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Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas confeccionar y expedir una tablilla conmemorativa de la celebración del Doscientos Cincuenta Aniversario de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América, a partir del 1 de enero de 2026 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026; 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; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs DTOP and Hacienda to design, procure, and issue a 250th anniversary commemorative plaque for the U.S. Declaration in 2026, with rules governing the process.

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Bill Summary · RCC 201

RCC 201 – Summary

Overview

RCC 201 is a concurrent resolution (classification: resolution) introduced in the Puerto Rico Legislature on September 17, 2025. The bill directs the Department of Transportation and Public Works (Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas) and the Department of the Treasury (Secretaría del Departamento de Hacienda) to collaborate on creating and issuing a commemorative plaque (tablilla) for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The commemorative plaque is to be issued during the calendar year 2026 (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026). The resolution also authorizes establishing design and acquisition requirements and directs the two secretaries to approve or amend the applicable rules and regulations as needed. The measure is intended for related purposes beyond these provisions.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
  • Establish a tangible commemorative item (a tablilla) to mark the celebration within Puerto Rico during 2026.
  • Provide a framework for the design and procurement of the plaque, ensuring appropriate standards and processes are followed.
  • Coordinate regulatory adjustments, if necessary, through the secretaries of Hacienda and DTOP to implement the program.

Key Provisions

  • Duty to confeccion y expedir una tablilla conmemorativa for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (U.S.).
  • Timeframe: Production and issuance to occur during the year 2026 (from January 1 to December 31, 2026).
  • Design and Acquisition: Establish the design specifications and the requirements for acquiring the plaque.
  • Regulatory Action: The Secretary of Hacienda and the Secretary of DTOP are directed to approve and/or amend the rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary and appropriate to implement the measures.
  • Related purposes: The resolution may include additional provisions or actions related to the commemorative effort as needed.

Agencies Affected

  • Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP)
  • Department of the Treasury (Hacienda)
  • Potentially other agencies under or associated with these departments as implementation progresses (not explicitly specified in the bill).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: September 17, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • September 17, 2025 – Filed (Radicado).
    • September 18, 2025 – First Reading in the House of Representatives.
    • September 18, 2025 – Referred to one or more committees.
  • Status: Referred to commissions; awaiting committee review and potential floor action.

Potential Impact

  • Provides a formal framework and official endorsement for a 2026 commemorative plaque.
  • Establishes collaboration between Hacienda and DTOP to manage design, procurement, and regulatory aspects.
  • As a resolution, the measure expresses legislative intent and guidance to agencies rather than mandating binding statutory changes; enactment would likely depend on committee consideration and subsequent adoption as a resolution.
  • Fiscal implications are not detailed; agencies would determine funding within their budgets if the resolution advances to adoption.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a commemorative initiative, not a broad statutory reform.
  • The concrete design, placement, and procurement details will be shaped through the design requirements and any amended regulations approved by the secretaries.

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

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