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THE SENATE TWENTIETH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SESSION DAY CALENDAR DAY TIME

1st Day Thursday, August 03, 2017 1:00 p.m.

SENATE CHAMBER, SAIPAN

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A MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

A. ROLL CALL

B. PUBLIC COMMENT:

C. READING AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL:

1. SJ No. 20-10 - 1st Day, 4

th Special 06/30/17

D. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR:

1. Gov. Msg. No. 20-82: June 26, 2017 – Delegation of Authority as Acting Commissioner of Corrections, Ms. Georgia M. Cabrera.

2. Gov. Msg. No. 20-83: July 10, 2017– Copy of drug test results for Mr. Charles V. Cepeda appointed to serve as a member of the NMC Board of Regent.

3. Gov. Msg. No. 20-84: June 22, 2017 – Executive Order 2017-06 Declaration of A State of Significant Emergency – CUC.

4. Gov. Msg. No. 20-85: June 30, 2017 [Received in the Senate 7/17/17] Signed into local law H.L.B. No.

20-5 – To amend the Saipan Official Zoning Map Sheets 03 and 05 of 29, became SAIPAN LOCAL LAW

NO. 20-05.

5. Gov. Msg. No. 20-86: June 30, 2017 [Received in the Senate 7/17/17] Signed into local law H.L.B. No. 20-10 – To amend the Saipan Official Zoning Map Sheets 20 of 29, rezoning several lots from ‘Village

Residential’ to ‘Village Commercial’ Zoning District, became SAIPAN LOCAL LAW NO. 20-06.

6. Gov. Msg. No. 20-87: July 11, 2017 – Drug test result of Ms. Zenie P. Mafnas to serve as a member of the NMC Board of Regents.

AMENDED

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7. Gov. Msg. No. 20-88: July 14, 2017 – Assumption of Authority for Acting Governor from July 15 to July 26, 2017.

8. Gov. Msg. No. 20-89: [Received on 7/19/17] – Certification for annual salary in excess of $50,000.00 to Mr. Reuben Chong, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to receive $55,000.00 per annum.

9. Gov. Msg. No. 20-90: July 21, 2017 – Executive Order 2017-07 – Declaration of A State of Significant Emergency – CUC.

10. Gov. Msg. No. 20-91: July 24, 2017 – Delegation of Authority – SAA.

11. Gov. Msg. No. 20-92: July 24, 2017 – Signed into local law, H.L.B. No. 20-25, D1 – To appropriate additional funds realized, specifically allotted to the Third Senatorial District under PL 18-30 as amended,

for the CNMI Drug Court; and for other purposes, becomes SAIPAN LOCAL LAW NO. 20-07.

12. Gov. Msg. No. 20-93: July 24, 2017 – Draft bill to appropriate $16,296,263.89 to pay outstanding judgment in Commonwealth v. Lot No. 353 New G, Civ. No. 97-0266.

13. Gov. Msg. No. 20-94: July 26, 2017 – Signed into law S.B. No. 20-14, HD1 – To amend 6 CMC § 2253,

to limit the number of shooting gallery and shooting range; and for other purposes, becomes PUBLIC

LAW NO. 20-03.

14. Gov. Msg. No. 20-95: July 26, 2017 – Signed into local law, H.L.B. No. 20-13, D1 - To amend the bulk, dimensional, and landscaping requirements in Article 5 of the Saipan Zoning Law of 2013 for the Beach Road, Garapan East, Garapan Core, Industrial, Mixed Commercial, Public Resource, Rural and Village

Commercial Zoning Districts, becomes SAIPAN LOCAL LAW NO. 20-08.

15. Gov. Msg. No. 20-96: July 28, 2017 - Providing fund certification for the available funds collected from

the Saipan Casino Operator’s Business Gross Revenue Tax.

E. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIARY: (NONE)

F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT :

1. Dept. Msg. No. 20-22: June 8, 2017 – DCCA request for joint hearing to present the CNMI State

Plan for FY 2018.

