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36-0001

A Resolution organizing and establishing the Majority Caucus, electing the officers, and appointing the chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and members of the standing committees of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands

2025-2026 Regular Session

Formalizes the Majority Caucus and appoints its leaders and standing committee chairs and members for the 36th Virgin Islands Legislature, shaping leadership and workflow.

Sent to Lt. Governor
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Bill Summary · 36-0001

Summary: Bill 36-0001 — A Resolution Organizing the Majority Caucus for the Thirty-Sixth Virgin Islands Legislature

Overview

Bill 36-0001 is a resolution that establishes the organizational framework for the Majority Caucus of the Thirty-Sixth Virgin Islands Legislature. Its central aim is to formalize leadership and governance of the caucus and to appoint the leadership and members of the Legislature’s standing committees for the current session.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create and organize the Majority Caucus within the Thirty-Sixth Legislature.
  • Elect caucus officers (roles typically include a caucus chair and vice-chair, with possible additional positions such as secretary or other officers defined by the caucus rules).
  • Appoint the chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and members of the standing committees that will operate during the session.
  • Establish clear internal leadership and committee structures to facilitate the legislative process, including hearings, referrals, and bill consideration.

Key Provisions

  • Formal organization of the Majority Caucus for the 36th Legislature.
  • Election of caucus officers to lead and coordinate caucus activities and strategy.
  • Appointment of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons for all standing committees.
  • Appointment of the members who will serve on the standing committees.
  • The resolution aims to delineate authority, roles, and committee assignments to streamline legislative workflow.

Who Is Affected

  • Members of the Majority Caucus in the Thirty-Sixth Virgin Islands Legislature (as the primary participants in leadership elections and committee appointments).
  • Standing committees and their staff, who will operate under the newly appointed chairs, vice-chairs, and members.
  • The broader legislative process, since committee leadership and composition influence bill referrals, hearings, and policy debates.
  • The public and constituents, who may be affected indirectly through changes in committee leadership and legislative prioritization.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025.
  • Legislative actions recorded:
    • January 13, 2025: Bill introduced and received.
    • January 14, 2025: Sent to the Governor.
    • January 24, 2025: Sent to the Lt. Governor.
  • Status: Sent to the Lt. Governor (indicating ongoing executive transmission and likely certification/acknowledgment as part of the legislative process).

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal organizational structure for the majority, potentially accelerating committee work and legislative decision-making.
  • Establishes clear leadership and accountability within the caucus and its committees.
  • Could influence the pace and prioritization of legislation through designated committee leadership and membership.

Next Steps

  • Await action by the Lt. Governor (and any required gubernatorial steps) to formalize the resolution.
  • If enacted, the specified leadership and committee appointments would take effect for the remainder of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature session.

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

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