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RCC 357

Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas confeccionar, diseñar y expedir una tablilla y una licencia de conducir conmemorativa del Semiquincentenario de los Estados Unidos, a partir del 1 de julio de 2026 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027; disponer sobre el diseño y los requisitos para adquirirla; ordenar al Secretario del Departamento de Hacienda y al Secretario del Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas aprobar y/o enmendar las normas, reglas y reglamentos necesarios y convenientes; ordenar al Departamento de Estado la creación y apertura de una tienda de memorabilia y recuerdos alusivos a esta festividad y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill authorizes a one-year program (Jul 2026–Jun 2027) to issue commemorative license plates and driving licenses, plus a state memorabilia store, via DTOP, Hacienda, and State

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Bill Summary · RCC 357

Summary of RCC 357 (Session: 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to authorize and require specific actions by multiple government agencies to commemorate the Semiquincentennial of the United States (250th anniversary) through the creation and issuance of a commemorative driving license and license plate, as well as the establishment of a government memorabilia shop.
  • The commemorative measures would be in effect from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Commemorative Driving Tab and License Plate

    • The Department of Transportation and Public Works (Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas, DTOP) would be ordered to design, prepare, and issue:
    • A commemorative license plate.
    • A commemorative driving license (tablilla y licencia de conducir) for the specified period.
    • The bill sets timelines for the design and issuance but does not specify exact design elements in the summary text provided.

  • Design, Requirements, and Approval

    • The bill directs the following actions related to the commemorative items:
    • Establish design parameters and eligibility/requirements for acquiring the commemorative license plate and driving license.
    • Require the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretario del Departamento de Hacienda) and the Secretary of the DTOP to approve and/or amend the necessary norms, rules, and regulations to implement the commemorative program.
    • This implies coordination between the Treasury Department and the Transportation Department to finalize regulatory frameworks.

  • Memorabilia Store

    • The Department of State (Departamento de Estado) would be tasked with creating and opening a store for memorabilia and souvenirs associated with the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration, and possibly other related purposes.

Agencies Involved

  • Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP)
  • Department of the Treasury (Departamento de Hacienda)
  • Department of State (Departamento de Estado)

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • General Public and Vehicle Owners

    • Individuals who choose to obtain the commemorative license plate and/or driving license would be subject to the eligibility criteria and fees established under the new regulations.
    • The program would require administrative processing by DTOP and coordination with Hacienda for regulatory approval.

  • State Agencies

    • DTOP would oversee design, production, and issuance of the commemorative items.
    • Hacienda would participate in the approval or amendment of the regulatory framework governing the financial or fiscal aspects of the program.
    • The Department of State would operate a dedicated memorabilia store, contributing to public-facing commemorative activities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Window for Commemorative Items
    • The commemorative license plate and driving license are authorized for issuance during the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
  • Legislative Process Milestones
    • Action History indicates:
    • Radicación (filing) on May 28, 2026.
    • Appearance in Primera Lectura (First Reading) on June 1, 2026.
    • Referral to committees on the same day.
    • The bill is at an early stage and would require committee consideration, potential amendments, and passage by the legislature, followed by any required gubernatorial action or publication, depending on Puerto Rico’s legislative procedures.

Notes and Considerations

  • The summary reflects the language provided and emphasizes that the bill establishes a one-year commemorative program with specific roles for three departments.
  • Details such as exact design features, fees, eligibility criteria, and regulatory text would be defined in the implementing regulations approved or amended by Hacienda and DTOP, and in the regulatory framework established by the Department of State for the memorabilia store.
  • No fiscal amounts or funding sources are specified in the provided text; those would be determined during regulatory development or in accompanying fiscal notes if required.

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

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