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RCC 286

Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas a confeccionar y expedir una tablilla conmemorativa alusiva a los cien (100) años de la fundación de la Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño, Inc., (Hospital del Niño) para el año 2026 en adelante; requerirle al Secretario de Hacienda que, en coordinación con el Secretario de Transportación y Obras Públicas establezca un procedimiento sobre los requisitos para el pago de la tablilla y donativos; requerirle al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas que el diseño del arte sea en coordinación con la Sociedad del Hospital del Niño y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico will create a commemorative license plate for Hospital del Niño's centennial to generate voluntary donations, requiring Treasury and Transportation coordination on payment procedures and design.

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Bill Summary · RCC 286

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 286 directs Puerto Rico's Department of Transportation and Public Works to design and issue a commemorative license plate honoring the 100th anniversary of Hospital del Niño's founding, starting in 2026. The bill requires the Secretary of Treasury to coordinate payment procedures for the plate and donations, with design coordination between the department and the hospital.

Why is this important

Commemorative license plates generate revenue through voluntary purchases while raising public awareness for specific causes. This bill creates a funding mechanism for Hospital del Niño, a children's hospital, through an optional plate program that drivers can choose to purchase—potentially providing sustained revenue without appropriations from general fund.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation unclear: The bill doesn't specify what percentage of plate sales goes to the hospital versus administrative costs, or how funds will be managed and distributed
  • Administrative burden: Creating new bureaucratic procedures between two departments may increase costs relative to actual revenue generated from plate sales
  • Limited fundraising scope: Voluntary license plate purchases may generate minimal revenue compared to the hospital's operational needs, potentially creating unrealistic expectations about funding impact

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

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