The document provides the schedule and agendas for several legislative committee meetings taking place from September 21, 2009 to October 2, 2009. It lists the date, time, committee name, location, and bills or topics to be discussed at each meeting. Some meetings are reserved for constituent meetings or office work. The committees include Public Safety, Rules and Judiciary, Labor and Agriculture, and Appropriations and Budget. Various bills related to expanding peace officer status, minor identification, texting while driving, and other issues are on the agendas to be discussed.
The document provides the agendas for various committee meetings of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between August 17, 2009 and August 28, 2009. The committees will discuss and receive testimony on bills related to health, rules and judiciary, appropriations and budget, planning and environmental protection, and economic development. They will also consider nominees and resolutions. Specific bills and agenda items are listed for each committee meeting.
This Week\'s Legislative Calendar (weekending 100209).
AGENDA:
onday, September 28
0 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee of the Whole
genda:
he 28th Legislature will convene in Legislative Session to discuss renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and Group Life, Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agreement.
ill No. 28-0160 – An Act to repeal Title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 9, requiring that health and dental insurance carriers conducting business in the V.I. maintain claim reserve funds in a V.I. banking institution and waive the provisions 3 V.I.C., chapter 633(b) to permit the health Insurance Board of Trustees to invite proposals from interested and qualified insurers desiring to provide life insurance coverage to the Government of the Virgin Islands
ill No. 28-0161 – To ratify the Third Renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and the Agreement for Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance between the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Health Insurance Board of Trustees, the V.I. Port Authority, the University of the Virgin Islands, the St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation and Frederiksted Health Care Inc., and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
uesday, September 29
:30 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Labor and Agriculture
genda:
he committee will convene a hearing to conduct a “Mock Committee Hearing” and to receive testimony on Bill No. 28-0090 and Bill No. 28-0103
:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ock Committee Meeting
epartment of Labor: St. Croix Labor Management Committee
articipants to include the Committee on Labor and Agriculture members, Department of Labor Executive Staff and St. Croix High School Seniors
p.m.
ill No. 28-0090 – An Act amending Title 24 Virgin Islands Code, section 282, extending Workers Compensation coverage to Water Island Search and Rescue Inc., Community Emergency Response Team and Radio Volunteers who provide assistance in times of emergency; and amending Title 27 V.I.C. relating to coverage of the “Good Samaritan” immunity non-profit groups who many receive reimbursement operating expenses by grant or donation.
ill No. 28-0103 - An Act amending Title 24 V.I.C., section 282 relating to extension of Workers Compensation benefits to members of the St. Thomas Rescue Inc., St. Croix Rescue Inc., St. John Rescue Inc. and Virgin Islands-licensed EMTs and EMT trainees
ednesday, September 30
0 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs
genda:
he committee will meet to receive testimony on the following bills:
ill No. 28-0091 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Single Payer Utility Fund
ill No. 28-0092 – An Act amending Title 28 V.I.C., by adding chapter 8 to enact the Virgin Islands Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
ill No. 28-0098 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Territorial Active Military Service Revolving Fund
ill No. 28-0099 – An Act amending Title 32 V.I.C., chapter 13, section 244 (b) to allow members of the Lottery Commission whose terms have expired to serve until a successor has been appointed and confirmed.
ill No. 28-0105 – An Act to establish an amnesty from interest on penalties for delinquent gross receipt taxes through August 1, 2009
hursday, October 1
:30 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee on Appropriations and Budget
genda:
ill No. 28-0035 – An Act amending 33 V.I.C. as it relates to the Virgin Islands Highway Users Tax
ill No. 28-0039 – An Act amending Title 3 V.I.C., chapter 5, section 72, to allow senior citizens and persons with disabilities to make payment on any debt owed to the government at any government department or agency where there is a bonded cashier.
ill No. 28-0068 – An Act appropriating $500,000 to the Department of Educ
Juan Madrid v. The State of Texas - The State's Reply Brief - Bryant Francis ...Bryant "Beef" Cabrera
This document is the State's brief appealing Juan Madrid's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of young children. It contains the case background, statement of facts from the outcry hearing testimony of the victims' mother Elizabeth, a summary of the State's arguments, and the State's response to Madrid's issue on appeal regarding the admission of the victims' outcry statements made to their mother.
The document provides the calendar and agenda for committee meetings of the Virgin Islands Senate from August 10-21, 2009. On Monday August 10th, the Appropriations and Budget Committee will meet at 9:00 AM to discuss the Law Enforcement Planning Commission and Drug Enforcement, and at 6:00 PM the Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on bill 28-0084 relating to establishing racinos in the Virgin Islands. On Tuesday August 11th, the Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs Committee will take action on several bills relating to consumer protection and government employment.
