28th Virgin Islands Legislature
28th Legislature of the Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
President | |
Vice President | Sammuel Sanes (D) |
Majority Leader | Neville James (D) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 15 |
Length of term | 2 years |
The 28th Virgin Islands Legislature was a meeting of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. It convened in Charlotte Amalie on January 12, 2009, during the last two years of Governor John de Jongh’s first term.[1]
Major events[edit]
- January 12, 2009: The 28th Legislature convenes its first session.
- January 26, 2009: Governor de Jongh delivered his State of Territory Address.
- April 16, 2009: Senate confirmed the nominations of Claudette Watson-Anderson to head Internal Revenue Bureau (IRB) and Angel Dawson as the new Commissioner for Finance. Gizette Canegata-Thomas and Violet Anne Golden were also approved to run the Casino Control Commission.[2]
- April 16, 2009: Senate voted 8-6 to remove Adlah Donastorg from the position of President of the Legislature. Louis Patrick Hill becomes new Senate President.[3]
- March 4, 2010: Senator Adlah Donastorg arrested on domestic violence charges.[4]
Proposed (but not enacted)[edit]
- Bill No. 28-0232: An Act amending Title 29, V.I. Code, subsection 919, as it relates to the composition of the Public Finance Authority’s Board of Directors.
- Bill No. 28-0237: An Act amending Title 3, V.I. Code, chapter 33, section 881, to mandate that government agencies keep confidential the personal records of persons with whom they interact.
Veteoed[edit]
- August 20, 2010: An Act establishing a new Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control.
Major Legislation[edit]
Enacted[edit]
- May 14, 2010: The Virgin Islands Smoke-Free Act
- August 20, 2010: Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2010 + An Act requesting Department of Property and Procurement to identify property on St. Thomas to develop an automobile race track. + An Act appropriating $40,000 to VITEMA for tsunami escape route signs and tsunami preparedness.[5]
Major resolutions[edit]
- An Act recognizing Eduardo “Nandy” Martinez-Rosario, Sr. posthumously for his many and varied accomplishments and contributions to this community and his achievements in fields ranging from sailing to outdoor sports and recreation to skilled labor.
Members[edit]
| District | Name | Party | Took Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-large | Democratic | ||
| St. Croix | Independent | ||
| Democratic | |||
| Democratic | |||
| Democratic | |||
| Marise James | Democratic | 2023 | |
| Democratic | |||
| Samuel Carrion | Independent | 2021 | |
| St. Thomas/ St. John |
Alma Francis-Heyliger | Independent | 2021 |
| Carla Joseph | Democratic | 2021 | |
| Donna Frett-Gregory | Democratic | 2019 | |
| Dwayne DeGraff | Independent | 2017 | |
| Ray Fonseca | Democratic | 2023 | |
| Marvin Blyden | Democratic | 2015 | |
| Milton Potter | Democratic | 2021 |
References[edit]
- ^ "The 28th Legislature Will Be Sworn-in on Monday". St. Croix Source. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "Senate Approves Bills, Nominations". St. Thomas Source. April 17, 2009.
- ^ "Lawmakers Oust Donastorg as Senate President, Name Hill". St. Thomas Source. April 17, 2009.
- ^ "Sen. Donastorg Arrested for Domestic Violence, Weapons Charges". VI Source. 2010-04-03.
- ^ "Act No. 7185" (PDF). St. Thomas Source. 2024-03-28.