33rd Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar
Monday, May 6
9 a.m.
Committee on Education and Workforce Development
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
9 a.m. to noon
The Committee on Education and Workforce Development has scheduled a meeting to receive an update from the Divisions of Personnel and Collective Bargaining. In addition, the following bills will be considered:
1-2 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0027– An Act amending Title 17, chapter 7, section 61(a) of the Virgin Islands Code to allow the Department of Education greater flexibility in setting the school calendar upon the declaration of a state of emergency. (Proposed by Senator Kurt A. Vialet)
2-3 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0019 — An Act amending Title 17, chapter 7, section 61 (a) of the Virgin Islands Code regarding the School Year. (Proposed by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw)
3-4 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0058 — A resolution honoring and commending Kerra Samuel, 2019 State Teacher of the Year, from the District of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, for her dedication and service to the people of the Virgin Islands. (Proposed by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens)
4-5 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0062 — A resolution honoring and commending Shermore Prince, 2019 St. Thomas-St. John District Teacher of the Year, for her dedication and service to the people of the Virgin Islands (Proposed by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens)
Tuesday, May 7
9 a.m.
Committee on Finance
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee will receive testimony and review the following bills:
BLOCK I
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0023 — An Act amending Title 33, subtitle 3, chapter 111, section 3093, of the V.I.C., and repealing section 3100(i) (Proposed by Senator Janelle Sarauw)
Bill No. 33-0031 — An Act amending Title 3, chapter 25, subchapter VI, section 581, of the V.I.C., relating to vacation payments for retiring teachers and other school personnel. (Proposed by Senator Dwayne D. DeGraff)
11-11:30 a.m. — LUNCH
BLOCK II
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0033 — An Act to add a new section to Title 3, chapter 16 of the V.I.C., to reenact the Virgin Islands Tax Study Commission that will be tasked with reviewing the current laws and tax structure of the Virgin Islands for the purpose of initiating tax reform and maximizing revenue in a fair and impartial manner
(Proposed by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory)
Bill No. 33-0032 — An Act amending Title 3, chapter 33, section 881(a) of the V.I.C. to require the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance, and the Bureau of Information and Technology to establish an official internet website by June 1, 2020, which would provide the public with user-friendly access to financial information, to add more items to the list of required contents of the database and add to the responsibilities of the Office of Management on Budget, Department of Finance, and Bureau of Information and Technology. (Proposed by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory)
Wednesday, May 8
9 a.m.
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a hearing to consider the following re-appointments and nominations:
BLOCK I: 9-11 a.m.
Re-appointment of Magistrate Jessica Gallivan Superior Court of the Virgin Islands District of St. Croix
BLOCK II: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Re-appointment of Judge Debra Watlington Superior Court of the Virgin Islands District of St. Thomas and St. John
1– 1:30 p.m. — LUNCH
BLOCK III: 1:30- 3:30 p.m.
Denise George Nominee Attorney General for the U.S. Virgin Islands
BLOCK IV: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Daryl A. George Nominee Director of the Virgin Islands Fire Services
Thursday, May 9
9 a.m.
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a hearing to consider the following nominations as well as a cannabis rules and regulations extension.
BLOCK I: 9—11 a.m.
Leona Smith, Virgin Islands Port Authority Governing Board Nominee
BLOCK II: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dayna Clendinen, Director of Virgin Islands Division of Personnel Nominee
1– 1:30 p.m. — LUNCH
BLOCK III: 1:30– 3:30 p.m.
Daryl Jaschens Nominee, Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Management Agency (VITEMA)
BLOCK IV: 3:30– 5:30 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0067 — An Act amending Title 19, chapter 34 of the V.I.C., to extend the time within which the Cannabis Advisory Board must propose Rules and Regulations for implementation of the chapter. (Senator Kenneth L. Gittens by request of the Governor)
Friday, May 10
10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
HEALTH FAIR