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Votes at a glance (selection of measures with recorded final tallies reported in the transcript):

- Project of the House 244 (amend art. 4 of Law 18-2022 re: liquefied gas sale/distribution): 49 yes, 1 no.
- Project of the House 271: 33 yes, 17 no.
- Project of the House 305 (evidence rules: confidentiality privilege for social workers): 49 yes, 1 no.
- Project of the House 389 (salary/leave amendments for school staff; amended in session): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 407 (agricultural reserve designation): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 425 (parental digital controls law): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 483 (lactation code consolidation): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 580 (amendments to Penal Code articles listed): 47 yes, 3 no.
- Project of the House 581 (amend Article 109, Penal Code): 47 yes, 3 no.
- Project of the House 640 (elder-advocate office expansions): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Senate Project 19 (as downloaded and considered): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 530 (municipal compensation for property acquired by government): 50 yes, 0 no.
- Project of the House 236 (other measures on calendar) and multiple additional bills were approved by voice or unanimous vote; the transcript records the following final tallies later in the day (selected rolls):
- Project of the House 244: 49–1
- Project of the House 271: 33–17
- Project of the House 305: 49–1
- Project of the House 389: 50–0
- Project of the House 407: 50–0
- Project of the House 425: 50–0
- Project of the House 483: 50–0
- Project of the House 530: 50–0
- Project of the House 580: 47–3
- Project of the House 581: 47–3
- Project of the House 568: 47–5 (1 absence)
- Project of the House 581/580/640 and a series of Senate projects listed on the special calendar recorded either unanimous approvals or the tallies above as part of the final electronic roll-call recorded later in the evening.

Nomination:
- Luisa Mercedes Colón García, nominee for alternate member, Panel on the Special Independent Prosecutor: 47 yes, 3 no (approved). (See separate item for full debate.)

Resolutions and other items:
- Multiple joint resolutions and commemorative measures were adopted by voice or unanimous recorded tallies (see chamber minutes). Several resolutions directing executive agencies to act (road naming, municipal requests, property-evaluation committees) were also approved during the session and were included in the final roll call.

Context: The House processed an extensive special calendar, adopted several measures with unanimous or large-majority votes, and recorded roll-call tallies for high-profile bills and the confirmation noted above. Not all floor actions included individual roll-call tallies in the transcript excerpt; the list above uses the roll-call totals that were read into the record during the session.

Where to find details: The clerk’s office and the daily journal for June 24, 2025 contain full roll-call records, bill texts and committee reports for each listed measure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hemiciclo","oneSentenceSummary","The House adopted a broad set of bills, resolutions and nominations during its June 24 session. This roundup lists each item that received a final recorded vote on that day and the chamber’s roll-call totals where recorded.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, House, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico","taxId",77854,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6188317,"House approves bill to add baseball to school PE curriculum after committee review and debate over facilities and teacher training",20825,14395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22&start=14395&end=35220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22/thumbnail_14395000.jpg","/articles/6188317/House-approves-bill-to-add-baseball-to-school-PE-curriculum-after-committee-review-and-debate-over-facilities-and-teacher-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188317-bbb34f0d37f125a0ed68e2cbe59a0d8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456601&Signature=T991zV5yXBjiDxNwosR51ynexeCddsspcmgBey2yIGZOpusrOianwKoClQC3mYVH0fH-cM9spP01YvCWbD-E1EvLku3oPTPHLr7SnjuXlYzeLcSSmMcVL9Qar6pnKtaz~I8kxquWDe1dB98ib2LkYh1G6Cnpek2bYaRioyJGAZpJummrs2cPH1hlPTNaIDL~~gn8~64SeSN79UqWVde-lSkNr8IddYYJYlDHFwMuOUYE9kBQDe7OYHsOYPFvPJtuV4BjgaN0Z7k8OUk3M-tSbM6~H7kOCz5Jwa4vehAP2FH6MvdFBlo675ydRTbLO1OxbZQByf6yw5EhOo-fmh409A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House approved Project of the House 366 on June 24, 2025, a measure that would add baseball and its basic principles to the public-school physical-education curriculum. The final vote recorded on the floor was 36 in favor and 17 opposed.

Representative Omaira Martínez Vázquez, the bill’s author and a member of the Education Committee, said the proposal aims to revive Puerto Rico’s historical strength in baseball development and broaden opportunities for students in districts that produce professional players. The committee reported the bill with a favorable recommendation following public input and executive-session review.