Christ the King Chapel at Mercyhurst College incorporates a variety of artistic media to tell the story of the Sisters of Mercy and celebrate their mission. A large mural depicts scenes from Jesus's life and the Sisters' work in teaching, healing, and counseling. Stained glass windows illustrate important biblical stories. Stations of the Cross are created as beautiful mosaics. The chapel also contains statues, tapestries, and icon images. The architecture and artwork connect the students giving the presentation to their Catholic faith and memories of attending mass there.
The legislative session agenda for December 21, 2009 includes consideration of floor agenda, nominations for judicial and government positions, resolutions ratifying coastal zone permits, lease agreements, and multiple bills. The schedule also lists committee meetings and locations for the following week.
Monday, June 29
4 p.m.
Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix
Committee on Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the status of sports and recreation in the territory. There will be testimony on Horse Racing, Drag Racing, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball, Track and Field.
Tuesday, June 30
6 p.m.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Committee on Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the status of sports and recreation in the territory. There will be testimony on Horse Racing, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball and Boxing.
The document provides the agendas for various committee meetings of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between August 17, 2009 and August 28, 2009. The committees will discuss and receive testimony on bills related to health, rules and judiciary, appropriations and budget, planning and environmental protection, and economic development. They will also consider nominees and resolutions. Specific bills and agenda items are listed for each committee meeting.
This Week\'s Legislative Calendar (weekending 100209).
AGENDA:
onday, September 28
0 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee of the Whole
genda:
he 28th Legislature will convene in Legislative Session to discuss renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and Group Life, Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agreement.
ill No. 28-0160 – An Act to repeal Title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 9, requiring that health and dental insurance carriers conducting business in the V.I. maintain claim reserve funds in a V.I. banking institution and waive the provisions 3 V.I.C., chapter 633(b) to permit the health Insurance Board of Trustees to invite proposals from interested and qualified insurers desiring to provide life insurance coverage to the Government of the Virgin Islands
ill No. 28-0161 – To ratify the Third Renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and the Agreement for Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance between the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Health Insurance Board of Trustees, the V.I. Port Authority, the University of the Virgin Islands, the St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation and Frederiksted Health Care Inc., and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
uesday, September 29
:30 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Labor and Agriculture
genda:
he committee will convene a hearing to conduct a “Mock Committee Hearing” and to receive testimony on Bill No. 28-0090 and Bill No. 28-0103
:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ock Committee Meeting
epartment of Labor: St. Croix Labor Management Committee
articipants to include the Committee on Labor and Agriculture members, Department of Labor Executive Staff and St. Croix High School Seniors
p.m.
ill No. 28-0090 – An Act amending Title 24 Virgin Islands Code, section 282, extending Workers Compensation coverage to Water Island Search and Rescue Inc., Community Emergency Response Team and Radio Volunteers who provide assistance in times of emergency; and amending Title 27 V.I.C. relating to coverage of the “Good Samaritan” immunity non-profit groups who many receive reimbursement operating expenses by grant or donation.
ill No. 28-0103 - An Act amending Title 24 V.I.C., section 282 relating to extension of Workers Compensation benefits to members of the St. Thomas Rescue Inc., St. Croix Rescue Inc., St. John Rescue Inc. and Virgin Islands-licensed EMTs and EMT trainees
ednesday, September 30
0 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs
genda:
he committee will meet to receive testimony on the following bills:
ill No. 28-0091 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Single Payer Utility Fund
ill No. 28-0092 – An Act amending Title 28 V.I.C., by adding chapter 8 to enact the Virgin Islands Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
ill No. 28-0098 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Territorial Active Military Service Revolving Fund
ill No. 28-0099 – An Act amending Title 32 V.I.C., chapter 13, section 244 (b) to allow members of the Lottery Commission whose terms have expired to serve until a successor has been appointed and confirmed.
ill No. 28-0105 – An Act to establish an amnesty from interest on penalties for delinquent gross receipt taxes through August 1, 2009
hursday, October 1
:30 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee on Appropriations and Budget
genda:
ill No. 28-0035 – An Act amending 33 V.I.C. as it relates to the Virgin Islands Highway Users Tax
ill No. 28-0039 – An Act amending Title 3 V.I.C., chapter 5, section 72, to allow senior citizens and persons with disabilities to make payment on any debt owed to the government at any government department or agency where there is a bonded cashier.
ill No. 28-0068 – An Act appropriating $500,000 to the Department of Educ
Juan Madrid v. The State of Texas - The State's Reply Brief - Bryant Francis ...Bryant "Beef" Cabrera
This document is the State's brief appealing Juan Madrid's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of young children. It contains the case background, statement of facts from the outcry hearing testimony of the victims' mother Elizabeth, a summary of the State's arguments, and the State's response to Madrid's issue on appeal regarding the admission of the victims' outcry statements made to their mother.
