35th Senate Calendar of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands for August 21 – August 25
Monday, August 21, 2023
All Day
Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
All Day
Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
10 a.m.
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas
Agenda:
The purpose of the meeting is to receive testimony and consider the following legislative measures:
BLOCK I
10 – 11:30 a.m.
The committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, current department challenges, and plan of action to resolve challenges.
BLOCK II
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
The Committee will receive testimony concerning:
Bill No. 35-0014 — An Act posthumously honoring and commending Wayne “Facts Man” Adams for articulating and bringing events of historic significance to the people of the Virgin Islands, by naming the bridge at the Nadir intersection on the islands of St. Thomas the Wayne “Facts Man” Adams Bridge.
LUNCH
1 – 2 p.m.
BLOCK III: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The committee will receive testimony concerning:
Bill No. 35-0074 — An Act honoring and commending former Senator Almando “Rocky” Liburd for his lifetime of service to the people of the Virgin Islands, especially St. John and renaming the North Shore Road on St. John The Almando “Rocky” Liburd Highway
Thursday, August 24, 2023
10 a.m.
Committee on Housing, Transportation and Communications
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas.
Agenda:
BLOCK I
2 – 5 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive testimony on the following legislative measure:
Update and discussion on the Virgin Islands Housing Authority’s 2024 Annual Plan in advance of the Sept. 5th deadline for public comment.
Friday, August 25
10 a.m.
Committee on Culture, Youth Aging, Sports and Parks
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chambers, St. Croix
BLOCK I
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Agenda:
Testimony and updates from the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee. Specifically, their report on this year’s celebration to include triumphs, failures, improvements, budget, expenditures, etc. To receive updates on the archival and digitization process and projects currently underway. The committee would like to know what the plan will be for rest of this year and what needs the ECC has identified to assist in expanding the celebration and awareness.
BLOCK II
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The committee will be receiving updates on the status of horse racing in the territory. This update will include, but is not be limited to, facilities construction, funding allocations, projected timelines, achievements, challenges, potential opportunities and prevailing needs.
BLOCK III
1 — 4 p.m.
The committee will be receiving testimony on following bills, presented for consideration:
Bill No. 35-0073 — An Act amending Title 32 of the Virgin Islands Code to establish powers and duties for the horse racing commissions for each district and relating to antidoping of racehorses to provide for regulation by district and joint horse racing commissions.
Bill No. 35-0083 — An Act amending Title 32 of the Virgin Islands Code, chapter 11, subchapter I, section 201 to establish separate horse racing commissions for each district.
