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Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION – OFFICIAL AGENDA 
Date:                          
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time:
                          10:00 A.M.
Location:                    
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
 
Call to Order:
               Honorable Milton E. Potter, Senate President, 36
th
 Legislature
Anthems:
                       National Anthem and Virgin Islands March
Invocation:                     Reverend Charles L. Brown, Jr., Chaplain
Roll Call:
                       Honorable Avery L. Lewis, Legislative Secretary
Committee Reports: 
Special Orders/Overrides:
 Special Orders:
 
Overrides: 
        
BLOCK I 
CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS
Honorable Denise M. Francois, 
Justice, Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Ms. Renee M. Andre, Esq., 
Judge, Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
BLOCK II – 
CONSIDERATION OF ZONINGS & LEASE AGREEMENTS
Bill No. 
36-0257
                   
An act transferring Parcel No. 2C Estate Ross, 8 New Quarter, St. Thomas, from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority to the Virgin Islands Department of Education for use by the Charlotte Amalie High School
Bill No. 
36-0266
                   
An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SJZ-1 for the island of St. John rezoning Parcel 15 Estate Susannaberg, No. 17A Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John from R-4 (Residential-Medium Density) to R-3 (Residential-Low Density)
Bill No. 
36–0270
                   
An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-20, St. Croix to rezone Parcel Nos. 11-F and 11-G Estate Penitentiary Land, Company Quarter, St. Croix from R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to P (Public)
Bill No. 
36-0272
                    
An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-20 for the island of St. Croix to rezone Plot No. 4 of 12 Estate Richmond, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, from R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to B-2 (Business-Secondary/Neighborhood)
Bill No. 
36-0275
                     
An act approving the amended lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and Hearts In Service Association, Inc., for the leasing of Parcel No. 175C Estate Anna’s Retreat No. 1 New Quarter, St. Thomas for the purpose of providing eligible programs and services to homeless families, individuals, veterans, and at-risk youth and the operation of a soup kitchen and other related purposes.
Bill No. 
36-0287
                    
An Act to rezone Right of Way Parcel No. 1-68A and Parcel Nos. 1-68-1, 1-68-2, 1-68-3, 1-68-4, and 1-68 Remainder Estate Bakkero, No. 5 Frenchman’s Bay Quarter, St. Thomas from R-1 (Residential-Low Density) to PAD (Planned Area Development) R-3 (Residential- Medium Density)
Bill No. 
36-0288
                    
An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-6 for the island of St. Croix to rezone Plot Nos. 242, 243, 563, and 564 Estate Strawberry Hill, Queen Quarter, St. Croix from R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) to R-4 (Residential-Medium Density)
Bill No. 
36-0289
                    
An act granting a zoning use variance from the R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) zoning designation for Plot No. 395 Estate Whim, West End Quarter, St. Croix
Bill No. 
36-0291
                    
An act granting a zoning use variance to Plot No. 295-D-2 Estate Barren Spot, King Quarter, St. Croix to allow warehouse and storage services (general)
BLOCK III – 
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 
Bill No. 
36-0009
                    
A resolution honoring and commending Mr. Steven van Beverhoudt for his years of dedicated service and numerous contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands.
Bill No. 
36-0149
                    
A resolution honoring and commending Janeisha John for her outstanding achievements, pioneering spirit, and significant contributions to the fields of entertainment, modeling, and television production, celebrating her role as a cultural ambassador, trailblazer, and inspirational leader of the Virgin Islands
.
Bill No. 
36-0194
                    
A resolution urging the United States Congress and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to expand and modernize the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) to further support economic growth and development in the Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean region.
BLOCK IV – 
CONSIDERATION OF 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 
(Pending passage from the Committee on Rules and Judiciary)
Bill No. 
36-0133
                    
An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction 
(Pending passage from the Committee on Rules and Judiciary)
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” 
(Pending passage from the Committee on Rules and Judiciary)
Bill No. 
36-0207
                    
An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, subchapter VI, by adding section 590d and title 24 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, by adding section 24 requiring employers to grant parents or legal guardians of a child with a diagnosed disability, four hours per month of paid leave to attend the child’s medical appointments.
Bill No. 
36-0236
                   
An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, chapter 111, section 3061 by increasing the amount of money that is to remain in the Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Fund before any interest can be deposited into the General Fund.
Bill No. 
36-0238
                    
An act amending title 29, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 23 to redirect hotel development net bond proceeds to the Government Employees’ Retirement System of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation.
Bill No. 
36-0248
                    
An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code by enacting the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Act 
(Pending passage from the Committee on Rules and Judiciary)
Bill No. 
36-0258
                    
An act reprogramming administrative fees resulting from the bonds issued for the Fortress Investment Group transfer for various projects and initiatives to enhance the economic development of St. Croix and to be deposited into the Budget Stabilization Fund.
 
 
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36-0009
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36-0114
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36-0133
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36-0149
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36-0191
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36-0194
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36-0207
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36-0236
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36-0238
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36-0248
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36-0257
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36-0258
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36-0266
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36-0270
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36-0272
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36-0275
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36-0287
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36-0288
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36-0289
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36-0291
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Bolongo Bay Head Start Facility
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Budget Stabilization Fund
, 
Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
, 
chapter 1
, 
chapter 25
, 
Charlotte Amalie High School
, 
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Act
, 
Denise M. Francois
, 
Detective Delberth Phipps Jr.
, 
Detective Delberth Phipps Jr. Memorial Street
, 
Dilsa Capdeville
, 
Dilsa Capdeville Head Start Facility
, 
Fortress Investment Group
, 
four hours per month of paid leave to attend the child’s medical appointments
, 
Government Employees Retirement System
, 
Hearts In Service Association Inc
, 
itle 24 Virgin Islands Code
, 
Janeisha John
, 
mental health education and instruction
, 
Office of the United States Trade Representative
, 
Parcel 15 Estate Susannaberg
, 
Parcel No. 175C Estate Anna’s Retreat
, 
Parcel No. 2C Estate Ross
, 
Parcel Nos. 11-F and 11-G Estate Penitentiary Land
, 
parents or legal guardians of a child with a diagnosed disability
, 
Plot No. 295-D-2 Estate Barren Spot
, 
Plot No. 395 Estate Whim
, 
Plot No. 4 of 12 Estate Richmond
, 
Plot Nos 242 243 563 and 564 Estate Strawberry Hill
, 
redirect hotel development net bond proceeds
, 
Renee M. Andre Esq.
, 
Right of Way Parcel No. 1-68A and Parcel Nos. 1-68-1 1-68-2 1-68-3 1-68-4 and 1-68 Remainder Estate Bakkero
, 
Steven van Beverhoudt
, 
title 17 Virgin Islands Code chapter 10 section 111(a)(1)
, 
title 24 Virgin Islands Code chapter 1 by adding section 24
, 
title 29 Virgin Islands Code
, 
title 29 Virgin Islands Code chapter 23
, 
title 3 Virgin Islands Code
, 
title 3 Virgin Islands Code chapter 25 subchapter VI by adding section 590d
, 
title 33 Virgin Islands Code subtitle 3 chapter 111 section 3061
, 
Virgin Islands Department of Education
, 
Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation
, 
Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Fund
 
Date
May 28 2026
Expired!
 
Time
 
10:00 am
 
 
Location
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
Charlotte Amalie
 
Category
 
Session
 
Organizer
 
Senator Milton E. Potter
 
Phone
 
(340) 774-0880
 
Email
 
mpotter@legvi.org
 
Website
 
https://legvi.org/index.php/member/milton-e-potter/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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