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June 27, 2008 – [Friday] 4:00 PM

Senator Frank F. Blas, Jr., Chairman
Committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security

The committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on the following Bill:

• Substitute Bill No. 245 (LS)
AN ACT TO ADD ARTICLE 2A TO CHAPTER 12 PART 1 OF TITLE 10 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ACROSS STATE LINES, TO ADD SUBITEM 8 TO SECTION 12202(b) OF CHAPTER 12 PART 1 OF TITLE 10 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO CITE THE ACT AS “THE TELEMEDICINE ACT OF 2008.”
Note: That this hearing is a continuation of the March 28, 2008 Public Hearing of Bill No. 245(LS).


June 27, 2008 – [Friday] 9:00 AM

Senator Jesse Lujan, Chairman
Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance

The committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance will conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimonies on the following confirmation to board appointments by the honorable Governor Felix P. Camacho.

• Appointment of William West Cassidy as a member to the Guam Banking & Insurance Board

• Appointment of Juan Q. Acfalle as a member to the Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority Board


June 25, 2008 – [Wednesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman
Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Guam Retirement Fund (GRF); Supplemental Annuity Benefits;
Survivor and Disability Supplemental Annuities; Retirees Health
and Life Benefits; Medicare Premium Reimbursements Pensions
of Retired Governors & Lieutenant Governors; Pensions of Court
Judges; GMHA and GPSS Interest Payments for Outstanding
Retirement Obligations; COLA


June 25, 2008 - [Wednesday] 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman
Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

Bill No 304(EC)-T.R.Muña-Barnes/J.T.WonPat,Ed.D./R.J.Respicio/D.L.G.Shimizu,Ed.D.
/J.P.Guthertz - An act to authorize Chapter 6 of title 12 GCA, and to amend 5405 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 GCA relative to the establishment of the Aturidàt Isla Transitu (Isla Transit Authority), a public corporation, for the purpose of providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable modalities of public transportation on the island of Guam. Received: 5/23/08 – 4:20 p.m.


June 24, 2008 – [Tuesday] 2:00 PM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
Chairwoman Executive Committee

Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimonies on the following Bills:

2:00pm
• No. 293(EC) - An act to repeal and re-enact §3103,§3111, and §3113 and to repeal §3111 and §3115, all of Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to the reorganization of the Guam Education Policy Board.

4:00pm
• Bill No. 248 (LS)- An act to add a new Chapter 12 to Title 17, Guam Code Annotated relative to authorize Charter Schools on Guam.


June 23, 2008 – [Monday] 9:00 AM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
Chairwoman Executive Committee

Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimonies on the following confirmation to board appointments by the honorable Governor Felix P. Camacho.

• Mary Ann Meno Parteko: To serve as a member of the Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation Board of Trustees.

• Dominic S. Terlaje: To serve as the Education Suruhanu.

• Dr. Walter Chris Perez: To serve as the member of the University of Guam Board of Regents.

• Conchita D. Bathan : To serve as a member of the Guam Land Use Commission

• Oscar A. Calvo : To serve as a member of the Chamorro Land Trust Commission

• David J. Matanane : To serve as a member of the Chamorro Land Trust Commission


June 23, 2008 - [Monday] 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman
Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill No.225(LS)-T.R.Muna-Barnes/D.L.G.Shimizu,Ed.D./J.T.Won Pat,Ed.D An act to amend §5123(a) of Chapter 5 of Title 5 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to requiring vehicles purchased or leased by the government of Guam be the most fuel efficient model available that will fullfill the intended governmental function.
• Bill No.233(LS)-J.V.Espaldon/F.T.Ishizaki/E.J.B.Calvo/A.B.Palacios, Sr.
An act to add a new §(e) to §5123 of Chapter 5, Title 5, Guam Code
Annotated, relative to mandating the purchase or lease of Government of Guam vehicles that have a minimum average combined miles per gallon (mpg) of twenty-five miles per gallon (25 mpg); to add a new §(f) to §5123 of Chapter 5, Title 5, Guam Code Annotated, to establish a listing of those vehicles that meet the mpg standard; and, to add a new §(g) to §5123 of Chapter 5, Title 5, Guam Code Annotated, to allow certain specialty vehicles to be
excluded from the provisions of this act.
• Bill No.254(EC)-Ray Tenorio
An act to add a new Items (e) and (f) to §5123 Chapter 5 of 5GCA relative to Government Vehicle Standards


June 23, 2008 – [Monday] 2:00 PM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
Chairwoman Executive Committee

Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimonies on the following Bills:

• Bill No. 308 (EC) - An act to amend 4GCA §8127(a) relative to medical examination Requirements for Government of Guam Disability Retirement.
• Bill No. 309 (EC) - An act to amend Subsection (a) of Section 61103 of Chapter 61 of 21GCA relative to re-defining “Accessory Building." BILL 309 HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE COMMITTEE’S AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUTHOR OF THE LEGISLATION. “
• Bill No. 310(EC)- An act relative to empowering the People of Guam to vote on the question of whether the Consolidated Commission on Utilities should be abolished, and on restoring the authority for establishing power and water rates to I Liheslaturan Guahan, thus providing safeguards on any unnecessary or excessive rate increases that significantly affect the livelihood of the People of Guam
• Bill No. 311 (EC)- An act to add a new Article 8 to Chapter 66 of 21GCA relative to collocation and wireless tower sighting.


June 19, 2008 / [Thursday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00am – 7:00pm
Guam Public School System (GPSS); Interscholastic Sports Fund; Health and Physical
Activities; Principals' Fund; School Lunch/Child Nutritional Meal Reimbursement Fund'
Summer School; Textbooks/e-book readers


June 18, 2008 - [Tuesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00am - 3:00pm: University of Guam (UOG) • Scholarships & Training Programs • Dr. Yamashita Educator Corp. • Hero Scholarship • Aquaculture Development and Training Center • WERI Guam Hydrologic Survey • WERI Comprehensive 'Water Resource Monitoring Program • College of Natural Applied Sciences • Soil and' Water Conservation Program • KPRG (Public Radio)

3:15pm – 4:15pm: Office of the Public Auditor (OPA); Procurement Appeals Division


June 17, 2008 - [Tuesday] 2:00 PM

Senator James V. Espaldon
, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimonies on the following bills and confirmation to board appointments by the honorable Governor Felix P. Camacho.

Dr. Rebecca Ann Stephenson, reappointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on May 09, 2008 to serve as a member of the Board - Guam Historic Preservation Review Board to a four (4) year term.

Ms. Liza Ann J. Provido, reappointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on May 07, 2008 to serve as a member of the Board - Guam Historic Preservation Review Board to a four (4) year term.

Bill No. 305 (EC): An act to amend §66210 and §71105 of 21 GCA relative to the placing of utilities on public easements, by Vicente “ben” Pangelinan

Bill No. 312 (EC): An act to amend §34301 and to repeal and re-enact §34302(a) and §34302(b), all of Article 3, Chapter 34, Title 10 GCA, relative to animal quarantine regulation , by Frank T. Ishizaki


June 13, 2008 / [Friday] 9:00 AM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D., Chairwoman - Executive Committee

The Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will hold an Oversight Hearing with members of the Chamorro Land Trust Commission, to discuss issues in regards to application back-logs, the issuance of commercial licenses, other matters will also be examined.


