I Mina'trenta Na Liheslaturan Gudhan and FEDERAL, Foreign & MICRONESIAN Affairs THIRTIETH GUAM Legislature

SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Guahan CoMMITTEE oN RuLES, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FEDERAL, FOREIGN &: MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

May 26,2009

The Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D. Speaker I Mina'Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan \v 155 Hesler Place I.J Hagatfia, Guam 96910 (;}'

RE: Committee Report- Bill No. 49 (COR)

Dear Speaker Won Pat:

The Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 49 (COR), sponsored by Vice Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature," hereby reports out said legislation with the recommendation [D fA{~ .

Committee votes are as follows:

J_ TO PASS

I NOT TO PASS

:2 TO REPORT OUT ONLY

TO ABSTAIN

TO PLACE IN INACTIVE FILE

Very Truly Yours, Ro~ Chairperson

155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATORRORYJ. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I MinaTrenta na Liheslaturan Gudhan CoMMITTEE oN RuLEs, NATURAL RESouRcES AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN &: MicRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

May 26,2009

MEMORANDUM

To: All Members Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs

From: Senator Rory J. Respicio ~ Committee Chairperson /

Subject: Committee Report- Bill No. 49 (COR)

Transmitted herewith for your consideration is the report on Bill No. 49 (COR). This report includes the following:

• Committee Voting Sheet • Committee Report Narrative • A copy of SubBill No. 49 (COR) • A copy of Bill No. 49 (COR) • Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet • Notices of Public Hearing

Please take the appropriate action on the attached voting sheet. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.

155 Hesler Place • Hagatfia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORilY LEADER CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON RULES

CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES I MINA TRENTA NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN & FEDERAL, FOREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE VOTING SHEET

Bill No. 49 (COR) (B.J.F. Cruz) - An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature.

SIGNATURE TO PASS NOT TO TO REPORT ABSTAIN TO PLACE PASS OUT ONLY DUE TO IN POTENTIAL INACTIVE CONFLICT FILE SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO Chairperson ~ ~ SENATOR JUDITH P. GUTHERTZ Vice-Chairperson ~ ~ SPEAKER JUDITH T. WON PAT, Ed,D. ( Member ~ ~/ VICE-SPEAKER BENJAMIN J.F. CRUZ Member ""'"' ~ LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY \ "~ TINA ROSE MUNA BARNES / Member SENATOR THOMAS C. ADA "'~ Member / ~ / SENATOR FRANK B. AGUON, JR. c.. :://Jc)_ v~~ Member 'C~Aft 'V // SENATOR ADOLPHO B. PAL~.cibS Member nx/vtC; ~}. v- SENATOR VICENTE C. PANGELIN"'AN£ /' Member / 111 / / SENATOR MATT RECTOR Member ( /~/ I SENATOR FRANK F. BLAS, JR. \_ Minority Member _J1Y

SENATOR JAMES V. ESPALDON Minority Member

155 Hesler Place • Hagat:fia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] COMMITTEE REPORT Bill No. 049 (COR) Introduced By Senator B.J.F. CRUZ

AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS $1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND $5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND $6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS $7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND $16301 (e) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

A public hearing was conducted by the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources & Federal, Foreign and Micronesian Affairs in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room on April 16, 2009 on Bill No. 049 (COR). Committee Chairperson Senator Rory J. Respicio called the hearing to order at 9 a.m.

Oral testimony was presented by Mr. Julian Janssen who said that Bill No. 049 (COR) was not a good idea. He favored extending Senatorial terms to four years but opposed staggered terms for members of the Legislature. He suggested instead that a constitution for Guam would be a better approach.

Mr. Janssen said that staggering the terms of Senators, with eight being selected during Gubernatorial election years and seven being selected in the off years, would result in a drop-off of public interest during off-year elections, especially since fewer seats would be available. Mr. Janssen also suggested moving from at-large elections to district elections.

Sen. Guthertz said that districting was tried in the past and struck down by the court because one-man, one-vote didn't work. She noted problems in district elections for the former Territorial Board of Education. She said that the population shifts frequently, and that it would always be difficult to accurately pinpoint village representation.

Sen. Guthertz said she was delegate to Guam's Constitutional Convention and that one of the proposals for the constitution, which came from the late Dr. Antonio Yamashita, was to do what Bill No. 049 (COR) would do. The main idea was to divert attention of Senators from elections to public policy. Sen. Guthertz acknowledged the difficulty in facing elections every other year. She said that the bill could help in shifting the focus of the government to one that was more long-term, because elections every two years is too short for long range planning. Sen. Guthertz disagreed with Janssen's claim that having just seven seats in an election was a disincentive to voters. She said that there was always a lot of interest even in non-gubernatorial election years.

