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DISTRIBUTION LIST: SAPLRO: [email protected] Marianas CableVision: [email protected] Power 99 Radio Station: [email protected] KCNM/KZMI Radio Station: [email protected] KSPN NEWS: [email protected] Marianas Variety News: [email protected], [email protected] Saipan Tribune: [email protected] KKMP Radio Station: [email protected] Guam Business magazine/Marianas Business Journal: [email protected] House of Representatives NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE P.O. BOX 500586 SAIPAN, MP 96950 Linda B. Muña, House Clerk HC Document Control No. 32 Office of the House Clerk Telephone: (670) 664-8848 Facsimile: (670) 664-8849 [email protected] April 20, 2018 Pursuant to the House Rules of Procedures and the authority under the NMI Constitution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the House of Representatives of the Twentieth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature will convene the following open and public meeting: Meeting: House of Representatives First Day, First Special Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 9:30 AM Location: House Chamber, Honorable Jesus P. Mafnas Memorial Building, Capitol Hill Copies of this notice, the official Session Call, and the agenda have been filed in the Office of the House Clerk, released to the media, and posted at the following locations: Administration Building Entrance Hall House of Representatives Entrance Hall Senate Entrance Hall Commonwealth Legislature website (www.cnmileg.gov.mp) Written comments on agenda items may be submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before the meeting date. Oral testimony may be presented during the meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

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DISTRIBUTION LIST: SAPLRO: [email protected] Marianas CableVision: [email protected] Power 99 Radio Station: [email protected] KCNM/KZMI Radio Station: [email protected] KSPN NEWS: [email protected] Marianas Variety News: [email protected], [email protected] Saipan Tribune: [email protected] KKMP Radio Station: [email protected] Guam Business magazine/Marianas Business Journal: [email protected]

House of Representatives NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE

P.O. BOX 500586 SAIPAN, MP 96950

Linda B. Muña, House Clerk HC Document Control No. 32 Office of the House Clerk Telephone: (670) 664-8848 Facsimile: (670) 664-8849 [email protected]

April 20, 2018 Pursuant to the House Rules of Procedures and the authority under the NMI Constitution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the House of Representatives of the Twentieth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature will convene the following open and public meeting:

Meeting: House of Representatives First Day, First Special Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 9:30 AM Location: House Chamber, Honorable Jesus P. Mafnas Memorial

Building, Capitol Hill Copies of this notice, the official Session Call, and the agenda have been filed in the Office of the House Clerk, released to the media, and posted at the following locations:

Administration Building Entrance Hall House of Representatives Entrance Hall Senate Entrance Hall Commonwealth Legislature website (www.cnmileg.gov.mp)

Written comments on agenda items may be submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before the meeting date. Oral testimony may be presented during the meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TWENTIETH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

RAFAEL S. DEMAPAN SPEAKER

Honorable Jesus P. Mafnas Memorial Building P. 0. BOX 500586 Saipan, MP 96950

TELEPHONE NO.: FACSIMILE NO.:

670.664.8971/72 670.664.8900

E.MAIL: [email protected]

MEMORANDUM

DATE : 18 April 2018

TO ALL HOUSE MEMBERS

FROM Speaker Rafael S. DemapC~

SUBJECT Call for Session, 1st Day, 1st Special Session

Pursuant to the House Rules of Procedure and the authority vested in me under the NMI Constitution, I hereby call for the 1st Day, 1st Special Session for Tuesday, 24 April 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the House Chamber.

cc: Senate President House Clerk LB Director SAPLR Media

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HHOOUUSSEE OOFF RREEPPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIVVEESS TWENTIETH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE

SPECIAL SESSION, 2018

SESSION DAY CALENDAR DAY TIME 1st Day, First Special Session Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:30 a.m.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

A Moment of Silence 1. ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. ADOPTION OF JOURNALS - (3) Third Day, Third Regular Session Journal – February 16, 2018 Fourth Day, Third Regular Session Journal – February 27, 2018 Fifth Day, Third Regular Session Journal – March 16, 2018

4. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

A. House Bills: H. B. NO. 20-163 To reduce the time period for the Mayor to comment on local legislation to 15 days. Prefiled by: REP. JOHN PAUL P. SABLAN of Saipan, Precinct 2 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Ivan A. Blanco, and Angel A. Demapan) H. B. NO. 20-164 To appropriate fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) from the Special Casino Gross Revenue Tax Account, earmarked under 4 CMC §2308. Prefiled by: REP. ANGEL A. DEMAPAN of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself, Representatives Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, and John Paul P. Sablan) B. House Local Bills: H. L. B. NO. 20-63 To re-appropriate Sixteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Thirty dollars and Twenty-Four cents ($16,830.24) from BU 4961M and BU 4962R; Fifty-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Six dollars and Ninety-Five cents ($57,706.95) from BU 7176D and BU 3754; and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty-Two dollars and Eighty-One cents ($37,462.81) from BU 3753G; and for other purposes.