June 10, 2008 / [Tuesday] 9:30 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following bills

• Bill No. 294(EC) - “An Act to amend sections relative to the Air Ambulance Service Trust Account Provisions mandated by Public Laws 28-150 and 29-19, making funds available to the Medically Indigent Program”.

• Bill No. 296(EC) - “An act to add a new part 5 to Title 18, Division 1 of the Guam Code Annotated to provide for a new Guam Business Corporation Act under the laws of Guam.”

• Bill No.- 297(EC) - “An Act to Repeal and Re-enact Chapter 33 of Title 7 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to establishing new mechanics liens laws of Guam.”

• Bill No. 302(EC) -“An act to amend Chapter VI, Section 85(b) of Public Law 29-19 relative to allow the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Agency to expand government funds for classified and unclassified positions within the Child Mental Health Initiative Program, I famaguon-ta Systems of Care.”


June 5, 2008 / [Thursday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Department of Military Affairs
11:15am - 12:15pm
Office of the Attorney General


June 4, 2008 / [Wednesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.:
Guam Retirement Fund (GRÐ; Supplemental Annuity Benefits; Survivor and Disability
Supplemental Annuities; Retirees Health and Life Benefits; Medicare Premium
Reimbursements Pensions of Retired Governors & Lieutenant Governors; Pensions of Court
Judges; GMHA and GPSS Interest Payments for Outstanding Retirement Obligations; COLA
2:00p.m, - 3:00 p.m.
Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR); Indirect Cost Rate
3:15 p.m. -4:15 p.m.
Civil Service Commission (CSC)


June 2, 2008 / [Monday] 9:00 AM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D., Chairwoman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will hold an Oversight Hearing with members of the Chamorro Land Trust Commission, to discuss issues in regards to application back-logs, the issuance of commercial licenses and other matters will also be examined.


June 2, 2008 / [Monday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Governor's Office; Lieutenant Governor's Office; Guam State Clearing
House; Veterans Affairs Office; Medical Referral Offices
11:45a.m. - 12:15p.m.
Guam Board of Accountancy
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT)
3:15p.m.- 5:15p.m.
Department of Administration (DOA); Guam Mass Transit System;
Government Claims Fund; General Purpose Financial Statement and Single
Audit Report; TAF Financial Statement & Single Audit; GHF Financial
Statement and Single Audit; Training of Government Accountants;
Residential Treatment Fund; Support of Child in Custody


May 30, 2008 / [Friday] 1:00 PM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following bill:

• BILL NO. 303(EC): AN ACT TO PRIORITIZE THE PAYMENT OF
THE GOVERNMENT OF GUAM'S GENERAL FUND DEFICIT TO
ENSURE THAT THE PAYMENT FOR STREETLIGHT
ARREARAGES OWED TO THE GUAM POWER AUTHORITY IS
PAID EXPEDITIOUSLY.


May 28, 2008 / [Wednesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

10:00am – 12:00pm
Guam Community College (GCC); Licensed Practical Nursing Program
and Vocational Guidance Program;Apprenticeship Program; Lodging
Management Program
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Guam Education Telecommunication Corp. (KGTF)
3:I5pm - 4:15pm
Guam Public Library System (GPLS)


May 27, 2008 / [Tuesday] 2:00 PM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.:
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

3:15 p.m - 4:15 p.m.:
Department of Agriculture (AGR)

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.:
Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB)


May 27, 2008 / [Tuesday] 8:30 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs

The committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to hear the following bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

Joint Hearing with the Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
• Bill No. 288(EC): Senator James V. Espaldon
An act to provide for the appointment of Magistrates and Judicial Hearings Division, Hearings Officers within the Judiciay of Guam and to provide for the creation of satellite court facilities.

• Bill No. 285(EC): Senator vicente “ben” c. pangelinan
An act to add a new section to 7 GCA, Chapter 4, Article 1: relative to granting authority to the Governor and Legislature to request a Declaratory Judgment from the Supreme Court.

• Bill No. 299(EC): Speaker Judith T. Won Pat Ed.D.
An act to add a new §849 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated to name the Plant Nursery Building at the Guam Department of Agriculture the “David T. Limtiaco Plant Nursery Building,”


May 23, 2008 / [Friday] 11:15 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

11:15am - l2:15pm
Guam Election Commission (GEC)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Department of Labor (DOL); Workers Compensation
3: l5pm - 4:15pm
Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP); (Developmental Disabilities Council)


May 23 2008 / [Friday] 9:00AM

Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D., Chairwoman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The following bills will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.

Bills:
9:00AM
• Bill No. 262 (EC) – An act to add a new Article 6 to Chapter 5 of 17GCA relative to recommendations on medicating students.

• Bill No. 281 (LS) – An act to authorize I Maga’lahen Guahan to purchase or exchange Government of Guam land situated in Agat with Lot no. 217-1 situated in Agat for the construction of both a Fire Station and Police Precinct to be known as the Agat-Santa Rita Fire Station and the Agat Precinct Command.

• Bill No. 289 (LS) – An act to authorize I Maga’ Låhen Guahån to exchange government land to acquire Lot Number 279-RI, Merizo.

• Bill No. 290 (EC) – An act to authorize I Maga ’Låhen Guahån to exchange government land to acquire Lot Number 142 New, Agat.

• Bill No. 298 (EC) – An act to zone the previously un-zoned Lot Number 5327 in the municipality of Dededo to Light Industrial (“M-1”) Zone. Received:

2:00PM
• Bill No. 272 (EC) – An act to amend the Election Code to provide for the presentation of initiative measures and to add a new § 17202.1 of Chapter 17 of Title 3 Guam Code Annotated.

• Bill No. 282 (EC) – An act to amend § 13104 of Chapter 13 of Title 3, Guam Code Annotated and to add a new § 1126 in Chapter 1 of Title 2, Guam Code Annotated; relative to vacancies in I Liheslaturan Guahan.

• Bill No. 287 (EC) – An act to amend Title 3 Guam Code Annotated Chapter 7 § 7107 and Title 3 GCA Chapter 11 § 11134 relative to voting for President and Vice-president of the United States.


May 22, 2008 / [Thursday] 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill 203(EC) - F.T. Ishizaki / A.B. Palacios, Sr.
An act to re-enact Chapter 6 of Title 12 GCA, and to amend 64105 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 GCA relative to re-establishing the Guam Mass Transit Authority.


May 21, 2008 / [Wednesday] 2:00 PM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

2:00PM - 2:45PM
• Chamorro Land Trust Commission(CLTC)
3:00PM - 3:45PM
• Professional Engineers Architects Land Surveyors(PEALS) Board
4:00PM - 5:00PM
• Department of Land Management (DLM)


May 19, 2008 / [Monday] 2:00 PM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

• 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Department of Correction

• 3:45pm – 5:00pm
Guam Fire Department

• 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Department of Youth Affairs

• 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Chief Medical Examiner


May 16, 2008 / [Friday] 10:00 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon
, Chairman - Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs

The committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing to hear the following bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

• Bill No. 258(EC): An act to add a new §5134 to Chapter 5 of 19GCA relative to parental accountability. Introduced by Senator Ray Tenorio

• Bill No. 251(EC): An act to add a new Chapter 81 to Title 21, Guam Code Annotated relative to the deployment of broadband and telecommunications infrastructure on public rights of way. Introduced by Senator Ray Tenorio

• Bill No. 273(EC): An act to add a new section 54105 to 5GCA, Article 1, Chapter 54 relative to mandating the priority of incorporating bicycle lanes and pedestrian ways in the planning and development of future Guam transportation facilities, Introduced by Senator vicente c. pangelinan


May 16, 2008 / [Friday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon:
Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA); Quarantine and Inspection Services.