2. Dept. Msg. No. 20-23: June 12, 2017 – DPL letter to DPW regarding transfer stations for Kagman and As

Gonno.

3. Dept. Msg. No. 20-24: July 24, 2017 – BECQ impact of possible FY 2018 EPA funding cut.

4. Dept. Msg. No. 20-25: July 28, 2017 – Department of Finance Secretary Larson regarding certification of funds availability – Saipan Casino BGRT.

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G. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HOUSE:

1. Hse. Comm. No. 20-46: July 10, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.J.R. No. 20-6 – To support the

Petition for Certiorari and the appeal of the Ninth Circuit decision in Davis v. CNMI Election Commission et al, and support the notion that the term “NMD” as used by CNMI Constitution Article XII and Article XVIII is a political as opposed to a racial term.

[NOTE: HC 20-47 was included in the July 11, 2017 Session]

2. Hse. Comm. No. 20-48: July 10, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-2, HD2 - To increase the excise tax on the importation of Areca Nut (Betel Nut) into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and for other purposes.

3. Hse. Comm. No. 20-49: July 10, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-7 –. To amend 9 CMC §2107 to provide an extended time period before the vehicle registration late fee would apply; and for other purposes

4. Hse. Comm. No. 20-50: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-12 –. To reform drug sentencing laws to effectuate the rehabilitation and treatment principles of evidence-based sentencing.

5. Hse. Comm. No. 20-51: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-14 – To improve the justice system’s response to domestic violence, and for other purposes.

6. Hse. Comm. No. 20-52: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-16 – To amend 7 CMC 3101 (a) to mandate when a jury is impanel to hear all felonies and misdemeanors charges; and for other purposes.

7. Hse. Comm. No. 20-53: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-43, HD2 – To clarify and define the Attorney General’s duties and responsibilities in the promulgation of rules and regulations, in reviewing contracts and in representing the commonwealth government or its executive departments; and for other purposes.

8. Hse. Comm. No. 20-54: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-53 - To establish and clearly define the authority of the Department of Public Works to promulgate rules and regulations within the Rights Of Way (ROW); and for other purposes.

9. Hse. Comm. No. 20-55: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-66 – To amend 1 CMC §8602(b), Law Enforcement Mandatory Drug Testing to eliminate the condition that testing is subject to the availability of funds.

10. Hse. Comm. No. 20-56: July 10, 2017 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-68, HD1 – To enact provisions that will fund non-immigrant worker registration and work identification operations for the Department of Labor; and for other purposes.

11. Hse. Comm. No. 20-57: July 10, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-77, HD1 – To establish a separate statute and penalty for individuals committing the act of vandalism; and for other purposes.

12. Hse. Comm. No. 20-58: July 10, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-92 – To amend Section 302 (f) (9), to authorize reprogramming to fund the Early Head Start and Head Start centers; and for other purposes.

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13. Hse. Comm. No. 20-59: July 13, 2017 – Certified copy of H.R. No. 20-11 – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Guam-CNMI Committee (ESGR).

14. Hse. Comm. No. 20-60: July 13, 2017 – Certified copy of H.Comm. Res. No. 20-6 – Captain Guillermo T. Faller.

15. Hse. Comm. No. 20-61: July 13, 2017 – Certified copy of H.Comm. Res. No. 20-7 – Late Honorable Juan “Juanbo” Blanco Camacho.

16. Hse. Comm. No. 20-62: July 13, 2017 – Certified copy of H.Comm. Res. No. 20-8 – Late Honorable Gardner Delos Santos Barcinas.

17. Hse. Comm. No. 20-63: July 28, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-99, entitled, “To amend 4 CMC §2308 to clarify that the casino gross revenue tax funds are separate from the general fund; and for other purposes.”

18. Hse. Comm. No. 20-64: July 28, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-103, HS1, entitled, “To appropriate payment for the outstanding judgment and interest in land compensation cases.”

