LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Article III of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, enacted on July 25, 1952, established that the legislative power will be exercised by the Legislative Assembly, comprised of two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
MISSION
Exercise legislative power by approving laws and conducting research and investigations of public interest.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Legislative Assembly is comprised of the following organizational units:
- House of Representatives
- Special Joint Commission on Legislative Donations
- Legislative Services Office
- Senate of Puerto Rico
- Capitol Building Superintendent's Office
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly is housed in the Capitol Building located at No. 1 Constitution Avenue in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
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| Total amount of positions | 1,583 | 1,583 | 1,583 | 1,583 | 1,583 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $141,933,000. The funding includes: $119,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund and $22,550,000 from the Special Appropiations - General Fund. The Legislative Assembly's operational budget remained unaltered in comparison with Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Due to the culmination, liquidation and final payments made on permanent improvement projects, it reflects a decrease of $8,400,000. These projects are: building acquisitions; improvements work and the installation of security systems; the development and construction of the Puerto Rican Women's Honor Plaza; restoration of the Teachers' Plaza; restoration of paths, landscaping, illumination and urban furniture on the Vientos Hill; restoration of the Protocol Room; repairs to the main staircase and reception area; and the creation of the Legislative History Library. The Joint Resolution-General Fund will be used for operational expenses. The Special Appropiations - General Fund included $2,750,000 for joint activities and a contribution of $19,800,000 for public, semi-public and private non-profit entities and institutions that conduct activities or offer services for the well-being of citizens.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| House of Representatives | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
| Joint Legislative Activities | 24,516 | 26,016 | 45,166 | 43,315 |
| Senate of Puerto Rico | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 109,883 | 111,383 | 130,533 | 130,383 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Joint Legislative Activities | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Joint Legislative Activities | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Program | 129,683 | 135,183 | 150,333 | 151,183 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 107,883 | 107,883 | 107,883 | 119,383 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 2,000 | 3,500 | 11,150 | 8,000 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 0 | 11,500 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 109,883 | 111,383 | 130,533 | 130,383 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Other Income | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 129,683 | 135,183 | 150,333 | 151,183 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Non Distributed Allocations | 109,883 | 111,383 | 130,533 | 130,383 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 109,883 | 111,383 | 130,533 | 130,383 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Contributions to Non Governmental Entities | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Capital Improvements Program | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Expense Category | 129,683 | 135,183 | 150,333 | 151,183 |
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM
Joint Legislative Activities
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 22,516 | 22,516 | 22,516 | 35,315 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 0 | 11,500 | 0 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 2,000 | 3,500 | 11,150 | 8,000 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 24,516 | 26,016 | 45,166 | 43,315 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Other Income | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 44,316 | 49,816 | 64,966 | 64,115 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Non Distributed Allocations | 24,516 | 26,016 | 45,166 | 43,315 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 24,516 | 26,016 | 45,166 | 43,315 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Contributions to Non Governmental Entities | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 19,800 | 19,800 | 19,800 | 20,800 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Capital Improvements Program | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 0 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Expense Category | 44,316 | 49,816 | 64,966 | 64,115 |
House of Representatives
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,280 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Non Distributed Allocations | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
| Total, Expense Category | 46,995 | 46,995 | 46,995 | 47,780 |
Senate of Puerto Rico
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 37,788 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Non Distributed Allocations | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |
| Total, Expense Category | 38,372 | 38,372 | 38,372 | 39,288 |