May 15, 2008 / [Thursday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm
Guam Police Department (GPD)


May 14, 2008 / [Wednesday] 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill 270 (EC)-An act relative to providing for the recruitment and hiring of 100 new Uniformed Police Officers for the Guam Police Department by the year 2013 to further ensure the safety of our streets and neighborhoods, particularly in consideration of the anticipated increase in civilian and military population in the upcoming years; appropriating the sums necessary for the initial implementation and hiring of additional police officers in Fiscal Year 2009; and through adding a new Section §77135 to Chapter 77, Division 3 (Public Safety), Title 10, Guam Code Annotated; this provision shall henceforth be known as the “Island-Wide Neighborhood Patrol Public Safety Protection Act of 2008”.
• Bill 275 (EC) - An act to add a new §4309 to Article 3 of Chapter 4 of GCA relative to job site preference.
• Bill 284 (EC) - An act to amend Subsection © of Section 4101 of Article 1, Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to government of Guam employment education requirements.
• Bill 286 (EC)- An act to add a new §40123.1 to 5GCA, Division 4, Chapter 40 relative to the construction of government facilities.


May 14, 2008 / [Wednesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals w/Disabilities (DISID); permanent Injunction.

• 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA); Child Mental Health Initiative Program; Youth Drug and Alcohol Program; Drug and Alcohol Detoxification; Rehabilitation and Prevention Services for Adolescents and Adults; Resident Treatment Fund; Permanent Injunction.

• 4:15pm – 5:45pm
Judiciary of Guam; Court – Appointed Attorney Fees; Adult and Juvenile Drug Court; Family Visitation Center.


May 13, 2008 / [Tuesday] 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill 238 (LS)-An act to amend Subsection (b) of §19.30 of Chapter 19 of Title 9 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to the assault against a peace officer.
• Bill 252 (EC)- An act to add a new Article 14 to Chapter 5 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated relative to the procurement of software.
• Bill 265 (EC) - An act relative to updating and enhancing the provision on the forfeiture of assets by local Government of Guam Law Enforcement Agencies through providing the Guam Police Department with a more timely recording, disposition and use of assets seized in accordance with the Assets Forfeiture Laws of Guam; through amending §79102 of Chapter 79, Title 10, Guam Code Annotated.
• Bill 267 (EC)- An act to repeal and reenact Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to enhanced placement program; clarifying government agencies that are affected upon the displacement of public employees caused by outsourcing and privatization; prescribing definitions and eligibility of separated classified employees affected by reorganization


May 13, 2008 / [Tuesday] 10:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following department’s/agency’s FY 2009 Budget:

• 10:00am – 4:00pm
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA); Pharmaceuticals Fund

• 4:15pm – 6:30pm
Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS);
Community Health Centers; Public Assistance Payments; Medically Indegent Program; Medicaid Program; Enhanced Allotment Plan (Medicaid Part D); Catastrophic Illness Program; Foster Home Care (Stipends)


May 12, 2008 / [Monday] 10:00 AM

Senator Jessie Lujan, Chairman - Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance

The committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance, will receive testimony on questions relating to the general operations, personnel procedures, evidence room matters, security matters, and procurement issues of the AB Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam.


May 9, 2008 / [Friday] 9:30 AM

Senator Ray Tenorio, Chairman - Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety & Youth

The committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety & Youth will conduct a Public Hearing to hear the following bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

• Bill No. 253(EC): An act to add a new Chapter 46 of 9 Guam Code Annotated relative to restricting the use of telephone records without consent.
• Bill No. 256(EC): An act to add a Article 3 to Chapter 43 of 9 Guam Code Annotated relative to skimming
• Bill No. 257(EC): An act to amend §19102 Chapter 19 of 16 Guam Code Annotated relative to government vehicle liability insurance.
• Bill No. 260(EC): An act to add a new Article 4A Chapter 67 of 9 Guam Code Annotated relative to the use of a minor in a drug operation.
• Bill No. 263(EC): An act to add a new §19107 to Chapter 19 of 16 Guam Code Annotated relative to the presentation of insurance documents to establish “Proof of Insurance”.
• Bill No. 266(EC): An act to add a new §70.11 to Chapter 70 of 9 Guam Code Annotated relative to dog fighting.
• Bill No. 278(EC): An act to mandate the vehicle safety inspection and registration of all Government of Guam vehicles.


May 8, 2008 / [Thursday] 9:00 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing to hear the following bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

• BILL No. 261(EC) – An act to add a new Article 4 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated relative to establishing the Truth in Forecasting Act.
• BILL No. 271(EC) - An act to amend Title 5, Chapter 22, §22415 relative to allowing for the transfer of Promissory Notes issued to creditors of the Government of Guam.
• BILL No. 274(EC) – An act to transfer Seven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,900,000.00) from the Guam Public School System Personnel Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 to the Department of Public Works Street Light Fund in order to pay for delinquent streetlight arrearage owed to Guam Power Authority as mandated by the Public Utilities Commission in Docket 07-10.
• BILL No. 279(LS) – An act to provide for the purchase of Library School Books for the newly constructed schools of the Guam Public School System.
• BILL No. 283(EC) – An act to add a new Section 8158.1 to Article 1, Chapter 8, Title 4 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to authorizing the Board of Trustees to invest Retirement Fund Assets at Cost in Exchange Traded Funds.


March 12, 2008 / Wednesday  9:00 AM

 Senator Edward J. B.  Calvo, Chairman - Committee on  Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on an appointment by Governor Felix P. Camacho, and the committee will be hearing the following bills.

Appointment of Ms. Jocelyn B. Miyashita,  – Member, Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority Board.

BILL No. 217(LS) – An Act to amend Section 50 of Public Law 29-29 and to repeal Section 41 of Chapter VI of Public Law 29-02 relative to the Office of the Principal Guam Income Tax Attorney.

BILL No. 220(LS) – An Act to appropriate Fifteen Million Dollars from the General Fund to pay for prior years’ obligations and to supplement the Medically Indigent Program and Medicaid.

Bill No. 222(LS) – An Act to amend §2014 of Title 11, Guam Code Annotated relative to the Recording Tax on secured transactions. 


March 7, 2008 / Friday 9:00 AM

Senator Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
, Acting Chairwoman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The following bill will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.

  • Bill No. 194 (EC) –J.P. Guthertz / T. R. Muña-Barnes / Ray Tenorio / R. J. Respicio

An act to adopt allowable land uses, setbacks, densities and a property map for returned ancestral lands in the Dos Amantes Planning Area (Harmon Cliffline and Finegayan Vicinity) and to provide real property tax relief on federal excess return lands for seven (7) years.


February 29, 2008 / Friday 9:00 AM

Senator Judith T. Won Pat
, Ed.D., Acting Chairwoman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The following bills will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.

• Bill No. 172 (LS) – A. B. Palacios
An act relative to extending the existing Real Property Tax Moratorium Provision for original landowners, their estates, or their heirs on the return of Federal Excess Lands, which shall be effective until such time free and direct access or use of the returned property is properly acquired by the designated landowners.