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Prefiled by: REP. JANET U. MARATITA of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for herself, Representatives Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, and Gregorio M. Sablan, Jr.) H. L. B. NO. 20-64 To appropriate $79,000.00 from the local license fees collected for pachinko slot machines and poker machines in the Second Senatorial District; and for other purposes. Prefiled by: REP. EDWIN P. ALDAN of Tinian, Precinct 6 (for himself) H. L. B. NO. 20-65 To appropriate $3,300,000 from revenues collected pursuant to Saipan Local Law 11-2 as amended for Fiscal Year 2018; and for other purposes. Prefiled by: REP. BLAS JONATHAN “BJ” T. ATTAO of Saipan, Precinct 3 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Janet U. Maratita, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) C. House Legislative Initiatives:

5. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. House Resolutions: H. RES. NO. 20-25 To honor and commend Justis “Cuki” F. Alvarez for his numerous accomplishments while representing the CNMI in various sporting events. Prefiled by: REP. EDWIN K. PROPST of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) B. House Joint Resolutions: C. House Commemorative Resolutions: D. House Concurrent Resolutions: H. C. R. NO. 20-2 To approve revenues and resources of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as identified pursuant to Article III, Section 9(a) of the Constitution, as amended,

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and 1 CMC, Division 7, for Fiscal Year 2019, beginning October 1, 2018, and ending on September 30, 2019. Prefiled by: REP. ANGEL A. DEMAPAN of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself)

6. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GOV. COMM. 20-174: (3/14/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. B. NO. 20-3, SD1, (“To amend and repeal provisions of the Vehicle Code to allow for e-citation implementation; and for other purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-45 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-175: (3/16/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, S. B. NO. 20-24, SD1, (“To amend 4 CMC § 50143(a) to provide immunity for minors assisting in tobacco control undercover investigations; and for other purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-46 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-176: (3/16/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, S. B. NO. 20-65, SD1, (“To establish a license suspension program for non-custodial parents who are in non-compliance with an order of support; and for other purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-47 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-177: (3/16/18) Informing the House that he vetoed H. B. No. 20-96, SD1, (To amend 1 CMC §2264 to ensure that the Board of Education members receive compensation for committee meetings, which are vital to the development of policy and the functioning of the Public School System.). [Deadline: 5/15/18] GOV. COMM. 20-178: (3/16/18 received 3/19/18) Informing the House that he vetoed S. B. No. 20-21, SS1, SD1, (To establish a Northern Marianas Technical Institute by adding a new Chapter 11 to Title 3, Division 1 of the Commonwealth Code; and for other purposes.). [Deadline: 5/15/18] GOV. COMM. 20-179: (03/16/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. L. B. NO. 20-56, (“Re-appropriate $75,959 from various SLL.”). Became Saipan Local Law 20-22 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-180: (3/19/18 received 3/20/18) Executive Order 2018-3 – Declaration of a State of Significant Emergency: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s Imminent Generation and other Failure and the Need to Provide Immediate Reliable Power, Water and Wastewater services. GOV. COMM. 20-181: (3/19/18) Certifying and granting approval for Ms. Jill Lisk-Clark, Wildlife Section Supervisor, Department of Lands and Natural Resources to receive an annual salary of $58,443.00. [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-182: (3/28/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. B. NO. 20-88, HD1, SD3, (“Repealer and Re-enactment “The Education Act of 1988”.”). Became Public Law 20-48 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-183: (3/28/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. B. NO. 20-70, SD1, (“CNMI VETERAN'S CEMETARY REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT” To est.”). Became Public Law 20-49 [For info]

