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36-0002

A Resolution adopting the Rules of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands

2025-2026 Regular Session

Adopts the Rules of the 36th Virgin Islands Legislature to guide sessions, bills, committees, and member conduct, boosting transparency and predictability for all.

Sent to Lt. Governor
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Bill Summary · 36-0002

Summary: Bill 36-0002 — A Resolution adopting the Rules of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Overview

Bill 36-0002 is a resolution whose purpose is to adopt the official rules governing the operations and procedures of the 36th Virgin Islands Legislature. Adopting these rules sets the framework for how the Legislature conducts business during this session, including procedures for bills, committees, sessions, and member conduct.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish the adopted Rules of the 36th Legislature to guide legislative processes, debates, voting, and administrative practices.
  • Provide a consistent procedural framework for members, staff, and the public to understand how legislation and other legislative actions will be conducted during the 36th Legislature.

Key Provisions (Note on Available Information)

The specific textual provisions of the resolution are not included in the provided materials. In general, a resolution adopting legislature-wide rules typically covers areas such as:
- Rules of order and conduct of business during sessions
- Organization and powers of committees (appointment, jurisdiction, reporting requirements)
- Procedures for introducing, debating, amending, and voting on bills and resolutions
- Calendar and scheduling of sessions and committee meetings
- Ethics, confidential communications, and conduct expectations for members and staff
- Public access to meetings and records, including transparency and filing requirements
- Administrative and filing procedures (documents, deadlines, and publication)
- Methods for enforcement or disciplinary actions related to rule violations
- Any rules specific to the operation of the Legislature (e.g., staff roles, use of technology, remote participation)

Because the bill text is not provided here, the above categories reflect typical contents of a rules-adoption resolution rather than a point-by-point summary of this specific bill.

Affected Parties

  • Members of the Virgin Islands Legislature (including leadership and committees)
  • Legislative staff and clerks responsible for implementing and enforcing the rules
  • Potentially the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which administers or oversees legislative rule adoption
  • The public, insofar as the rules affect public access, filing, and transparency

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-13: Introduced and received by the Legislature
  • 2025-01-14: Sent to the Governor for review
  • 2025-01-24: Sent to the Lieutenant Governor (current status)
  • Status: Sent to Lt. Governor (as of the latest update)

Next Steps and Effective Date

  • The Lt. Governor would review and, if approved, the resolution would typically take effect as stipulated in the text (often upon enactment or a specified future date).
  • After final approval, the rules would govern all proceedings of the 36th Legislature for the applicable session.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Provides a formal, standardized process for legislative operations, enhancing predictability and transparency.
  • May influence committee workload, bill deadlines, and rules governing debate and amendments.
  • Could affect public participation and access to legislative proceedings, depending on how openness provisions are written.

If you obtain the actual text of the resolution, I can provide a detailed clause-by-clause analysis of the specific provisions and their concrete impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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