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House creates joint commission to review Puerto Rico electoral code
Summary
The House approved a concurrent resolution to create a joint legislative commission to review and propose changes to Puerto Rico's Electoral Code; lawmakers debated membership, scope and the need for consensus and minority participation.
The House of Representatives approved a concurrent resolution on Aug. 21, 2025, to create a joint legislative commission to review the island's Electoral Code and recommend changes, the chamber's president announced after a roll-call vote.
Supporters said the commission is intended to restore public confidence and examine recurring problems in recent elections, including absentee and early voting procedures and the structure and powers of the State Elections Commission. Representative Ramón Torres emphasized the need to recover "certeza y fe" (certainty and faith) in the electoral process, saying the commission should produce recommendations "con el aval de todos los…
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