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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SIXTEENTH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSIONS, 2009
SESSION DAY 1st Day, Second Special Session 2009
CALENDAR DAY April 14, 2009
TIME 10:00 a.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS A Moment of Silence 1.
ROLL CALL
2.
ADOPTION OF JOURNALS – None
3.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
DRAFT 4-3-09 PM
House Bills:
House Legislative Initiatives: House Local Bills:
4.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS House Commemorative Resolutions: House Resolutions: House Concurrent Resolutions: House Joint Resolutions:
5.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR GOV. COMM. 16-352: (4/1/09) Submitting the Proposed Budget for FY 2010.
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
6.
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 2
SENATE COMMUNICATIONS SEN. COMM. 16-146: (4/1/09) Transmitting a certified copy of S. R. NO. 16-33, “A Senate Resolution to recognize and congratulate the Tinian High School JROTC Academic Team for their achievement in advancing to the college options Foundation’s 2009 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Finals”, which was adopted by the Senate. [For info]
7.
HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS
8.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIAL BRANCH - None
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE NMI DELEGATE (U.S. CONGRESS) - None
10.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES
11.
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
12.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES S. C. R. NO. 16-79: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-132, entitled, “To authorize the Marianas Visitors Authority to regulate tour operators and tour guides by amending 4 CMC § 2103; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Commerce and Tourism recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-132, HD1. S. C. R. NO. 16-82: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-146, entitled, “To establish Village and Agricultural Homestead Program for the Islands of Sarigan, Alamagan, Pagan, and Agrigan; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-146, HS1. S. C. R. NO. 16-83: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-15, entitled, “To amend Title 1 CMC § 8365 to establish that the Northern Marianas Retirement Fund receive its tax revenue from the hotel occupancy tax and alcoholic container tax directly into a special fund within the Department of Finance.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16-15. S. C. R. NO. 16-84: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-225, entitled, “To amend 4 CMC § 1503(a)(5) to reduce the license fee for pachinko slot machines; and for other
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April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 3
purposes.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16- 225. S. C. R. NO. 16-85: Reporting on H. R. NO. 16-42, entitled, “To acknowledge the enactment of the Northern Mariana Island Immigration, Security, and Labor Act as set forth in Public Law 110-229 on May 8, 2008; to express concerns about the economic impact of this Act on the Commonwealth economy; to recognize the Governor’s Statement on June 24, 2008, regarding the Act; and to support the Governor’s action in seeking further legal advice before initiating any litigation challenging the Act in federal courts.” Your Committee on United States and Foreign Relations recommends the filing of H. R. NO. 16-42. S. C. R. NO. 16-86: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-127, entitled, “To amend 2 CMC § 4324(c); and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends the filing of H. B. NO. 16-127. S. C. R. NO. 16-87: Reporting on S. B. NO. 16-42, entitled, “To amend Public Law 15-2 to reinstate the board of directors to oversee the Department of Public Lands within the Executive Branch; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends filing of S. B. NO. 16-42. S. C. R. NO. 16-88: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-229, entitled, “To establish an Office of Grants Management under the Office of the Governor; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16-229. 13.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEES - None
14.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
15.
RESOLUTION CALENDAR Resolutions
16.
BILL CALENDAR Bills/Initiatives H. B. NO. 16-201
To establish a government service severance package for employees funded by the General Fund with at least eighteen years of government service; and for other purposes.
