14 May
Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications
Wednesday, Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
Chaunte Herbert
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...
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...
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....
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 UPDATED ON THE FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. The Governor’s Financial Team provided a financial overview of the Government of the Virgin Islands....
COMMITTEE UPDATED ON DISASTER RECOVERY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
St. Thomas- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, chaired by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Virgin Islands Finance Authority and the Office of Disaster Recovery shared an update...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER FY 2022 APPROPRIATION TRANSFER REQUESTS FOR FIVE DEPARTMENTS, FY 2023 ENABLING LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE BILLS FORWARDED
THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed FY 2022 transfer requests and other amendments. Separately, policymakers voted favorably for the proposed FY...
BILL TO ADJUST MEMBERS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SPORTS COMMISSION ADVANCES, AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE ELECTION LAWS HEARD
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Sen. Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Policymakers voted in the affirmative for Bill No. 34-0233- An Act amending Title 3, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 18, subchapter...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS LOTTERY, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CASINO CONTROL COMMISSION, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY DEFEND FY 2023 BUDGETS
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Invited testifiers...
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF THE TERRITORIAL PUBLIC DEFENDER AND THE LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SHARE THE FY 2023 BUDGET
St. Croix- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Invited testifiers...
THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY & PROCUREMENT, THE V.I. HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND THE V.I. POLICE DEPARTMENT DEFEND THE FY 2023 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Invited testifiers are...
BILL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES, BILL TO REGULATE DIGITAL BILLBOARDS HELD IN COMMITTEE, DEPT. OF TOURISM SHARE UPDATE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection, chaired by Carla J. Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works provided testimony on two measures regarding...
COMMITTEE UPDATED ON THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM, AND ENFORCEMENT IN HOUSING
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers received testimony from officials from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority...
SENATORS VOTED AND APPROVED SEVERAL NOMINATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND BILLS, LAWMAKERS ALSO VOTED TO “EXPEL†SENATOR STEVEN PAYNE, SR.
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in Legislative Session on Wednesday to consider a very lengthy agenda. The agenda consisted of several nominations, resolutions, and bills. With a vote of 14 yeas...
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE V.I. COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, THE V.I. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION THE OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL DEFEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Invited testifiers are...
THE JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER AND THE FREDERIKSTED HEALTH CARE, INC. SHARES THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) and...
BILL TO CREATE AN ONLINE DATABASE FOR ABANDONED PROPERTY AND ELECTION ADVANCES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection, chaired by Carla J. Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and voted and approved two bills including Bill No. 34-0212-An Act amending Title 28, chapter 29, section...
NOMINATION FOR RICHARD EVANGELISTA ADVANCES, BILL TO REMOVE BOC DIRECTOR WINNIE TESTAMARK HELD IN COMMITTEE, OTHER BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Sen. Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted on several measures, including the nomination of Richard Evangelista, Esq., to serve on the Virgin Islands...
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL PINNING CEREMONY HELD
ST. THOMAS- The Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), led by Senator Samuel Carrión, held a Pinning Ceremony at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. Senator Carrión encouraged council members to wear their pins proudly and to stay focused on their...
ATHNIEL C. “ADDIE†OTTLEY ROAD NAMING CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, attended the Athneil C. “Addie†Ottley Road Naming Ceremony held at Crown Bay Center Parking Lot. Ottley served in the 9th, 10th, and 13th Legislatures, and as...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES BILL TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER DATA SYSTEM
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety chaired by Senator Steven D. Payne, Sr., convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on Bill No. 34-0142- An Act amending...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHARE UPDATE ON OPERATIONS
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Youth, Sports, Parks, and Recreation chaired by Senator Samuel Carrión, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the status of youth-related initiatives...
THE OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY SHARES STATUS OF CAPITOL PROJECTS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, chaired by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix. Lawmakers received updates on capital projects in the Virgin...
