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LEGISLATURE TO RESUME IN-PERSON TESTIMONY - 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 × Dialog window Dialog window General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Press Releases LEGISLATURE TO RESUME IN-PERSON TESTIMONY Published: Jun 9, 2021 Search for: St. Thomas—Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announced Wednesday that the Virgin Islands Legislature is continuing to transition back to in-person testimony, as the first in-person testifiers were able to be present to Members of the Body, the Governor’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal last week during the budget overview process.  “As we continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, our transition back to in-person testimony will continue in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, Capitol Building, St. Thomas,” said Senate President Frett-Gregory. “We have been working vigorously as a Body since this pandemic has impacted life as we know it. The Legislature continued to do the work of the people and has conducted many meetings utilizing various virtual platforms. This effort has proven to work, but it has had its challenges; however, the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall is now outfitted with plexiglass dividers for Senators and testifiers to ensure CDC compliance,” said the Senate President. The Senate President further indicated that ongoing preparations are being made in the St. Croix district, and will be ready for in-person testimony by June 10, 2021. As the doors are opened, efforts will continue in monitoring the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and modify the requirements as needed. However, specific guidelines will be required of all in-person testifiers: Testifiers must remain in the outside waiting area or their vehicles until their block for testimony is required. Only four testifiers will be admitted into the well; other testifiers must remain in the gallery during their block of testimony. Testifiers will not be permitted to remain in the Chambers after their block of testimony. Testifiers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled appearance time to complete an electronic check-in process. Check-in using a guest QR code from their smartphone. This includes entering identifying information and answering COVID-19 exposure questions. Upon entry, in-person testifiers will be required to provide their vaccination record or COVID-19 negative test. Vaccination records will only be accepted two or more weeks following the second vaccine. COVID-19 negative test results must be taken no more than 72 hours before the testimony. Wearing of masks unless seated in the well. Sanitization of hands and complete temperature screening. Complete a full security check, including all bags.   Legislative custodians will sanitize the testifier bench and outside waiting area after each measure/block. These steps are being taken to adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. However, the Legislative buildings remain closed to the public in general, and we are asking for the continued cooperation as we move towards the new normal. “We must be mindful that vaccinations, as advised by the CDC, are strongly encouraged for employees, vendors, and the public to stop the spread of COVID-19,” concluded Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory.   ### Find More Search for: Categories News Observances Press Releases Special Events Related Content COMMITTEE REVIEWS FY 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET REQUESTS FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, AND BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES July 23, 2026 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. 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