The 16th Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico will meet from January 2, 2009, to January 1, 2013. All members of the House of Representatives and the Senate were elected in the General Elections of 2008. The House and the Senate both have a majority of members from the New Progressive Party.
Leadership
Senate Office Senator Party District President Thomas Rivera Schatz PNP At-Large Vice President Margarita Nolasco PNP At-Large Majority LeaderRoberto Arango (2009-2011) PNP District ILarry Seilhamer (2011–present) PNP District V Minority Leader Jose Luis Dalmau PPD District VII
House of Representatives Office Representative Party District Speaker of the HouseJennifer Gonzalez PNP At-Large Speaker Pro TemGabriel Rodriguez Aguilo PNP District 13 Majority LeaderRolando Crespo (2008-2011) PNP At-largeJohnny Méndez (2011–present) PNP District 36 Minority LeaderHector Ferrer PPD At-Large
Changes in membership
Senate
District Former senator Reason for change Successor Date of successor'sinstallation VIII - Carolina Héctor Martínez Resigned March 12, 2011 after being found guilty for corruption.Fortuño exige la renuncia de Martínez on El Vocero (March 7, 2011) Roger Iglesias June 25, 2011 I - San Juan Roberto Arango Resigned August 28, 2011 after personal scandal.Renuncia el Senador Roberto Arango on El Nuevo Día; Rodríguez Sánchez, Israel (August 28, 2011) Liza Fernández May 10, 2012 VI - Guayama Antonio Soto Díaz Resigned September 14, 2011 due to investigation on his campaign finances.El Chuchín renuncia a su escaño en el Senado on El Nuevo Día (September 14, 2011) Miguel A. Rodríguez May 10, 2012 At-large Eder Ortíz Resigned December 31, 2011 to become PPD Electoral Commissioner. Angel Rodríguez Otero August 24, 2012
House of Representatives
District Former senator Reason for change Successor Date of successor'sinstallation At-large Iris Miriam Ruíz Resigned on March 1, 2010 after being appointed Ombudswoman. José Torres Zamora June 2, 2010 16 Iván Rodríguez Traverzo Expelled on December 10, 2010 after accusations of bribery. Eric Alfaro April 11, 2011 At-large Luis Farinacci Resigned January 19, 2011 after allegations of domestic violence.Renuncia el representante Luis Farinacci on Primera Hora (January 19, 2011) Pedro A. Rodríguez March 3, 2011 At-large Rolando Crespo Resigned February 27, 2011 after positive drug test. on El Nuevo Día (February 27, 2011)José Enrique Meléndez May 23, 2011 At-large Héctor Ferrer Resigned March 15, 2012 after allegations of domestic abuse.Renuncia de Héctor Ferrer dejaría tres vacantes on El Nuevo Día (February 24, 2012) Eduardo Ferrer May 24, 2012 4 Liza Fernández Resigned to fill vacant seat in the Senate of Puerto Rico. Víctor Parés May 24, 2012
See also
List of Legislative Assemblies of Puerto Rico
References
External links Puerto Rico State Elections Commission