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Puerto Rico Senate approves gun amnesty, mayor rules, autism alert

Puerto Rico Senate passed three legislative measures in its Thursday session.

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House Joint Resolution 353 establishes a 60-day voluntary firearms amnesty for surrender of legal, illegal, inherited or expired licensed weapons. [1] The Puerto Rico Senate approved three legislative measures during its Thursday session. [2] Puerto Rico Senate confirmed on 30 October 2026 that it is conducting an investigation into Suzanne Roig, Secretary of the Department of the Family. [3] Puerto Rico Senate is demanding additional information regarding this November 2025 Mexico trip as part of its investigation. [4] Senate records show Suzanne Roig traveled to Tlaxcala, Mexico from 3 November 2025 to 8 November 2025, the fourth official trip documented for the secretary. [5] On 2026-10-30, Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz filed official information request 2026-0151 targeting LUMA Energy smart meters. [6][11] House Bill 144 sets a maximum 20 calendar day transition period for filling vacant mayor positions due to death, resignation, removal or permanent incapacity. [7] Persons surrendering weapons during the amnesty will not face possession charges, though police may still investigate weapons for prior criminal use. [8] Suzanne Roig is also under separate investigation by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. [9] Public complaints allege the new LUMA Energy smart meters have caused exponential increases in customer electricity bills. [10] Thomas Rivera Schatz stated that incorrect harmful meter readings are equivalent to energy theft and cannot be allowed. [12]
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  1. House Joint Resolution 353 establishes a 60-day voluntary firearms amnesty for surrender of legal, illegal, inherited or expired licensed weapons. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  2. The Puerto Rico Senate approved three legislative measures during its Thursday session. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  3. Puerto Rico Senate confirmed on 30 October 2026 that it is conducting an investigation into Suzanne Roig, Secretary of the Department of the Family. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  4. Puerto Rico Senate is demanding additional information regarding this November 2025 Mexico trip as part of its investigation. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. Senate records show Suzanne Roig traveled to Tlaxcala, Mexico from 3 November 2025 to 8 November 2025, the fourth official trip documented for the secretary. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  6. On 2026-10-30, Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz filed official information request 2026-0151 targeting LUMA Energy smart meters. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  7. House Bill 144 sets a maximum 20 calendar day transition period for filling vacant mayor positions due to death, resignation, removal or permanent incapacity. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  8. Persons surrendering weapons during the amnesty will not face possession charges, though police may still investigate weapons for prior criminal use. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  9. Suzanne Roig is also under separate investigation by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  10. Public complaints allege the new LUMA Energy smart meters have caused exponential increases in customer electricity bills. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  11. The information request requires approval by the full Puerto Rico Senate before LUMA Energy is legally obligated to comply. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  12. Thomas Rivera Schatz stated that incorrect harmful meter readings are equivalent to energy theft and cannot be allowed. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
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