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GOV. COMM. 20-184: (4/1/18) Submitting the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 ($167,039,224 available for appropriation). GOV. COMM. 20-185: (4/6/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, S. B. NO. 20-86, SD1, (“To Rename the Port of Tinian/Tinian Harbor, the “Honorable Jose Pangelinan San Nicolas Commercial Port of Tinian”; and For Other Purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-50 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-186: (4/6/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. B. NO. 20-83, SS1, (“To amend 4 CMC §§ 2172-2173, to enable the Marianas Visitors Authority to strengthen qualifications for tour guides and tour operators, and to add a new Section 2174; and for other purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-51 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-187: (4/7/18) From SAPLR informing the Legislature that H. B. No. 20-53, (To establish and clearly define the authority of the Department of Public Works to promulgate rules and regulations within the Rights Of Way (ROW); and for other purposes.) became Public Law 20-52 on April 7, 2018 without the Governor's signature. [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-188: (4/7/18) From SAPLR informing the Legislature that H. B. No. 20-128, (To amend 8 CMC §1202(a) to establish separate marriage license fees for residents and non-residents; and for other purposes.) became Public Law 20-53 on April 7, 2018 without the Governor's signature. [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-189: (4/9/18) Submitting a copy of Mr. James Diego I. Benavente’s résumé, statement of financial interest, police clearance, and drug test receipt. [Deadline: 5/3/18] GOV. COMM. 20-190: (4/9/18) Certifying and granting approval for Mr. Eliceo Diaz Cabrera, Administrator for Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality to receive an annual salary of $60,000.00. [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-191: (4/10/18) Submitting a copy of Mr. Benjamin Huk L. Borja’s résumé, statement of financial interest, police clearance, and drug test receipt. [Deadline: 5/3/18] GOV. COMM. 20-192: (4/11/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, S. B. NO. 20-83, (“To empower and define the authority of Community Supervision Officers and Compliance Officers in treatment courts; and for other purposes.”). Became Public Law 20-54 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-193: (4/11/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, S. B. NO. 20-90, SD1, (“To amend 1 CMC §1610(a); to permit youth congress sessions every two months.”). Became Public Law 20-55 [For info] GOV. COMM. 20-194: (12/29/17 received 4/16/18) Submitting the annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. GOV. COMM. 20-195: (4/13/18) Informing the House that $15 million from the collection of the Saipan Casino Operator’s Business Gross Revenue Tax (Imperial Pacific International (CNMI)) is available for appropriation and outlined recommendations: $7 million-Judiciary for the rehabilitation of the Guma Hustisia and new air conditioning system; $3 million- for land compensation payments; and $5 million- to be placed in secured funding account to be accessed in the case of disasters or emergencies.

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GOV. COMM. 20-196: (4/16/18) Submitting a copy of Mr. James Diego I. Benavente’s drug test results. [Deadline: 5/3/18] GOV. COMM. 20-197: (4/19/18) Informing the House that he signed into law, H. B. NO. 20-42, (“To amend 4 CMC, § 1302 (a), Tax on Agriculture Producers and Fishing to include Artists registered with the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture.”). Became Public Law 20-56 [For info]

7. SENATE COMMUNICATIONS

SEN. COMM. 20-155: (3/21/18) Transmitting a certified copy of Senate Joint Resolution No. 20-5, entitled, “A Senate Joint Resolution approving the Northern Mariana Islands Proposed Rules for In Forma Pauperis of the Judiciary of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.”, which was adopted by the Senate on March 8, 2018 and by the House of Representative on March 16, 2018, Twentieth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature. [For info] SEN. COMM. 20-156: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-26, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to require all contractors to be licensed in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-157: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-55, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to regulate motor vehicle rental companies; and for other purposes.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-158: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-56, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to amend 9 CMC §§8201 and 8205(a) to add new definitions and to establish minimum liability coverage for rental car companies; and for other purposes.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-159: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-61, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to establish the Hunting Act of 2017 for the Commonwealth; and for other purposes.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-160: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-73, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to amend 4 CMC §§4103 and 4201, to place the Office of the Registrar of Corporation under the Department of Commerce, provide the Registrar investigation power and authority to approve foreign corporations charter; and for other purposes.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-161: (3/22/18) Transmitting for House action S. B. NO. 20-92, entitled, “A Bill for an Act to amend 2 CMC §2123 relative to the terms of CPA board members to comply with Article III, Section 21 of the NMI Constitution; and for other purposes.”, which was passed by the Senate on March 22, 2018. [For action] SEN. COMM. 20-162: (4/12/18) Informing the House that the Senate in its First Day, First Special Session, on April 12, 2018, adopted CCR No. 20-2 and passed H. B. 20-102, HD1, SS1, CCS1, entitled: “To repeal and re-enact 4 CMC § 1508 (Reservation of License Revenue); and for other purposes.” [For info]

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SEN. COMM. 20-163: (4/13/18) Transmitting a certified copy of Senate Resolution No. 20-29, entitled, “to commend the Department of Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (DOI/OIA) and the Graduate School USA for the numerous training opportunities that they provide to the government employees of the CNMI through the Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiative’s (PITI-VITI) Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP).”, which was adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2018. [For info]

8. HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS

HSE. COMM. 20-101: (4/6/18) From Representative Guerrero informing the Speaker that he will be out of the Commonwealth on official business from April 7, 2018 to April 9, 2018, and on April 10, 2018 to April 16, 2018 on personal matters and request to be excused from any and all official functions during his absence. [For info] HSE. COMM. 20-102: (4/13/18) From the Speaker informing all Members that he will be out of the Commonwealth on official business on April 16, 2018 to April 17, 2018 and designates Vice Speaker Janet U. Maratita as Acting Speaker. [For info] HSE. COMM. 20-103: (4/20/18) From Representative Dela Cruz, PUC Chair, submitting amended composition to the Public Utilities and Communications Committee adding one additional Member, Representative Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero. [For info]

9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIAL BRANCH – None

10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES - None

11. MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS - None

12. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES - (8)

S. C. R. NO. 20-109: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-144, entitled: “To amend Title 1, General Provisions, Chapter 4, Article 3 by adding a new § 439 naming the Rota Fire Station 8 the “Robert O. Hocog Fire Station”; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends that the House pass H. B. No. 20-144 in its current form. S. C. R. NO. 20-110: Reporting on S. B. No. 20-64, SD1, entitled: “To establish a State Directory of New Hires; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of S. B. NO. 20-64, SD1, HD1. S. C. R. NO. 20-111: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-100, entitled: “To establish a reserve fund to be used to meet the future needs of the Commonwealth.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 20-100, HS1. S. C. R. NO. 20-112: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-80, entitled: “To provide a tax incentive for business entities that hire qualified ex-offenders.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 20-80, HD1.

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S. C. R. NO. 20-113: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-29, HD1, SD2, entitled: “To appropriate nine hundred thirty-one thousand, three hundred forty dollars ($931,340.00) from the Cancer Fund Special Account, earmarked under 4 CMC §1402(g)(2), to support and expand cancer awareness, detection and prevention programs and to appropriate four hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($485,000.00) from the Second Senatorial District’s Solid Waste Revolving account for the payment to Docomo Pacific, Inc.” Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends that the full membership of the House accept the amendments made by the Senate in the form of H. B. No. 20-29, HD1, SD2. S. C. R. NO. 20-114: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-153, entitled: “To amend 2 CMC § 4433 to authorize the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation to promulgate regulations on procurement, travel, and personnel matters; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 20-153, HD1. S. C. R. NO. 20-115: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-155, entitled: “To require all Commonwealth governmental entities to submit an annual “Citizen-Centric Report” of their activities.” Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 20-155, HD1. S. C. R. NO. 20-116: Reporting on H. B. No. 20-158, entitled: “To add a new Article 5 to Chapter 5, Division 8 of Title 1 of the Commonwealth Code to establish the Pregnancy Related Medical Leave and the Parental Leave Act; and for other purposes.” Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations recommends that the House pass the bill in the form of H. B. NO. 20-158, HD1.

13. REPORTS OF SPECIAL AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

C. C. R. NO. 20-2: Reporting on H. B. 20-102, HD1, SS1, entitled, “To repeal and re-enact 4 CMC § 1508 (Reservation of License Revenue); and for other purposes.” Your Conference Committee recommends passage of the bill in the form of H. B. 20-102, HD1, SS1, CCS1.

14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

15. RESOLUTION CALENDAR

Resolution Subject Action H. RES. NO. 20-24 A House Resolution to commend the Department of Interior’s

Office of Insular Affairs (DOI/OIA) and the Graduate School USA for the numerous training opportunities that they provide to the government employees of the CNMI through the Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiative’s (PITI-VITI) Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP).

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Resolution Subject Action

16. BILL CALENDAR Bill/Initiative Subject Action

17. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 18. ANNOUNCEMENTS

(ADJOURNMENT)

APPEARANCE OF LOCAL BILLS FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY: 1st Legislative appearance of a local bill is on the day it is introduced. SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY: H. L. B. NO. 20-61: To adopt and enact the Revised Tinian Casino Gaming Control Act of 1989 as approved and adopted by the CNMI Superior Court in CNMI v. Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission, et al., Civil Action No. 91-690 (Aug. 18, 1993); To further Amend the Revised Tinian Casino Gaming Control Act of 1989; To Repeal Tinian Local Laws 14-01, 18-05, 19-12, and 20-05; and for other purposes. Introduced by Prefiled by: REP. EDWIN P. ALDAN of Tinian, Precinct 6 (for himself) on March 16, 2018.

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THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY: H. L. B. NO. 20-60: To amend Article 9, Section 902(c) of the Saipan Zoning Law of 2013, as amended, by granting the Saipan Zoning Board with the authority to exempt temporary residential structures of the parking requirements. Introduced by REP. JOSEPH LEEPAN T. GUERRERO of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself) on February 27, 2018.

