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NM 173

Sra. María del Pilar Vélez Casanova, Secretaria Interina del Departamento del Trabajo.

2025-2028 Session

Appoints María del Pilar Vélez Casanova as interim Secretary of the Department of Labor to lead the department during interim tenure.

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Bill Summary · NM 173

Summary of NM 173 — Sra. María del Pilar Vélez Casanova, Secretaria Interina del Departamento del Trabajo

Overview

NM 173 is a bill classified as an appointment. It designates María del Pilar Vélez Casanova as the interim Secretary of the Department of Labor. The bill was introduced on May 23, 2025, and on the same date the Senate “took cognizance” (senado tomó conocimiento), indicating the Senate has received or acknowledged the measure and may begin consideration.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim appears to be to appoint an interim leader for the Department of Labor, ensuring continued executive leadership of the department.
  • The designation of an interim secretary suggests a temporary arrangement, likely to fill a vacancy or to provide leadership while a permanent appointment is determined or confirmed.

Key Provisions (as inferred from the bill’s title and status)

  • Appointment: The bill assigns the role of interim Secretary of the Department of Labor to María del Pilar Vélez Casanova.
  • Classification: Appointment (no other policy changes or appropriation details are indicated in the provided information).
  • Scope: The provision would directly affect the leadership of the Department of Labor and its administrative operations, policy implementation, and personnel management under an interim framework.
  • Absence of details: The available information does not specify term length, qualifications, confirmation process, compensation, duties beyond those associated with an interim secretary, or conditions for transition to a permanent secretary.

Affected Parties

  • Department of Labor: leadership and day-to-day operations would be overseen by the interim secretary.
  • Employees and program staff within the department: impacted by leadership direction and any interim-specific priorities.
  • General public and labor stakeholders: potential changes in priorities or emphasis depending on the interim secretary’s approach.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 23, 2025.
  • Senate action: On May 23, 2025, the Senate took cognizance, initiating formal consideration.
  • Next steps (typical, not specified in available information): Committee referrals, potential hearings, amendments, and a floor vote. The timeline for final passage is not provided.

Notes for Readers

  • Information is limited to the bill’s title and status. If enacted, NM 173 would establish an interim leadership role for the Department of Labor and may proceed through standard legislative steps for appointment bills, including potential confirmation processes and term details not specified here.

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

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