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36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PARTICIPATES IN NCSL 2025 IN BOSTON - 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 Critical | News | Special Events 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PARTICIPATES IN NCSL 2025 IN BOSTON Published: Aug 8, 2025 Search for: ST. THOMAS, VI – Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands joined state lawmakers from across the nation at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2025 Legislative Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The multi-day conference featured breakout sessions and policy discussions on key issues shaping the future of state governance, providing valuable insight and strategies to strengthen Legislation of the Virgin Islands. On Day 1, lawmakers explored public safety workforce challenges and creative strategies to attract and retain employees in law enforcement and corrections. They participated in policy meetings on natural resources and energy, and attended sessions on women in leadership, cannabis regulation, and historic preservation. Day 2 focused on innovation, youth support, and early learning. Delegates discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping energy systems, contributed to national policy development in human services, and reviewed research confirming the long-term impact of afterschool programs, early education, and interventions to prevent youth crime. Day 3 sessions highlighted health, housing, and technology. Lawmakers learned how states are integrating nutrition into healthcare, discussed approaches to housing affordability, explored the childcare crisis, and received updates on license plate technology and emerging federal tech policy. “One of the things that makes the NCSL conference so invaluable is the opportunity to collaborate with lawmakers from across the country. We recognize that the issues in the territory are not unique to us, but we have an opportunity to gain insight from other states on how they are combatting them.” said Senate President Milton E. Potter. The Division of Public Affairs is committed to providing the community with accurate information on legislative proceedings and other events at the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. Visit legvi.org.                        #### 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. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for... Read More COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT CONCERNING SEWAGE HEALTH RISKS, CANCER CARE IN THE TERRITORY                                   July 22, 2026 ST. THOMAS, VI – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers received testimony concerning the potential and observed public... Read More SENATORS CONSIDER PROPOSED HORSE RACE LEGISLATION IN SPECIAL SESSION  July 22, 2026 Members of the 36th Legislature, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met in special session by request of the governor to consider Bill No. 36-0313, an act approving lease and franchise agreements for the development and operation of the Randall “Doc”... Read More 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