Overview: B 67-38, AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT § 1203.1 OF ARTICLE 2, TITLE 12, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO THE ANTONIO B. WON PAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, GUAM TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, AND AWARD OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND ANY OTHER PARTY FOR THE USE OF AIRPORT FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES FOR AIRPORT PURPOSES AND/OR VISITOR RELATED ACTIVITIES, was introduced on November 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to grant the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam the authority to establish policies and procedures for soliciting, selecting, and awarding agreements with third parties for the use of airport facilities and properties for airport-related and visitor-related activities.
Key Provisions:
- Repeals and re-enacts § 1203.1 of the Guam Code Annotated to provide the Airport Authority with the necessary authority
- Allows the Airport Authority to develop and implement its own policies and procedures for the solicitation, selection, and award of agreements
- Grants the Airport Authority flexibility in managing the use of its facilities and properties to support airport operations and tourism-related activities
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam, by granting it greater autonomy in managing the use of its facilities and properties. It could also impact third-party entities, such as airlines, concessionaires, and tourism-related businesses, who may seek to utilize the airport's resources.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The current status of B 67-38 is unclear, as the introduction date is provided but no further details on its legislative progress are given.
