LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

ACT 8609 Territorial Park System – protecting our islands for future generations.
ACT 8814 Higher Education Scholarship Act – providing FREE tuition at UVI for
part-time and online students.
ACT 8555 Bilingual Education Act – ensuring all VI students have the tools for
success.
ACT 8547 Firearm Declaration – limiting the importation of gun components.
ACT 8773 Horse Racing Commission Separation – allowing for St. Croix’s
Commission to operate independently.
ACT 8540 GERS Stabilization Act – protecting current and future retirees.
ACT 8465 First Time Homebuyers Program – providing downpayment grants for
home ownership.
ACT 8688 V.I. Behavioral Health Act – establishing a comprehensive framework for
addressing mental health and homelessness.
ACT 8790 Driver Safety Act – to expand eligibility for Limited Purpose Identification
Cards and Driver’s Licenses.
ACT 8788 Ratepayers Bill of Rights – expanding the rights of consumers when
dealing with local utilities.
ACT 8784 Copper Contaminated Water Relief Act – Mandating WAPA to provide
free drinking to impacted St. Croix residents.
ACT 8857 IDEA ACT – mandating further digitization of government records and
services.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PENDING LEGISLATION

BR 23-0072 Public Building Authority – to create a central authority for the
maintenance of all government buildings.
BR 23-0068 Animal Cruelty Prevention and Enforcement Act – to expand
penalties and resources.
BR 23-0276 Miya’s Law/Tenant Safety Act – to establish guidelines for the
protection of tenants.
BR 23-0306 Small Estate Affidavit – to streamline the probate process.
BR 23-0475 V.I. Sports Museum – to create a space on St. Croix to celebrate Virgin
Islands athletes.
BR 23-0513 Road Restoration Act – to ensure that roads are fully repaired after
construction and digging projects.
BR 23-1107 Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan – to mandate help for the elderly
and others impacted by rising temperatures.
BR 24-1174 Remote Work Act – to establish guidelines for working outside
traditional office spaces.