[CERTIFIED	TRANSLATION] I,	Carlos	Laó	Dávila,	a	Federally	certified	interpreter,	number	03-052, hereby	certify	that	the	attached	

document	is	a	true	and	exact	translation	of	the	original certified	or	translated	by	me

Jorge Navarro Suárez

Representative District 5

GOVERNMENT COMMISSION

President

[Seal House of Representatives]

June 4, 2018

Mrs. Natalie Jaresko

Executive Director

Oversight and Administration Board for Puerto Rico

PO Box 192018

San Juan PR 00919-2018

Dear Mrs. Jaresko:

Warm greetings.

The Government Commission is performing an evaluation and analysis on H.B. 1634 and S.B. 1011. These 

bills have the purpose of repealing Act No. 80 of May 30, 1976, as amended; in order to comply with those 

agreements reached by the Government and the Oversight Board; to protect the Christmas bonus of public 

and private employees; maintain unaltered the vacation and sick leave of private sector employees; reaffirm 

the public policy of the Government of Puerto Rico on permanency of all those labor rights established in 

the Constitution of Puerto Rico and the applicable state and state and federal laws; provide for the existing 

claims on unfair termination and other related matters.

Last week, the passing of S.B. 1011 by Senate of Puerto Rico, with its amendments, was discussed in the 

media. These amendments intend for the provisions of Act No. 80, supra, remain in effect for employers 

and employees protected until said bill is passed. Given that we have before our consideration two proposals 

with the same purpose but with different scope we have the obligation to go before you to clarify several 

questions regarding the matter.

Thus, we request provide us comments regarding the following questions:

• If the understanding with the Government of Puerto Rico is not complied with of repealing Act

No. 80 of May 30, 1976, as amended, or if the Senate version is passed, as amended. What would

be the effect on the Fiscal Plan and the budget to be certified by the Financial Oversight Board?

El Capitolio, Box 9022228, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-2228*T. 787-721-6040 ext. 2082

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[CERTIFIED	TRANSLATION]																				I,	Carlos	Laó	Dávila,	a	Federally	certified	interpreter,	number	03-052, hereby	certify	that	the	attached	

document	is	a	true	and	exact	translation	of	the	original certified	or	translated	by	me

Jorge Navarro Suárez

Representative District 5

GOVERNMENT COMMISSION

President

[Seal House of Representatives]

To provide the information you are granted a term if five (5) working days. It is necessary to have this 

information in our office in or prior to Monday, June 11, 2018. If you have any questions or need additional 

information, you may contact the number indicated at the footer of the letter.

I thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, I remain. 

[Illegible signature]

Jorge Navarro Suárez

President

Government Commission

JNS/tmrs

Attachments

El Capitolio, Box 9022228, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-2228*T. 787-721-6040 ext. 2082

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