The document provides the calendar and agenda for committee meetings of the Virgin Islands Senate from August 10-21, 2009. On Monday August 10th, the Appropriations and Budget Committee will meet at 9:00 AM to discuss the Law Enforcement Planning Commission and Drug Enforcement, and at 6:00 PM the Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on bill 28-0084 relating to establishing racinos in the Virgin Islands. On Tuesday August 11th, the Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs Committee will take action on several bills relating to consumer protection and government employment.
Christ the King Chapel at Mercyhurst College incorporates a variety of artistic media to tell the story of the Sisters of Mercy and celebrate their mission. A large mural depicts scenes from Jesus's life and the Sisters' work in teaching, healing, and counseling. Stained glass windows illustrate important biblical stories. Stations of the Cross are created as beautiful mosaics. The chapel also contains statues, tapestries, and icon images. The architecture and artwork connect the students giving the presentation to their Catholic faith and memories of attending mass there.
The legislative session agenda for December 21, 2009 includes consideration of floor agenda, nominations for judicial and government positions, resolutions ratifying coastal zone permits, lease agreements, and multiple bills. The schedule also lists committee meetings and locations for the following week.
Monday, June 29
4 p.m.
Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix
Committee on Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the status of sports and recreation in the territory. There will be testimony on Horse Racing, Drag Racing, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball, Track and Field.
Tuesday, June 30
6 p.m.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Committee on Housing, Sports and Veterans Affairs
Agenda:
The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the status of sports and recreation in the territory. There will be testimony on Horse Racing, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball and Boxing.
Bill No. 28 0085 Amendment To Establish The Virgin Islands Revised Unifo...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Neville A. James, Patrick Simeon-Sprauve
Subject: An Act amending 19 V.I.C., chapter 20 to establish the Virgin Islands Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
The barn owl lives anywhere with adequate shelter, small prey animals, and insects. They range across continents except Antarctica. Their main food is small rodents which depend on plants, but they also eat insects. Barn owls typically breed once per year and have 4-5 eggs, which the female incubates for around a month while the male provides food. Once hatched, the chicks fly at 6 weeks but remain dependent on parents for another couple weeks. The barn owl plays an important role in the local food chain by preying on small rodents and insects.
Este documento contiene una lista de 100 canciones populares en inglés y español de varios artistas como The Beatles, Shakira, Green Day, Avril Lavigne y otros. Las canciones están organizadas en 5 páginas numeradas de manera secuencial.
Este documento describe los MOOC y su creciente popularidad en la educación superior iberoamericana. Los MOOC son cursos masivos y abiertos en línea que permiten el acceso global al conocimiento de forma gratuita. Se basan en la filosofía de liberar el conocimiento para hacerlo accesible a más personas de forma geográficamente dispersa. Su metodología didáctica enlaza con teorías sobre los beneficios del aprendizaje conectado y la necesidad de facilitar el acceso público al conocimiento científico y tecn
The document discusses two programs - BLASTing AmiGOs and "33" - that were designed to automatically generate Gene Ontology (GO) terms from gene/protein sequences. BLASTing AmiGOs takes FASTA sequences as input and outputs the associated GO terms without manual input. "33" queries a GO database using gene products from another group to retrieve GO terms and evidence codes. Manually collecting the same GO term data for 32 genes took 4-5 hours, while the programs could generate the terms automatically. The document compares the manual and automated methods and discusses using computational tools to help biologists more efficiently organize and access expanding genomic data.
You can’t take creative people, stick them in sterile, lowest cost per square foot spaces, and expect them to achieve the best work of their lives. Atlassian has been focussing heavily on the design of their work spaces, to create flexible, engaging, delightful, and yes productive places for their teams to work in.
Hear Alastair Simpson from Atlassian talk about the creative spaces they’ve designed that have scaled with the changing needs of their teams and what they’ve learned about the benefits of creating better environments through thoughtful design.
This document discusses alcohol use among college students through summaries of three articles on the topic. It finds that excessive drinking and binge drinking have increased among college students despite prevention efforts. Drinking games are linked to alcohol poisoning deaths that have doubled in recent years. It also explores how college students often use alcohol to cope with social anxiety, as the pressures of college life can exacerbate psychological risks.
Raymond J. Castagnaro has over 20 years of experience in export compliance and is seeking a position as VP/Director of Export Compliance and Licensing. He has extensive experience as an Empowered Official and has established relationships with licensing officials at the Department of State and Department of Defense. His expertise includes developing comprehensive compliance programs, conducting audits, and obtaining necessary licenses and approvals for defense and aerospace companies.
