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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTEENTH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE


SPECIAL SESSIONS, 2009

SESSION DAY CALENDAR DAY TIME


1st Day, First Special Session 2009 Wednesday, April 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

A Moment of Silence DRAFT – 3/30/09 PM

1. ROLL CALL

2. ADOPTION OF JOURNALS – None

3. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

House Bills:

H. B. NO. 16-234: To include gaming commission investigators and inspectors as


recipients of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Benefit Act; and for other purposes.
(Rep. Edwin P. Aldan)

H. B. NO. 16-235: To amend 3 CMC § 7113(e)(3)   regarding   the   erection   of 


temporary   structures   fused   for   public   events;   and   for   other   purposes. 
(Rep. Joseph C. Reyes)

House Legislative Initiatives:

House Local Bills:

H. L. B. NO. 16-31: To appropriate $15,000.00 from the local license fees


collected for pachinko slot machines and poker machines in the Second Senatorial
District; and for other purposes. (Rep. Edwin P. Aldan)

4. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

House Commemorative Resolutions:

House Resolutions:
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House Concurrent Resolutions:

House Joint Resolutions:

5. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GOV. COMM. 16-334: (2/27/9) From Acting Governor Villagomez informing the
House that he disapproved H. B. NO. 16-4, HD4, (the CNMI Government and Public
Deposit Safety Act of 2008). [Deadline: 4/28/09]

GOV. COMM.  16­342:   (Undated)   Informing   the   House   that   he   signed   into   law 
H. L. B. NO. 16­25 (Appropriation of $42,000 form the pachinko slot machines and poker 
machines). [Became Tinian Local Law 16­7]

GOV. COMM.  16­343:   (3/13/09)  Informing the House that pursuant to the
Legislature’s override, H. B. NO. 16-206 became Public Law 16-31.

GOV. COMM.  16­344:   (3/13/09)  Informing the House that pursuant to the
Legislature’s override, H. B. NO. 16-213, HD5 became Public Law 16-32.

GOV. COMM. 16-345: (3/26/09) Informing the House that he signed into law
H. B. NO. 16-194 (To include the Northern Marianas Trade Institute as an educational
institution to qualify under the tax credit program). [Became Public Law 16-33]

GOV. COMM. 16-346: (3/23/09) Informing the House that he signed into law
S. B. NO. 16-44, CS1, HD2 (re Advance Practice Registered Nurse). [Became Public
Law 16-34]

GOV. COMM. 16-347: (3/27/09) Informing the House that he signed into law
H. B. NO. 16-149, HD1 (LEED Standards one-year suspension). [Became Public Law
16-35]

GOV. COMM. 16-348: (3/27/09) Informing the House that he signed into law
H. L. B. NO. 16-3, S1 D2 (Appropriation for various projects in the Third Senatorial
District: FIBA Tournament; MYSN Conference; Kagman Elementary Outdoor Stage;
Directory for Traditional Healers and Medicinal Plants.) [Became Saipan Local Law
16- 7]

GOV. COMM. 16-349: (3/27/09) Certification for an annual salary in excess of


$50,000 for Mr. Braddock J. Huesman.
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6. SENATE COMMUNICATIONS

SEN. COMM. 16-134: (3/10/09) Transmitting S. B. NO. 16-15, entitled, “To establish
a Prudent Investor Act in the Commonwealth; and for other purposes,” which was passed
by the Senate on March 10, 2009. [For action]

SEN. COMM. 16-135: (3/12/09) Transmitting S. J. R. NO. 16-9, entitled, “To


respectfully request the U. S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and
Wildlife to support the enactment of H. R. 934, a bill to convey to the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands jurisdiction over the waters and submerged lands extending
three miles from the mean high water mark of its shores, the same conveyance as that
accorded the U. S. Territories of Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa,” which was
passed by the Senate on March 10, 2009. [For action]

SEN. COMM. 16-136: (3/12/09) Informing the House that the Senate accepted the
House amendments to S. B. NO. 16-22, SS1, SD1, HS1, HD1, entitled, “To amend parts
of 1 CMC 6101 et seq.”, on March 10, 2009. [For info]

SEN. COMM. 16-137: (3/12/09) Informing the House that the Senate accepted the
House amendments to S. B. NO. 16-49, HD1, entitled, “To amend 1 CMC, Division 8, §
8245 (c); and for other purpose,” on March 10, 2009. [For info]

SEN. COMM. 16-138: (3/12/09) Returning H. J. R. NO. 16-24, to support and


advocate the passage of H. R. 934 now pending before the 111th United States Congress,
which was adopted by the Senate without amendment on March 10, 2009. [For info]

SEN. COMM. 16-139: (3/12/09) Returning H. J. R. NO. 16-25, expressing


congratulations to Asiana Airlines for being selected as the Airline of the Year for 2009
by Penton Media’s Air Transport World and our appreciation for Asiana Airlines’
continued commitment and support of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands Travel Industry, which was adopted by the Senate without amendment on March
10, 2009. [For info]

SEN. COMM. 16-140: (3/12/09) Returning H. B. NO. 16-145, HD2: “To mandate the
Commonwealth Government to prioritize and pay the retirement employer contributions
of government employees who are eligible to retire; and for other purposes”, which was
passed by the Senate without amendment on March 10, 2009. [For info; Before the
Governor]