VIRGIN ISLANDS LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE LOSS OF ATHNEIL “ADDIE†OTTLEY
ST. THOMAS- Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory and the Members of the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands join the community in mourning the passing of Veteran broadcaster Dr. Athneil “Addie†Ottley who died on Thursday, February 10, 2022. “We...
BILLS TO UPDATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HAIR TEXTURES FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative on several measures, including a bill to update licensure requirements. Invited...
ALL LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND SEVERAL ENTITIES FORWARDED
St. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, met Tuesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators received testimony on several measures regarding lease agreements between the Government of the Virgin Islands...
BILLS HONORING IVANNA EUDORA KEAN HIGH SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND GLORIA H. CANEGATA WATERMAN, AND OTHER MEASURES FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Policymakers voted on six (6) measures including resolutions honoring and commending the 50th Year...
BILL TO ESTABLISH RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD ACT ADVANCES, HOSPITALS SHARE OVERVIEW
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators voted in the affirmative for Bill 34-0055- An Act amending Title...
BILL FOR THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO STORE DOCUMENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT HELD IN COMMITTEE, OTHER BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted on several measures including Bill No. 34-0149- An Act amending Virgin Islands Code Title 18, chapter 3, section...
LEASE AGREEMENTS FORWARDED, BILL TO APPROPRIATE UVI $280,660 ADVANCES
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive testimony on several measures regarding lease agreements between the Government of the Virgin...
THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONSIDERED TWO BILLS, THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH SHARES UPDATE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection Chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, held a meeting at the Capitol Building. The Committee considered two measures and was scheduled to receive testimony on the status of the operations...
BILL 34-0147-THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CROWN ACT FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development chaired by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers received testimony on a bill regarding The Virgin Islands Crown Act of 2021 to redefine...
LAWMAKERS VET CONVEYANCE OF THE VICORP LAND TO UVI’S RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory convened in Committee of the Whole at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Policymakers received testimony on Bill No. 34-0145- An Act approving the conveyance of...
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET BILLS FORWARDED TO FULL BODY
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and voted in the affirmative for all the measures regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the...
NOMINATIONS AND BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and voted favorably for the nominations of Dr. Denese Marshal, Psy. D., MSCP, MS to serve on the Virgin Islands Board of...
GOVERNOR’S FINANCIAL TEAM SHARES UPDATED FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a Budget Wrap Up meeting at the Capitol Building and met with the Governor’s Financial Team to receive an update on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Executive...
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34th Legislature Introduces Legislation for Transparency and Accountability of Federal Relief Funds
St. Thomas, USVI – Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announced today that the 34th Legislature will be considering legislation at the next Legislative Session to track and oversee federal relief funds allocated to the territory. Bill No. 34-0073 offered...
THE SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ST. THOMAS EAST END MEDICAL CENTER AND THE OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DEFENDS FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States....
BILLS ADVANCE TO PROTECT CHILDREN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, CHILD NEGLECT AND FORCED MARRIAGES ÂÂ
 ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and voted favorably for bills that strengthen the consequences for committing crimes such as child abuse, child neglect, and...
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE POSTPONED DUE TO TECHINCAL ISSUES
ST. THOMASâ€â€The Committee of the Whole, led by Chairwoman Donna Frett-Gregory, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers on Tuesday to receive testimony on several zoning applications in the St. Croix and St. Thomas/ St. John districts. Due to...
DOA AND BIT DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET REQUEST
St. Croix--The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, continued budget hearings on Tuesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix. The Committee considered the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Executive Budget for the Department of...
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES, THE V.I. COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND THE BUREAU OF CORRECTION EXPOUND ON THE FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet convened at the Capitol Building on Friday. They received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States (GVI)....
COMMITTEE UPDATED ON CYBERSECURITY, THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTIONS
ST. THOMAS – The Members of the Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications chaired by Senator Marvin Blyden, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and received an update on cybersecurity regarding confidential information and records...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM SHARES THE FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the...
