Colonia, Yap – On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, the 11th Legislature of the State of Yap convened its 17th regular session at 10 am in the Legislature Chamber. Key attendees included Speaker Nicholas Figirlaarwon, Floor Leader Terrance Fong, Senator John Mafel, Senator Victor Bamog, Senator Ann-Marie Laamar, Senator Liyon Sulog, Senator Pius Talimeisei, Senator Gabriel Ramoloilug, Senator John Masiwemai. The session focused on several topics, including the adoption of the journal, messages from the Governor, and the bill calendar.
The session began with the adoption of journals from the previous day's session on the 16th Session Day journal of the Second Regular Session. Followed by a message from the Governor, pertaining to Gov. Comm. No. 11-234 on a response letter from the Governor regarding the re-nomination of YFA Board Members, Mr.Young-Uhk and Mr. Baamafel. The session also focused on the approval of 2 bills, Bill No. 11-81, to appropriate $238,773 from the General Fund for the purpose of providing funding to government programs during FY24 and other purposes, and Bill No.11-72, to appropriate $57,255.75 from the Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of appropriating U.S. Federal grant funds awarded for certain public health programs with the Department of Health Services during FY24 and other purposes.
This comprehensive update captures the purpose of the legislative proceedings during the Second Regular Session, reflecting the legislature's dedication to serving the interests of the people of Yap.
(For further details, please contact YSL at (691)350-2400 or DYCA at (691)350-2168. Thank you.)
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