SEN. COMM. 16-141: (3/12/09) Returning H. B. NO. 16-187: “To amend Section
7(a)(2) and repeal and reenact Section 7(c) of the Rota Casino Act of 2007”, which was
passed by the Senate without amendment on March 10, 2009. [For info; Before the
Governor]

SEN. COMM. 16-142: (3/12/09) Returning H. B. NO. 16-194, “To amend 4 CMC
§ 1205(c) to add the Northern Marianas Trade Institute as a qualified educational
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institution for purposes of the education tax credit,” which was passed by the Senate
without amendment on March 10, 2009. [For info; Before the Governor]

SEN. COMM. 16-143: (3/17/09) Transmitting a certified copy of S. R. NO. 16-30,


entitled, “A Senate Resolution to acknowledge, and honor a lifetime of accomplishment
and service rendered by Retired Colonel Juan Cruz Tenorio to his country and to his
people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.” [For info]

SEN. COMM. 16-144: (3/26/09) Transmitting S. B. NO. 16-52, entitled, “To rename
the Rota Veteran Memorial Park to ‘The Corporal Joe G. Charfauros Jr. Rota Veteran
Memorial Park’”, which was passed by the Senate on March 26, 2009. [For action]

SEN. COMM. 16-144: (3/30/09) Transmitting a certified copy of S. R. NO. 16-32,


entitled, “A Senate Resolution to recognize and welcome Brigadier General Francis L.
“Fran: Hendricks, Vice Commander, Army and Air Force Exchange Services, to the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.” [For info]

7. HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS

HSE. COMM. 16-103: (3/9/09) Off-island notice from Representative Apatang.

HSE. COMM. 16-104: (3/19/09) From Representative Salas informing the Speaker
that he will be off-island for medical treatment beginning March 23, 2009.

8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIAL BRANCH - None

9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE NMI DELEGATE (U.S. CONGRESS) - None

10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES - None

11. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

MISC. COMM. 16-68: (3/10/09) From Youth Congress Clerk Roslyn Leon Guerrero
transmitting certified copies of YC Commemorative Resolutions 16-1 thru 16-3.

MISC. COMM. 16-69: (3/10/09) From Youth Congress Clerk Roslyn Leon Guerrero
transmitting certified copies of YC Resolutions 16-2 thru 16-11.
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12. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

S. C. R. NO. 16-78: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-167, HD1 entitled, “To   amend 


1 CMC § 8222 regarding housing for key government officials; and for other purposes.”
Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends passage of the
bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-167, HD2.

S. C. R. NO. 16-79: Reporting on H. B. NO. 16-132, entitled, “To authorize the


Marianas Visitors Authority to regulate tour operators and tour guides by amending 4
CMC § 2103; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Commerce and Tourism
recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 16-132, HD1.

13. REPORTS OF SPECIAL AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEES - None

14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

15. RESOLUTION CALENDAR

Resolutions

16. BILL CALENDAR

Bills/Initiatives
H. B. NO. 16-201 To establish a government service severance package for
employees funded by the General Fund with at least eighteen
years of government service; and for other purposes.
H. L. I. NO. 16-8 To amend Article XII of the Constitution of the Northern
Mariana Islands by adding a new Section 7 to allow each
senatorial district to amend or repeal the restrictions on
alienation of land with respect to its senatorial district  [See  
S. C. R. NO. 16­60, Subst. 1]
S. L. I. NO. 16-10, To   amend   Article   X   of   the   Constitution   of   the 
HS1 Commonwealth   of   the   Northern   Mariana   Islands   by 
amending Section 7 to require the reduction of government 
employment   and  to  add   a  new  section  10  to  authority  the 
Commonwealth  to  issue  pension   obligation   bonds;   and  for 
other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 16­69]
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Bills/Initiatives
H. B. NO. 16-188 To mandate the Department of Public Safety to remove dead
animals from public highways and roads and thereafter
contact the Mayor’s Office for its proper disposal; and for
other purposes. [See S. C. R. No. 16-77]
S. B. NO. 16-51, SD1 To   repeal   and   re­enact   Section   2152   of   Title   1   of   the 
Commonwealth   Code   to   clarify   that   an   individual,   absent 
Senate  confirmation,  shall  neither occupy nor  serve in  the 
capacity  of Attorney General,  Acting  Attorney General, or 
Interim   Attorney   General   in   excess   of   30   days   absent 
nomination   to   the   Senate   nor   in   excess   of   90   days   upon 
nomination;   and   for   other   purposes.  [See  
Sen. Comm. No. 16­ 131]
H. B. NO. 16-204 To amend Public Law 16­17 sections 3(c) to modify  PSAA 
requirements   and   3(g)(2)   to   clarify   contractor   eligibility 
requirements   for   Private   Sector   Assistance   Agreements 
(PSSA)   and   adding   a   new   section   3(h)   defining   “United 
States Certified Contractor”; and for other purposes.

17. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS

(ADJOURNMENT)

APPEARANCE OF LOCAL BILLS


FIRST APPEARANCE: 1st Legislative appearance of a local bill is on the day it is introduced.
SECOND APPEARANCE:
H. L. B. NO. 16-30: To appropriate the lapsed/unobligated funds from Saipan and Northern Islands
Legislative Delegation (SNILD) Resolution 15-2; and for other purposes. (Rep. Justo S. Quitugua)
THIRD APPEARANCE:
H. L. B. NO. 16-29: To appropriate $10,000.00 from the local license fees collected for pachinko sot
machines and poker machines in the Second Senatorial District; and for other purposes. (Rep. Edwin P. Aldan)

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