P a g e | 1 Comm. on Rules and Judiciary May 26, 2026 Committee Report Memorandum: 26-013 TO: Mrs. Kurell A. Sheridan, JD Executive Director 36th Legislature of the V.I. FROM: The Honorable Carla J. Joseph _________________________ Chair Committee on Rules and Judiciary DATE: May 27, 2026 SUBJECT: Committee Report for Rules and Judiciary Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Please find attached the report for the Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting held on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. CC: All Senators Chief Legal Counsel Archive Division Journal Division P a g e | 2 Comm. on Rules and Judiciary May 26, 2026 Committee Report RULES AND JUDICIARY May 26, 2026 COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT The Committee on Rules and Judiciary held its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The Committee considered the following Bills: • Bill No. 36-0114 – An act honoring and commending Dilsa Capdeville for her many contributions to the Virgin Islands community through her roles in various areas of social services and advocacy for abused women and children and to rename the Bolongo Bay Head Start Facility the “Dilsa Capdeville Head Start Facility” in her honor Proposed by Senator Carla J. Joseph, Sponsored by Senators Milton E. Potter, Angel L. Bolques, Jr., Avery L. Lewis, Franklin D. Johnson, and Novelle E. Francis, Jr., and Co-sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca. • Bill No. 36-0191 – An act honoring and commending Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., posthumously for his service with the Virgin Islands Police Department and to the Virgin Islands community, by renaming the portion of Hospital Gade where it intersects with Veterans Drive, at the Alexander Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex, to the beginning of the Maude Proudfoot Drive, the “Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., Memorial Street” Proposed by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., Sponsored by Senators Avery L. Lewis and Franklin D. Johnson, and Co-sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca. • Bill No. 36-0133 – An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter. • Bill No. 36-0248 – An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code by enacting the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Act Proposed by Senator Avery L. Lewis, Sponsored by Senator Marise C. James, and Co-sponsored by Senators Hubert L. Frederick and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair, Sen. Carla J. Joseph at 12:41 p.m. Committee Members Present Sen. Carla J. Joseph, Chair Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, Vice Chair Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger Sen. Avery L. Lewis Sen. Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. Sen. Milton E. Potter Sen. Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Office of the Executive Director Mr. Charles Brown, Jr. Ms. Jervon Ottley Ms. Norna Pickard Legislative Reporters Mrs. Nataya Munoz-Melchoir Mrs. Nadine Coley-Williams P a g e | 3 Comm. on Rules and Judiciary May 26, 2026 Committee Report Sergeant-At-Arms Mr. Delvin Fleming Public Affairs/Media Mr. Bernard Mathews Ms. Malissa Gustave Mr. Barry Leerdam Mr. Jamal Potter Ms. Africah Harrigan Ms. Chaunte Herbert Mr. Alwyn Baptiste Mr. Dequan Milliner Ms. Saidah Sekou Ms. Diana Cruz Clerk/Timekeeper Mrs. Delekah Callwood Daniel Additional Supporting Staff Ms. Shania Nieves Legal Counsel Ms. Sharline Rogers, Esq. In block one of the Agenda, the Committee considered Bill Nos. 36-0114, 36-0191, 36-0133, and 36-0248. Senators proceeded with one (1) round of two (2) minutes of debate time. Bill Number Short Title Amendment Motion Vote 36-0114 An act honoring and commending Dilsa Capdeville for her many contributions to the Virgin Islands community through her roles in various areas of social services and advocacy for abused women and children and to rename the Bolongo Bay Head Start Facility the “Dilsa Capdeville Head Start Facility” in her honor Proposed by Senator Carla J. Joseph, Sponsored by Senators Milton E. Potter, Angel L. Bolques, Jr., Avery L. Lewis, Franklin D. Johnson, and Novelle E. Francis, Jr., and Co- sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca. Senator Milton Potter motioned that Bill No. 36-0114, be favorably voted upon in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and forwarded to the full body for further consideration and action. The motion was seconded by Senator Avery Lewis. 7 yeas P a g e | 4 Comm. on Rules and Judiciary May 26, 2026 Committee Report 36-0191 An act honoring and commending Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., posthumously for his service with the Virgin Islands Police Department and to the Virgin Islands community, by renaming the portion of Hospital Gade where it intersects with Veterans Drive, at the Alexander Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex, to the beginning of the Maude Proudfoot Drive, the “Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., Memorial Street” Proposed by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., Sponsored by Senators Avery L. Lewis and Franklin D. Johnson, and Co- sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca. Senator Kenneth Gittens offered Amendment No. 36-812, which was seconded by Senators Avery Lewis, Milton Potter, and Alma Francis Heyliger, the motion was carried. Senator Angel Bolques motioned that Bill No. 36-0191 as amended, be favorably voted upon in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and forwarded to the full body for further consideration and action. The motion was seconded by Senators Avery Lewis, Milton Potter, and Kenneth Gittens. 7 yeas 36-0133 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction Proposed by Senator Milton E. Potter. Senator Milton Potter motioned that Bill No. 36-0133, be favorably voted upon in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and forwarded to the full body for further consideration and action. The motion was seconded by Senator Avery Lewis 7 yeas 36-0248 An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code by enacting the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Act Proposed by Senator Avery L. Lewis, Sponsored by Senator Marise C. James, and Co-sponsored by Senators Hubert L. Senator Avery Lewis offered Amendment No. 36-808, which was seconded by Senators Milton Potter and Kenneth Gittens, the Senator Avery Lewis motioned that Bill No. 36-0248 as amended, be favorably voted upon in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and forwarded to the full body for further consideration and action. The motion was seconded by Senators Milton Potter and Kenneth Gittens. 6 yeas 1 not voting P a g e | 5 Comm. on Rules and Judiciary May 26, 2026 Committee Report Frederick and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. motion was carried. The Chair, Sen. Carla J. Joseph, adjourned the Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting at 1:43 p.m.