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
Bills/Initiatives H. L. I. NO. 16-8
S. L. I. NO. 16-10, HS1
H. B. NO. 16-188
S. B. NO. 16-51, SD1
H. B. NO. 16-204
H. B. NO. 16-224
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To amend Article XII of the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands by adding a new Section 7 to allow each senatorial district to amend or repeal the restrictions on alienation of land with respect to its senatorial district [See S. C. R. NO. 1660, Subst. 1] To amend Article X of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by amending Section 7 to require the reduction of government employment and to add a new section 10 to authority the Commonwealth to issue pension obligation bonds; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 1669] To mandate the Department of Public Safety to remove dead animals from public highways and roads and thereafter contact the Mayor’s Office for its proper disposal; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 16-77] To repeal and reenact Section 2152 of Title 1 of the Commonwealth Code to clarify that an individual, absent Senate confirmation, shall neither occupy nor serve in the capacity of Attorney General, Acting Attorney General, or Interim Attorney General in excess of 30 days absent nomination to the Senate nor in excess of 90 days upon nomination; and for other purposes. [See Sen. Comm. No. 16 131] To amend Public Law 1617 sections 3(c) to modify PSAA requirements and 3(g)(2) to clarify contractor eligibility requirements for Private Sector Assistance Agreements (PSSA) and adding a new section 3(h) defining “United States Certified Contractor”; and for other purposes. To vest the Department of Public Lands and Natural Resources with the management and disposition of a certain public land in Sadog Tasi, Saipan for the development of a public park; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. NO. 16-81]
17.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
18.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 5
(ADJOURNMENT) APPEARANCE OF LOCAL BILLS FIRST APPEARANCE: 1st Legislative appearance of a local bill is on the day it is introduced. SECOND APPEARANCE: H. L. B. NO. 16-31: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Second Senatorial District to appropriate $15,000.00 from the local license fees collected for pachinko slot machines and poker machines in the Second Senatorial District; and for other purposes. (Rep. Edwin P. Aldan) H. L. B. NO. 16-32: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Third Senatorial District to appropriate $1,500,000.00 from the Developer Infrastructure Tax funds to be collected in Fiscal Year 2010; and for other purposes. (Rep. Rosemond B. Santos) THIRD APPEARANCE: H. L. B. NO. 16-30: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Third Senatorial District to appropriate the lapsed/unobligated funds from Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation (SNILD) Resolution 15-2; and for other purposes. (Rep. Justo S. Quitugua)
SESSION DAY 1st Day, Second Special Session 2009
CALENDAR DAY April 14, 2009
TIME 10:00 a.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS A Moment of Silence 1.
ROLL CALL
2.
ADOPTION OF JOURNALS – None
3.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
DRAFT 4-3-09 PM
House Bills:
House Legislative Initiatives: House Local Bills:
4.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS House Commemorative Resolutions: House Resolutions: House Concurrent Resolutions: House Joint Resolutions:
5.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR GOV. COMM. 16-352: (4/1/09) Submitting the Proposed Budget for FY 2010.
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
6.
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 2
SENATE COMMUNICATIONS SEN. COMM. 16-146: (4/1/09) Transmitting a certified copy of S. R. NO. 16-33, “A Senate Resolution to recognize and congratulate the Tinian High School JROTC Academic Team for their achievement in advancing to the college options Foundation’s 2009 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Finals”, which was adopted by the Senate. [For info]
7.
HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS
8.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIAL BRANCH - None
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE NMI DELEGATE (U.S. CONGRESS) - None
10.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES
11.