The document discusses the Women's Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) for Human Rights and its mission to advance human rights in the US through education and implementation of human rights treaties. WILD's vision is for everyone to enjoy inherent dignity regardless of identity. The organization aims to position marginalized women as leaders to advance policies promoting community rights. The document also provides acknowledgments for those involved in creating a report on the value of implementing the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in San Francisco over the past 10 years.
The Legislature's Committee on Appropriations and Budget has scheduled a meeting for November 3rd to consider several items:
1) A lease agreement for a waste processing facility and power plant on St. Thomas.
2) A bill relating to the Virgin Islands' highway user tax.
3) A bill allowing senior citizens and disabled persons to pay government debts at any agency.
4) A bill appropriating $500,000 for pre-kindergarten education evaluation.
5) A bill establishing a public school maintenance and repair fund.
The Committee on Health has also scheduled a meeting for November 4th to discuss services at the territory's hospitals, including dialysis units, emergency rooms
The calendar summarizes Senate committee meetings and legislative sessions for the weeks of May 25, 2009 and June 1, 2009. Key events include:
- On May 26th, the Committee of the Whole will receive testimony from the governor's financial team on proposed legislation authorizing bonds for public projects.
- The Rules and Judiciary Committee will consider several bills related to transportation safety and law enforcement.
- The Planning and Environmental Protection Committee will consider coastal zone permits and receive related testimony.
- Legislative sessions will consider nominations, resolutions, zoning changes, leases, and bills on issues like liability, education programs, and pensions.
- The Appropriations and Budget Committee will receive testimony on the Virgin Islands
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary will meet on April 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas to consider the following nominations and bills:
Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission nominations of Mr. Felipe Ayala, Jr., Mr. David Hayes, Mr. Ronald Lockhart, and Mr. Robert Moron.
Bill No. 28-0134, Bill No. 28-0194, Bill No. 28-0204, and Bill No. 28-0084, which were previously considered by the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and will be brought before the full Legislature subject to the Committee's approval.
The document provides the agenda for various committee meetings of the Virgin Islands Legislature over the course of several weeks in August and September 2009. Key items on the agendas include budget discussions, bills related to solid waste collection and building heights, and testimony on mold contamination and group medical health insurance agreements.
The document provides an agenda for committee meetings of the Twenty-Eight Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between May 17-28, 2010. Key events include a Senior Citizens Mock Session, hearings on retirement system reforms, tsunami safety measures, agriculture issues, and judicial nominations. The committees will receive testimony from government officials and consider bills on related topics.
The document provides the schedule and agenda for committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands from August 31, 2009 to September 8, 2009. Key items include:
1) A special session called by the Governor on September 1st to discuss recommended amendments to Act No. 7064.
2) A committee of the whole hearing on September 1st to hear testimony on Community Development Block Grant legislation and proposed projects.
3) A Health Committee meeting on September 4th to receive testimony on a group medical health insurance agreement.
4) An Appropriations and Budget Committee meeting on September 8th to consider budget bills and a lease agreement for Frederiksted Health Care.
The document provides the agenda for various committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between October 19-30, 2009. The committees will receive testimony and consider bills related to labor issues, infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and other matters. Key invited testifiers include government officials, business leaders, and organization representatives.
The document outlines the agenda for the Legislative Session committee meetings from March 8-19, 2010. It includes consideration of floor agenda, nominations, resolutions, leases, bills and committee hearings with various government departments and agencies such as the University of the Virgin Islands, Roy L. Schneider Hospital, Department of Education, Department of Public Works, and Virgin Islands Police Department. Meetings are held at Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas.
The document announces a week-long event in March 2010 called "Better Dads VI" on the Virgin Islands. It will feature workshops and presentations by best-selling author Rick Johnson on inspiring fathers to be more engaged in their children's lives. There will also be a seminar for women on raising boys to become good men. Most workshops will be conducted via radio to encourage community participation. The goals are to help incarcerated fathers and sons begin healing and to strengthen relationships between men and their fathers and sons. Sponsorship of $100 or more is requested to support the initiative.
This document is a sponsorship agreement form for "Better Dads V.I.", a community program. It allows sponsors to pledge financial or in-kind support by selecting from options like sponsoring radio workshops, transportation for father-son visits, or books for inmates. The form collects the sponsor's contact information and details their contribution level and any mention of their business during sponsored events. It states that pledged support helps address anger issues among young men in the community.
Bill No. 28 0085 Amendment To Establish The Virgin Islands Revised Unifo...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Neville A. James, Patrick Simeon-Sprauve
Subject: An Act amending 19 V.I.C., chapter 20 to establish the Virgin Islands Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
The barn owl lives anywhere with adequate shelter, small prey animals, and insects. They range across continents except Antarctica. Their main food is small rodents which depend on plants, but they also eat insects. Barn owls typically breed once per year and have 4-5 eggs, which the female incubates for around a month while the male provides food. Once hatched, the chicks fly at 6 weeks but remain dependent on parents for another couple weeks. The barn owl plays an important role in the local food chain by preying on small rodents and insects.
