33rd Legislature of The Virgin Islands Senate Calendar
Monday, August 19
9 a.m.
Committee on Education and Workforce Development
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee will receive testimony on the following:
BLOCK I
9-12:30 a.m.
Bill No. 33-0008 – An Act amending Title 17, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 11, section 133, relating to school monitors employed by the Department of Education to prohibit school monitors from carrying metal batons while on school premises. (Proposed by Sen. Dwayne M. DeGraff)
Bill No. 33-0019 – An Act amending Title 17, chapter 7, section 61a, V.I.C., regarding the school year. (Proposed by Janelle K. Sarauw)
12:30-1 p.m. — LUNCH
Block II
1-5 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0005 – An Act amending Title 3, V.I.C., chapter 25 to preserve the rights of career employees after service in an unclassified position. Z9Proposed by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens)
• Dislocated Workers in the territory as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria
• The Virgin Islands Unemployment Insurance Programs
Tuesday, August 20
9 a.m.
Committee on Finance
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands.
9 a.m. – Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority
Noon – LUNCH
1 p.m. – Virgin Islands Housing Authority
3 p.m. – Office of Collective Bargaining
Wednesday, August 21
9 a.m.
Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services
The Bennie and Martha Benjamin Conference Center – Virgin Islands Cardiac Center, St. Croix
Agenda:
The committee will conduct a hearing to receive testimony on the following bills:
Bill No. 33-0118 – An Act amending Title 19, part IV, chapter 53, subchapter 1, V.I.C., by adding a new section 1441 requiring that all restaurants list major food allergens on their menu or menu board. (Proposed by Sen. Alicia V. Barnes)
Bill No. 33-0051 – An Act amending Title 19, part II, chapter 16, section 243, subsection (g), V.I.C., relating to the composition of the hospitals governing boards. (Proposed by Sen. Stedman Hodge Jr.)
Bill No. 33-0077 – An Act amending Title 34, chapter 15, V.I.C., by deleting section 470 and amending Title 34 by adding a new chapter 15A relating to the financial exploitation of elderly persons or dependent adults (Proposed by Sen. Allison L. DeGazon)
3:30 p.m.
Committee on Education and Workforce
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following:
Updates on school readiness for the 2019/2020 school year to include summer maintenance status, classroom coverage, the status of student data, the Virgin Islands Visual Information System (VIVS), and the status of federal grants expiring on Sept. 30, 2019.
Thursday, August 22
9 a.m.
Committee on Finance
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands.
9 a.m. — Schneider Regional Medical Center
Noon — LUNCH
1 p.m. — St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation
2:30 p.m. — Virgin Islands Lottery
Friday, August 23
9 a.m.
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee will meet to receive testimony and consider the governor’s nominations to lead the following agencies and to consider the following bills:
BLOCK I
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Dr. Brian Bacot, member nominee, Board of Medical Examiners of St. Thomas-St. John
Christopher E. Finch, member nominee, V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation – District of St. Croix
BLOCK II
10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Rupert O. Ross, director nominee, Bureau of Information Technology (BIT)
12:15-12:45 p.m.- LUNCH
Block III
12:45-2 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0082 – An Act honoring and commending Robert O’Connor Jr. for his commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands through his service as a senator, his membership on the Port Authority Board and his work as a community leader by naming the new Port Authority maintenance building in his honor. (Proposed by Senators Donna Frett Gregory, Athneil “Bobby’ Thomas and Steven D. Payne Sr.; co-sponsored by Sen. Javan E. James)
Bill No. 3-0020 – A Resolution honoring and commending Tishelle Knight for her accomplishment, service and musical contributions to the Virgin Islands. (Proposed by Senators Janelle K. Sarauw and Athneil “Bobby’ Thomas; co-sponsored by Sen. Steven D. Payne and Myron D. Jackson)
Bill No. 33-0060 – A Resolution posthumously honoring and commending Alvin “Alli” Paul for his contribution to the culture of the Virgin Islands, through the Mocko Jumbie artform. (Proposed by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw; co-sponsored by Senators Steven D. Payne Sr., Myron D. Jackson and Javan E. James Jr.)
BLOCK IV
2-7 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0086 – An Act amending Title 19, V.I.C., by inserting a new chapter 52, section 1350, requiring all restaurants and establishments that sell food to post signs that demonstrate appropriate first aid for choking. (Proposed by Sen. Alicia V. Barnes)
Bill No. 33-0011 – An Act amending Title 14, V.I. C., chapter 60, section 1191 relating to strengthening the loitering law and increasing the penalty for loitering. (Proposed by Sen. Novelle E. Francis Jr; co-sponsored by Sen. Stedmann Hodge Jr.)
Bill No. 33-0040 – An Act amending Title 20, Part II, chapter 41, section 466, subsection (b), V.I.C., to require each passenger in the rear seat of a vehicle to wear a safety belt. (Proposed by Sen. Steven D. Payne Sr., co-sponsored by Sen. Stedmann Hodge Jr.)
Bill No. 33-0092 – An Act amending Title 4, chapter 1, V.I.C., by adding a new section 7 to provide for the continuing operation of the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands in the event of natural disasters or other emergencies. (Proposed by Sen. Novelle, E. Francis Jr.)
Bill No. 33-0054 – An Act amending Title 11, V.I.C., chapter 23 pertaining to Small Business Development. (Proposed by Sen. Myron D. Jackson)
