An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4 and title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 41 relating to the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections

2025-2026 Regular Session

Amends VI Code to modify the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections, changing who can oversee and run elections in the Virgin Islands.

Introduced

Summary: Bill 36-0073

Overview

Bill Number: 36-0073

Title: An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4 and title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 41 relating to the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections

Status: Introduced

Introduced: March 12, 2025

Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The bill proposes amendments to two sections of the Virgin Islands Code to alter the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections. The exact nature of the power changes (e.g., expansions, limitations, procedural authority) is not specified in the information provided.

Based on the title, the central aim is to modify how these election authorities operate and what authorities they possess in administering elections.

Key Provisions (What is Known)

The bill targets two specific statutory provisions:

Title 18 VI Code, Chapter 1, Section 4
Title 18 VI Code, Chapter 3, Section 41

The only details available here are the intended target of the amendments (the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections). The exact operative changes (language, thresholds, procedures, or authority shifts) are not included in the summary provided.

As a result, the specific substantive provisions, new rules, or procedural changes cannot be enumerated without the bill’s full text.

Potential Impact (High-Level)

Affected Parties:

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections
Election administrators, poll workers, and political entities involved in elections

Administrative Impact: Possible changes to how elections are run, including who can perform certain duties, how decisions are made, oversight mechanisms, or budgeting and staffing authority.

Policy and Governance: Could affect oversight, enforcement, certification processes, or procedural requirements in election administration.

Timeline and Process: Changes would go through the standard legislative process after introduction (assent of the legislature, potential committee review, revisions, and eventual enactment or defeat). The bill’s path to becoming law depends on subsequent committee actions and floor consideration.

Legislative Timeline (Actions to Date)

Received: March 12, 2025

Assigned: March 12, 2025

To Senate: March 20, 2025

Introduced: March 28, 2025

Next Steps for Readers

To understand the full impact, the exact text of the proposed amendments to Title 18 VI Code, Chapter 1, Section 4 and Chapter 3, Section 41 is needed.

If you’re examining this bill for advocacy, analysis, or civic purposes, obtain the bill’s official filed text (often available from the Legislature’s website or bill dossier) to review:

The precise changes to authority and procedures
Any new requirements, reporting, or oversight provisions
Effective dates and any transitional provisions

If you can provide the bill’s full text or a detailed summary of the amendments, I can deliver a more precise, section-by-section analysis of the changes and their concrete impacts.