19. Hse. Comm. No. 20-65: July 31, 2017 – Returning without amendments S.B. No. 20-08, SD1 - To enable the CNMI to participate in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Professional Student Exchange Program; and for other purposes.

20. Hse. Comm. No. 20-66: July 31, 2017 – Returning without amendments S.B. No. 20-12, SD1 - To amend 2 CMC §§ 4308 and 4345(e), to authorize the Department of Public Lands to waive requirement that the homesteader must construct a home on the homestead upon a showing that the construction permit cannot be obtained because of the lack of power, water, or waste water infrastructure; and for other purposes.

21. Hse. Comm. No. 20-67: July 31, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-11 – To ban the use of plastic checkout bags; and for other purposes.

22. Hse. Comm. No. 20-68: July 31, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-27 - To amend 2 CMC §1645 to establish a penalty for businesses engaging in the act of destroying, harassing, or removing of wildlife or marine species within Bird Island and Forbidden Island sanctuaries; and for other purposes.

23. Hse. Comm. No. 20-69: July 31, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-63, HS1 – To require test firing of all firearms as a prerequisite for registration of a firearm.

24. Hse. Comm. No. 20-70: July 31, 2017 – Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 20-76, HD1 – To amend 4 CMC § 8210 Damage; Cost of Repairing and § 8212 (e) Civil Penalties.

H. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SENATE:

1. Sen. Comm. No. 20-85: July 11, 2017 – Reassignment of Rules Committee Chairperson and appointment of Committee on Gaming Chairperson.

2. Sen. Comm. No. 20-86: June 28, 2017 – Senator Manglona off-island notice.

3. Sen. Comm. No. 20-87: June 30, 2017 – Senate President Palacios off-island notice and Delegation of Authority.

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4. Sen. Comm. No. 20-88: July 10, 2017 – Senator Igisomar’s notice of Medical Referral oversight hearing set for August 17, 2017.

5. Sen. Comm. No. 20-89: June 30, 2017 – Senator Santos off-island notice.

6. Sen. Comm. No. 20-90: June 28, 2017 – Senator Quitugua off-island notice.

7. Sen. Comm. No. 20-91: June 28, 2017 – Senate President Palacios off-island notice and Delegation of Authority.

8. Sen. Comm. No. 20-92: July 12, 2017 – Appointment of Gaming Committee members.

9. Sen. Comm. No.20-93: July 17, 2017 - From Chairman of Rules & Procedures on the appointment of committee members.

10. Sen. Comm. No.20-94: July 17, 2017 – Chairman of Gaming Committee to meet with Commonwealth Casino Commission regarding current progress of the casino.

11. Sen. Comm. No.20-95: July 18, 2017 – Acting Senate President Mesngon off-island and Delegation of Authority.

12. Sen. Comm. No. 20-96: July 17, 2017 – Senate President referral to REDP Committee Bank of Guam Properties, Inc. Lease.

13. Sen. Comm. No. 20-97: July 21, 2017 – Senator Hofschneider off-island notice.

14. Sen. Comm. No. 20-98: July 24, 2017 – Acting Senate President Mesngon off-island extension of leave.

15. Sen. Comm. No. 20-99: July 24, 2017 – Gaming Committee Chairman confirming meeting with Casino Commission.

I. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE WASHINGTON DELEGATE: (NONE)

J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (NONE)

K. PRE-FILED BILLS, INITIATIVES, LOCAL BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Senate Bill No. 20-52: To improve medical referral services by making all the medical referral and liaison

offices’ employment positions civil service positions and subject to the Civil Service Act; and for other

purposes. (SEN. SIXTO K. IGISOMAR – 07/13/17)

2. Senate Bill No. 20-53: To repeal and reenact 3 CMC § 4972(b)(1) to allow the Public School System to hire foreign national workers as classroom teachers for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math),

special education and related services; and for other purposes. (SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA – 07/21/17)

3. Senate Bill No. 20-54: To mandate all government corporations, autonomous agencies and regulatory agencies to submit their annual budget to the office of the Governor which shall be included in the

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Governor’s annual budget proposal; to establish a penalty provision for the failure of such government entities to timely submit their annual budget to the office of the Governor; and for other purposes.

(SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA – 07/20/17)

4. Senate Resolution No. 20-06: To Recognize and Congratulate Rezalina Davis Barcinas on Passing the

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. (SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA –

07/17/17)

5. Senate Resolution No. 20-07: Requesting the MPLT to comply with the mandate of Art. XI, Section 6(f) of the NMI Constitution by annually submitting to the governor and the presiding officers of the legislature a report disclosing their financial affairs and the mandate of 1 CMC § 7206 by timely submitting the Trust’s annual budget to the office of the Governor for inclusion into the Governor’s annual budget proposal.

(SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA – 07/20/17)

6. Senate Resolution No. 20-08: To recognize and acknowledge Mr. David Deleon Guerrero Atalig and the San Diego Club for their generous contributions in assisting our CNMI Medical Referral patients in San

Diego, California. (SEN. TERESITA A. SANTOS -07/28/17)

7. Senate Resolution No. 20-09: To recognize and acknowledge the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Guam-CNMI Committee and their volunteer members for their exceptional service and commitment to our service men and women by recognizing the week of August 14

th through August 18

th,

2017, as “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.” (SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA –

07/31/17)

8. Senate Bill No. 20-55: To regulate motor vehicle rental companies; and for other purposes.

(SEN. SIXTO K. IGISOMAR – 07/31/17)

9. Senate Bill NO. 20-56: To amend 1 CMC §§ 8201 and 8205(a) to add new definitions and to establish

minimum liability coverage for rental car companies; and for other purposes. (SEN. SIXTO K.

IGISOMAR – 07/31/17)

10. Senate Bill NO. 20-57: To require rental companies to obtain a certificate of authority or license for its rental vehicle agents to sell insurance in connection with and incidental to rental agreements; and for other purposes.

L. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, INITIATIVES, LOCAL BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. S.B. No. 20-61 – To establish the Hunting Act of 2017 for the Commonwealth; and for

other purposes. (SEN. FRANCISCO Q. CRUZ – 08/03/17)

2. S.B. No. 20-63 – To amend 4 CMC §50144(b) to increase the penalty of business

establishments that gives, sells, or permits to be given or sold any tobacco product to an

individual under the age of 18; and for other purposes. (SEN. FRANCISCO Q. CRUZ

– 08/03/17)

3. S.R. NO. 20-10 -

M. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

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1. Standing Committee Report No. 20-20: From the Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations reporting on the appointment of Mr. Vincent S. Attao to serve as the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections.

2. Standing Committee Report No. 20-25: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on H.B. No. 20-8, HS1 – To restrict the use of cellular/mobile telephones while driving vehicles; and for other purposes.

3. Standing Committee Report No. 20-26: Form the Committee on Fiscal Affairs reporting on H.B. No. 20-04, HD2 – To remove the limitation on the amount of funds from MVA Trust Fund that may be distributed to the Municipalities of Tinian and Rota.

4. Standing Committee Report No. 20-27: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on S.B. No. 20-45 - To provide a limited exemption to register a right-hand drive vehicle after it is converted to left-hand drive and passes safety inspection; and for other purposes.

5. Standing Committee Report No. 20-28: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on H.B. No. 20-45, HD1 - To establish two new public highways, Route 324 in the village of Laulau and Route 325 in the village of Kanat Tabla on the Island of Saipan; and for other purposes.

6. Standing Committee Report No. 20-29: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on H.J.R. No. 20-2 - Respectfully requesting the Secretary of the Department of Public Works to include Kanat Tabla road under the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) and for other purposes.

