St. Thomas--The Legislature of the Virgin Islands is pleased to present a special program entitled, Transfer Day, a Historical Perspective. During this program, various local historians share and highlight varying perspectives of the day and the event that marks the...
Month: March 2023
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL
The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. In Block 1, The Committee received testimony from the Virgin Islands Department of the Education on the status of the...
BILL HONORING ALOY “WENTY†NIELSON FORWARDED, OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHARE UPDATE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in favor of a bill honoring Aloy "Wenty" Nielson for his...
LEGISLATURE HOSTS GIRL SCOUTS LEADERSHIP DAY AND MOCK SESSION
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands hosted a Girl Scouts Leadership Day Mock Committee of the Whole Hearing at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Girl Scouts, representing lawmakers considered Bill No. 35-00GS, an act to recognize the month of March as Girl...
COMMITTEE MEMBERS UPDATED ON THE DISASTER-RELATED RECOVERY PROJECTS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Planning chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers were updated on disaster recovery projects, funding, and programs. Invited testifiers...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. In Block 1, the Committee received overview testimony from the Office of the...
LAWMAKERS VET ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building to receive testimony on several Zoning Map Amendment applications. Policymakers did not vote on the zoning map amendments....
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of the Whole; however, action will be taken...
LAWMAKERS VET NOMINEE AND BILLS IN RULES & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body at the next Legislative...
BILL TO ESTABLISH LOCAL FOOD FARM COUNCIL ADVANCES, THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATIONS, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, AND THE PORT AUTHORITY SHARES UPDATES
St. Thomas- Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Committee members voted in favor of Bill No. 35-0049 An act amending Title 7, Chapter 1 of the Virgin...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be forwarded to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary for...
LAWMAKERS HONOR EXCEPTIONAL VIRGIN ISLANDERS, CODIFY JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Sen. Carla Joseph convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be sent to the...