“I found it difficult to even track down the conditions of several projects, let alone monitor if those conditions have been met years later. Follow her on Twitter @anumitakaur. The following measures will be introduced during the 36th Guam Legislature's inaugural session, they said: Reporter Anumita Kaur covers military, business and tourism on Guam. 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. To watch the full public hearing, click below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 21, 2021 – Hagåtña, Guam) – Bill No. Attached is a copy of the Brief of Interested Party which can also be found at www.senatorterlaje.com. Current proposals for Temporary Workers Housing Facilities are pending for the villages of Tamuning, Dededo, Barrigada and Mongmong/Toto/Maite. Guam, the largest among the thousands of small western Pacific islands that are collectively known as Micronesia, is located in the Pacific Ocean about three-fourths of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.1,2 The island has been a U.S. territory since 1898, and it is close to the International Date Line. Watch Queue Queue Of them, 11 are incumbents from the 35th Legislature, … Watch Queue Queue. 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. 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. 10-34 (COR): 03/14/17, Presentation on Resolution No. Because these conditions are difficult to enforce after a project is completed, the measure would amend the law to increase the Department of Land Management’s (DLM) role in ensuring compliance at three additional stages: during the building permit phase, at the certificate of occupancy phase, and at the approval of business licenses. The 34th Guam Legislature was the last meeting of the Guam Legislature.It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 2, 2017 and ended on January 7, 2019, during the third and fourth years of Eddie Calvo's 2nd Gubernatorial Term.. 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. Some in the new Legislature have already announced plans for the year. Bill 15-36 was introduced exactly a year after Sen. Moylan introduced Bill 265-35 in the 35th Guam Legislature. It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 4, 2021, during the governorship of Lou Leon Guerrero's. “I extend my most sincere condolences to the Charfauros family. Dr. Anita Enriquez, Chair for the Guam Land Use Commission, advised that GLUC meetings have resumed twice monthly since November. 87-36 would authori... To stem the rising tide of drug abuse, Guam’s first line of defense needs the tools to deter illegal activity and ensure criminals don’t profit from their crimes. For individuals wishing to provide live testimony via videoconferencing, please contact our office by email at senatorterlajeguam@gmail.com to register or call 671-472-3586 by COB on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Senator Charfauros was elected by the people of Guam to serve our island in the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Guam Legislatures from 1975 to 1983 and served as a member of the second Special Commission on Political Status from 1975 to 1976. 39-34 (COR) and Bill No. Recently, the GMHA Board of Trustees explored increasing the 16% differential pay for nurses to 22% in order to achieve parity at Guam Memorial Hospital with competing nursing salaries on and off island. Financial Officer for the 36th Guam Legislature. “What might be affected by this bill is how we move forward in recovery, and how we allocate the $661 million. In the 2016 Guamanian legislative election, the Democratic Party of Guam won a majority of seats in the Guam Legislature. The 36th Guam Legislature is the current meeting of the Guam Legislature. Please be advised that the Committee on Health, Land, Justice and Culture will convene a public hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021 beginning at 3:00 PM. “Perhaps most importantly, our ability to respond to COVID-19 is contingent on continued funding of our response effort,” the joint testimony stated. [S]o it does have provisions in here that protect the rights of those individuals.”. 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. Each year GMHA loses nurses due to retirement, resignation, or transfer to other public or private entities on island or off-island opportunities. “Even the CNMI who has not had any community spread of COVID-19 for months is still in a state of emergency. This is the first supermajority Guam Legislature since the 30th Guam Legislature. B. Update on additions since 2011 to the  Guam Ancestral Lands Commission Excess Lands Registry. The 36 th Guam Legislature is represented by Legislative Counsel, Ana Won-Pat Borja, Esq. © 2021 36th Guam Legislature This Website is the Official Website of the Guam Legislature This website was developed with individuals with disabilities in mind and has been tested for accessibility using WAVE (http://wave.webaim.org). Introduced by Senator Mary Camacho Torres, Senator Telena C. Nelson, and Vice Speaker Tina Muña Barnes, Bill No. The hearing will broadcast on local television, GTA Channel 21, Docomo Channel 117/60.4 or Channel 112-4 for Docomo customers without set top boxes. Speaker Therese Terlaje proposed to maintain renewals at 30 days, and while she generally supported the intent of the bill, she also asked that the findings be deleted from the measure. Bill 39-36 proposes to give more authority to the Department of Land Management to enforce terms and conditions imposed by the GLUC even if the property is transferred. I think it’s a very legitimate question for the Legislature to be involved in because it is the Legislature who’s going to have to allocate remaining government of Guam funds as necessary to those not covered by federal funds.”