Several educators and legislators raised practical concerns during floor debate. Representative Rey Figueroa Acevedo, a physical-education teacher, said class time should prioritize general physical development and warned that mandating a specific sport risks diverting resources from broader fitness objectives. He and others also noted that many schools lack the facilities and equipment to teach baseball safely, and that teacher training requirements for sport-specific instruction were not addressed in the bill.

Representative Tatiana Pérez, who chairs the Education Committee, defended the committee’s process and said the measure can be implemented with curricular guidance and local adjustments. She noted that the bill is intended to be flexible and that implementation can include adaptation where facilities are limited. The bill’s author acknowledged the concerns and said floor amendments and future regulatory guidance could address teacher preparation and facility gaps.

Why it matters: The legislation alters the school physical-education curriculum and will require the Department of Education to incorporate baseball fundamentals into teaching materials and training. Implementation will involve decisions about facility access, teacher preparation and whether schools without fields will teach adapted drills or partner with municipalities and community leagues.

Next steps: The bill passed the House; it now awaits further steps (Senate consideration and, if approved, Department of Education implementation guidance). The Education Committee and the bill sponsors said they will pursue clarifying amendments and coordination with schools and federations.","Lawmakers approved Project of the House 366 to add baseball and its fundamentals to the physical education curriculum. Supporters said it restores a historical pipeline for athletes; some educators urged caution about facilities, teacher qualifications and whether a single sport should be mandated.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":46,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6188321,"House passes sports calendar bill after heated debate over fundraising and enforcement powers",20934,14286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22&start=14286&end=35220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22/thumbnail_14286000.jpg","/articles/6188321/House-passes-sports-calendar-bill-after-heated-debate-over-fundraising-and-enforcement-powers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188321-ce5786932fda6e8d41c499e11077eec0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456601&Signature=El69XYBk-4xk25-bvREtdbXXDJx5MXejIClW9H5vjvjS8Q7HGCnbHbRKNZ41oVJDYoPje0u5Pd5LYPVHrVrwmnOzwOOD~RHdAQI3jTOxF24fe6b45PJz3LEyPXbhKIdX5zcBq5pMkAwwaIwbEEb3NydLbM2jC1zQOb-zuaX~jgRGY00ZhrA~KBgFgaq2EQIpZOXPjsTuWi5TquLhpxZndnW8NZ0JDuX59WgyysmWM5bU2QcDLSpR9FsWnnnQl4GmrTRHcRzG9kxdCV6ockztkRF7-bfw6Q5xjvZFlVEZejz~7RWCN8o2Qf9OncWi82bEndhoJZX-QpNSFoUduSdOAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House approved Project of the House 568 on June 24, 2025, a measure that creates a centralized sports calendar and new registration and oversight requirements for organized sporting events. The final recorded vote was 47 in favor, 5 against, with one absence.

Sponsor Representative Carlos Acosta framed the bill as a public-safety and child-welfare measure meant to reduce event congestion and protect youths from over-scheduling. The bill requires organizers to register events with the Department of Recreation and Sports (DRD), provide safety and logistical plans, and meet licensing and insurance requirements; the DRD would publish and maintain a consolidated calendar of events.

The measure also included a controversial provision limiting which groups may hold events that solicit donations “for fundraising purposes.” As drafted on the floor, the provision restricted those fundraising events to (1) school graduating classes authorized by their institutions and (2) entities registered as nonprofits with the Treasury Department. Opponents said that language could unintentionally bar informal community fundraising — for example, impromptu tournaments to raise money for an individual’s medical expenses — and could impinge on longstanding local practices for supporting families and clubs.

Representative Ferrer Santiago and Representative Denis Márquez Lebrón urged returning the bill to committee to widen the consultative record and fix the drafting. They warned the fundraising restriction may violate citizens’ associative and speech rights and said the Department of Recreation and Sports lacks the operational capacity and regional presence to implement a comprehensive calendar across dozens of sports. Supporters said the DRD can issue regulations and that a central calendar would protect youth athletes and families by preventing conflicting schedules and reducing travel burdens.

Floor debate also touched on enforcement: the bill conditions certain municipal permits (including fire-department approvals) on registration with the DRD. Critics said that coupling permits to DRD registration could create bottlenecks that delay otherwise lawful community events.

After debate the author agreed to leave the bill on the table for further refinements during the afternoon; later in the day the measure returned to the floor and was approved with the language on fundraising and DRD authority intact. Members of the House’s majority said they would work with the author to introduce clarifying amendments in future sessions.