------------------------------------------------- Appearance of Measures introduced on the House Floor during the House Session on March 16, 2018:

H. B. NO. 20-159: To eliminate the required leave for government employees after candidate certification. Introduced by REP. EDWIN K. PROPST of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself, Representative Vinnie F. Sablan) on March 16, 2018; subsequently referred to the House Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations. H. B. NO. 20-160: To enact a provision to provide tax incentives for employers who hire individuals with special needs. Introduced by REP. LORENZO I. DELEON GUERRERO of Saipan, Precinct 5 (for himself, Representatives Donald C. Barcinas, Angel A. Demapan, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018; subsequently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. [ADDED] H. B. NO. 20-161: To provide for a tax rate for foreign corporations earning income from outside of the Commonwealth. Introduced by REP. IVAN A. BLANCO of Saipan, Precinct 3 (for himself) on March 16, 2018; subsequently referred to the House Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations. [ADDED] H. B. NO. 20-162: To regulate the practice of law. Introduced by REP. JANET U. MARATITA of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for herself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, and Alice S. Igitol) [ADDED] H. L. B. NO. 20-61: To adopt and enact the Revised Tinian Casino Gaming Control Act of 1989 as approved and adopted by the CNMI Superior Court in CNMI v. Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission, et al., Civil Action No. 91-690 (Aug. 18, 1993); To further Amend the Revised Tinian Casino Gaming Control Act of 1989; To Repeal Tinian Local Laws 14-01, 18-05, 19-12, and 20-05; and for other purposes. Introduced by Prefiled by: REP. EDWIN P. ALDAN of Tinian, Precinct 6 (for himself) on March 16, 2018. [ADDED] H. L. B. NO. 20-62: To appropriate the sum of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) from the Exclusive Gaming Annual License Fees allotted to the Third Senatorial District under 4 CMC §2307(c)(2); and for other purposes. Introduced by REP. LORENZO I. DELEON GUERRERO of Saipan, Precinct 5 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Angel A. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Jose I. Itibus, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018. H. RES. NO. 20-20: To congratulate and honor all the women in the Commonwealth as we celebrate their contributions and achievements during the month of March 2018 proclaimed as CNMI Women’s Month and March 8th as International Women’s Day. Introduced by REP. JANET U. MARATITA of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for herself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Rafael S. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Glenn L. Maratita, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018; subsequently placed on the resolution calendar. H. RES. NO. 20-21: To honor †Tomas A. Camacho, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa for his unwavering dedication and relentless services to the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and to extend our sincere condolences to his bereaved family on his untimely passing. Introduced by REP. JOHN PAUL P. SABLAN of Saipan, Precinct 2 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Rafael S. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Glenn L. Maratita, Janet U. Maratita, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018; subsequently placed on the resolution calendar. H. RES. NO. 20-22: To honor and commend the late Frances Faibar Rebuenog for her unwavering dedication and extensive length of service to the Commonwealth in the field of law enforcement and to extend our heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family on her untimely passing. Introduced by REP. JANET U. MARATITA of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for herself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Rafael S. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S.

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Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Glenn L. Maratita, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018; subsequently placed on the resolution calendar. H. RES. NO. 20-23: To recognize and commend the Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity (CHE’LU) Organization for their continuous contributions to the community in their efforts to preserve and promote the Chamorro culture and language. Introduced by REP. ANGEL A. DEMAPAN of Saipan, Precinct 1 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero, Rafael S. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Glenn L. Maratita, Janet U. Maratita, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., John Paul P. Sablan, Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018; subsequently placed on the resolution calendar. [ADDED] H. RES. NO. 20-24: To commend the Department of Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (DOI/OIA) and the Graduate School USA for the numerous training opportunities that they provide to the government employees of the CNMI through the Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiative’s (PITI-VITI) Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP). Introduced by REP. JOHN PAUL P. SABLAN of Saipan, Precinct 2 (for himself, Representatives Francisco C. Aguon, Edwin P. Aldan, Blas Jonathan “BJ” T. Attao, Donald C. Barcinas, Ivan A. Blanco, Francisco S. Dela Cruz, Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo I. Deleon Guerrero, Angel A. Demapan, Rafael S. Demapan, Joseph Leepan T. Guerrero, Alice S. Igitol, Jose I. Itibus, Glenn L. Maratita, Janet U. Maratita, Edwin K. Propst, Gregorio M. Sablan Jr., Vinnie F. Sablan, and Edmund S. Villagomez) on March 16, 2018.

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