ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers met to consider Bill No....
Month: March 2024
COMMITTEE VETS BILL HONORING VAUGHN “AKAE BEKA” BENJAMIN
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, REZONINGS, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved nominees to various boards and departments. Additionally,...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND LEASES
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations, bills, resolutions, and leases. The approved...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, LEASES, AND BILLS
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations, leases, and bills. The approved items on today’s agenda will...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILL TO RESTRUCTURE DIVISION OF FESTIVALS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM CANNABIS REGULATION
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, Sr. met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered a measure to restructure the Division of Festivals leadership. The Committee considered...
COMMITTEE VETS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK BILL, RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGENCY UPDATE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered a measure concerning criminal records checks in the employment application process....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FROM WICO, VETS GERS MEASURE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met Tuesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the West Indian Company Limited concerning its financial...