AN ACT TO AMEND § 8104(a)(5)(A) AND § 8104(a)(5)(B), TO RENUMBER § 8104(a)(5)(C) AS § 8104(a)(5)(D); AND TO ADD A NEW §8104(a)(5)(C), ALL OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; RELATIVE TO MODERNIZING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS BY AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES IN LOCALLY LICENSED ELECTRONIC NEWSPAPERS AND WEBSITES.

38th Guam Legislature

The bill allows public hearing notices to be posted online on locally licensed electronic newspapers and websites, expanding digital dissemination of notices.

Summary of Bill B 25-38

Overview

Bill B 25-38 proposes to modernize Guam’s public hearing notice requirements by authorizing the posting of public notices in locally licensed electronic newspapers and websites. The bill amends and renumbers specific subsections of Chapter 8, Title 5 of the Guam Code Annotated (GCA) to implement this change.

What the bill would do

Amend § 8104(a)(5)(A) and § 8104(a)(5)(B) of the GCA.

Renumber § 8104(a)(5)(C) as § 8104(a)(5)(D).

Add a new § 8104(a)(5)(C).

The substantive intent is to allow public notices for hearings to be posted online in locally licensed electronic newspapers and websites, in addition to, or instead of, traditional print notices.

Key provisions and changes

Public notices would be authorized to appear in locally licensed electronic newspapers and on locally licensed websites as an acceptable channel for informing the public about public hearings.

The restructuring of subsections (A) through (D) clarifies the sequence and naming of notice requirements, with a new subsection (C) inserted and the former (C) renumbered to (D).

The bill reframes how notices are disseminated, potentially expanding access through digital platforms that are locally regulated.

Who would be affected

Government agencies and bodies that issue public hearing notices under Chapter 8, Title 5 GCA.

Locally licensed electronic newspapers and websites that would host official public notices.

Guam residents and stakeholders who rely on public notices to participate in hearings; digital access considerations may become more prominent.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduced: November 27, 2025.

Status: Not specified in the provided information.

The bill would follow the standard legislative process (committee review, floor debate, votes) and, if enacted, would presumably take effect on a date specified within the final text or upon enactment.

Potential impacts

Accessibility and timeliness: Online notices could improve reach and speed of dissemination, especially for residents who use digital media.

Cost and efficiency: Agencies may reduce printing costs and leverage ongoing digital platforms.

Equity and access: Requires attention to internet access, digital literacy, and ensuring that electronic notices are easily findable and archived.

Compliance: Needs clear standards for licensing of electronic platforms and retention of notices.

Notes

This summary reflects only the information provided. The bill’s full text would specify any conditions, such as posting duration, formats, archival requirements, and effective dates.