34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Senate Calendar
Monday, May 30, 2022
MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 31
Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work
Wednesday, June 1
10 a.m.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Committee on Education and Workforce Development
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following:
Opening Remarks/Statements 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
BLOCK I
10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The committee will receive testimony regarding the status of all curriculum mandates, as per Title 17, of the Virgin Islands Code, sections 41, 41b, 41c and 48 from the Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Virgin Islands Board of Education; the status of the teaching agriculture in the classrooms, as per Title 17, V.I.C., section 41f, from the V.I. Department of Education, V.I. Department of Agriculture and the University of the Virgin Islands; the status of the implementation of Act 8374 as it relates to the development of a sustainable career and technical program for public high school students who have selected a vocational career path from the V.I. Board of Career and Technical Education and the V.I. Department of Education and the status of the Emergency Medical Services Program as per Title 17, V.I.C., section 17 V.I.C. 41i from the V.I. Department of Health and the Virgin Islands Board of Career and Technical Education
BREAK 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
BLOCK II 12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The committee will receive testimony on the following bill:
Bill No. 34-0238 — An Act amending Title 17, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 41(c), relating to courses of study in public schools to require that the Virgin Islands and Caribbean history be taught specifically in kindergarten through 12th grade and for other purposes
BLOCK III 22:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
The committee will receive testimony on the ICF contracts and the status of workforce development; an update on the Skills for Today workforce development program; a status update on the apprenticeship programs; and an update on the status and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Virgin Islands State Plan
Thursday, June 2
9:30 a.m.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following bills.
Block I
Nominations:
Dr. Bradley Keys, Virgin Islands Chiropractic Board
Re-Nomination of Rev. Atty. Wesley Williams Jr., UVI Board of Trustees
BLOCK II
Bill No. 34-0201 — A Resolution honoring and commending Eugene “Genix” Thomas posthumously for his outstanding contributions to the Virgin Islands community as a baseball, softball and life coach.
Bill No. 34-0203 — A Resolution honoring and commending Alvin Delano Burke Sr. posthumously for his service and contributions to the sport of basketball, horse racing and to the people of the Virgin Islands.
Bill No. 34-0220 — A Resolution honoring and commending the Agriculture and Food Fair Board of Directors, the University of the Virgin Islands, and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture for 50 years of diligence in coordinating, promoting and hosting the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair known as Agrifest.
BLOCK III
Bill No. 34-0206 — An Act amending Title 23, chapter 5, section 460 of the Virgin Islands Code, repealing reciprocal recognition of firearm licenses for persons who own firearms outside of the Virgin Islands
Bill No. 34-0225 — An Act amending Title 5, Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 2, chapter 201, section 2539, to increase the penalties for failure to report certain crimes.
Bill No. 34-0226 — An Act amending Act Nos. 8474, 8479, 8486, 8494, 8496 and 8498 to adjust the fiscal year 2022 budget to appropriate funds to the Casino Control Commission for capital outlay, WTJX for capital outlay and satellite uplink respectively, Elections System of the Virgin Islands for General Election, Virgin Islands Cricket Board, Department of Tourism for personnel and fringe benefits, Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure for personnel and fringe benefits, and 8% salary restoration Social Security and Medicare taxes reimbursement to the Economic Development Authority, Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center and the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority.
BLOCK IV
Bill No. 34-0207 — An Act repealing and re-enacting Title 14, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 41, section 843 relating to fraudulent claims upon the Government of the Virgin Islands, its officers, departments, boards, commissions or agencies
Friday, June 3
10 a.m.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Committee of the Whole
Agenda:
The 34th Legislature will convene in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following zoning map amendment and CZM permit applications:
Block I
10 a.m.
ZAT-22-4 — The Soraya Diase Coffelt Living Trust requesting that 19F-1 Rem and 19N Rem Smith Bay, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 East End Quarter, St. Thomas, be rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) and C (Commercial). The purpose of the request is to provide affordable housing and small- to medium-sized commercial business opportunities.
ZAJ-22-2 — The Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands Inc. requesting that Parcel 6R-2C. Estate Carolina, No.1 Coral Bay Quarter, St. John be rezoned from C (Commercial) to B- 2 (Business Secondary). The purpose of the request is to build a church, community center and residences.
ZAT-22-5 — Nyere A. Francis Sr. and Leonard Bernard Francis Jr., Esq. requesting that Parcel No.56A Estate Smith Bay, Nos. 1, 2, 3 East End Quarter, St. Thomas, be rezoned from R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) to B-2 (Business- Secondary/Neighborhood). The purpose of the request is to allow a commercial development comprising of retail and service businesses.
ZAC-22-4 — Yolanda Andrews and LaToya Williams requesting that Remainder Plot No.10-A-1Estate Montpellier, Queen Quarter, St. Croix be rezoned from R-1 (Residential Low Density) to R-2 (Residential Low Density-One and Two Family). The purpose of the request is for subdivision into four (4) lots (1/4 acre each).
Block II
1 p.m.
CZX-14-17 (W) — Permit Application: Silver Bay Corporation; Project and activities are located seaward of Parcel Nos. 36A and 36B Strand Street, Christiansted, St. Croix
CZX-15-21 (L&W) — Permit Application: The Nature Conservancy; Project and activities are located seaward of Plot 52, Estate Little Princesse, Christiansted, St. Croix
CZT-4-17 (L&W) — Permit Application Tropical Marine Inc.; Project and activities are located seaward of Parcel Nos. 27, 28, 29 and 35 Consolidated Estate Nadir, St. Thomas and on Parcel No. 27 Estate Nadir, St. Thomas