Why it matters: The bill centralizes scheduling for hundreds of amateur and youth sporting events across Puerto Rico and creates new administrative steps for organizers. Local leagues, schools and community groups will need to adapt to registration and insurance requirements and — if they raise funds for individuals or informal causes — may need to re-evaluate their fundraising vehicle or organizational status.

Next steps: The bill passed the House; any administrative rules, including timelines for registration and review, will be developed by the Department of Recreation and Sports if the measure becomes law.","Lawmakers approved a bill to create a centralized sports calendar and new registration and oversight rules for youth and amateur events. Critics warned the measure could restrict local fundraisers and overcentralize authority; the House approved the bill 47–5 (one absence).",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6188328,"House confirms Luisa M. Colón García as alternate member of Panel on Special Independent Prosecutor after partisan debate",2235,3157000,5392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22&start=3157&end=5392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063394-b74148d9489a1de5f8d90b5da6402f22/thumbnail_3157000.jpg","/articles/6188328/House-confirms-Luisa-M-Colón-García-as-alternate-member-of-Panel-on-Special-Independent-Prosecutor-after-partisan-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188328-d7d7d1fc77b5f3a695efad22f3dae79a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770456601&Signature=QCMMkaESoxwVvLFdinKpyY6vZyK0voVCYA7O7PBswcZdnNel3JHFqLmxMNQ5Bj3MoS~lX6yGE3xlL5FnM692q9BydWh-ndduB8UosV3-ItgsYGEK5vLKguvM9whE9y5NNqvFReCKqSilodIRZZEVeuTRC8WMvT4Tro6cQSQwwWzpE1hyS3XO3R76f7BUWkZGWME8Rb~5SsjBoe1bVp4u7DSZDXWSE17nmTGr7Xi4Q2JS4xLB1RKPzNWFcSMqKNg4kTX-zcf1nAT~39i8PxeS8wDr65SFqkU2P5ox3xoHRu3-0CRVWlZ6o5x30lcq8q18SEK7n481DmHAX98txRjEfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House of Representatives confirmed Luisa Mercedes Colón García as an alternate member of the Panel on the Special Independent Prosecutor (FEI) in a 47–3 vote on June 24, 2025.

Lawmakers who supported Colón’s confirmation cited her decades in the judiciary and public service and said the panel needs experienced members to restore public confidence. Representative Víctor Parés Otero, who presented the nomination in the chamber, said the government’s vetting and the committee’s public hearing satisfied statutory requirements and recommended confirmation.

Opponents said the confirmation exposed continuing institutional concerns about the FEI. Representative Denis Márquez Lebrón and others pointed to a recent letter from the FEI president that, they said, suggested the office was portraying public ‘‘backing’’ as electoral validation and risked appearing aligned with elected officials rather than operating as an independent investigative body. Several members of the House minority argued those statements, together with questions about the FEI’s contracting and case outcomes, justify closer oversight or structural changes to the office rather than routine confirmations.

Representative Ferrer Santiago and others pressed the point that critics have raised about the FEI’s case outcomes and professional services spending, citing publicly available contract figures reported in committee materials during past sessions. Supporters countered that the FEI has a long record of prosecutions and convictions and that Colón’s experience as a judge and former prosecutor would help the office improve internal practices.

The House committee of government held a public hearing on Colón’s nomination; committee members who reviewed the record said she provided the requested documents and answered questions. During floor debate, Representative José Santiago and Representative Tatiana Pérez urged their colleagues to confirm Colón as a step toward stabilizing the FEI’s operations.

Final action: the chamber voted to give its advice and consent to the governor’s nomination of Luisa Mercedes Colón García as an alternate FEI panel member, 47 in favor, 3 opposed. The clerk was instructed to notify the governor of the House’s decision.

Why it matters: The FEI is the statutory body charged with appointing special prosecutors to investigate public-corruption allegations. Debate in the House highlighted tensions over the office’s perceived independence, spending, and prosecutorial effectiveness — issues that affect how corruption allegations are investigated and how the public judges those investigations.","The Puerto Rico House of Representatives voted to confirm Luisa Mercedes Colón García as an alternate member of the Panel on the Special Independent Prosecutor (FEI). The nomination drew sustained debate over the FEI’s independence and past office practices; the chamber approved the nomination 47–3.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: measures the House approved June 24, 2025

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