Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance

The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

BLOCK I

The Committee will receive a financial overview from the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) a public corporation – a wholly owned subsidiary of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority.

Invited Testifier:

Mr. Stephan Adams, President and CEO, Virgin Islands Next Generation Network

BLOCK II

Bill No. 35-0204          An Act appropriating $3,000,000 from the General Fund of the Government of the Virgin Islands to the Virgin Islands Police Department for the purchase and installation of cameras throughout the Territory

Invited Testifiers:

Ms. Jenifer O’Neal, Director, Office of Management and Budget

Mr. Ray Martinez, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department

BLOCK III

Bill No. 35-0206          An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, by adding subchapter IXa to enact The Virgin Islands Heroes Act to make benefits payable to the spouses and dependent children of law enforcement officers, peace officers, public safety officers, and public safety employees that are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.

Invited Testifiers:

Mr. Ian Clement, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice

Ms. Cindy Richardson, Director, Division of Personnel