28th Virgin Islands Legislature explained
| 28th Legislature of the Virgin Islands |
| Members: | 15 |
| Term Length: | 2 years |
| Leader1 Type: | President |
| Leader1: | Adlah Donastorg (D) (until April 16, 2009)
Louis Patrick Hill (D) |
| Leader2 Type: | Vice President |
| Leader2: | Sammuel Sanes (D) |
| Leader3 Type: | Majority Leader |
| Leader3: | Neville James (D) |
| Leader4 Type: | Minority Leader |
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
- 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)
- 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
- August 20, 2010: An Act establishing a new Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control.
Major Legislation
Enacted
- 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
- 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
| 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 | |
See also
Notes and References
- News: The 28th Legislature Will Be Sworn-in on Monday . en . St. Croix Source . 2009-01-10.
- Web site: Senate Approves Bills, Nominations . St. Thomas Source . April 17, 2009.
- Web site: Lawmakers Oust Donastorg as Senate President, Name Hill . St. Thomas Source . April 17, 2009.
- Web site: Sen. Donastorg Arrested for Domestic Violence, Weapons Charges . VI Source . 2010-04-03.
- Web site: Act No. 7185 . St. Thomas Source . 2024-03-28.