7. Standing Committee Report No. 20-30: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and

Communications reporting on H.J.R. No. 20-3 - Respectfully requesting the Secretary of the Department of

Public Works to include Lau Lau Bay Drive under the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP)

and for other purposes.

8. Standing Committee Report No. 20-31: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on S.B. No. 20-49 - To establish regulations for the use of airspace of the Commonwealth and related activities; and for other purposes.

9. Standing Committee Report No. 20-32: Form the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Communications reporting on S.B. No. 20-50 - To amend 2 CMC § 2122 to authorize the Commonwealth Ports Authority to develop and expand the air service to the Commonwealth; and for other purposes.

N. REPORTS OF SPECIAL/CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: (NONE)

O. RESOLUTION CALENDAR:

1. S.R. No. 20-06 2. S.R. No. 20-07 3. S.R. No. 20-08 4. S.R. No. 20-09 5. H.J.R. No. 20-2 (See SCR 20-29) 6. H.J.R. No. 20-3 (See SCR 20-30)

7. H.J.R. No. 20-5 -To authorize the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, through its Governor, to submit to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Action Plan for the Community

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Development Block Grant Application No. B-17-ST69-0001; the HOME Investment Partnership Grant Application No. M17-ST69-0203; and, the Emergency Solutions Grant Application No. S17-DC69-0001; to receive the funds requested therein and to assume all responsibilities that may be imposed by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.

8. S.R. No. 20-10

P. BILL CALENDAR:

FIRST READING

LEG. NO. TITLE

FINAL READING

LEG. NO. TITLE S.B. No. 20-10, SD1 To amend Title 4, Division 5, Chapter 13, to add section 50225 to suspend

the Qualifying Certificate program in Saipan; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-27 To improve the developer infrastructure tax program by amending 4 CMC §§ 1932, 1935, 1936(a), 1939(a) and 1941; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-28 To amend 4 CMC § 5555, to extend the sale of alcohol from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-30 To reduce unemployment among resident workers by encouraging them to work under contracts for services to the Commonwealth Government or for capital improvement projects that pay the employees under such contracts at least the prevailing U.S. minimum wage; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-38 To present to the voters in the Commonwealth in the next general election the question: “Shall there be a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution?”

S.B. No. 20-45

(See SCR 20-27)

To provide a limited exemption to register a right-hand drive vehicle after it is converted to left-hand drive and passes safety inspection; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-48 To amend 3 CMC § 1506 to change the position of administrative librarian to public library director; and for other purposes

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S.B. No. 20-49

(See SCR 20-31)

To establish regulations for the use of airspace of the Commonwealth and related activities; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-50

(See SCR 20-32)

To amend 2 CMC § 2122 to authorize the Commonwealth Ports Authority to develop and expand the air service to the Commonwealth; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 20-54 To mandate all government corporations, autonomous agencies and regulatory agencies to submit their annual budget to the office of the Governor which shall be included in the Governor’s annual budget proposal; to establish a penalty provision for the failure of such government entities to timely submit their annual budget to the office of the Governor; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-4, HD2, SD1

(See SCR 20-26)

To remove the limitation on the amount of funds from the MVA Trust Fund that may be distributed to the Municipalities of Tinian and Rota; to allocate two percent of the funds for the Municipality of Saipan; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-103, HS1

(See HC 20-64)

To appropriate payment for the outstanding judgment and interest in land compensation cases

H.B. No. 20-44, HD2

(See HC 20-29)

To amend 8 CMC §1202(a) to establish separate marriage license fees for residents and non-residents; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-45, HD1

(See SCR 20-28)

To establish two new public highways, Route 324 in the village of Laulau and Route 325 in the village of Kanat Tabla on the Island of Saipan; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-92

(See HC 20-58)

To amend Section 302 (f) (9), to authorize reprogramming to fund the Early Head Start and Head Start centers; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-8, HS1, SD1

(See SCRep 20-25)

To restrict the use of cellular/mobile telephones while driving vehicles; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 20-16

To amend 7 CMC 3101(a) to mandate when a jury is impanel to hear all felonies and misemeanors charges; and for other purposes.

