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Postponed, Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Postponed, Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Please be advised that the 35 th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, & Public Safety has scheduled a legislative committee hearing for 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.     The agenda is as follows: BLOCK I           10:00 A.M. Bill No. 35-0031      An Act amending title 5, V.I.C., subtitle 3, part I, by adding a new chapter 301A, creating the Child Victims’ and Child Witnesses’ Rights Act and repealing chapter 301, subchapter IV, section 3510.   Department of Justice Operational Status Update : This update intends to provide a comprehensive overview of the current operational status of the Department of Justice. Key highlights will include but not be limited to an update on caseloads, encompassing criminal, civil matters and white-collar crimes and on the construction of the new morgue on St. Croix. Invited Testifiers: Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General Nominee, Department of Justice Honorable Averil George, Commissioner, Department of Human Services Dr. Clema Lewis, Director, Women’s Coalition of St. Croix Darian Torrice-Hairston, Director, Nana Baby Children’s Home   BLOCK II           1:30 P.M. Bill No 35-0271        An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 43, subchapter I by adding a section 494b establishing school speed zones, signage, and enforcement measures to promote student and pedestrian safety near schools. Department of Public Works, Office of Highway Safety, and Traffic Investigation Bureau Operational Status Update: This update intends to provide an overview of the current operational status of the Department of Public Works and the VIPD’s Office of Highway Safety and Traffic Investigation Bureau. The update will include, but not be limited to any ongoing projects, key initiatives aimed at enhancing roadway safety and infrastructure. Additionally, information on progress made in traffic investigations and plans for future improvements will be discussed. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, Department of Public Works Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, EdD., Commissioner, Department of Education Mario Brooks, Acting Commissioner, VI Police Department Elise P. Menzies, Principal, St. Croix Christian Academy + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Date Aug 14 2024 Expired! Time 10:00 am Location Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall Charlotte Amalie Category Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Organizer Senator Kenneth L. Gittens Phone (340) 773-2424 Email senatorgittens@legvi.org Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow