Thursday, May 13, 2021 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT Description The 13 NAR Regional Caucuses assembles the National Directors & State Leaders of each state within the region to receive updates relevant to the region and to discuss key issues and items that will be voted … In 2021, 2,280, or 30.9% the 7,383 state legislators in the United States are women. 498. 42-36 (COR), The GMHA Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2021, authored by Health Oversight Chair, Speaker Therese Terlaje and co-sponsored by Senator Joe San Agustin, had its public hearing today under the Committee on Appropriations. Terlaje said she disagreed with the finding that the governor has acted “in an arbitrary and capricious fashion” while using her authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 2, 2021 – Hagåtña, Guam) – On behalf of the Guam Legislature, we join the people of Guam and the family of former Democratic Senator Edward T. Charfauros in mourning his passing. Of them, 11 are incumbents from the 35th Legislature… Kelly Marsh was the only incumbent that failed to secure a seat in the 36th Guam Legislature. 2021 State of the Island Address Guam Congress Building March 08, 2021, 6:30 PM The State of Our Island is Rebuilding Anew I. With particular concerns raised about housing for temporary workers for construction projects in the near future, Chief Planner Cruz advised that there are three temporary workforce housing conditional use applications in the first stage of the process requiring review by DLM, one that is pending ARC action, and two that are pending a municipal public hearing. And it might affect who on Guam will be taken care of and who won’t be. He also represented the Guam Legislature in a case of first impression, resulting in a precedent-setting decision upholding the right of direct democracy in the territory — and ultimately the legalization of medicinal marijuana in Guam. CRQ20-002, in re: Request of Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, I Maga hagan Guahan, Relative to the Power of the Executive Branch to Establish, Maintain, and Operate Quarantine Facilities in Guam and to Promulgate Quarantine and Sanitation Regulations for the Protection of Guam Against the Importation and Spread of Disease (hereinafter “Case”). Each member represents an average of 10,623 residents as of the 2010 Census. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. In 2019, the GMHA Board of Trustees implemented a 16% differential pay for all nurses and  specialty pay as part of an overall nurse recruitment and retention strategy. Office of the Governor of Guam. Land Management Director Joe Borja recognized that most agencies have timely submissions of their position statements, however, he noted that the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Guam EPA and Department of Agriculture have submitted statements after 60 days. Moylan said, "as of March 18, 2021, I am no longer the minority leader of the 36th Guam Legislature. To access the agency files, simply click the agency's text. In conclusion, the Legislature asserts that the Islan Guåhan Emergency Health Powers Act is critical policy, consistent with the Organic Act of Guam and requests that the Court reinforce the Legislature’s power granted by the Organic Act to enact law necessary to protect the health, safety, and general well-being of the people of Guam. The body is composed of fifteen senators that are elected at large. THE THIRTY-SIXTH GUAM LEGISLATURE STANDING RULES ADOPTED January 4, 2021. In the 2020 Guam election, the Democratic Party of Guam retained power with a slight decrease in the seats,[1] compared to the Supermajority they enjoyed in the 35th Guam Legislature, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=36th_Guam_Legislature&oldid=1015739174, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bill 79-36 Establishes The Guam Home Energy Assistance Program, which creates a local grant program to assist families with utility payments. The Annual Community Contribution were recommended in §3.12.02 of QC No. After the necessary formalities such as the presenting of certificates of election, the senators of the 36th Guam Legislature took their oaths of office. An immediate, fully-funded increase in nurse pay for our local nurses at GMH is an ideal retention tool and ideal healthcare use of over $1.2 M from QC contributions for the next  15 years while we build a new hospital, ” stated Speaker Terlaje. C. Update  on non-contacted beneficiaries of properties listed in GALC Excess Lands Registry or Conditional Awards Registry. I urge the executive branch agencies and the Commission to continue to work with developers and the Legislature to promptly address the delays and impediments.”. MITT, MIRC, and the Programmatic Agreement, Joint Informational briefing on the 2019 MITT Draft Supplemental EIS, Senator Therese Terlaje’s submitted comments on 2019 draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), Litekyan (Ritidan), Live-Fire Training Range Complex (LFTRC), Programmatic Agreement Memos and Projects For Comment, University of Santo Tomas Induction of Officers Ceremony: 03/11/17, Public Hearing on Resolution No. Guam is a target: DOD wants 360-degree air and missile defense system to defend region from China Speaker of the Guam Legislature 2019–2021 Succeeded by Therese M. Terlaje This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 19:09 (UTC). 42-36 (COR): Speaker Terlaje discusses Bill No. He advanced to the general election and was placed 5th with 16,625 votes and won a seat in the Guam legislature. The agencies continue to operate with assistance from the federal government, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act as well as reimbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the joint testimony. Michael San Nicolas served as a senator in the 32nd, 33rd, and 34th Guam Legislatures from 2013 to 2019. Written testimony may be delivered to the Office of Speaker Therese M. Terlaje at 163 W Chalan Santo Papa, Hagåtña, Guam 96910 or via email to senatorterlajeguam@gmail.com. To return to the main agency menu, click the home icon at the top of the lists. The following list of Senator’s Contact Information is available in electronic format from the 36th Guam Legislature. KUAM News LIVE: March 11, 2021. http://www.guamlegislature.com/live_feed.htm, 21-GCA-Chapter-80-Guam-Ancestral-Lands-Commission, 2019-GEDA-REPORT-_Potentially-Releasable-Federal-Lands, 2018-Potentially-Releasable-Federal-Lands-Final-Draft. The