Q. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Misc. Comm. No. 20-126: June 21, 2017 – MPLT regarding extension of Line of Credit to CHCC.

2. Misc. Comm. No. 20-127: June 28, 2017 – Optimize Saipan, LLC comments on S.B. No. 20-02, SD3 – Establish the Office of planning and Development.

3. Misc. Comm. No. 20-128: June 30, 2017 – MVA Tourism Insights.

4. Misc. Comm. No. 20-129: July 7, 2017 – NMTI on their request of funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to purchase three vans.

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5. Misc. Comm. No. 20-130: July 7, 2017 – NMTI submitting copy of the Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements of CW fund expenditures ending December 2016.

6. Misc. Comm. No. 20-131: May 11, 2017 – Saipan Chamber of Commerce comments on S.B. No. 20-35 - To amend 1 CMC § 2806(c) to increase the term of public land leases up to 40 years plus an extension up to 35 years for a total 75 years; to authorize existing public land leases to be amended to extend the existing lease term up to 75 years; and for other purposes.

7. Misc. Comm. No. 20-132: July 7, 2017 – AG’s comment on S.B. No. 20-07, SD1 - To amend

2 CMC § 4435(f) and to repeal 2 CMC § 4435(h); and for other purposes.

8. Misc. Comm. No. 20-133: July 10, 2017 – NMTI comments on CW funding transfer. 9. Misc. Comm. No. 20-134: July 12, 2017 – Commonwealth Advocates for Recovery Efforts

(CARE) summary update presentation on typhoon recovery. 10. Misc. Comm. No. 20-135: July 14, 2017 – NMHC information regarding HJR 20-05 Block

Grant. 11. Misc. Comm. No. 20-136: July 17, 2017 – Youth Congress Res. No. 16-02 – CHCC to reopen

dental clinic in Rota Health Center.

12. Misc. Comm. No. 20-137: July 17, 2017 – Youth Congress Res. No. 16-01 – Curfew Hours. 13. Misc. Comm. No. 20-138: July 18, 2017 – NMTI meeting with Scholarship Director regarding

CW funding transfer. 14. Misc. Comm. No. 20-139: July 19, 2017 – Commonwealth Casino Commission comments on

H.B. No. 20-52, HD1 – Credit or debit card. 15. Misc. Comm. No. 20-140: July 20, 2017 – MVA 3

rd Quarter report of FY 2017.

16. Misc. Comm. No. 20-141: July 21, 2017 – AG comment on S.L.B. No. 20-04 – donni sali and

nigas plants. 17. Misc. Comm. No. 20-142: [Received July 24, 2017] The Salvation Army closure of Feeding

Programs. 18. Misc. Comm. No. 20-143: July 21, 2017 – AG on Norita vs. CNMI – Civil Case No. 97-0266

Declaration. 19. Misc. Comm. No. 20-144: July 24, 2017 – Karidat’s revenues and expenditures report ending

June 30, 2017. 20. Misc. Comm. No. 20-145: July 21, 2017 – Northern Islands Mayor Santos delegation of Officer-

in-Charge of the Northern Islands Mayor’s Office. 21. Misc. Comm. No. 20-146: July 21, 2017 – CUC comment on S.B. No. 20-39 – To replace the

CUC with two independent autonomous public corporations to separately manage and control the

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power service and water service systems, and to create only one elected consolidated Commonwealth Utilities Board for the two public corporations; and for other purposes.

22. Misc. Comm. No. 20-147: July 25, 2017 – CDA 2015-2016 Annual Report.

R. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

S. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

T. ADJOURNMENT.

APPEARANCE OF SENATE LOCAL BILLS

LEG.

NO.

TITLE

NONE

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The Senate may consider, debate, and/or act upon any item contained in this Order of Business at the time

and place described herein.