Sen. Aguon complemented Mr. Janssen for speaking out, and said that extending terms makes a lot of sense, but for those not sitting in the position it might not always make sense. He said that the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Public Auditor and Attorney General all served four year terms. Mayors and Vice Mayors also serve four years, so perhaps senators should as well.

He said that Senators would have to decide if the public should decide the issue or if the Senators themselves should do it. Sen. Aguon pointed out that Guam's voter turnout is double the turnout across the country. People of Guam take politics seriously, so there should be no concern with a disincentive to voters.

Sen. Palacios commented that he shared the observation of the Bill's author about the concentration of work in the first year of the term is the nature of every elective position, especially those running for re-election. He said this didn't mean that people cannot work during election years, But it was the nature of the competition and there are so many distractions when running for office. He said he was in support of extending terms because he is generally in support of three years of concentrated time working on issues.

Mr. Janssen said he agreed in extending the term of office but didn't agree in staggering terms.

There being no further testimony presented, Chairperson Respicio declared Bill No. 049 (COR) was publicly heard and that written and electronic testimony would be accepted for ten working days following the hearing.

FINDINGS: The Committee on Rules, Natural Resources and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs finds that it agrees that a constitution for Guam defining the terms for members of the Legislature would be the best solution to lengthen Senatorial terms, but it is a long-term solution and cannot be addressed by local legislation.

The Committee disagrees that having only seven Senatorial seats available in an off-year election would result in a large drop-off in public interest. There is a generally high turnout of Guam voters even in off-year elections, and because Mayors and Vice Mayors are also elected in off-years, public interest continues to be high. RECOMMENDATION: The Committee on Rules, Natural Resources and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs recommends the following amendment to Bill No. 049 (COR):

1. Implementation of the provisions of Bill No. 049 (COR) shall commence with the General Election of 2012 instead of 2010, to prevent Senators from possibly extending their own terms in office.

The Committee on Rules, Natural Resources and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs hereby reports out Bill No. 049 (COR) with the recommendation to do pass as amended.

Attached are the following supporting documents:

1. Public hearing notification sent to all media and posted on the Guam Legislature's web site 2. Sign-in sheet(s) submitted at public hearing 3. Testimony and evidence submitted at public hearing 4. Voting sheet 5. Bill No. 049 (COR) as amended SENATORRORYJ. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER ~

CHAIRMAN I Mina~Trent-a na Liheslat-uran Guahan CoMMITTEE oN RuLES, NATURAL REsouRcEs AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN &: MICRONESIAN AFF.AJRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN SHEET Thursday, April 16, 2009

BILL NO. 49- AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS §1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (E) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

NAME AGENCY OR SUPPORT? WRITTEN ORAL CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS ORGANIZATION OPPOSE? TESTIMONY TESTIMONY

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155 Hesler Place • Hagatfi.a, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] MINA'TRENTA NA LIHESLATURAN GuAHAN 2009 (First) Regular Session

Bill No. 49 (COR) As amended by the Committee on Natural Resources

Introduced by: B.J.F. CRUZ

AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT§ 1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2 GCA, AND § 5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3 GCA, AND § 6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3 GCA, AND TO AMEND § 7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3 GCA, AND § 16301 (e) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3 GCA, RELATIVE TO CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS.

1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF GUAM:

2 Section 1. I Liheslaturan Guahan finds that four-year terms allow

3 Senators time for essential legislative work, without reelection in a short

4 two years. Instead of working to raise election funds every two years,

5 Senators in four-year terms may concentrate on Legislative work. Longer

6 terms allow senators to take responsibility for measures over time, making

7 senators largely independent of special interests. Concerning the public,

8 voters will still have the ability to vote for elected officials every two years

9 due to the constitutional casting of lots. Staggered terms every two even

1 0 years for seven or eight Senatorial positions will create more candidates

11 that run for Legislative office.

1 1 It is, therefore, the intent of I Liheslatura to amend the terms of

2 Senatorial office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered

3 terms for members of the Guam Legislature.

4 Section 2. § 1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, Guam Code Annotated is

5 repealed and re-enacted to read:

6 "§ 1105. Senators, Terms of.

7 (a) Pursuant to Section 10 (d) of the Organic Act of Guam, the

8 general election for the office of Senator of the Guam Legislature shall

9 be held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday next after the first

10 Monday in November.

11 (b) In the general election of 2012, fifteen (15) persons shall be

12 elected Senators to the Guam Legislature. Of that number eight (8)

13 shall be elected to a term of four years, the term to commence at 10

14 a.m. on the first Monday in January of 2013 and to end at 9:59 a.m. on

15 the first Monday in January 2017. The other seven (7) persons elected

16 Senator shall serve a term of two years, the term to commence at 10

17 a.m. on the first Monday in January of 2013 and to end at 9:59a.m. on

18 the first Monday in January of 2015.