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
12.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES S. C. R. NO. 16-79: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-132, entitled, “To authorize the Marianas Visitors Authority to regulate tour operators and tour guides by amending 4 CMC § 2103; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Commerce and Tourism recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-132, HD1. S. C. R. NO. 16-82: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-146, entitled, “To establish Village and Agricultural Homestead Program for the Islands of Sarigan, Alamagan, Pagan, and Agrigan; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-146, HS1. S. C. R. NO. 16-83: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-15, entitled, “To amend Title 1 CMC § 8365 to establish that the Northern Marianas Retirement Fund receive its tax revenue from the hotel occupancy tax and alcoholic container tax directly into a special fund within the Department of Finance.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16-15. S. C. R. NO. 16-84: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-225, entitled, “To amend 4 CMC § 1503(a)(5) to reduce the license fee for pachinko slot machines; and for other
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 3
purposes.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16- 225. S. C. R. NO. 16-85: Reporting on H. R. NO. 16-42, entitled, “To acknowledge the enactment of the Northern Mariana Island Immigration, Security, and Labor Act as set forth in Public Law 110-229 on May 8, 2008; to express concerns about the economic impact of this Act on the Commonwealth economy; to recognize the Governor’s Statement on June 24, 2008, regarding the Act; and to support the Governor’s action in seeking further legal advice before initiating any litigation challenging the Act in federal courts.” Your Committee on United States and Foreign Relations recommends the filing of H. R. NO. 16-42. S. C. R. NO. 16-86: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-127, entitled, “To amend 2 CMC § 4324(c); and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends the filing of H. B. NO. 16-127. S. C. R. NO. 16-87: Reporting on S. B. NO. 16-42, entitled, “To amend Public Law 15-2 to reinstate the board of directors to oversee the Department of Public Lands within the Executive Branch; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Natural Resources recommends filing of S. B. NO. 16-42. S. C. R. NO. 16-88: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-229, entitled, “To establish an Office of Grants Management under the Office of the Governor; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage of H. B. NO. 16-229. 13.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEES - None
14.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
15.
RESOLUTION CALENDAR Resolutions
16.
BILL CALENDAR Bills/Initiatives H. B. NO. 16-201
To establish a government service severance package for employees funded by the General Fund with at least eighteen years of government service; and for other purposes.
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
Bills/Initiatives H. L. I. NO. 16-8
S. L. I. NO. 16-10, HS1
H. B. NO. 16-188
S. B. NO. 16-51, SD1
H. B. NO. 16-204
H. B. NO. 16-224
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 4
To amend Article XII of the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands by adding a new Section 7 to allow each senatorial district to amend or repeal the restrictions on alienation of land with respect to its senatorial district [See S. C. R. NO. 1660, Subst. 1] To amend Article X of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by amending Section 7 to require the reduction of government employment and to add a new section 10 to authority the Commonwealth to issue pension obligation bonds; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 1669] To mandate the Department of Public Safety to remove dead animals from public highways and roads and thereafter contact the Mayor’s Office for its proper disposal; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 16-77] To repeal and reenact Section 2152 of Title 1 of the Commonwealth Code to clarify that an individual, absent Senate confirmation, shall neither occupy nor serve in the capacity of Attorney General, Acting Attorney General, or Interim Attorney General in excess of 30 days absent nomination to the Senate nor in excess of 90 days upon nomination; and for other purposes. [See Sen. Comm. No. 16 131] To amend Public Law 1617 sections 3(c) to modify PSAA requirements and 3(g)(2) to clarify contractor eligibility requirements for Private Sector Assistance Agreements (PSSA) and adding a new section 3(h) defining “United States Certified Contractor”; and for other purposes. To vest the Department of Public Lands and Natural Resources with the management and disposition of a certain public land in Sadog Tasi, Saipan for the development of a public park; and for other purposes. [See S. C. R. NO. 16-81]
17.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
18.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
House of Representatives Sixteenth Legislature Order of Business
April 14, 2009 2nd Special Session, 2009 Page 5
(ADJOURNMENT) APPEARANCE OF LOCAL BILLS FIRST APPEARANCE: 1st Legislative appearance of a local bill is on the day it is introduced. SECOND APPEARANCE: H. L. B. NO. 16-31: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Second Senatorial District to appropriate $15,000.00 from the local license fees collected for pachinko slot machines and poker machines in the Second Senatorial District; and for other purposes. (Rep. Edwin P. Aldan) H. L. B. NO. 16-32: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Third Senatorial District to appropriate $1,500,000.00 from the Developer Infrastructure Tax funds to be collected in Fiscal Year 2010; and for other purposes. (Rep. Rosemond B. Santos) THIRD APPEARANCE: H. L. B. NO. 16-30: A Local Appropriation Bill for an Act for the Third Senatorial District to appropriate the lapsed/unobligated funds from Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation (SNILD) Resolution 15-2; and for other purposes. (Rep. Justo S. Quitugua)
