Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda January 8, 2026 — Bill No. 36-0134
P a g e | 1 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda January 8, 2026 Revised 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, January 8, 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—11:30 AM Mr. Pedro Williams, Esq., Governor’s Nominee Judge Superior Court, Division of St. Thomas-St. John BLOCK II: 11:30 AM—1:00 PM Bill No. 36-0134 – An act repealing and reenacting title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 2 relating to government employees’ eligibility for elected offices, to allow government employees to run for political office while actively employed, unless specifically prohibited by federal or other laws. Proposed by: Senator Marise C. James Invited Testifier: Ms. …
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P a g e | 1 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda January 8, 2026 Revised 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, January 8, 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—11:30 AM Mr. Pedro Williams, Esq., Governor’s Nominee Judge Superior Court, Division of St. Thomas-St. John BLOCK II: 11:30 AM—1:00 PM Bill No. 36-0134 – An act repealing and reenacting title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 2 relating to government employees’ eligibility for elected offices, to allow government employees to run for political office while actively employed, unless specifically prohibited by federal or other laws. Proposed by: Senator Marise C. James Invited Testifier: Ms. Cindy Richardson, Director Division of Personnel LUNCH 1:00 PM—2:00 PM BLOCK III: BILLS 2:00 PM—2:30 PM Bill No. 36-0089 – An act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and PEO Productions, LLC d/b/a WSTA Radio, for Parcel No. 121 Submarine Base, No. 6, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Parcel No. 167 Sub Base, No. 6, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas and Parcel No. 171 Sub Base, No. 6, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas. Proposed by: Senator Milton E. Potter, by Request of the Governor P a g e | 2 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda January 8, 2026 Bill No. 36-0092 – An act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and St. John Taxi Services Corporation, for Parcel No. D-2 Estate Cruz Bay Town, Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, Virgin Islands. Proposed by: Senators Angel L. Bolques, Jr. and Marvin A. Blyden by Request of the Governor Bill No. 36-0030 – An act amending title 24 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4, increasing the Virgin Islands minimum wage. Proposed by: Senator Franklin D. Johnson Bill No. 36-0208 – A resolution recognizing United States Senator Mike Crapo for his instrumental role in securing the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands. Proposed by: Senator Avery L. Lewis Bill No. 36-0105 – An act amending title 7 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 13, subchapter III to prohibit the possession, sale, or manufacture of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, delta-6 THC, delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC products in the Virgin Islands and for other related purposes. Proposed by: Senators Clifford A. Joseph, Sr., and Marise C. James Bill No. 36- 0184 – An act amending title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 14, The Virgin Islands Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act to implement revisions that were made to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Proposed by: Senators Milton E. Potter, and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. 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: Senator Hubert L. Frederick Bill No. 36-0210 – An act appropriating the sum of $4,000,000 from the Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Fund to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority for the repair, replacement, and operation of streetlights throughout the Territory Proposed by: Senators Kurt A. Vialet and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. Bill No. 36-0217 – An act approving the sale of Parcel No. 20-A Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Z Property VI LLC for the sum of $260,000 Proposed by: Senator Milton E. Potter, by Request of the Governor CC: All Senators All Chiefs of Staff All Divisions Public Affairs Media