• Bill No. 198 (EC) – F. F. Blas, Jr.
An act to transfer Lot No. 10114-New-2, Dededo, from the Chamorro Land Trust Commission Inventory, to the government of Guam for the purpose of establishing a Veterans Long Term Care Facility and other veterans related facilities.

• Bill No. 199 (EC) – F. F. Blas, Jr.
An act to authorize the lease of Lot No. 2065, Anigua, to the Chamoru Cultural Development and Research institute, a nonprofit organization, to add Section 845 to Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, and to cite the act as the “Chief Hurao Memorial Park Act of 2007.”

• Bill No. 215 (LS) – v. c. Pangelinan
An act to authorize the lot purchase within the Pigua Subdivision for Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Reyes.


February 27, 2008 / Wednesday 9:30 AM

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development
Office of Finance and Budget

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development and the Office of Finance and Budget will conduct a public hearing on the following Bills and an appointment by Governor Felix P. Camacho.

• Appointment of Mr. Anthony G.C. Blaz – as Administrator, Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority
• Bill No. 195(EC) – An act to amend Subitem (1) of Title 5 GCA § 22435 relative to permitted investments and interest earned from the Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000) of bond proceeds intended to fund payments to COLA Class Awardees as ordered by the judgment in Rios v. Camacho, Superior Court Case No. SP0206-93
• Bill No. 210(LS) – An act to appropriate funds to authorize the Department of Revenue and Taxation to purchase new equipment and contractual needs necessary for the functions of the department
• Bill No. 211(LS) – An act to appropriate funds to authorize the Department of Revenue and Taxation to hire new personnel within various divisions to enhance collection efforts and compliance with local laws
• Bill No. 213(LS) - An act to amend 9 17 of the "Exhibit B" attachment to 5 22958 of Article 10,
Chapter 22, Division 2 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated, providing six million dollars
($6,000,000) for the reconstruction of Pale San Vitores Road. (add-on)
• Bill No. 214(LS) - An act to appropriate the sum of twelve million eight hundred thousand
dollars ($12,800,000) for delinquent streetlight arrearage owed to the Guam Power Authority to
comply with the stipulation issued by the Guam Public Utilities Commission in response to the
Guam Power Authority petition for FYO8 base rate relief as contained in Docket 07-10 (add-on)


February 13, 2008 / Wednesday 1:30 PM

Office of the Speaker

Senator Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D., Acting Chairwoman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

Notice of Public Hearing followed by a Round Table Discussion

Appointment:
• The Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs will hear the nomination of Mr. John Arroyo to the University Of Guam Board Of Regents.

Round Table Meeting:
• The Committee will also commence a roundtable discussion, beginning at 2:30 pm, with the Guam Public School System, the Guam Community College, and the Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority. The discussion will focus on the new schools scheduled to open this year and the required collateral equipment for those schools.


January 29, 2008 / Tuesday 9:00 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon
, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing on the appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the GBWC. The committee will also hear the following bills:

Confirmations to the GBWC
• Mr. Abner Collaza-Cruz, appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on October 18, 2007 to serve as a member Guam Boxing & Wrestling Commission to a term of two (2) years from the date of legislative confirmation.
• Mr. George M. Flores, appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on November 01, 2007 to serve as a member Guam Boxing & Wrestling Commission to a term of one (1) year from the date of legislative confirmation.
Bill No. 161(EC): F.T. Ishizaki
• An act to amend Subsection (c) of Section 45.10 of Chapter 45 of Title 8 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to the duty to deliver an arrestee to a Judge.


January 28, 2008 / Monday 1:00 PM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization

The committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill 181(EC): An act to provide a “Blue Ribbon Planning Committee” to organize both public and private sector efforts in expanding the economy of Guam.
• Bill 197(EC): An act relative to granting the Office of the Public Auditor greater flexibility in the recruitment, compensation, and retention of professional and technical auditing personnel in support of carrying out the mandates of the office; through amending §1907(b) of Title 1, and §4102(a) of Title 4, Guam Code Annotated.
• Bill 202(EC): An act to authorize the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam to issue differential pay to EMT-B Certified Firefighters of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit.
• Bill 204(EC): An act to add a new §848 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotate to name Tumon/Tamuning Police Station the “Sgt. Frankie E. Smith Police Station.”


January 24, 2008 / Thursday 9:00 AM

Senator Ray Tenorio
, Chairman - Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety & Youth

The committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety & Youth will conduct a Public Hearing on the confirmations of appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho. The committee will also hear the following bills.

• Confirmation of Captain Paul R. Suba to serve as Chief of Police of the Guam Police Department.
• Confirmation of Jose Q. Salas to serve as a member of the Guam Parole Board
• Confirmation of Dominic S. Terlaje to serve as a member of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission.
• Bill No. 162(LS): An act to amend subsection (a), (b), and (c) of §18201 of Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 16 of the Guam code Annotated relative to the implied consent provisions of the Safe Streets Act.
• Bill No. 163(LS): An act to amend §3603(b) of Article 6 of Chapter 3 if Title 16 of the Guam Code Annotated; and to repeal and reenact §3601(e) of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to the use and testing of sun screening devices on motor vehicles.
• Bill No. 185(EC): An act to add new §25.50 & 25.55 to Chapter 25, Title 9, Guam Code Annotated relative to the solicitation of children over the internet or other electronic means for immoral purposes.
• Bill No. 186(EC): An act to add a new §43.95 to Chapter 43 of Title 9, Guam Code Annotated relative to unlawful us of theft detection shielding or deactivation devices.
• Bill No. 187(EC): An act to amend item (e) of 43.20 of Chapter 43, 9 GCA relative to valuation of loss it related to the degree of criminality for theft related offenses.
• Bill No. 188(EC): An act to add a new Article 3 to Chapter 43 of Title 9, Guam Code Annotated relative to establishing jurisdiction for inline sale of stolen property and online theft by deception act.
• Bill No. 189(EC): An act to amend §61.30 of Chapter 61, Title 9, Guam Code Annotated relative to loitering in or around school bus stops.


January 9, 2008 / Wednesday 1:30 PM

Senator Jesse Anderson Lujan
, Chairman - Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance

The committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance will conduct a Public Hearing. The committee will hear the following bill:

Substitute Bill No. 122 (EC)
An act to authorize the sale of electric energy by commercial power producers directly to consumers, and directing the Public Utilities Commission to establish reasonable rates for access to Guam Power Authority Transmission Facilities, to be known as the “POWER BILL REDUCTION AND STABILIZATION ACT OF 2007”.


December 27, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct a continuation of the Oversight Hearing that was called to order on December 13, 2007 with members of the University of Guam regarding the use of government property, procurement, and contractual issues at the University.


December 18, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct a continuation of the Oversight Hearing that was called to order on December 13, 2007 with members of the University of Guam regarding the use of government property, procurement, and contractual issues at the University.


December 17, 2007 / Monday 9:00 AM

Senator Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
, Acting Chairwoman
Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs

The following appointment, resolutions and bills will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.

Appointment:

• Ms. Pauline Gumataotao – To serve as a member of the Chamorro Land Trust Commission.