Legislature’s Brief asserts that the Governor’s powers are subject to the laws of Guam, […] The inauguration ceremony for the 36th Guam Legislature was held Monday morning. January 4, 2021. There were none that were ready to be placed on the GLUC agenda for action. It was also clear during discussions on the Nurse Licensure Compact that improving pay and the work environment for nurses needed to be addressed concurrently with the implementation of the Compact to stave off potential out-migration of nurses. Often the GLUC imposes conditions or covenants to address concerns about projects that were brought up at municipal public hearings or through the regulatory agency review process. There are many examples of projects that despite media and community outcry have not followed through on the conditions placed on them by the GLUC. The speaker added: “On behalf of the 36th Guam Legislature and the people of Guam, we extend a sincere un dångkulu na Si Yu'os ma'åse’ to the late Honorable Sen. Michael Reidy and his family. Women currently hold 560, or 28.4%, of the 1,972 state senate seats and 1,720, or 031.8%, of the 5,411 state house or assembly seats. D.Proposed Rules and Regulations for Land Bank Program extinguishment of claims, award of just compensation. Lawmakers extended that initial deadline to 90 days through an amendment from Sen. Telena Nelson on Wednesday, which she proffered in order to grant the government time to develop a “battle rhythm” in terms of combating public health threats. During his tenure in the Guam Legislature, Senator Charfauros dedicated his time and work in sponsoring laws that established a vehicle registration notification program, renovated the Inarajan Pool, reserved land for Inarajan Junior High School, provided assistance to non-profit corporations organized for the furtherance of the CHamoru culture, paid public safety officers their overtime pay, provided uniforms, supplies, and equipment for the Police Reserve Command, completed the construction of Agat Junior High School, installed adequate waterlines and pumps in Talofofo, and established a policy for the orderly planned growth of tourism to result in the maximum benefit to the people of Guam. To return to the main agency menu, click the home icon at the top of the lists. The Chairperson of the Board estimated that approximately $827,000 is needed annually to increase the 16% differential pay for RN and LPNs to 22%. However, as discussed during the hearing, certain agencies, despite diligent efforts, have not been able to meet that deadline due to other agency priorities, staffing shortages or the need for complex and technical reviews for certain projects. Dr. Anita Enriquez, Chair for the Guam Land Use Commission, advised that GLUC meetings have resumed twice monthly since November. In addition, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Coastal Management Program also testified at the public hearing that there is no clear mechanism to enforce compliance for stormwater management and environmentally based requirements other than directly through the Territorial Seashore Protection Commission, which is the Guam Land Use Commission, and asked that TSPC enforcement be strengthened as well. Twitter. 48-34 (LS) Relative to observing Women’s History Month: 03/15/17, Farmer’s Resolution Presentation: 02/28/17, Astumbo Elementary Kaddon Pika Challenge: 2/16/17, Respect the Chamorro People Rally: 4/7/17, Public Hearing 3/28/17: Confirmation Hearing Joseph Certeza, Joseph Franquez, and Bill No. “Even the CNMI who has not had any community spread of COVID-19 for months is still in a state of emergency. Legislature files response brief in governor’s quarantine Supreme Court case April 7, 2021 On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Guam Legislature filed a response brief in the Declaratory Judgment case brought by the Governor originally alleging that challenges to her quarantine orders were unconstitutional and that Guam’s Public Health Emergency laws are inorganic. February 17, 2021. Then Senator Lou Leon Guerrero rose to support the passage of the bill and stated, “ [the Bill] I think protects the individuals who are isolated or quarantine[d] and [] feel that their rights have been violated, because sometimes in emergency situations panic can occur and you maybe . WhatsApp. INTRODUCTION Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio, Madame Speaker Therese Terlaje, Chief Justice Phillip Carbullido, Delegate Michael San Nicolas, members of the 36th Guam Legislature, Mayor Jesse The 36th Guam Legislature has eight women and seven men. “I extend my most sincere condolences to the Charfauros family. All members of the legislature are elected at-large with the island under one whole district. Guam has operated under an emergency declaration since March 2020, but concerns have mounted with the extended declaration, particularly as some businesses find themselves restricted more than others. An initial emergency declaration lasts 30 days before expiring unless renewed by the governor, or the Legislature – if Bill 11 becomes law. The 36th Guam Legislature is the current meeting of the Guam Legislature.It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 4, 2021, during the governorship of Lou Leon Guerrero's.. The Republican leadership of the 36th Guam Legislature has introduced Resolution 19-36 with the intent of assuring that the standing rules of the current legislative body provide for equal opportunities when it … Additionally, DLM testified that they do not have a ready list of projects that aren’t in compliance with these conditions and the authority to enforce zoning resides with the Building Official at the Department of Public Works. The Legislature of Guam (Chamorro: Liheslaturan Guåhan) is the law-making body for the United States territory of Guam.The unicameral legislative branch consists of fifteen senators, each serving for a two-year term. Statewide election dates. Pinterest. Pursuant to Public Law 33-209, ARC members are required to submit position statements that provide information regarding surrounding infrastructure and the potential impacts of the project within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. When asked if the agency review process through the ARC should be bypassed to expedite the review by Senator Chris Duenas, a majority of the agency members opposed it. Leon Guerrero on Excess Lands July 2, 2020. (e) Withdrawal of Bills 50 RULE VII PROCESSING OF RESOLUTIONS Section 7.01.