35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar
Monday, April 10, 2023
Easter Monday — Holiday
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
9 a.m.
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Agenda:
The committee is scheduled to meet to receive testimony on the following:
BLOCK I
Governor’s Nominations
Aaron Hutchinson, Virgin Islands Territorial Park Board of Trustees
Celestino A. White Sr., Virgin Islands Port Authority Governing Board
The Honorable Harold W.L. Willocks, Virgin Islands Superior Court Judge, St. Croix District
Carol Thomas-Jacobs Esq., Virgin Islands Superior Court Judge, St. Thomas District
Willard John, Virgin Islands Port Authority Governing Board
BLOCK II
Bill No. 35-0010 — An Act honoring and commending Aloy “Wenty” Nielsen for his years of service to the Virgin Islands community and naming the Christiansted Bypass in his honor; making a $10,000 appropriation from the General Fund for signage at Aloy Nielsen Bypass and for other related purposes.
Bill No 35-0013 — An Act amending Title 20, Virgin Islands Code, part II, chapter 35, relating to the issuance of operators’ licenses and identification cards to allow applicants to obtain limited local- purpose identification cards and operators’ licenses without providing certain federally required documentation.
Bill No. 35-0017 — 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 Suntech Group Inc. d/b/a St. Thomas Gas for Parcel No. 4 Submarine Base, No. 6, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, consisting of approximately 27,732,393 U.S. sq. ft. or 0.637 U.S. acre as shown on P.W.D. File No. D9-1426-T78 to be used for the purpose of operating a trucking, transportation, delivery and retail business of bottled propane gas, and for no other purpose.
Bill No. 35-0018 — 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 A-9 Trucking Enterprises Inc. and Sarnelli Bros. Inc. (V.I.) d/b/a V.I. Recycling Company.
Bill No. 35-0019 — 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
Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a/ VIYA, for a portion of a telecommunication tower and bunker in Building No. 1, Suite 2, Parcel No. 6 Recovery Hill, Company Quarter, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, consisting of a telecommunications tower and a 9’ x 8’ room and bunker, zoned P, for the establishment and operation of wireless link connections and to house associated equipment in the 9’ x 8’ bunker, and for no other purposes whatsoever.
BLOCK III
Bill No. 35-0025 — An Act approving the Lease Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement and Anthony Isaac d/b/a Ace Trucking and Trash Removal.
Bill No. 35-0049 — An Act amending Title 7, chapter 1, of the Virgin Islands Code by adding subchapter VIII, establishing a Local Food and Farm Council in accordance with mandate five of the Virgin Islands Agricultural Plan.
Bill No. 35-0055 — An Act amending Title 17 of the Virgin Islands Code pertaining to school curriculum in elementary and secondary schools
BLOCK IV
Bill No. 35-0004 — An Act amending Title 3, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 27, section 706 and chapter 28A, section 755 allowing retirees who are receiving an annuity from the Government Employees Retirement System and who are subsequently employed by the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) to continue to receive their GERS annuity while receiving their salary from UVI if the retiree enrolls in a different retirement plan.
Bill No. 35-0026 — An Act amending Title 22, Virgin Islands Code relating to insurers becoming members of a Federal Home Loan Bank and matters relating thereto
Bill No. 35-0028 — An Act amending Title 33, Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 1, part 1, chapter 3, section 43l, adding TRICARE to medical payment reimbursements subject to the 2.5 percent Virgin Islands gross receipts tax.
Bill No. 35-0050 — An Act amending the Virgin Islands Code, Title 3 , chapter 7, by designating the existing provisions as subchapter I and adding a subchapter II establishing the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance within the Virgin Islands Department of Education for budgetary purposes; amending Title 33, chapter 111, section 3092a, changing the Education Maintenance Fund to the School Construction, Maintenance and Capital Fund; and making an appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Virgin Islands Education Initiative Fund to the School Construction, Maintenance and Capital Fund and for other related purposes
Bill No. 35-0054 — An Act amending Title 1, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 7, section 103b, relating to the Centennial Treasures Award, to provide for a single, lumpsum award payment.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
10 a.m.
Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
BLOCK I
10 a.m.
The committee will receive an update the University of the Virgin Islands-School of Agriculture about its programs, funding availability and grants as well as successes and challenges with the program.
Recess 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
BLOCK II
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The committee will receive an update on the overall status of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority with regards to funded programs and grants within the VIEDA as well as an update on the implementation of the Vision 2040 plan, and Capital Projects and Personnel.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work
Friday, April 14, 2023
10 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