Resolutions:

• Resolution No. 95 (EC)

• Resolution No. 96 (EC)

Bills:

• Bill No. 184 (EC)

• Bill No. 190 (EC)


December 13, 2007 / Thursday 8:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization, Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct an Oversight Hearing with members of the University of Guam regarding the use of government property, procurement, and contractual issues at the University.


December 3, 2007 / Monday 10:00 AM

Vice Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will continue the public hearing on Bill No. 183.

• BILL No. 183(EC) – An act authorizing I Maga’lahen Guåhan to enter into a promissory agreement with the Guam Power Authority for the payment of certified past due street light accounts.


November 28, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 AM

Acting Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following bills.

• BILL No. 156(EC) – An act to repeal and reenact Chapter 74 of Title 11 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to protecting and recovering property owned by utilities, telecommunications companies, government entities, construction firms, and other parties.

• BILL No. 191(EC) – An act to repeal the tax exemptions for banks, banking institutions, small lenders and building and loan associations, by amending §26202(f)(1) and (2) of Article 2, Chapter 26, Title 11, Guam Code Annotated, relative to tax on banks, banking institutions, small lenders, and building and loan associations.

• BILL No. 183(EC) – An act authorizing I Maga’lahen Guåhan to enter into a promissory agreement with the Guam Power Authority for the payment of certified past due street light accounts.

• BILL No. 140(EC) – An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 24-141 relative to reducing the total tax credit from Nine Million to Five Million Dollars for the Guam Raceway Park.


November 16, 2007 / Friday 9:00 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing on the following bills:

• Bill No. 101 (LS), A.B. Palacios, Sr.
An act to provide for remedies to Guam Waterworks Authority Customers who may have been forced to incur costs and endured sufferings pursuant to a mandate by Guam Waterworks Authority in the installation of a “Cutoff” valve when such mandate lacks authority, and inconsistent with the Provision of 28 GAR Section 2105(a)(4).

• Bill No. 166 (EC), v.c. pangelinan
An act to promote the development of renewable energy; require electric utility companies to establish renewable portfolio standard goals and requests the Public Utility Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a rate structure to encourage the use of renewable energy.

• Bill 176 (EC), v.c. pangelinan
An Act to amend Article 1, Chapter 14 of Title 12 Guam Code Annotated relative to declaring the property in and the right to the use of all the water at any time in a stream, river, or other surface source and water located beneath the ground and in the Aquifer in Guam are for all purposes vested in the Government of Guam.


November 8, 2007 / Thursday 9:30 AM

Acting Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

· Bill No. 180 (EC)

· Bill No. 167 (EC)

· Bill No. 138 (EC)

· Bill No. 142 (EC)

· Bill No. 152 (EC)

· Bill No. 154 (EC)


October 30, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

Notice of Public Hearing and a Roundtable Discussion
The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct a Public Hearing on the following Bills and the confirmation on the appointment by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the Guam Transportation Commission. The Committee will also be conducting a roundtable discussion. Items in the agenda are as follows:

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Roundtable Discussion to discuss the current state of the Public Transit System.
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Appointment of Manuel Q. Cruz to the board of the Guam Transportation Commission. Appointed August 8, 2007 by Governor Felix P. Camacho for the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph T. Flores.
• Bill No. 164(LS) – (J. T. Won Pat - R. J. Respicio – M. Forbes)
An act to amend Sections 43201, 43202, and 43203 of Title 5 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to performance reviews of agency heads.
• Bill No. 179 (EC) – (A. B. Palacios, Sr.)
An act relative to clarifying the restrictions established on the recruitment or compensation of Government of Guam personnel above Step 10 of the compensation schedule; through amending section §6205.2 of Chapter 6, Title 4, Guam Code Annotated.


October 24, 2007 / Wednesday 8:00 AM

Senator Frank F. Blas, Jr.,Chairman - Committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security

The following items in the agenda will be heard by the committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security:

• The appointment of Ms. Lou Leon Guerrero to serve as a member of the Guam Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for the unexpired term of Brihida Aguigui to expire on February 20, 2008
• Discussions regarding the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Collections Contract


October 22, 2007 / Monday 9:00 AM

Speaker Mark Forbes
, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Executive Committee

The following bills will be heard by the Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs:

• Bill No. 169(LS) – F. F. Blas Jr.
An act to rename University of Guam’s Dormitory I Building Housing the Army ROTC Administration as the Major Henry S. Ofeciar Army ROTC Administration Building in honor of the late Army Major Henry S. Ofeciar.
• Bill No. 170(LS) – F. F. Blas Jr.
An act to add Article 9 to Chapter 60 of Title 21 of the Guam Code Annotated to establish the DLM Building construction fund, to deposit any and all funds from FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program Award under Project Number HMGP DR 1446, Project #15, relative to the construction of a New Department of Land Management Building in Hagatna.
• Bill No. 171(LS) – J. T. Won Pat
An act to add a new Chapter 11 to Division 2 of Title 17 Guam Code Annotated relative to authorizing the Superintendent of Education to establish a public corporation for the purpose of advancing excellence in education. This act shall be known as the “Foundation For Public Education Act Of 2007”.
• Bill No. 177(LS) – J. T. Won Pat
An act relating to the student scholarships, financial assistance programs and its program administration at the University of Guam.


October 11, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a confirmation hearing on the appointment by Governor Felix P. Camacho. Item in the agenda are as follows:

• Bryan C. Duenas to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities, appointed on July 25, 2007 to a four year term.
• Monica Okada Guzman to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities, appointed on August 15, 2007 to a four year term.
• Maria Flor Herrero to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities to fill the unexpired term of Alicia A. Limtiaco whose term expires on March 23, 2010, appointed on July 30, 2007.
• Reilly Ridgell to serve as member of the Board- Guam Contractors License, appointed August 22, 2007 to a four year term.


October 10, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 AM

Senator Antonio R. Unpingco
, Chairman - Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs

The committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs will conduct a public hearing on the following appointment: Items in the agenda are as follows:

• Joseph F. Camacho to serve as a member of the Port Authority of Guam Board.


October 4, 2007 / Thursday 8:00 AM

Vice Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the confirmations by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority Board, Alcohol Beverage Control Board and The Real Estate Commission Board. Items on the agenda are as follows.

• Ms. Elizabeth C. Duenas to the position of Member, Guam Real Estate Commission
• Mr. Jun Lin to the position of Member, Guam Real Estate Commission
• Ms. Belinda S.R. Magat to the position of Member, Alcohol Beverage Control Board
• Mr. Arnold C. Jose to the position of Member, Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority Board
• Mr. Rufo J. Lujan to the position of Member, Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority Board


September 27, 2007 / Thursday 3:00 PM

Senator Judith Won Pat Ed.D., Acting Chairwoman -
Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on the following.

• BILL NO. 38 (EC), - J. P. Guthertz
An act to add a new §1108.1 to Division 1 Chapter 1 of Title 17 GCA to reflet a holistic approach that education encompasses “K through 16” rather than “K through 12” and to ensure that the Guam Public School System, University of Guam, Guam Community College, Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation (KGTF), and the Guam Public Library System are priority educational institutions in the appropriation and release of funds.
• BILL NO. 45 (EC), - Ray Tenorio
An act to amend Item (Q) of 17 GCA, Chapter 3, §3103 relative to GPSS Management Audits.
• BILL NO. 115 (EC), - J. P. Guthertz
An act to amend §3108, §3111, §3115, and §3119 and to add a new §3111.1, all of Chapter 3 of Title 17 Guam Code Annotated relative to the Guam Public School System.
• BILL NO. 116 (EC). – J. P. Guthertz
An act to amend §3103 of Chapter 3 of Title 17 Guam Code Annotated relative to the Guam Public School System.
• BILL NO. 117 (EC), - J. T. Won Pat
An act to amend §6113 of Title 17 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to protecting the rights of Guam’s children to attend school.


