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B 73-38

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF THE TITLE OF OWNERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF LOT 15, BLOCK F, TRACT 9 IN BARRIGADA HEIGHTS FROM THE CHAMORRO LAND TRUST COMMISSION TO THE GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.

38th Guam Legislature

Summary of Bill B 73-38 OverviewThis bill proposes to transfer the ownership and administrative jurisdiction of a specific parcel of land in Barrigada Heights, Guam from the Chamor

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Bill Summary · B 73-38

Summary of Bill B 73-38

Overview

This bill proposes to transfer the ownership and administrative jurisdiction of a specific parcel of land in Barrigada Heights, Guam from the Chamorro Land Trust Commission to the Guam Police Department. The intent is to allow the Guam Police Department to develop the land into a public safety emergency communications center.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the transfer of Lot 15, Block F, Tract 9 in Barrigada Heights from the Chamorro Land Trust Commission to the Guam Police Department.
  • Specifies that the land will be used by the Guam Police Department to develop a public safety emergency communications center.
  • Requires the Chamorro Land Trust Commission and Guam Police Department to coordinate the transfer of the land title and administrative jurisdiction.
  • Does not include any provisions for financial appropriations or budgetary impacts related to the land transfer or development of the communications center.

Affected Stakeholders

  • The Chamorro Land Trust Commission, which would relinquish control over the specified parcel of land.
  • The Guam Police Department, which would gain ownership and jurisdiction over the land to establish the emergency communications center.
  • Residents of Guam, who may benefit from improved emergency response capabilities facilitated by the new communications center.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the Guam Legislature on November 27, 2025.
  • No information is provided about the current status of the bill or anticipated timeline for consideration and passage.
  • If enacted, the bill would immediately authorize the transfer of the land from the Chamorro Land Trust Commission to the Guam Police Department.

Overall, this bill is focused on facilitating the development of a public safety emergency communications center in Guam by transferring ownership of a specific parcel of land. The bill's success would depend on coordination between the two government agencies involved and the availability of funding and resources to construct the new facility.

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

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