Este documento contiene una lista de 100 canciones populares en inglés y español de varios artistas como The Beatles, Shakira, Green Day, Avril Lavigne y otros. Las canciones están organizadas en 5 páginas numeradas de manera secuencial.
Este documento describe los MOOC y su creciente popularidad en la educación superior iberoamericana. Los MOOC son cursos masivos y abiertos en línea que permiten el acceso global al conocimiento de forma gratuita. Se basan en la filosofía de liberar el conocimiento para hacerlo accesible a más personas de forma geográficamente dispersa. Su metodología didáctica enlaza con teorías sobre los beneficios del aprendizaje conectado y la necesidad de facilitar el acceso público al conocimiento científico y tecn
The document discusses two programs - BLASTing AmiGOs and "33" - that were designed to automatically generate Gene Ontology (GO) terms from gene/protein sequences. BLASTing AmiGOs takes FASTA sequences as input and outputs the associated GO terms without manual input. "33" queries a GO database using gene products from another group to retrieve GO terms and evidence codes. Manually collecting the same GO term data for 32 genes took 4-5 hours, while the programs could generate the terms automatically. The document compares the manual and automated methods and discusses using computational tools to help biologists more efficiently organize and access expanding genomic data.
You can’t take creative people, stick them in sterile, lowest cost per square foot spaces, and expect them to achieve the best work of their lives. Atlassian has been focussing heavily on the design of their work spaces, to create flexible, engaging, delightful, and yes productive places for their teams to work in.
Hear Alastair Simpson from Atlassian talk about the creative spaces they’ve designed that have scaled with the changing needs of their teams and what they’ve learned about the benefits of creating better environments through thoughtful design.
This document discusses alcohol use among college students through summaries of three articles on the topic. It finds that excessive drinking and binge drinking have increased among college students despite prevention efforts. Drinking games are linked to alcohol poisoning deaths that have doubled in recent years. It also explores how college students often use alcohol to cope with social anxiety, as the pressures of college life can exacerbate psychological risks.
Raymond J. Castagnaro has over 20 years of experience in export compliance and is seeking a position as VP/Director of Export Compliance and Licensing. He has extensive experience as an Empowered Official and has established relationships with licensing officials at the Department of State and Department of Defense. His expertise includes developing comprehensive compliance programs, conducting audits, and obtaining necessary licenses and approvals for defense and aerospace companies.
The document discusses the Women's Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) for Human Rights and its mission to advance human rights in the US through education and implementation of human rights treaties. WILD's vision is for everyone to enjoy inherent dignity regardless of identity. The organization aims to position marginalized women as leaders to advance policies promoting community rights. The document also provides acknowledgments for those involved in creating a report on the value of implementing the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in San Francisco over the past 10 years.
The Legislature's Committee on Appropriations and Budget has scheduled a meeting for November 3rd to consider several items:
1) A lease agreement for a waste processing facility and power plant on St. Thomas.
2) A bill relating to the Virgin Islands' highway user tax.
3) A bill allowing senior citizens and disabled persons to pay government debts at any agency.
4) A bill appropriating $500,000 for pre-kindergarten education evaluation.
5) A bill establishing a public school maintenance and repair fund.
The Committee on Health has also scheduled a meeting for November 4th to discuss services at the territory's hospitals, including dialysis units, emergency rooms
The calendar summarizes Senate committee meetings and legislative sessions for the weeks of May 25, 2009 and June 1, 2009. Key events include:
- On May 26th, the Committee of the Whole will receive testimony from the governor's financial team on proposed legislation authorizing bonds for public projects.
- The Rules and Judiciary Committee will consider several bills related to transportation safety and law enforcement.
- The Planning and Environmental Protection Committee will consider coastal zone permits and receive related testimony.
- Legislative sessions will consider nominations, resolutions, zoning changes, leases, and bills on issues like liability, education programs, and pensions.
- The Appropriations and Budget Committee will receive testimony on the Virgin Islands
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary will meet on April 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas to consider the following nominations and bills:
Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission nominations of Mr. Felipe Ayala, Jr., Mr. David Hayes, Mr. Ronald Lockhart, and Mr. Robert Moron.
Bill No. 28-0134, Bill No. 28-0194, Bill No. 28-0204, and Bill No. 28-0084, which were previously considered by the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and will be brought before the full Legislature subject to the Committee's approval.
