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P a g e | 1 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda February 26, 2026 REVISED III COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY AGENDA Please be advised that the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimonies from the Governor’s Nominees and to consider the following legislative measures: BLOCK I: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Mr. Willard John, Governor’s Nominee Governing Board of the VI Port Authority Ms. Leona Smith, Governor’s Nominee Governing Board of the VI Port Authority The Honorable Celestino White Sr., Governor’s Nominee Governing Board of the VI Port Authority BLOCK II: 12:00 PM—1:00 PM Mr. Joseph Donohoo, Governor’s Nominee Virgin Islands Board of Contractor, Trades, and Crafts LUNCH: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM BLOCK III: BILLS 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Bill No: 36-0198 – An act amending Act No. 9035 by redesignating the funding source for several entities and correcting a typographical error and amending Act No. 9045 by inserting and striking appropriations. Proposed by Senator Kurt A. Vialet P a g e | 2 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda February 26, 2026 Bill No: 36-0199 – 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 Accent Property Management, LLC. for Parcels No. 123 and 129 Submarine Base, South Side Quarter, St. Thomas, to develop the premises to operate, establish, and manage a slate of subtenants, pursuant to an approved development plan. Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter by Request of the Governor Bill No: 36-0204 – An act approving a multi-year lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through its Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and Commercial Investments LLC, for Parcel No. 30 Submarine Base, No. 6 Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, for a logistics storage warehouse and other related purposes. Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter by Request of the Governor Bill No: 36-0209 – An act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10 to establish civil penalties for disregarding marine advisories and to create the Territorial Marine Safety Fund. Proposed by Senators Senator Hubert L. Frederick, Avery L. Lewis, and Ray Fonseca Bill No: 36-0219 – An act amending title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 31 relating to the Virgin Islands Producer and Adjuster Licensing Act by modifying renewal provisions for insurance producer licenses. Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter by Request of the Governor Bill No: 36-0237 – An act approving a multi-year lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through its Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and DM Hospitality LLC, for Parcel No. 2C Crystal Gade, Queen’s Quarter, St. Thomas, consisting of a 2-story building; and a portion of Parcel No. 3 Crystal Gade, consisting of a 2-story building to operate a food and beverage management company with a bakery and deli, a jewelry business management company, and other related purposes. Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter by Request of the Governor Bill No. 36-0084 – An act honoring and commending Alva Alphonse Swan also known as “Coach Tumba” for his significant contributions to the sport of basketball in the Virgin Islands by bestowing upon him the Key to the Territory. Proposed by Senators Marvin A. Blyden and Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Bill No: 36-0220 – An act honoring and commending former Senator Lorraine L. Berry posthumously for her decades of outstanding public service by renaming Hull Bay Road located in North Side, St. Thomas, the “Lorraine L. Berry Drive”. Proposed by Senators Avery L. Lewis, Angel L. Bolques, Jr., and Marvin A. Blyden Bill No. 36-0150 – An act honoring and commending Thelma Leona Petersen-Springer, posthumously, for her outstanding community service to the children and the people of the Virgin Islands. Proposed by Senators Kenneth L. Gittens, Avery L. Lewis and Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. Bill No. 36-0225 – A resolution honoring and commending Sharon Maria Williams for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts. Proposed by Senators Kenneth L. Gittens, Avery L. Lewis, Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. and Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Bill No. 36-0226 – A resolution honoring and commending Mrs. Janet Brow Phillips for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts to the Virgin Islands community. Proposed by Senators Kenneth L. Gittens, Avery L. Lewis, Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. and Angel L. Bolques, Jr. P a g e | 3 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda February 26, 2026 Bill No. 36-0227 – A resolution honoring and commending the Armstrong Family, long-time owners of Armstrong Ice Cream for their exceptional contributions to the economic growth, cultural heritage, and development of the Virgin Islands. Proposed by Senators Kenneth L. Gittens, Franklin D. Johnson, Avery L. Lewis and Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. CC: All Senators All Chiefs of Staff All Divisions Public Affairs Media