Puerto RicoPS 087920th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

Para enmendar las Artículos 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 y 8 de la Ley 36-2015, conocida coma la "Ley del Programa Contacto Verde", a los fines de integrar la agricultura coma parte de las gestiones educativas y de contacto con la naturaleza de este Programa; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Jeison Rosa Ramos (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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More hands-on farming education for students

Puerto Rico’s Contacto Verde program now includes agriculture alongside nature and environmental education at all public school levels. It promotes family participation and requires minimum contact hours each semester, but the law does not state the number. Activities include workshops, guided visits, and projects at nature reserves, other valuable natural areas, and farms. Farm projects can include growing plants in water, environmentally friendly farming, and combined fish-and-plant systems. The Education, Agriculture, and Natural and Environmental Resources secretaries, or their representatives, form the committee responsible for implementation. The committee must identify suitable farms and projects, including family and community farms; student activities must pose no physical risk. Schools may partner with environmental or farm groups, nonprofits, 4-H clubs, or similar organizations. Education must provide teacher training on environmental education, food security, and planning study trips. Education and Agriculture must develop the farming component and adopt implementing rules within six months after approval. All three departments must include needed funds in annual budget requests and may accept private donations; no specific amount is appropriated. Education must report to the Legislature by June 30 each year on progress, activities, results, resources used, and recommendations. The law takes effect immediately upon approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeison Rosa Ramos

    PNP • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ada M. Álvarez Conde

    PPD • Senate

  • Brenda Pérez Soto

    PNP • Senate

  • Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez

    PNP • Senate

  • Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez

    PNP • Senate

  • Luis Daniel Colón La Santa

    PNP • Senate

  • Wilmer Reyes Berríos

    PNP • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 74 • No: 1

House vote • 6/18/2026

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 48 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 26 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 141 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    7/22/2026Senate
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/7/2026House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    7/6/2026House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    7/2/2026Senate
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/23/2026House
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    6/23/2026Senate
  7. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/18/2026House
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    6/18/2026House
  9. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/18/2026House
  10. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/16/2026House
  11. 1er Informe Comisión rendido sin enmiendas

    6/16/2026House
  12. Referido a Comisión(es)

    4/13/2026House
  13. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    4/13/2026House
  14. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/6/2026Senate
  15. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    4/6/2026Senate
  16. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    4/6/2026Senate
  17. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    4/6/2026Senate
  18. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    3/26/2026Senate
  19. 1er Informe Conjunto Comisiones rendido sin enmiendas

    3/26/2026Senate
  20. Referido a Comisión(es)

    1/12/2026Senate
  21. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    1/12/2026Senate
  22. Radicado

    12/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/23/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/6/2026

  • Radicado

    12/15/2025

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    12/15/2025

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