Sr. José Reyes Cañada como Comisionado del Negociado del Sistema 9-1-1

2025-2028 Session

Nomination of Sr. José Reyes Cañada for Commissioner of the Negociado del Sistema 9-1-1; seeks Senate confirmation to lead the Commonwealth’s emergency-communications system.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Purpose and intent

NM 21 is a legislative nomination proposing Sr. José Reyes Cañada to serve as Commissioner (Comisionado) of the Negociado del Sistema 9‑1‑1 (the Commonwealth’s 9‑1‑1 System Bureau). The nomination seeks Senate advice and consent to place Mr. Reyes Cañada in the chief leadership role for the agency that oversees emergency telephone services and emergency communications infrastructure.

Key provisions / what the nomination does

Names Sr. José Reyes Cañada as the nominee for Commissioner of the Negociado del Sistema 9‑1‑1.

Seeks legislative confirmation of the nominee so he may assume the statutory duties and authorities of the Commissioner position under existing law.

(No additional statutory changes, budgetary figures, term length, or salary information are included in the nomination record provided.)

Role and likely responsibilities of the appointee

While the nomination document itself is limited to the appointment, the Commissioner of the Negociado del Sistema 9‑1‑1 typically is responsible for:
- Overseeing statewide 9‑1‑1 emergency communications operations and infrastructure,
- Coordinating with local emergency dispatch centers, first‑responder agencies, and telecommunications providers,
- Implementing and maintaining system modernization and cybersecurity measures,
- Administering grants, budgets, policies, and compliance for the 9‑1‑1 system,
- Advising the Governor and Legislature on policy and funding needs related to emergency communications.

Who is affected

Residents and callers who rely on 9‑1‑1 services across the Commonwealth,

Local public safety answering points (PSAPs), first responders, and dispatch personnel,

The Bureau’s staff and contractors,

State agencies and local governments involved in emergency communications planning and funding.

Procedural history and timeline

2025-01-09: Nomination submitted (Nominado).

2025-01-16: Referred to committee(s).

2025-03-01: Public hearing held — Salón Leopoldo Figueroa Carreras.

2025-03-06: Committee issued first report recommending confirmation.

2025-03-06: Referred to Senate Rules & Calendar; placed on Senate Special Orders calendar.

2025-03-06: Confirmed by the Senate.

2025-03-06: Notification sent to the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora).

Next steps / notes

Following the Senate confirmation and transmittal on March 6, 2025, finalization of the appointment is subject to any gubernatorial actions or administrative steps required by law (e.g., formal commissioning, oath of office). The nomination record does not specify term length, start date, or statutory authorities beyond the standard duties of the Commissioner role.

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