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Comm. On Rules and Judiciary May 8, 2025 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY 
 
AGENDA  
 
 
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for 
10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The 
purpose of the meeting is to receive testimony and consider the following legislative measures: 
 
BLOCK I:                                                                                                          10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 
 
    The Honorable Carolyn P. Hermon-Percell 
    Governor’s Nominee 
    University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees 
 
 
BLOCK II:                                                                                                          11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 
 
    Mr. Winston M.A. Williams, Jr. 
    Governor’s Nominee 
    Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts 
 
LUNCH:                                                                                                               1:00 PM –2:00 PM 
 
 
 
BLOCK III:                                                                                                          2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 
    Mr. Kirk Callwood 
    Governor’s Nominee 
    Banking Board of the United States Virgin Islands 
 
  
BLOCK IV:                                                                                                            3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill No. 36-0021 – An Act amending title 19 Virgin Islands Code, part III, chapter 29, subchapter I 
relating to opioids and requiring that a practitioner discuss certain information with a patient when 
prescribing opioids. Sponsored by: Senator Marvin A. Blyden. Co-Sponsors: Ray Fonseca and Kurt 
A. Vialet. 
 
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Bill No. 36-0035 – An Act amending title 15 Virgin Islands Code, article V to allow the Government of 
the Virgin Islands to implement the federal mandate of the Stephen J. Beck, Jr., Achieving Better Life 
Experiences, which provides for the establishment of savings accounts for persons with disabilities. 
Sponsored by: Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. Co-Sponsor: Senators Marise C. James, Hubert L. 
Frederick, Ray Fonseca, Angel L. Bolques, Jr., and Clifford A. Joseph, Sr. 
 
      
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