House Legislative Initiative Archives

Constitutional amendment moves forward

After lengthy research, countless discussions, and consultations with the Marianas Public Land Trust board of trustees, members of the community, solicitations of comments from the different branches of the CNMI and municipal governments, non-profit organizations/associations,...

Posted On Aug 03 2018 06:00

, By Alice S. Igitol (Special to the Saipan Tribune)

Q&A: What’s up with the budget and why should we care?

Government agencies and employees are bracing to go over a fiscal year cliff less than 13 days away, without a budget in place to secure government services and paychecks past Oct. 1, the beginning of fiscal year 2016. The onus is on the Legislature to agree on a budget bill for...

Posted On Sep 17 2015 06:06

, By Dennis B. Chan

Lawmaker pushes for people’s vote on proposed military buildup

Rep. Angel A. Demapan (R-Saipan) will introduce House Legislative Initiative 19-2 seeking to amend Article XIV of the CNMI Constitution to prohibit destructive military activities in the Commonwealth. The initiative also “seeks to give the voters of the Commonwealth the...

Posted On Jun 03 2015 06:06

, By Joel D. Pinaroc

Clarity sought on PSS budget guaranteed by Constitution

The Public School System and Board of Education have asked a legal interpretation from the Office of the Attorney General on sections of the CNMI Constitution regarding revenue sources set aside for public schools. In an interview, BOE chair Herman Guerrero explained that this...

Posted On Apr 24 2015 04:00

, By Dennis B. Chan

Constitutional amendment moves forward

Q&A: What’s up with the budget and why should we care?

Lawmaker pushes for people’s vote on proposed military buildup

Clarity sought on PSS budget guaranteed by Constitution

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