The document provides the agenda for various committee meetings of the Virgin Islands Legislature over the course of several weeks in August and September 2009. Key items on the agendas include budget discussions, bills related to solid waste collection and building heights, and testimony on mold contamination and group medical health insurance agreements.
The document provides an agenda for committee meetings of the Twenty-Eight Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between May 17-28, 2010. Key events include a Senior Citizens Mock Session, hearings on retirement system reforms, tsunami safety measures, agriculture issues, and judicial nominations. The committees will receive testimony from government officials and consider bills on related topics.
The document provides the schedule and agenda for committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands from August 31, 2009 to September 8, 2009. Key items include:
1) A special session called by the Governor on September 1st to discuss recommended amendments to Act No. 7064.
2) A committee of the whole hearing on September 1st to hear testimony on Community Development Block Grant legislation and proposed projects.
3) A Health Committee meeting on September 4th to receive testimony on a group medical health insurance agreement.
4) An Appropriations and Budget Committee meeting on September 8th to consider budget bills and a lease agreement for Frederiksted Health Care.
The document provides the agenda for various committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between October 19-30, 2009. The committees will receive testimony and consider bills related to labor issues, infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and other matters. Key invited testifiers include government officials, business leaders, and organization representatives.
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The document outlines the agenda for the Legislative Session committee meetings from March 8-19, 2010. It includes consideration of floor agenda, nominations, resolutions, leases, bills and committee hearings with various government departments and agencies such as the University of the Virgin Islands, Roy L. Schneider Hospital, Department of Education, Department of Public Works, and Virgin Islands Police Department. Meetings are held at Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas.
The document announces a week-long event in March 2010 called "Better Dads VI" on the Virgin Islands. It will feature workshops and presentations by best-selling author Rick Johnson on inspiring fathers to be more engaged in their children's lives. There will also be a seminar for women on raising boys to become good men. Most workshops will be conducted via radio to encourage community participation. The goals are to help incarcerated fathers and sons begin healing and to strengthen relationships between men and their fathers and sons. Sponsorship of $100 or more is requested to support the initiative.
This document is a sponsorship agreement form for "Better Dads V.I.", a community program. It allows sponsors to pledge financial or in-kind support by selecting from options like sponsoring radio workshops, transportation for father-son visits, or books for inmates. The form collects the sponsor's contact information and details their contribution level and any mention of their business during sponsored events. It states that pledged support helps address anger issues among young men in the community.
The Virgin Islands Commission on the Status of Women is hosting a six-week mentoring program called "Women Helping Girls with Choices and Challenges for Guys" from February 24th to March 31st that will discuss topics like personal power, the political process, health, and life after high school. The goals are to encourage higher education, discourage self-destructive behaviors, encourage economic self-sufficiency, and prepare students for womanhood/manhood. Applications are available from guidance counselors for students aged 15-18 to participate in the free program.
The document outlines the schedule and topics for the First Annual District Conference of the District Court of the United States Virgin Islands held on January 19, 2010. The conference included discussions on judicial independence, appellate review in the Virgin Islands court system, a Supreme Court roundup, and whether constitutional rights extend to US citizens in territories. It also featured a bench/bar forum on the district court overview and the magistrate judge issue with a panel of local judges.
United Nations General Assembly (64th Session) Agenda Item 68 Right Of Pe...Genevieve Whitaker
The UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) during its 64th Session (18 Dec. 2009) adopted the following RESOLUTION (A/RES/64/149): Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination.
~Link to Overseas Territories Review Blog\'s coverage of the resolution: http://overseasreview.blogspot.com/2010/01/un-adopts-annual-self-determination.html
The document provides the schedule and agendas for committee meetings of the Virgin Islands Legislature from January 11-22, 2010. It lists the dates, times, committees, locations, and topics to be discussed at each meeting. Several meetings will discuss proposed bills and receive testimony from government officials and community members. One meeting will focus on addressing concerns about the operations and budget of the Division of Cultural Education within the Department of Education.
The White House Project\'s GO LEAD Program: Genevieve Whitaker\'s Acceptance ...Genevieve Whitaker
Genevieve Whitaker has been accepted to attend The White House Project organization\'s GO LEAD Program! Here is the link to the organization\'s website: http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/.
U N I C E F ( Nov. 2008) Comprehensive And Holistic Legislative Reform On...Genevieve Whitaker
This document discusses a human rights-based approach to comprehensive and holistic legislative reform on behalf of children's rights. It argues that such an approach must recognize children as rights holders, take a holistic view of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, and involve stakeholders in the reform process. The key principles of a human rights-based approach include universality of rights, interdependence and indivisibility of rights, non-discrimination, participation, and accountability. Legislative reform following these principles would result in a legal framework that effectively protects all children and enables the realization of all their rights.