September 26, 2007 / Wednesday 9:00 AM

Senator Judith Won Pat Ed.D., Acting Chairwoman -
Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on the following.

• BILL NO. 55 (EC), - A. B. Palacios, Sr.
An act relative to requesting that mayors and Vice Mayors of each applicable village be elected jointly by the qualified residents of their district, through amending §40103, Chapter 40 Division 4 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated.
• BILL NO. 63 (EC), - R. J. Respicio
An act to apply any Across-the-Board salary cuts for classified employees to the salaries of all elected officials.
• BILL NO. 86 (LS), - A. B. Palacios, Sr.
An act to amend §6114 of Chapter 6, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the disqualification and removal of any elected public official upon conviction of a misdemeanor involving criminal sexual conduct or a crime of moral turpitude.
• BILL NO. 87, - J. A. Lujan
An act to amend §8172(a) of Title 4, Guam Code Annotated, relative to retirement benefits coverage of elective Guam Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
• BILL NO. 93 (LS), - J. A. Lujan
An act to set the rate of compensation for Consolidated Commission on Utilities members at the rate established for the Civil Service Commission
• BILL NO. 106 (EC), - A. B. Palacios Sr.
An act to amend §79105 of Chapter 79, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated, relative to filling vacancies in the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
• BILL NO. 132 (EC), - J. P. Guthertz
An act to amend Title 21GCA §80104(e) of the Guam Code Annotated relative to the powers and duties of the Ancestral Lands Commission to manage and develop former Spanish Crown Lands and other non-ancestral lands.
• BILL NO. 139 (EC), - As amended by the author – v. c. pangelinan
An act to amend Section 6 of Public Law 20-189 and Section 4 of Public Law 20-133, relative to applying uniform conditions for subdivisions.
• BILL NO. 157 (EC), - J. P. Guthertz
An act to amend Title 21 Guam Code Annotated Chapter 80 §80105 to guarantee landowner compensation for any government demolition or destruction of structures in Tiyan.


September 25, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 AM

Senator Judith Won Pat Ed.D., Acting Chairwoman -
Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs

The committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on the appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho to (KGTF) Board of Trustees, Guam Land Use Commission, Guam Public Library Board, and Guam Community College Board of Trustees and Bills that are referred to the committee. Items on the agenda are as follows:

Appointments:

• William Q. Sarmiento to serve as a member of the Guam Education Telecommunication Corporation, (KGTF) Board of Trustees.
• Peter E. Gill to serve as a member of the Guam Land Use Commission.
• Evelyn E. Angoco to serve as a member of the Guam Public Library Board
• Joseph B. Leon Guerrero to serve as a member of the Guam Community College Board of Trustees.
• Cherie Lynn Wong to serve as a member on the Guam Public Library Board.

Bills referred to the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs

• BILL NO. 4(LS) – Ray Tenorio, An act to amend Paragraph (4) of Title 16 GCA Relative to the Notice Requirements of by Insurance Companies for those Policyholders who fail their Vehicle Insurance Policies.

• BILL NO. 5 (LS) – J. A. Lujan
An act to add a new Article 2 To Chapter 3 Of The Guam Code Annotated, Relative to disclosing special benefits provided by airlines to government officials.

• BILL NO. 8 (EC) – J. A. Lujan
An act to authorize credits against Gross Receipts Taxes for businesses who contribute for the construction, development, upgrading, repair and maintenance of any village recreational or sports facility.

• BILL NO. 14 (EC) – A. B. Palacios, Sr.
An act to appropriate up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,00) from the General Fund to the Department of Law to Satisfy the Court Judgment in the “Alan F. Haueser Vs. Department of Law , et. Al.” Court Case No. SP003-92.

• BILL NO. 28 (EC) – R.J. Respicio
An act to provide immediate relief to Government of Guam Employees, Retirees, and survivors for the high costs of Health Insurance by assuming responsibility for the payment of all deductible expenses under the Government of Guam Group Health Insurance Contract and to authorize the payment of premiums for Medicare Plan A (Hospital Insurance Coverage), Medicare Plan B (Supplemental Medical Insurance), And Medicare Plan A & B, from the Government’s And Employees Contributions for Health Insurance Rates for Retired Employees and their survivors by amending §4301 of Article 3, Title 4 of the Guam Code Annotated.

• BILL NO. 30 (EC) – E. J. B. Calvo
An act to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 11 of The Guam Code Annotated.

• Bill 37 (EC) – R. J. Respicio An act to establish the Office of Finance and Budget within I Leheslaturan Guahan for the adoption of an Econometric Model of Guam’s existing and projected economy to be used to simulate the effect of revenue forecasting and the coordination and gathering of information necessary for I Leheslaturan to make and adopt revenue projections for the operations of the Government of Guam, and to review legislation and issues of concern relative to fiscal policy including but not limited to legislative appropriations, taxation, revenue collection, general fund revenues, special fund revenues, and government expenditures, and to repeal section 23 Public Law 25-176.


September 13, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 AM

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a confirmation hearing on the appointment by Governor Felix P. Camacho. Item in the agenda is limited to following appointment:
• Confirmation of The Honorable Katherine A Maraman to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of Guam, nominated by Governor Felix P. Camacho on May 28, 2007.


September 11, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 AM

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct a Public Hearing on the following Bill:
• Bill No. 99 (LS), An act to add a new chapter 26, and new §5122 and 5B105, to 17 G.C.A., relative to professional educator certification.


September 7, 2007 / Friday 1:30 PM

Senator Jesse Anderson Lujan, Chairman - Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing
Banking and Insurance

The committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance will conduct a public hearing along with a roundtable discussion on the following Bills. Items in the agenda are as follows:

• Bill No. 155 (EC)
• Roundtable Discussion on Bill No. 122 (EC)
• Bill No. 113 (EC)


September 6, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 AM

Senator Antonio R. Unpingco, Chairman - Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs

The committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans and Foreign Affairs will conduct a public hearing on Bill No. 146 (EC), Bill No. 160 (EC) and Bill No. 165 (EC).


August 29, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 am

Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Jr.

The office of Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Jr. will be conducting a public hearing on Resolution No. 68.


August 23, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 am

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization and the committee on Calendar will conduct a Public Hearing on Bills No. 96(LS), 111(EC), 121(EC), 136(EC), 137(EC), and 145(EC).


August 21, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00am

Senator Jesse Anderson Lujan, Chairman - Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing
Banking and Insurance

The committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance will conduct a public hearing on the appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority Board and the Guam Corporation Board of Directors and on Bills No. 118(EC), 122(EC), and 113(EC).


August 7, 2007 / Tuesday 10:00 am

Senator Ray Tenorio, Chairman - Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Youth

The committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Youth will conduct a public hearing on the appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the Guam Parole Board, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission and on Bills No. 127(EC, 131(EC), 135(EC), and 148(EC).