. That may prove difficult as budget cuts were adopted due to reduced revenue expectations and even then, fiscal year 2021 is tracking to end with a shortfall. The measure seeks to strengthen enforcement of terms imposed by the Guam Land Use Commission (GLUC) for conditional use permits, variances and zone changes. The agencies that wrote to the Legislature stated that if Guam were to end the public health emergency, then it will be essential to identify local resources to support community needs. The Annual Community Contribution were recommended in §3.12.02 of QC No. Until we reach herd immunity nationally and internationally a true public health emergency will exist.”. 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. 252 to be allocated to health care (priority to Guam Memorial Hospital and Department of Public Health and Social Services), Medicaid matching, MIP payments; public safety; economic development with a priority on the promotion of the medical industry and small business; higher education, and cultural preservation. “I believe she’s acted in very good faith and tried to protect the people of Guam, but I still believe that all of policymaking and policy rearranging and exemptions from policy would benefit from consultation with the Legislature,” Terlaje said. Thank you for visiting. The public hearing for Bill 14-36 (COR) is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 2 pm via Zoom. The Annual Community Contribution was  recommended in §3.12.02 of QC No. In honor of Airport Week and their 42nd anniversary, Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr. presented a Legislative Resolution to the Antonio B. There are generally five steps in the GLUC process beginning with the Preliminary Application Interview (PAI), then the Application Review Committee position statements, the Municipal Public Hearing, the Municipal Planning Council public hearing if necessary, followed by the GLUC public meeting and action (approval or disapproval). Please indicate if you will be attending the hearing physically or virtually. "3 Surrounded by coral reefs, Guam sits on the edge of the M… Therese Terlaje will serve as speaker of the 36th Guam Legislature. Lawmakers continued to debate Bill 11-36 Wednesday, ultimately moving the legislation into the third reading file for later voting, but not without a few amendments. Stay connected by signing up for PDN's text alerts. The inauguration ceremony for the 36th Guam Legislature was held Monday morning. The Speaker added: “On behalf of the 36 th Guam Legislature and the people of Guam, we extend a sincere Un Dångkulu na Si Yu' os Må' ase’ to the late Honorable Sen. Michael Reidy and his … Welcome to the Guam Legislature Archives. 36th Guam Legislature inaugurated. Incoming Republican senators to introduce measures reducing BPT, suspending property tax, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Unlike other nurse pay bills, this Bill 42-36 fully funds an increase in GMH nurse differential pay to 22%  in order for GMH to better compete with nursing salaries on and off island . 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 comes to lawmakers being able to do the very jobs, they were elected by … Even if the bill passes, the governor has been against the measure, stating that it violates the separation of powers doctrine and could undermine responses to an emergency. All 15 senators have served in the Legislature before. El presidente lidera el poder ejecutivo del Gobierno federal. Registration deadline is 5:00PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Unlike other nurse pay bills, Bill 42-36 fully funds this increase. On Guam, we have done our best to respond to the pandemic, keeping in mind that our highest priority is the health and safety of our people,” Paco-San Agustin said. reducing the business privilege tax from 5% to 4%; placing a two-year suspension on the property tax increase for those improvements valued at $1 million or more, with the only exception individual homes valued at more than $1 million; and. Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has faced perennial nursing shortages for decades which have impacted the hospital’s ability to maximize bed capacity in its ICU, Emergency, and Clinical Areas. Click here for Speaker Terlaje’s Remarks on Bill No. The hearing will also stream online via I Liheslaturan Guåhan’s live feed at http://www.guamlegislature.com/live_feed.htm. The oversight hearing can be viewed on Youtube at the Guam Legislature Media Channel. come into situations where you may just be isolating and quarantining people maybe unnecessarily[.] 42-36 (COR), introduced by Speaker Therese Terlaje and Senator Joe San Agustin would redirect a portion of the Annual Community Contribution amount mandated in the Qualifying Certificate (QC) to GRMC to GMHA for the sole purpose of increasing the nursing differential pay at Guam Memorial Hospital Authority to adequately recruit and retain nursing staff at Guam’s only public hospital. The measure proposes to redirect a portion of the GRMC Annual Community Contribution mandated by the terms of their Qualifying Certificate (QC) for the sole purpose of increasing the nursing differential pay at GMH. GEDA would also retain $200,000 annually from the GRMC community contribution, which could still be disbursed to various non-profits on-island through the Qualifying Certificate Community Contribution Grant Program. To:                    All Senators, Stakeholders and Media, From:               Speaker Therese M. Terlaje, Chairperson, Committee on Health, Land, Justice and Culture, Subject:            NOTICE of Hybrid Public Hearing – Thursday, April 8, 2021 beginning at 3:00 PM. The discretion of these funds would fall under the purview of GEDA. If you do not see the Public Law you are looking for within the following lists, please contact the Clerk of the Legislature or call (671) 472-3465 (Updated: March 1, 2017) 11-36 on the session floor, http://www.guamlegislature.com/36th_Guam_Legislature/Bills_Introduced_36th/Bill%20No.