House committee approves naming Juana Díaz emergency services building for Cándido Noel López Morales

The Commission for Development and Oversight of Public Funds of the House of Representatives approved Joint Resolution de la Cámara 666 on June 24, 2024, to designate the new integrated services and emergency-management center in Juana Díaz as “Cándido Noel López Morales,” authorize installation of a plaque and matched funds, and take related actions.

The vote was unanimous among those present during the public final-consideration session: Jesús Hernández Arroyo said “a favor de la medida,” Héctor Ferrer Santiago said “A favor,” Jorge A. Rivera Zegarra responded “A favor,” and presiding member Estrella Martínez Soto recorded “A favor.” Edgar González Moreno, director of the commission, then announced the final tally as “4 votos a favor, 0 en contra, 0 abstenido.”

The session was convened by Estrella Martínez Soto at 11:18 a.m. on June 24, 2024; the commission explained the purpose of the public consideration session is to ensure transparency in how committee amendments are handled and to allow the public to observe those proceedings. Edgar González Moreno told the record that the committee circulated the electronic materials for the project on June 23, 2024, in compliance with section 12.21A of the chamber’s rules.

Committee members said no additional amendments were received before the vote. After announcing the result, the presiding officer instructed the director to prepare certification records and the final text of the measure for her signature so the item can be presented with a positive report to the full chamber, as required by the chamber rules. The public final-consideration view was adjourned at 11:24 a.m.

Details not specified in the session include any dollar amounts for the referenced "pareo de fondos" (matched funds) and the text of the plaque; the committee report and the formal certified text to be filed with the House will be the authoritative sources for those specifics.