36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agencies:
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Bill No. 36-0090 An act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 11 by adding section 200m to declare the week beginning the Monday before the first Friday in June as the Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week.
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Antonio Emanuel, Director, Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Honorable Mario M. Brooks, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department
Bill No. 36-0097 A resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (“NCSL”) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing the NCSL for its commitment to the legislative institution.
BLOCK II 11:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0012 An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 27 to streamline the GERS disability annuity approval procedures and for other related issues.
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Angel E. Dawson, Administrator, Government Employees Retirement System
Mr. Dwane Callwood, Board Chairman, Government Employees Retirement System
Bill No. 36-0066 An Act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15 by adding a section 928a providing that all officials and employees of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority and its wholly owned subsidiaries must be members of the Government Employees
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Angel E. Dawson, Administrator, Government Employees Retirement System
Mr. Dwane Callwood, Board Chairman, Government Employees Retirement System
Honorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Public Finance Authority
Mr. Nathan Simmonds, Director of Finance & Administration, Public Finance Authority
Mr. Stephan Adams, President & Chief Executive Officer, ViNGN
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
VI Energy Office
Kyle Fleming, Director
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
VITEMA
Daryl Jaschen, Director
BLOCK III 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
VIFEMS
Antonio Stevens, Director
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following legislative measures:
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Bill No. 36-0032 An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, chapter 111, section 3080 by limiting the salary amount used to compute the service retirement annuity for the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of the Virgin Islands.
Bill No. 36-0062 An Act approving the lease agreement between the government of the Virgin Islands, acting through its Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a portion of the telecommunications tower located on Parcel R-22 of Tract 1 Estate Nazareth, No. 1 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas.
Bill No. 36-0098 An Act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and Caribbean Buzz, LLC for a portion of Remainder Parcel No. 3B Estate Susannaberg, 17A Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, Virgin Islands for the purpose of operating and managing a helicopter transportation service at the existing helipad and for other permitted purposes.
BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0024 An Act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 85 by adding section 1710 declaring
a person incapable of consent to sexual relations while the person is in police custody.
Bill No. 36-0027 An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part I, chapter 311, by enacting Jah’niqua’s Law requiring a defendant to pay restitution in form of child maintenance if the victim of the offense was the parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent and if the defendant was convicted of negligent homicide by means of a motor vehicle, a violation of the title 20 Virgin Islands Code, section 504, while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs; or was convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or controlled substances, a violation of title 20 Virgin Islands Code, section 493, which results in an accident that causes the victim to become disabled or totally and permanently disabled.
Bill No. 36-0031 An Act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, subchapter IV, section 1073 to exempt a public safety agency or privacy safety entity from liability for acts of negligence in the operation, administration or maintenance of a 911 service unless the acts are committed in a grossly negligent manner or are committed with willful intent
Bill No. 36-0057 An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a) to require automatic expungement of the arrest record and complaint or information when the accused has been acquitted
LUNCH 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
BLOCK III 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0035 An Act amending title 15 Virgin Islands Code, article V to allow the Governor 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.
Bill No. 36-0043 An Act amending title 19 Virgin Islands Code, part VI, chapter 53, subchapter IV, section 1481 by increasing the penalties for violation of sanitation laws.
Bill No. 36-0050 An Act repealing and reenacting with amendments title 27 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 20, relating to the regulation of the profession of social work and social workers
Bill No. 36-0051 An Act amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 20 by establishing the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure.
BLOCK IV 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0029 A Resolution honoring and commending Sonya Hough, the creator of the St. Croix “Crucian” Hook Bracelet and proprietor of one of the first hand-wrought jewelry stores in St. Croix.
Bill No. 36-0007 A resolution honoring and commending James Sasso for distinguished service in the mortuary and funeral service industry.
Bill No. 36-0064 An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111, section 3093 to align the disbursement and spending limitations of funds allotted to public schools from the Education Initiative Fund with the realities of academic planning, ensuring that funds are used to maximize student success
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
10:00 A.M. Public Service Commission
12:00 P.M. LUNCH
1:00 P.M. Department of Labor
3:00 P.M. Division of Personnel GESC/OCB
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025
Regular Session
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Monday, June 30, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in
the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
10:00 A.M Office of the Adjutant General
12:00 P.M. LUNCH
1:00 P.M. Office of Veterans Affairs
3:00 P.M. Department of Education
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Tuesday, July 01, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
10:00 A.M. Bureau of Motor Vehicles
12:00 P.M. LUNCH
1:00 P.M. Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation
3:00 P.M. Department of Property & Procurement
St. Croix Source
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