Committee on Rules and Judiciary

The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The purpose of the meeting is to receive testimony and consider the following legislative measures:

BLOCK I 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Governor’s Nomination
The Honorable Carolyn P. Hermon-Percell, Governor’s Nominee, University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees

BLOCK II
11:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Governor’s Nomination
Mr. Winston M.A. Williams, Jr., Governor’s Nominee, Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts

LUNCH 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

BLOCK III 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Governor’s Nomination
Mr. Kirk Callwood, Governor’s Nominee, Banking Board of the United States Virgin Islands

BLOCK IV 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Bill No. 36-0021 An Act amending title 19 Virgin Islands Code, part III, chapter 29, subchapter I relating to opioids and requiring that a practitioner discuss certain information with a patient when prescribing opioids.

Bill No. 36-0035 An Act amending title 15 Virgin Islands Code, article V to allow the Government of the Virgin Islands to implement the federal mandate of the Stephen J. Beck, Jr., Achieving Better Life Experiences, which provides for the establishment of savings accounts for persons with disabilities.