A bill to provide for a referendum on the political status of Puerto Rico.

Summary

Requires an islandwide referendum to be held in Puerto Rico in which voters will have a choice of selecting one of three status options as follows: (1) statehood; (2) independence; or (3) enhanced commonwealth in permanent union. Provides for a runoff referendum between the two status options which receive the largest number of votes if there is not a majority in favor of one of the options. Requires the Governor of Puerto Rico to certify to the President and the Congress the decision of the people. Requires the representatives of the principal political party representing the status option selected to begin to develop implementing legislation. Requires such legislation to authorize a further referendum to approve or disapprove the selected status as defined in the legislation. Prohibits a change of status from becoming effective until approved in such a referendum.

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Timeline

1. 5 April 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 April 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 June 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 2 June 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 July 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

6. 13 July 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 July 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-198.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 April 1989

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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