Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda November 13, 2025

Collection: Hearing Records
Sub-shelf: Rules And Judiciary
Kind: Hearing Record
Entity: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Date: 2025
Type: Agenda
Pages: 2
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Identifiers: Bill 36-0044, Bill 36-0075, Bill 36-0148, Bill 36-0086, Bill 36-0196, Bill 36-0135

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P a g e | 1 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda November 13, 2025 h REVISED II 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, November 13, 2025, 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 Ms. Melanie L. Turnbull, Esq., Governor’s Nominee Judge Virgin Islands Superior Court, Family Division District of St. Thomas-St. John BLOCK II: 11:30 AM—1:00 PM Mrs. Jennifer M. Matarangas-King, Governor’s Nominee Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Tourism LUNCH: 1:00 PM—1:30 PM BLOCK III: 1:30 PM—3:00 PM The Honorable Venetia H. Velazquez, Governor’s Nominee Judge Superior Court, Division of St. Croix BLOCK IV: 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Ms. Bernesha B. Liburd, Governor’s Nominee Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board P a g e | 2 Comm. On Rules and Judiciary Agenda November 13, 2025 BLOCK V: BILLS 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Bill No. 36-0044 – A Resolution honoring and commending seven-year old twin brothers Kruz and Stefon Wilson for their heroic efforts and courage displayed when saving a drowning man at Magen’s Bay Beach and for their exemplary conduct as young members of the community. Sponsored by: Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Bill No. 36-0075 – A Resolution honoring and commending Austin A. Venzen posthumously for his unwavering commitment to music education and the arts, through his work in the classrooms, conducting private music lessons, on the concert stages, and by bringing Virgin Islanders together in choirs, bands, and community events, to foster camaraderie, collaboration, and cultural enrichment. Sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca. Bill No. 36-0148 – An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 by mandating that the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission implement an electronic payment system. Sponsored by: Senator Kurt A Vialet. Bill No. 36-0086 – An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, section 590b, the Caregivers Leave Act. Sponsored by: Senator Novelle E. Francis. Bill No. 36-0196 – An act appropriating excess debt service reserve funds for certain capital projects in the territory and appropriating $2,000,000 from the St Thomas Capital Improvement fund. Sponsored by: Senators Milton E. Potter and Marvin A. Blyden by Request of the Governor. Bill No. 36-0135 – An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 294 regarding expedited building permits for developers. Sponsored by: Senator Kenneth L. Gittens. CC: All Senators All Chiefs of Staff All Divisions Public Affairs Media