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RCC 162

Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas; y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a confeccionar y ejecutar, de manera prioritaria, un plan de obras y mejoras permanentes, en las Carreteras Estatales del Municipio de Rio Grande; y para otros fines relacionados

2025-2028 Session

Directs DTPW and PRHTA to prepare and implement a priority plan for permanent road works on state highways in the Municipality of Rio Grande.

Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara
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Bill Summary · RCC 162

RCC 162 – Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: RCC 162
  • Title (Spanish): Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas; y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a confeccionar y ejecutar, de manera prioritaria, un plan de obras y mejoras permanentes, en las Carreteras Estatales del Municipio de Rio Grande; y para otros fines relacionados
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Purpose (as stated): Directs the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority to prepare and execute, as a priority, a plan of permanent road works and improvements for the state highways within the Municipality of Rio Grande, and related purposes.

Legislative Status

  • Introduced: August 4, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-08-04: Radicado
    • 2025-08-18: Primera Lectura de la Cámara
    • 2025-08-18: Referido a Comisión(es)

Note: As a resolution, this measure expresses legislative intent and requests or directs agencies to take action, rather than enacting binding statutory requirements. The exact legal effect would depend on how the resolution is adopted and interpreted, and any accompanying enabling language.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Primary directive: Require DTPW and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority to develop and implement a priority plan for permanent road works and improvements.
  • Geographic scope: State highways located within the Municipality of Rio Grande.
  • Contents of the plan (implicit): A comprehensive set of permanent improvements and associated works to be carried out on the identified state highways.
  • Relation to other goals: “Para otros fines relacionados” indicates the measure may address or authorize related activities or considerations connected to the primary objective.

Potential Impact

  • On Rio Grande residents and motorists: Potential for improved road conditions, safety, and reliability on state highways serving the municipality.
  • On agencies involved: Requires interagency coordination between DTPW and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority to prioritize and execute the proposed plan.
  • Budget and procurement implications: The resolution could lead to future funding requests or planning processes; specifics (costs, timelines, funding sources) are not provided in the text of the bill.
  • Long-term effects: If adopted with concrete plans and timelines, could accelerate permanent improvements and inform future capital projects in Rio Grande.

Procedural Notes and Next Steps

  • The bill has been introduced and is currently in the committee referral stage after its first reading.
  • If committees hold hearings or revise the measure, the resolution could be amended before a floor vote.
  • As a resolution, passage would signal legislative support and direct agencies to act; implementation would depend on agency capacity, appropriations, and subsequent administrative steps.

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

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