July 31, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 am

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs will conduct a public hearing on the appointments by Governor Felix P. Camacho to the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities, The Guam Historic Preservation Review Board, and on Bill No. 130 (EC). Items on the Agenda include the following:

• Mr. Casey L. Castro; appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on June 14, 2007 to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities for a two (2) year term.
• Mr. Matthew C. Cruz; appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on June 5, 2007 to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities for a four (4) year term.
• Ms. Joyleen Sablan-Suba; appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on June 5, 2007 to serve as a member of the Board – Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities for a four (4) year term.
• Ms. Darlene Moore; appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on June 13, 2007 to serve as member of the Board – Guam Preservation Review Board for a two (2) year term.
• Mr. John A Peterson; appointed by Governor Felix P. Camacho on May 8, 2007 to serve as a member of the Board - Guam Preservation Review Board for a two (2) year term.
• Bill No. 130 (EC): An act to Repeal and Reenact Chapter 50 of title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated Relative to the Guam Pesticides Act of 2007, by J. V. Espaldon.
(NOTE: Bill No. 130 (EC) will be heard at 2pm.)


July 27, 2007 / Friday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• Judiciary of Guam; Court-Appointed Attorney Fees, Adult and Juvenile Drug Court, Family Visitation Center.
• Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB)
• Department of Labor (DOL); Workers Compensation.
• Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA); Waste Reduction Education Strategy, HASSO Guam Program, Air Pollution Control Fund, Guam Environmental Trust Fund, Water Research and Development Fund, Water Protection Fund.
• Department of Integrated Services for Individuals w/Disabilities (DISID)


July 26, 2007 / Thursday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• Guam Retirement Fund (GRF); Supplemental Annuity Benefits, Retirees Medical and Life Benefits, Medicare Premium Reimbursements, Pensions of Retired Governor(s), Lieutenant Governor(s), Pensions of Court Judges, Survivor and Disability Supplemental Annuities, COLA.
• Department of Land Management (DLM)
• Guam Ancestral Lands Commission (GALC)
• Commission on Decolonization
• Chamorro Land Trust Commission (CLTC)
• Department of Chamorro Affairs (DCA)
• Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities (CAHA); Guam Territorial Band


July 25, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• University of Guam (UOG); Scholarships, Training Programs, Dr. Yamashita Educator Corp., Hero Scholarship, Aquaculture Development and Training Center, WERI Guam Hydrologic Survey, Comprehensive Water Resource Monitoring Program, College of Natural Applied Sciences, KPRG (Public Radio).
• Guam Election Commission (GEC)
• Public Defender Service Corporation (PDSC)
• Mayors Council of Guam (MCOG); Village Streets Maintenance and Beautification, Programs addressing Public Safety and Social Education, Enforce Alcohol Regulations, Reduce Underage Drinking, Support Traffic Safety, Reduce Drug-Related Violence and Abuse, and Support Government of Guam Substance and Abuse Prevention Programs, Island-Wide Village Beautification Projects.
• Department of Agriculture (AGR); Conservation Officers, Aquatic and Wildlife Resources.


July 24, 2007 / Tuesday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• Guam Public School System (GPSS); Interscholastic Sports Fund, Health and Physical Activities, Principals’ Fund, School Lunch/Child Nutritional Meal Reimbursement Fund, Summer School, Textbooks/e-book readers.


July 23, 2007 / Monday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• Governor’s Office (GOV); Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Guam State Clearing House, Veterans Affairs Office, Medical Referral Offices.
• Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR)
• Department of Administration (DOA); Guam Mass Transit System, Government Claims Fund, General Purpose Financial Statement and Single Audit Report, Training of Government Accountants.
• Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT)
• Guam Board of Accountancy (GBOA)
• Office of the Public Auditor (OPA); Procurement Appeals Division
• Civil Service Commission (CSC)


July 16, 2007 / Monday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

• Department of Land Management (DLM)
• Guam Ancestral Lands Commission (GALC)
• Commission on Decolonization
• Chamorro Land Trust Commission(CLTC)
• Department of Agriculture(AGR); Conservation Officers, Aquatic and Wildlife Resources.
• Mayors Council of Guam; Village Streets Maintenances and Beautification Program; Programs addressing Public Safety and Social Education, Enforce Alcohol Regulations, Reduce Underage Drinking, Support Traffic Safety, Reduce Drug-Related Violence and Abuse, and Support Government of Guam Substance and Abuse Prevention Programs; Island-wide Village Beautifications Project


July 13, 2007 / Friday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development will conduct a public hearing on FY 2008 Budget. The following Department and Agencies within the Government of Guam will be heard as follows:

Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA)
Department of Labor (DOL); Workers Compensation
Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP)/ (Developmental Disabilities Council)
Department of Public Works (DPW); Streetlight Fund
Contractors License Board (CLB)
Professional Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors (PEALS) Board


July 12, 2007 / Thursday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting a Public Hearing on Revised FY 2008 Departmental/Agency Budget and Program/Services.


July 11, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

Public Hearing Schedule: Revised FY 2008 Departmental/Agency Budget and Program/Services
Guam Community College (GCC); Licensed Practical Nursing Program and Vocational Guidance Program; Apprenticeship Program
Guam Public Library System (GPLS)
Guam Education Telecommunication Corp. (KGTF)
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA); Pharmaceuticals Fund
Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS); Community Health Centers; Public Assistance Payments; Medically Indigent Program; Medicaid Program; Enhanced Allotment Plan (Medicaid Part D); Catastrophic Illness Program; Foster Home Care
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals w/Disabilities (DISID)


July 11, 2007 / Wednesday 9:00 am

Senator Frank F. Blas, Jr. , CHAIRMAN - Committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security

The committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security will be conducting public hearings on BILL NO. 129(EC), BILL NO. 133(EC) and continuing a roundtable discussion with members of sanctuary.


July 9, 2007 / Monday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development (Committee) has scheduled a continuation on Bill No. 143 (EC), The Revised Fiscal Year 2008 Executive Budget Request.


July 6, 2007 / Friday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo,Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development (Committee) has scheduled a public hearing on the following bills and confirmation appointment:

Mr. Alberto A. Lamorena V: Appointment to serve as Director, Bureau of Statistics and Plans

Bills No. 68 (EC), 82 (LS), & 126 (EC)


July 05, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 am

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The following bills will be heard by the Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs:

Bill No. 9 (LS) – Sponsor: J.T. Won Pat

Bill No. 21 (EC) – A.B. Palacios, Sr.

Bill No. 32 (EC) – A.B. Palacios, Sr.

Bill No. 33 (EC) – R.J. Respicio

Bill No. 41 (EC) – A.B. Palacios

Bill No. 47 (EC) – R.J. Respicio

Bill No. 49 (EC) – R.J. Respicio

Bill No. 50 (EC) - A. R. Unpingco

Bill No. 73 (EC) - J. T. Won Pat

Bill No. 75 (LS) – J.T. Won Pat

Bill No. 102 (LS) – Ray Tenorio

Bill No. 109 (EC) – T.R. Muna-Barnes

Bill No. 120 (EC) – E.J.B. Calvo


July 3, 2007 / Tuesday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman- Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development (Committee) has scheduled a public hearing on Bill No. 143 (EC), The Revised Fiscal Year 2008 Executive Budget Request.


