29th Guam Legislature explained

The 29th Guam Legislature was a meeting of the Guam Legislature. It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 1, 2007, and ended on January 5, 2009, during the 1st and 2nd years of Felix P. Camacho's 2nd Gubernatorial Term.

In the 2006 Guamanian general election, the Republican Party of Guam won a bare majority of seats in the Guam Legislature.[1] Following the death of Republican Senator Antonio R. Unpingco on October 18, 2007, a special election was held in January 2008, at which former Democratic Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz was elected, shifting the majority to the Democratic Party of Guam. The Democratic caucus took control of the leadership of the 29th Guam Legislature in March 2008

Party Summary

AffiliationParty

(shading indicates majority caucus)

TotalVacant
DemocraticRepublican
End of previous legislature69150
January 1, 2007 - October 18, 200778150
Voting share
October 18, 2007 - January 10, 200877151
Voting share
January 10, 2008 - January 5, 200987150
Latest voting share
Beginning of the next legislature105150

Leadership

Until September 2008

Legislative

Majority (Republican)

Minority (Democratic)

After September 2008

Legislative

Majority (Democratic)

Minority (Republican)

Membership

SenatorPartyAssumed officeResidenceBorn
Mark ForbesRepublican1995
Edward J.B. Calvo2005
Ray Tenorio2003
James V. Espaldon2007
Antonio R. Unpingco*2005
Jesse A. Lujan2003
Frank F. Blas, Jr.2007
Frank Ishizaki2007
Judith T.P. Won PatDemocratic2005Inarajan1949[3]
Tina Muna Barnes2007Mangilao1962[4]
Rory J. Respicio2003Agana Heights1973[5]
Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr.2005Ordot-Chalan Pago
Vicente C. "Ben" Pangelinan2007Mangilao1955
David L.G. Shimizu2007
Judith P. Guthertz, DPA2007Mangilao
Benjamin J.F. CruzJanuary 10, 2008Tumon1951

Committees

CommitteeChair[6]
Committee on Education, General and Omnibus MattersMark Forbes
Committee on Finance, Taxation & Economic DevelopmentEdward J.B. Calvo
Committee on Public Safety, Criminal Justice and YouthRay Tenorio
Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure & Cultural AffairsJames V. Espaldon
Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military, Veterans & Foreign AffairsAntonio R. Unpingco
Committee on AgendaJesse A. Lujan
Committee on Aviation, Federal Affairs, Labor, Housing, Banking & InsuranceJesse A. Lujan
Committee on Health, Human Services & Homeland SecurityFrank F. Blas, Jr.
Committee on CalendarFrank Ishizaki
Committee on General Governmental Operations and OrganizationFrank Ishizaki

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guam Election Commission. 2006 Election Comparative Analysis Report. Page 86
  2. Bureau of Statistics and Plans. 2008 Guam Statistical Yearbook, Hagatna. 2009.
  3. Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Judith Won Pat, Hagatna, Guam.
  4. Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Tina Muna Barnes, Hagatna, Guam.
  5. Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Rory Respicio, Hagatna, Guam.
  6. KUAM. 29th Legislature takes office, Barrigada. 2 January 2007.