BILL TO GRANT SENIORS’ PREFERENCE IN COURT PROCEEDINGS ADVANCES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, and received testimony on Bill No. 34-0076- An Act amending Title 5, subtitle 1, part 1, chapter 3, to grant seniors...
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION, THE V.I. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SHARES FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the...
LEGISLATURE ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY PHONE SYSTEM INTERRUPTIONS
ST. THOMAS- The Virgin Islands Legislature announces temporary interruptions to our direct dialing capabilities while we transition to a new phone system. Until July 5, 2021, direct dialing will be affected on all three islands. We ask all members of the public to...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF PERSONNEL SHARE FY 2022 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United...
NOMINATIONS AND BILLS ADVANCE TO FULL BODY
St. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Friday, and received testimony on the nominations to serve on the Virgin Islands Historic Commission, the Virgin Islands Board...
LEGISLATURE TO RESUME IN-PERSON TESTIMONY
St. Thomasâ€â€Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announced Wednesday that the Virgin Islands Legislature is continuing to transition back to in-person testimony, as the first in-person testifiers were able to be present to Members of the Body, the...
34th Legislature in Receipt of Executive Budget, Hears Budget Overview
St. Thomas, USVI – Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announced that the 34th Legislature heard the Executive Branch’s Budget Overview during a Committee on Finance hearing held today in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Governor’s...
34th LEGISLATURE CELEBRATES AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY
ST. THOMASâ€â€Under the theme of “Forward Ever to World-Wide Pan-African Unity,†Members of the 34th Legislature celebrated African Liberation Day on the Capitol Building grounds. Enacted through Act No. 5473, Virgin Islands African Heritage Week and...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF THE ECONOMY
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture chaired by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, and received testimony regarding the status of local businesses and the impact of the COVID-19...
VIPA DIRECTOR GAVE UPDATE
VIPA DIRECTOR GAVE UPDATE St. Croix--The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens met Monday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix. The Committee received updates from the Virgin Islands Port...
WORKFORCE TOOK CENTER STAGE DURING COMMITTEE HEARING ON ST. CROIX
St. Croix---The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Genevieve Whitaker, received an update on workforce development in the territory during a hearing held on Friday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix. The...
SENATORS APPROVE RESOLUTION, NOMINEES, AND BILLS IN SESSION
ST. THOMASâ€â€Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, convened in Legislative Session to consider several nominations, resolutions, and bills on Tuesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. The first block of the...
JFL LEADERSHIP EXPLAINED DELAY OF JFL NORTH PROJECT
ST. CROIX-- The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., held a public hearing on Friday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix. The purpose of the hearing was to update Governor Juan F. Hospital and...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY SHARES UPDATE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and received testimony regarding the status of the infrastructure hardening and the integration...
RULES COMMITTEE ADVANCE BILLS TO THE FULL BODY
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Milton Potter, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and voted favorably on several measures including a bill that seeks to clarify the limitation on the amount of...
THE V.I. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE V.I. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE SENATORS ON DISASTER RECOVERY PROJECTS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, and met with officials from the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) to receive...
DPNR AND VITEMA SHARES STATUS OF DISASTER RECOVERY PROJECTS
ST. JOHN- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the St. John Legislative Annex Cleone Henrietta Creque Conference Room on Monday, and met with officials from the Virgin Islands...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON HOUSING CHALLENGES IN THE TERRITORY
St. Thomas- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications chaired by Sen. Marvin Blyden, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, to receive testimony on an update of the V.I. Housing Authority (VIHA) regarding housing...
COMMITTEE UPDATED ON YOUTH, SPORTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION
ST. CROIX--The Committee on Youth, Sports, Parks, and Recreation chaired by Senator Samuel Carrión held a public hearing on Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix. The hearing's purpose was to receive testimony from the Department of Labor...
BILL NO. 34-0010 ADVANCES, WAPA, V.I. HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY & V.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES STATUS OF DISASTER RECOVERY
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, and voted and approved a bill to impose a five-year moratorium to prohibit gas station...