July 2, 2007 / Monday 9:00 am

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The following Appointments will be heard by the Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs:

Terezo R. Mortera, Director, Department of Land Management
Telo T. Taitague, Director, Bureau of Women’s Affairs
Antolina S. Leon Guerrero, Member, Government of Guam Retirement Fund Board of Trustees
Selina C. Castro, Member, Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation (KGTF) Board of Trustees
Joseph A.E. Rosario, Member, Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation (KGTF) Board of Trustees
Frank G. Blaz, Member, Guam Land Use Commission
Jay Lather, Member, Guam Land Use Commission
Ronald P. Quitugua, Member, Guam Public Library Board
William Leon Guerrero, Member, University of Guam Board of Regents
Kathy C. Sgro, Member, University of Guam Board of Regents


June 25, 2007 / Monday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo,Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting a public hearing on the following Bills:

Bills No. 65, 94, 114, & 124.


June 19, 2007 / Tuesday 9:30 am

Senator Ray Tenorio, Chairman - Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Youth

The Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Youth will be hearing testimonies on the following bills:
Bills No. 108, 119, 123 & 110 (EC).


June 15, 2007 / Friday 10:00 am

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development will be hearing testimonies during a public hearing on Bill No. 125 (EC). Continuance


June 14, 2007 / Thursday 6:00 pm

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce, and Economic Development has revised the agenda of the public hearings. The following is the agenda to be heard on Bills No. 52, 53, & 62.


June 14, 2007 / Thursday 10:00 a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development will be hearing testimonies during a public hearing on Bill No. 125 (EC).


June 14, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 am

Senator Vicente (ben) c. pangelinan

The Senator will be conducting a Public Hearing for Resolution 62 (LS).


June 13, 2007 / Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development will be hearing testimonies during a public hearing on Bill No. 125 (EC).


June 12, 2007 / Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development will be hearing testimonies during a public hearing on Bill No. 125 (EC).


June 1, 2007 / Friday, 9:00a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will continue the public hearings on the FY 2008 Department/Agency Budgets.


May 31, 2007 / Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will continue the public hearings on the FY 2008 Department/Agency Budgets.


May 29, 2007 / Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be conducting public hearings on the FY 2008 Department/Agency Budgets.


May 29, 2007 / Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

Bills No. 96, 99, 103, & 105 will be heard by the Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization.


May 29, 2007 / Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes
, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

Bills No 59 & 112 will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.


May 24, 2007 / Thursday 10:00 a.m.

Senator Ray Tenorio, Chairman - Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety & Youth

The committee will be conducting a Public Hearing on the Confirmation of Mr. David Q. Peredo to serve as Fire Chief of the Guam Fire Department and Bills No. 95, 100, & 104.


May 24, 2007 / Thursday 2:00 p.m.

Senator Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The committee will be holding a public hearing on the continuance of the FY 2008 Revenue Hearing.


May 23, 2007 / Wednesday 2:00 p.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce & Economic Development

The Committee will be holding a public hearing on the continuance of the FY 2008 Revenue Hearing.


May 22, 2007 / Tuesday 2:00 p.m.

Senator James V. Espaldon
, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The committee will be hearing Resolution No. 24 (LS) and Bills No. 35 & 97.


April 30, 2007 / Monday 10:00 a.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee will be receiving testimony on Bills No. 70, 72, 83 and 92.


April 19, 2007 / Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee will be receiving testimony on Bill No. 84.


April 17, 2007 / Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

Senator Ray Tenorio, Chairman - Committee on Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Youth

Confirmation Hearing and Public Hearing on Bills No. 10, 27, 34, 71, 77, 78, and 81.


April 12, 2007 / Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

Senator James V. Espaldon
, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

Confirmation Hearing and Public Hearing on Bills No. 58 & 69.


April 11, 2007 / Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The committee will be conducting a Public Hearing on Bill No. 83.


April 9, 2007 / Monday, 9:00 a.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The committee will be conducting a Public Hearing on Bill No. 84.


March 27, 2007 / Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Senator Jesse Anderson Lujan,
Chairman - Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance
Chairman, Committee on Agenda

The Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking and Insurance will be conducting a Public Hearing which includes a Confirmation Hearing on appointment of Annabelle M. Dancel to the GHURA Board of Commissioners


March 16, 2007 / Friday,  4:30 p.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The continuance of a roundtable discussion with members of the Guam Public School System and members of the Guam Education Policy Board.


March 16, 2007 / Friday, 1:00 p.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The committee will be hearing Bills No. 40, 56, & 61.


March 15, 2007 / Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The continuance of a roundtable discussion with members of the Guam Public School System and members of the Guam Education Policy Board.


March 14, 2007 / 9:30 a.m.

Vice Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development will be holding an oversight hearing to hear testimony from representatives of the Executive Branch on the financial condition of the government of Guam.


March 13, 2007 / 9:00 a.m.

Senator Frank F. Blas Jr.
, Chairman - Committee on Health, Human Services and Homeland Security

The Committee will be holding a public hearing to hear testimony on the appointment of Mr. Vincent Sablan Santos to serve as a member of the Guam Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for a term of 5 years and Bill No. 57.


March 13, 2007 / 1:00 p.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki
, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Organization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee will be holding a Roundtable meeting regarding the Government of Guam Reorganization.


March 09, 2007 / 1:00 p.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

The Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization will be holding a roundtable meeting concerning housing and public safety reorganization plans.


March 7, 2007 / 1:30 p.m.

Senator Frank T. Ishizaki, Chairman - Committee on General Governmental Operations and Reorganization
Chairman, Committee on Calendar

Public Hearing on Bills No. 3, 31, 40, 51, and 54


March 07, 2007 / 9:30 a.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The continuance of a roundtable discussion with members of the Guam Public School System and members of the Guam Education Policy Board.


March 06, 2007 / 9:30 a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo
, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

Committee will conduct a roundtable discussion on Governor Felix P. Camacho’s Budget and Fiscal Executive Order (2007-02).


March 05, 2007 / 9:30 a.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes
, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The continuance of a roundtable discussion with members of the Guam Public School System and members of the Guam Education Policy Board.


March 2, 2007 / 9:30 a.m.

Vice Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee will conduct a roundtable discussion on current state of the government’s financial affairs.


February 27, 2007 / 2:30 p.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General and Omnibus Affairs
Chairman, Executive Committee

The continuance of a roundtable discussion with members of the Guam Public School System and members of the Guam Education Policy Board.


February 27, 2007 / 10:00 a.m.

Vice-Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

Public Hearing on Resolution No. 4 (EC) - Continuance.


February 23, 2007 / 2:30 p.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs
Chairman - Executive Committee

Bills No. 25 & 26 will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.


February 22, 2007 / 2:00 p.m.

Vice Speaker Edward J.B. Calvo, Chairman - Committee on Finance, Taxation, Commerce and Economic Development

The Committee will be presenting Resolution No. 4.


February 15, 2007 / 9:00 a.m.

Senator James V. Espaldon, Chairman - Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs

The Committee will be receiving testimony on Bills No. 19 and 24.


February 12, 2007 / 9:00 a.m.

Speaker Mark Forbes, Chairman - Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs
Chairman - Executive Committee

Bills No. 1, 7, 13, 18, 29, 39, and 43 will be heard by the Committee on Education, General & Omnibus Affairs.

 

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