for these healthcare professionals.

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Bill Summary · RC 49

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 49 directs Puerto Rico's Health and Labor committees to investigate compliance with the 1972 Nutritionists and Dietitians Law and to review salary scales for government-employed nutritionists-dietitians. The bill also mandates examination of other relevant professional issues affecting this workforce and authorizes related investigative actions.

Why is this important

Government nutritionists-dietitians provide critical public health services in Puerto Rico's healthcare system, and outdated compensation structures may affect recruitment, retention, and service quality. The investigation addresses potential compliance gaps in professional regulation while directly impacting compensation for a specialized healthcare workforce during Puerto Rico's ongoing fiscal constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal implications: Salary scale updates could increase government expenditure during Puerto Rico's financial recovery period, raising questions about budgetary feasibility
  • Scope of investigation: The bill's broad language ("other relevant issues") lacks specificity, potentially leading to expanded investigations beyond original intent
  • Implementation timeline: No deadline is specified for committee findings, leaving uncertainty about when recommendations will materialize into policy changes

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

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