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES
ST. CROIXâ€â€On Tuesday, Chairman Kenneth L. Gittens and members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, received updates in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on the territory’s economic status from the Virgin Islands...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF THE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and received testimony on the status of the healthcare facilities post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria....
Legislature Welcomes New Executive Director
ST. THOMAS – Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announces the hiring of the institution’s new executive director, Ms. Kurell Hodge, JD, who will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands....
LEGISLATURE JOINS TERRITORY IN NATIONAL COVID-19 MEMORIAL
ST. THOMAS – The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands will join with Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett to remember those who have fallen victim to COVID-19 in the territory today, January 19, at 6 p.m., as part of a national...
Legislature Reacts to Governor’s 2021 State of the Territory Address
ST. THOMAS – Two hours through an upbeat State of the Territory Address characterizing the Virgin Islands as resurgent, members of the 34th Legislature on Monday night, January 25, 2021, praised the administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic while...
Senators Adopt Rules of the 34th Legislature, Amend Committee Memberships
ST. THOMAS – A majority of senators voted to adopt rules that will govern their tenure in the 34th Legislature and made changes to the composition of four standing committees on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2021 during Legislative Session at the Capitol...
RESOLUTIONS, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PERMITS, ZONING APPLICATIONS, AND BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in Legislative Session at the Capitol Building on Wednesday and voted favorably for resolutions, coastal zone management permits, zoning applications, and bills. All...
THE MATCHING FUND SECURITIZATION CORPORATION BILL SENT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Special Session at the request of the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Albert Bryan, Jr., at the Capitol Building on Tuesday and voted to send to the...
LAWMAKERS VOTED FAVORABLY FOR NOMINEES AND BILLS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in Legislative Session at the Capitol Building on Friday and voted favorably for nominations, resolutions, and bills. All approved items will be forwarded to the...
BILL FOR THE MATCHING FUND SECURITIZATION CORPORATION FAILED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Special Session at the request of the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Albert Bryan, Jr., at the Capitol Building on Tuesday and voted down Bill No....
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF THE V.I. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development chaired by Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory met Tuesday at the Capitol Building to receive testimony on the status of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) on the Unemployment Insurance, the...
BILLS HONORING OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS MOVE FORWARD, LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON CRUCIAN FESTIVAL
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation, and Aging convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Monday and voted favorably for several measures honoring and commending outstanding Virgin Islanders for their generous contributions to...
BILL TO RESTRUCTURE MAGENS BAY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANCES, NOMINATIONS AND BILLS MOVE FORWARD
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, to receive testimony and vote favorably for Bill No. 33-0374 - An Act amending Title 32 of the Virgin Islands Code...
PERMANENT CLOSURE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS BILL HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX--The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, continued to meet Tuesday afternoon in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chambers on St. Croix to receive testimony on Bill No.33-0239, an Act amending the V.I....
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY BILL HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
CROIX--The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, met on Tuesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chambers, to consider two measures, including Bill No.33-0302, an Act amending the V.I. Code to establish the Virgin...
ALL NOMINATIONS AND BILLS MOVE FORWARD
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Thursday, and voted favorably for two nominations sent to the Legislature by Governor Albert Bryan; set forth from Section...
UPDATES AND RESOLUTIONS HEARD IN COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX-- The Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation, and Aging, chaired by Sen. Myron Jackson, held a public hearing on Monday in Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive updates on Public Cemeteries, Libraries, Museums and Archives; and on...
Committee Meets and Considers Several Bills on its Agenda
St. Croixâ€â€The Committee on Government Operations, Consumer Affairs, Energy, Environmental and Planning, Chaired by Senator Alicia Barnes met Friday, October 16, 2020 in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber. After a brief reorganization of the agenda, the...
BEACH ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES APPROVED BY COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX-- The Committee on Youth, Sports, Parks, and Recreation, led by Senator Javan E. James Sr., met on Tuesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chambers, where testimony was received on Bill No. 33-0220. Sponsored by Senators Steven Payne and Oakland Benta,...
