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COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY 
 
    AGENDA 
 
Please be advised that the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary 
has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley 
Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.  The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimonies from the 
Governor’s Nominees and to consider the following legislative measures: 
 
 
BLOCK I:                                                                                                          10:00 AM—11:30 AM 
 
Ms. Melanie L. Turnbull, Esq., Governor’s Nominee 
Judge  
Virgin Islands Superior Court, Family Division District of St. Thomas-St. John 
 
 
BLOCK II:                                                                                                             11:30 AM—1:00 PM 
 
Mrs. Jennifer M. Matarangas-King, Governor’s Nominee 
Commissioner 
Virgin Islands Department of Tourism 
 
LUNCH:                                                                                                                  1:00 PM—1:30 PM 
 
 
 
BLOCK III:                                                                                                            1:30 PM—3:00 PM 
 
The Honorable Venetia H. Velazquez, Governor’s Nominee 
Judge  
Superior Court, Division of St. Croix  
 
 
BLOCK IV:                                                                                                            3:00 PM—4:00 PM 
 
Ms. Bernesha B. Liburd, Governor’s Nominee 
Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board 
 
 
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BLOCK V: BILLS                                                                                               4:00 PM—5:00 PM 
 
 
Bill No. 36-0044 – A Resolution honoring and commending seven-year old twin brothers Kruz and Stefon   
Wilson for their heroic efforts and courage displayed when saving a drowning man at Magen’s Bay Beach 
and for their exemplary conduct as young members of the community. Sponsored by: Senator Angel L. 
Bolques, Jr. 
 
Bill No. 36-0075 – A Resolution honoring and commending Austin A. Venzen posthumously for his 
unwavering commitment to music education and the arts, through his work in the classrooms, conducting 
private music lessons, on the concert stages, and by bringing Virgin Islanders together in choirs, bands, and 
community events, to foster camaraderie, collaboration, and cultural enrichment.  Sponsored by Senator 
Ray Fonseca. 
 
Bill No. 36-0148 – An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 by mandating that 
the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission implement an electronic payment system. Sponsored by: Senator 
Kurt A Vialet. 
 
Bill No. 36-0086 – An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, section 590b, the Caregivers  
Leave Act. Sponsored by: Senator Novelle E. Francis. 
 
Bill No. 36-0196 – An act appropriating excess debt service reserve funds for certain capital projects in the 
territory and appropriating $2,000,000 from the St Thomas Capital Improvement fund. Sponsored by: 
Senators Milton E. Potter and Marvin A. Blyden by Request of the Governor. 
 
Bill No. 36-0135 – An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 294 regarding 
expedited building permits for developers. Sponsored by: Senator Kenneth L. Gittens. 
 
 
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