%2014-36%20(COR).pdf. 36th Guam Legislature Archives - PNC News First. Each year GMHA loses nurses due to transfer to off-island and on-island  public or private entities  or retirement, and is forced to recruit at higher costs from off-island. Bill 14-36 (COR) can be viewed here:   http://www.guamlegislature.com/36th_Guam_Legislature/Bills_Introduced_36th/Bill%20No.%2014-36%20(COR).pdf. The Oversight Chair of the Committee on Health, Land, Justice and Culture added co-sponsors on the bill during session including Senators Chris Duenas, Joanne Brown, Telo Taitague and Sabina Perez. 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. “There appears to be some progress, but I want to find more ways to assist the Commission and all agencies tied into this process, to make it a more timely and precise process, that nurtures development and investment while not compromising the safety of the community and our resources,” stated the Speaker. 36 th Guam Legislature Participates in Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial January 20, 2021 January 21, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 20, 2021 – Hagåtña, Guam) – The 36 th Guam Legislature commemorated the Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial on the front steps of the Guam Congress Building at 8:05 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Bill No. Moylan, Ada, Duenas and Blas announced they will introduce a series of proposals known as the "Let's Get Guam Moving" initiative, focused on the island's businesses. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 21, 2021 – Hagåtña, Guam) – In an effort to solve systemic delays in the land use application process, Speaker Therese Terlaje, Chairperson of the Committee on Land, held a critical oversight with the Department of Land Management, the Guam Land Use Commission and Application Review Committee (ARC) members. Bill No. Lawmakers could vote to end the declaration at any time under current law, but that needs majority support and there has so far been no such resolution on the table. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Krystal Paco-San Agustin, the governor’s spokeswoman, said federal aid packages are being provided “because every state and territory is in a public health emergency.”, “Every state and territory has responded differently and the effects on each community (are) different. This bill could close these potential gaps in the ability to ensure projects are compliant by creating opportunities at multiple layers to catch any violations and work with project managers to rectify these issues before it’s too late,” said Speaker Terlaje. The 36th Guam Legislature is the current meeting of the Guam Legislature. The local government may receive another $661 million in federal aid through the third round of federal COVID-19 aid. However, the adopted amendment maintains the 30-day limit for any renewals granted by the Legislature. Home Tags 36th Guam Legislature. The terms of the QC state that community contributions may benefit healthcare with a priority to GMH and DPHSS. 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%. 252 to be allocated to health care (priority to Guam Memorial Hospital and Department of Public Health and Social Services), Medicaid matching, MIP payments; public safety; economic development with a priority on the promotion of the medical industry and small business; higher education, and cultural preservation. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 3, 2021 – Hagåtña, Guam) – Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has faced perennial nursing shortages for decades which have impacted the hospital’s ability to maximize bed capacity in its Acute, Emergency, and Clinical Areas. Guam Legislature - Public Law Archive The following list of Public Laws are currently available in electronic format. Get breaking news updates and read about trending stories sent to you as a text message to your wireless device. All eight Democrat senators emerged from caucus with a unanimous vote regarding the new Legislature… 36th Guam Legislature FY21 Annual Staffing Pattern Position Title Rate Gross Gov Cont Grand Total Senatorial (915) Therese M. Terlaje Speaker 29.26 60,860.80 19,520.68 80,381.48 Tina Rose Muna Barnes Vice Speaker 26.59 55,307.20 9,019.14 64,326.34 = Protocol Officer/Facilities Manager: Mr. Joe R. San Agustin will be serving as the Protocol Officer and Facilities Manager. Ancestral Landowners are invited to provide live testimony. Kelly Marsh was the only incumbent that failed to secure a seat in the 36th Guam Legislature. Hafa adai! Watch Queue Queue Each senator-elect was afforded seating for one guest, with limited further seating in accordance with current Public Health protocols. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals in need of assistance or accommodations should also contact the Office of Speaker Therese M. Terlaje. Technical review by the Application Review Committee (ARC) agencies: Written notice of public hearing by certified mail  to property owners within a radius of 500 ft. Notice of public hearing on a 4’x 8’ sign on the property, Municipal Public Hearing in the village of the proposed project, Resolution in support from the Municipal Planning Council. Recently, the GMHA Board of Trustees have explored increasing the 16% differential pay for nurses to 22% in order to achieve parity at Guam Memorial Hospital with competing nursing salaries on and off island but were lacking a funding source to implement this recruitment and retention strategy. As a result, it is the first place in the United States to see each new day, which is why Guam is known as the place "Where America's Day Begins.