The document outlines the terms and conditions for the INCREASE THE PEACE FUN DAY & DANCE COMPETITION 2009. It specifies that groups of 2-6 students from local schools can enter, and must submit entry forms by November 6, 2009. The competition will judge groups on choreography, use of music, showmanship, execution, formation, and synchronization. Winning groups will receive certificates and may have ambassadorial duties for the organizers for one year.
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Statement of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Luz James II Speech ...Genevieve Whitaker
The president of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands addressed the United Nations General Assembly to summarize the territory's ongoing efforts to draft a locally written constitution to replace the current constitution imposed by the administering power, the United States. However, the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands refused to transmit the draft constitution to the U.S. for review as required by law, citing objections to some provisions. The Constitutional Convention has sued to force the governor to transmit the draft. The president emphasized that the draft constitution is not intended to change the territory's non-self-governing status but to organize its internal governance, and asked the U.N. to support the public education process on
The document provides the schedule and agendas for various legislative committee meetings from Monday, October 12, 2009 to Friday, October 23, 2009. The committees include Education, Youth and Culture; Public Safety, Homeland Security and Justice; Labor and Agriculture; Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs; and Health. The meetings will discuss topics such as the status of education, the Virgin Islands Drug Enforcement Bureau, wrongfully discharged government employees, repairs at the governor's residence, and the status of local health care facilities.
University of the Virgin Islands\' 4-H Club. Inaugural Organizational Meeting
~When: Thursday, October 8, 2009
~Where: UVI Research & Extension Center, Room 143
The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture is holding school inspections and assessments in the US Virgin Islands from October 5-9, 2009. On October 6, the Committee on Appropriations and Budget will discuss four bills providing funding for public works projects, a nonprofit organization, a hospital, and hospital renovations. The Labor and Agriculture Committee will also hold a town hall meeting on pension reform. Various zoning applications will be heard on October 9.
Bill No. 28-0097 Amendng 29 VIC 229 To Limit The Structures On St. John T...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Craig W. Barshinger
Subject: An Act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 229 to limit the structures on St. John to no more than three stories
Bill 28-0095 (Resolution) Expanding The Frederiksted Public CemetaryGenevieve Whitaker
This resolution requests that the Governor of the Virgin Islands negotiate with the owners of plots of land adjacent to the Frederiksted Public Cemetery in St. Croix to purchase the plots. The purpose would be to expand the cemetery, as it is quickly becoming filled to capacity. The resolution was proposed by Senator Michael Thurland and six other senators.
Bill No. 28-0080 (Resolution) Vi Am. Club Responsible Dog Ownership DayGenevieve Whitaker
The bill declares September 26, 2009 as "Virgin Islands and American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day". It defines responsible dog owners as those who meet five standards of care including the dog's health, safety, living conditions, quality of life and socialization. The governor may appoint a committee to organize events to commemorate responsible dog ownership.
Bill No. 28-0037 Transfer The Administrative Duties Of The Donated Leave ...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Shawn-Michael Malone, Carlton Ital Dowe
CoSponsors: Patrick Simeon-Sprauve, Michael Thurland
Subject: An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, section 583b to transfer the administrative duties of the Donated Leave Program to the Personnel Merit System and for other purposes
Bill No. 28-0037 Transfer The Administrative Duties Of The Donated Leave ...
Legislative Calendar Weekending 092509
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Bill No. 28-0094 – An Act amending title 23 V.I.C., chapter 3, section 429 to
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prohibit the discharrging or passsengers by buses or vehicles ac
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2. Bill No. 28-0141 - An Act amending title 20 V.I.C., chapter 43, to establish a
prohibition against text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle in the
Virgin Islands
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM
Committee: Rules and Judiciary
Location: Fritz Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix
Agenda
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled committee meeting to discuss the
following Bills:
Bill No. 28-0038 - An Act authorizing the Governor of the Virgin Islands to negotiate for the
return of Parcels Nos. 2, 14 and 24 Estate Lower John Dunkoe, Nos. 3B and 3C Little Northside
Quarter, St. Thomas Virgin Islands, and Parcel Nos. 23-1, 114, 115, 117A and Remainder of
Parcel No. 116 Estate Contant No. 7B Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands formerly
known as the Virgin Islands Hotel to be used for the development of low income housing units
and single family houses for Veterans
Bill No. 28-0053 - An Act amending 11 V.I.C., chapter 17 as it relates to the furnishing of
supermarket price lists to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Bill No. 28-0072 - An Act amending 3 V.I.C., chapter 25, relating to the appointment of
temporary employees within the Government of the Virgin Islands
Bill No. 28-0133 - An Act amending 3 V.I.C., to establish a Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Bill No. 28-0151 - An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code by adding chapter 314