BILLS TO EXTEND STATE OF EMERGENCY AND TO SEVER SALARIES OF SENATORS FROM THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ADVANCES ÂÂ
 ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in the Legislative Session at the Capitol Building on Tuesday and voted favorably for two measures, including Bill No. 33-0424, to ratify Governor Albert Bryan's...
REAL ESTATE BROKER BILL HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX The Committee on Economic Development, Regulations, and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Allison L. DeGazon, held a public meeting on Monday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chambers to receive testimony on several proposed bills. Bill No. 33-0349,...
BILLS ADVANCE DURING DAY TWO OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. reconvened in the second day of Legislative Session at the Capitol Building on Wednesday and voted favorably on the remaining measures that were not considered in the hearing...
SENATORS VET HEALTH INSURANCE AGREEMENT, BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 33rd Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in the Committee of the Whole at the Capitol Building on Tuesday and received testimony on the Second Renewal of the Group Medical and Dental Health and the First...
LAWMAKERS ADVANCE TWO NOMINATIONS & THIRTY-TWO BUDGET BILLS
THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Monday, and voted favorably for two nominees and several measures as it pertains to the FY 2021 Executive Budget. The...
SESSION SUSPENDED UNTIL NEXT TUESDAY
ST. THOMAS--Novelle E. Francis, Jr., President of the 33rd Legislature, conducted Regular Session on Friday at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to consider nominees to Boards and Commissions; rezoning requests, and various proposed legislation. NOMINEES APPROVED:...
FISCAL YEAR 2021 GOVERNMENT OPERATION BILLS GETS FAVORABLE VOTE, ONE HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. THOMASâ€â€Thursday evening, the Committee on Finance continued consideration of the day’s agenda. The Committee voted favorable for the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Enabling Legislation for the Government of the Virgin Islands and sent the item on to the...
WASTE HAULERS WILL GET PAID
ST. THOMAS--The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, met Thursday morning in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas. The Committee heard testimony on Bill No.33-0375-An Act appropriating $15 million from the General Fund to the Waste...
SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT APPROVED IN FINANCE
ST. THOMASâ€â€During the afternoon portion of Thursday's Finance meeting, the Committee took testimony on Bill No. 33-0410 an Act providing for the disbursement of monies to the Virgin Islands Economic Development Agency (EDA) to establish the Small Business...
CTE LEGISLATION HELD AND ONLINE LEARNING MEASURE MOVES FORWARD
ST. THOMASâ€â€The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, held a committee meeting on Wednesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee took testimony and voted on two proposed measures: Bill No....
MORATORIUM ON GAS STATIONS GOES TO THE FULL BODY
ST. THOMAS--The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw met on Tuesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas. Bill No. 33-0358 An Act authorizing the transfer of Government-owned real property located at #51 Hannah’s...
COMMITTEE ON CULTURE CONSIDERS A LENGTHY AGENDA
ST. THOMASâ€â€The Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation and Aging, chaired by Sen. Myron Jackson met on Monday to receive testimony on government and private owned nursing home facilities in the territory impacted by COVID-19 and consider several measures....
33RD LEGISLATURE AMENDS ACT NO. 8329
ST. THOMAS  On Thursday, Members of the 33rd Legislature, led by Acting Senate President Myron D. Jackson, convened in a Special Session, called by Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., to receive testimony and consider amending Act No. 8329, the Matching Fund...
OOG AND DOJ CLAIMED DECREASES IN 2021 BUDGET REQUEST
ST. THOMAS-- The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings on Thursday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas on the Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget. In the morning portion of the hearing, the Committee took testimony...
JUDICIAL BRANCH OF THE V.I., THE V.I. HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, AND THE ELECTIONS SYSTEM OF THE VI SHARES FY 2021 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Sen. Kurt Vialet convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Wednesday to receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United...
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF THE V.I. DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES COUNCIL AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Sen. Oakland Benta convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building on Tuesday to receive testimony on infrastructure, daily operations, and federal grant funds of the Virgin Islands...