JUNE 16, 2025
Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
BLOCK I
Bill No. 36-0070 An Act amending title 28 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19 by adding section 423 relating to failure to use property acquired through the exercise of the power of eminent.
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General, Virgin Islands Department of Justice
Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, Department of Property and Procurement
BLOCK II
The Committee will receive testimony from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on the Street Addressing Initiative Program including a comprehensive update, progress achieved, challenges faced, and anticipated timeline for next steps.
Invited Testifiers:
Nadja Harrigan, Esq., Acting Chief of Staff, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Chris George, Administrator, GIS Division, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Frandelle Gerard, Executive Director, Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism
JUNE 17, 2025
Committee on Education and Workforce Development
9:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee will receive testimony regarding plans for summer repair and maintenance in public schools, as well as consider and vet proposed committee legislation.
BLOCK I – Plans for summer repair and maintenance in public schools
Invited Testifier:
Craig Benjamin, Executive Director, Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance
Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson, Virgin Islands Board of Education
BLOCK II – Consider and vet proposed committee legislation
Bill No. 36-0049 An Act establishing the Bureau of School Security within the Virgin Islands Department of Education
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ph.D., Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Education
Irvin Mason, Director of School Security, Virgin Islands Department of Education
Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson, Virgin Islands Board of Education
Gleston E. McIntosh, Jr., Executive Director, Virgin Islands Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department
Kevin Dowdy, School Monitor, Virgin Islands Department of Education
Bill No. 36-0064 An Act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111, section 3100i aligning 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
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ph.D., Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Education
Julio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management and Budget
JUNE 18, 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 18, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Bureau of Corrections
Wynnie Testamark, Director
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Department of Justice
Honorable Gordon C. Rhea, Esq., Attorney General
Continuation of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance Hearing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 P.M. in the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room on St. John to receive testimony on the following bill:
BLOCK III 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0092 An Act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and St. John Taxi Services Corporation, for Parcel No. D-2 Estate Cruz Bay Town, Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, Virgin Islands
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Vincent Richards, Assistant Commissioner, VI Department of Property and Procurement
Mr. Sean L. Claxton, President, St. John Taxi Services Corporation
Ms. Carmen Wesselhoft, Taxi Driver
JUNE 23, 2025
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection
9:30 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 9:30 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agencies:
BLOCK I 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Office of Veterans Affairs including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, its current challenges, a plan of action to resolve challenges and the following:
• Outcome of the efforts of the recent delegation’s travels to Puerto Rico;
• Effects of President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders on our territory; and
• Other pertinent information as it pertains to our veterans.
Invited Testifier:
Mr. Patrick Farrell, Director, Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs
BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.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 III 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 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
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.
10:00 A.M. VI Energy Office
Kyle Fleming, Director
12:00 P.M. LUNCH
1:00 P.M. VITEMA
Daryl Jaschen, Director
3:00 P.M. VIFEMS
Antonio Stevens, Director
JUNE 25, 2025
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
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
JUNE 27, 2025
Regular Session
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
St. Croix Source
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