establishing rules and procedure to expunge the records of arrest or the records of arrest and
conviction of individuals charged with criminal offenses
Bill No. 28-0082 – An Act amending Title 5 VIC Chapter 305, to expand the status of Peace
Officers within the territory (Subject to Approval from the Committee on Public Safety,
Homeland Security and Justice)
Bill No. 28-0044 – An Act amending 34 VIC, enacting the Minor Identification and Protection
Act.” And for other purposes (Subject to Approval from the Committee on Public Safety,
Homeland Security and Justice)
Bill No. 28-0094 – An Act amending Title 23 VIC, Chapter 3, Section 429, to prohibit the
discharging of passengers by buses or vehicles acting as public transportation carriers other that
at designated bus stops (Subject to Approval from the Committee on Public Safety, Homeland
Security and Justice)
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3. Bill No. 28-0141 – An Act amending Title 20 VIC, Chapter 43, to establish a prohibition against
text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle in the Virgin Islands (Subject to
Approval from the Committee on Public Safety, Homeland Security and Justice)
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Committee: IN SERVICE TRAINING
RESERVED FOR CONSTITUENT MEETINGS AND OFFICE WORK
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Time: 10:00AM
Committee: Committee of the Whole
Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda
The Twenty-Eight Legislature convened in Legislative Session to discuss the
Renewal of Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and Group Life and Accidental
Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agreement
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: 9:30 AM
Committee: Labor and Agriculture
Location: Fritz E. Lawatez Legislative conference Room, St. Croix
Agenda
The Committee on Labor and Agriculture will convene a hearing to conduct a “Mock
Committee Meeting and to receive testimony on Bill No. 28-0090 and Bill No. 28-0103
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
“Mock Committee Meeting”
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4. Department of Labor: St. Croix Labor Management Committee
Participants to include Committee on Labor and Agriculture members, Department of labor
Executive Staff and St. Croix high School Seniors
2:00 pm
Bill No. 28-0090 – An Act amending title 24 Virgin Islands Code section 282 extending Workers
Compensation coverage to Water Islands Search and Rescue, Inc., Community Emergency
Response Team and Radio Volunteers who provide assistance in times of emergency; and
amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code section 42 relating coverage of the “Good Samaritan”
immunity non-profit groups who may receive reimbursement operating expenses by grant or
donation
Bill No. 28-0103 - An Act amending title 24 Virgin Islands, section 282 relating to extension of
Workers Compensation benefits to members of the St. Thomas Rescue, Inc., St. Croix Rescue,
Inc., St. John Rescue, Inc., Virgin Islands-licensed EMTs and EMT trainees
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Albert Bryan, Jr., Honorable Julia Sheen
Commissioner Commissioner
Department of Labor Department of Human Services
Ms .Wanda Morris Dr. Selwyn Mahon
Director Medical Director
Workers Compensation EMS, SRMC
Department of Labor St. Thomas/St. John
Mr. Kevin Hodge Mr. Alex Williams
Director of Health Preparedness Office Director of EMS, SRMC
Department of Health St. Thomas
Ms. Angela Espinosa Mr. Mark Walters
Director of EMS State Director
Juan F. Luis Hospital Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency
Management Agency
Mr. Conrad Knowles Mr. Victor Browne
Director of Training and Exercise Director
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Virgin Islands Fire Services
Management Agency
Mr. Gregory Richards Ms. Christine Jordan
Chief, St. Croix Rescue, Inc. President, St. John Rescue, Inc.
Mr. Efraim J. Feliciano Mr. Tom McCoy
President, St. Thomas Rescue, Inc. President, Water Island Search and Rescue
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5. Mr. John Elis Mr. Al Rymsha
Radio Amateur Civil Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service (RACES) Emergency Service (RACES)
St. Croix, Virgin Islands St. Croix, Virgin Islands
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 10:00AM
Committee: Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs
Location: Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room, St. Croix
Agenda
The Committee on Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs has scheduled a
committee meeting to receive testimony on the following bills:
Bill No. 28-0091 - An Act amending V.I.C., 33 chapter 111, to establish the “Single payer Utility
Fund”
Bill No. 28-0092 – An Act amending 28 V.I.C., by adding chapter 8 to enact the Virgin Islands
Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
Bill No. 28-0098 – An Act amending 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the “Territorial Active
Military Service Revolving Fund”
Bill No. 28-0099 – An Act amending title 32 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 13,section 244 (b) to
allow members of the Lottery Commission whose term has expired to serve until a successor
has been appointed and confirmed
Bill No. 28-0105 – An Act to establish an amnesty from interest on penalties for delinquent
gross receipt taxes through August 1,2009
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM
Committee: Appropriations and Budget
Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda
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6. TO BE ANNOUNCED
Friday, October 2, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Committee: Public Safety, Homeland Security and Justice
Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Agenda
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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