33rd Legislature of The Virgin Islands Senate Calendar
Monday, September 23 (Postponed)
9 a.m.
The Committee on Education and Workforce Development has postponed this meeting due to inclement weather.
Should you have any questions or concerns, contact Monee’ Edwards at 693-3686 or at medwards@legvi.org
Tuesday, September 24
9 a.m.
Committee Rules and Judiciary
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
BLOCK I
The committee will meet to receive testimony and consider Fiscal Year 2020 Budget bills.
BLOCK II
Bill No. 33-0130 – An Act amending Title 23, chapter 19, subchapter I, section 1519 of the Virgin Islands Code by adding a new subsection (c) to protect members of the Virgin Islands National Guard from civil action court proceedings while they are on territorial active military service or deployment. (Sponsored by Sen. Stedmann Hodge Jr.; co-sponsored by Senators Oakland Benta, Dwayne M. DeGraff and Athneil “Bobby” Thomas)
Bill No. 33-0087 – An Act amending Title 33, subtitle 1, part 1, chapter 3, section 45 of the Virgin Islands Code by prohibiting the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue from assessing penalties and fees for unpaid gross receipt taxes during the time when a business’s gross receipts have not yet exceeded $225,000. (Sponsored by Senators Alicia V. Barnes and Dwayne M. DeGraff)
Wednesday, September 25
9 a.m.
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee will receive testimony and consider the following bills:
9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Bill No. 33-0084 – An Act approving the Lease Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and Fabien’s Trucking LLC for the leasing of Parcel No. 149C Sub Base, No. 6 Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands z9Proposed by Senators Donna Frett-Gregory and Athneil “Bobby” Thomas)
Bill No. 33-0088 – An Act approving the Lease Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement and Dadlie’s Trucking Service Inc. for the leasing of Parcel No. 32A and Parcel No. 33 Sub Base, No. 6 Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (Proposed by Senators Donna Frett-Gregory and Athneil “Bobby” Thomas)
Bill No. 33-0151 – An Act amending Title 15, part II, chapter 11, section 167 of the Virgin Islands Code by increasing the threshold for summary administration of estates in the Virgin Islands Proposed by Senator Alicia V. Barnes
Bill No. 33-0094 – An Act amending Title 34, chapter 2, section 41 of the Virgin Islands Code to include persons suffering with cancer or degenerative diseases in the Department of Human Services Pharmaceutical Program (Proposed by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw)
Bill No. 33-0107 – An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to permit advertisements to be placed on VITRAN buses (Proposed by Senators Dwayne M. DeGraff and Athneil “Bobby” Thomas. (Sponsored by Sen. Javan E. James Sr.)
Thursday, September 26
10 a.m.
Committee of the Whole
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The 33rd Legislature will convene in a committee of the Whole to consider the following item:
Discussion of the Government Employees’ Renewal of the Health and Dental Insurance Plan and Policies hearing and proposed changes for the health insurance plan to be effective on Oct. 1, 2019.
2 p.m.
Legislative Session
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Call to Order: Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr.
Invocation:
Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March
Roll Call: Senator Alicia V. Barnes, Legislative Secretary
Senate Pages:
Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Standing Committees
CONSIDERATION OF FLOOR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS:
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS:
Agenda to follow
Friday, September 27
10 a.m.
Committee on Youth, Sports, Parks and Recreation
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda:
The committee on Youth, Sports, Parks and Recreation will receive a status update from the VI Horse Racing Commission, receive testimony and consider Bill No. 33-0116 and receive status updates from the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation.
BLOCK I
The committee will receive an updated status on the VI Horse Racing Commission. This update would include any developments made after the April 30, 2019, hearing, agreements made with VIGL and all other pertinent information relative to the horse racing industry in the territory.
BLOCK II
The committee will receive testimony and consider the following bill:
Bill No. 33-0116 – An Act amending Title 32 of the Virgin Islands Code as it relates to the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission (Proposed by Sen. Kurt A. Vialet)
BLOCK III
The Committee will receive an updated status specifically on the following information listed below:
Project Worksheets from Witt O’Brien, Coki Point Facility
Ballparks on all three islands
Plans for the recreation centers
Low hanging fruit issues Installation of lights in the park