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LEGAL AUTHORITY
Article III of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, enacted on July 25, 1952,
established the Legislative Assembly. Legislative power will be exercised through the Legislative Assembly's Senate and House of Representatives.
MISSION
Exercise legislative power by approving laws and conducting research and investigations of public interest.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Capitol Building Superintendent's Office
- House of Representatives
- Legislative Services
- Senate of Puerto Rico
- Special Joint Commission on Legislative Donations
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts $148,183,000. This amount includes $119,383,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund and $28,740,000 from the Special Appropriations- General Fund.
Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $3,060,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due the loss of funds assigned per Act 112-2011, known as the Budget Support Fund 2011-2012, which are under the custody of the Office of Management and Budget. These non-recurring funds were reallocated to cover the payment of the Senate's retirement contributions and the House of Representatives restoration of structural facilities and operational expenses.
Joint Resolution-General Fund will be used for operational expenses. Special Appropriations - General Fund included resources for Joint Activities and a contribution 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 $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Program |
|
| Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Proposed |
| House of Representatives |
46,995 |
46,995 |
47,780 |
46,280 |
| Joint Legislative Activities |
26,016 |
33,666 |
43,315 |
43,255 |
| Senate of Puerto Rico |
38,372 |
38,872 |
39,288 |
37,788 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
111,383 |
119,533 |
130,383 |
127,323 |
| |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
| Joint Legislative Activities |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
| |
| Capital Improvements |
| Joint Legislative Activities |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total, Program |
135,183 |
139,333 |
151,183 |
148,123 |
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| Funding Sources |
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| Operational Expenses |
|
| Joint Resolution - General Fund |
107,883 |
108,383 |
119,383 |
119,383 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
3,500 |
11,150 |
8,000 |
7,940 |
| Other Income |
0 |
0 |
3,000 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
111,383 |
119,533 |
130,383 |
127,323 |
| |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
|
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
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| Capital Improvements |
|
| Other Income |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
135,183 |
139,333 |
151,183 |
148,123 |
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| Expense Category |
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| Operational Expenses |
|
| Non Distributed Allocations |
111,383 |
119,533 |
130,383 |
127,323 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
111,383 |
119,533 |
130,383 |
127,323 |
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| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
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| Contributions to Non Governmental Entities |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,800 |
19,800 |
20,800 |
20,800 |
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| Capital Improvements |
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| Capital Improvements Program |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
4,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total, Expense Category |
135,183 |
139,333 |
151,183 |
148,123 |
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