19 (c) Commencing in 2012 and continuing every four years

20 thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four years as

21 Senators of the Guam Legislature, the term to commence at 10 a.m.

2 1 on the first Monday in January following the election and continuing

2 until 9:59 a.m. of the first Monday in January four years after the

3 election. The decision of which persons shall serve terms of two years

4 shall be as provided by § 5101 Chapter 5 Title 3 of the Guam Code

5 Annotated.

6 (d) Commencing in 2014 and continuing every four years

7 thereafter seven (7) persons shall be elected to a term of four years as

8 Senators of the Guam Legislature, the term to commence at 10 a.m.

9 on the first Monday in January following the election and continuing

10 until 9:59 a.m. of the first Monday in January four years after the

11 election."

12 Section 3. § 5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is

1 3 repealed and re-enacted to read:

14 "§ 5101 General Elections for Legislature.

15 (a) General Election for the Guam Legislature shall be held on

16 Tuesday next after the first Monday in November every two years in

1 7 even-numbered years. In 2012, eight (8) persons shall be elected to a

18 term of four years and seven (7) persons shall be elected to a term of

19 two years. In 2014 and every fourth year thereafter seven (7) persons

20 shall be elected to a term of four years and in 2016 and every fourth

21 year thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four

3 1 years. (b) Within ten (10) days of the declaration of the results of the

2 election for the Legislature in 2012, the Commission shall choose by

3 lot in the same fashion by which ballot placement is determined, the

4 eight (8) persons elected to terms of four years and the seven (7)

5 persons elected to terms of two years. Any person who is successful

6 in contesting the declaration of any person shall serve the same term

7 as would have been served by the first person declared elected by the

8 Commission."

9 Section 4. § 6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is

1 0 repealed and re-enacted to read:

11 ''§ 6103 Terms of Office.

12 In 2012 eight (8) persons elected to the Legislature shall serve a

1 3 term of four years and seven (7) persons shall serve a term of two

14 years. In 2014 and every fourth year thereafter seven (7) persons shall

15 be elected to a term of four years and in 2016 and every fourth year

16 thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four years."

17 Section 5. § 7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is

1 8 amended to read:

19 "§ 7105 Order of Names on Ballot- Legislature.

20 The Commission shall prepare the ballot in such a manner that

21 a nominee's name shall appear under the name of the political party,

4 1 if any, sponsoring such nominee.

2 In all elections, the names of all nominees or candidates for a

3 specific office shall be listed in a random manner. Each contestant for

4 any office under a party or independent designation shall be listed

5 according to lot drawn by the Election Commission. All drawings for

6 ballot position shall be done publicly and persons appearing on the

7 ballot shall be specifically invited to attend. The drawings for ballot

8 placement shall be accomplished as soon as is reasonably possible

9 after the identity of the persons to appear on the ballot is known to

1 0 the Election Commission.

11 The names of the nominees shall appear in columns vertically

1 2 in such order as is determined by lot.

13 Columns for recognized political parties shall be listed on the

14 basis of the number of [nominees elected to] seats held in the

15 Legislature [at the last preceding regular general] as of October 1 in

16 the year of the election in descending order from left to right; last

1 7 shall appear the names of those nominees not sponsored by any

18 political party, which shall appear under the designation

19 "Independent". The names of all nominees holding the office for

20 which they are seeking election shall have the word INCUMBENT

21 printed immediately after them."

5 1 Section 6. § 16301 (e) of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code

2 Annotated is repealed and re-enacted to read:

3 11 § 16301 Form of Primary Election Ballot (e).

4 The ballot shall be divided so that the party holding the

5 greatest number of seats in the Legislature as of August 1 in the year

6 of the election shall appear first on the left on the ballot below the

7 words, in bold face type, " PARTY PRIMARY CANDIDATES";

8 The ballot for each office for which party nominations are

9 sought shall contain instructions to the voters as to the maximum

1 0 number of candidates that may be selected for that office; that party's

11 candidates for nomination for each office shall be listed on the ballot

12 in random order in a manner similar to that established for General

13 Election Ballot listing and placement;"

6 MINA TRENTANA UHESLATURAN GUAHAN 2009 (First) Regular Session

BiiiNo. 1-{C\ (Co~)

Introduced by: B.,J.F.C~ "'9 ------~ ")'r-o AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS §1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (e) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF GUAM:

2 Section 1. I Liheslaturan Guahan fmds that four-year terms allow 3 Senators time for essential legislative work, without reelection in a short two 4 years. Instead of working to raise election funds every two years, Senators 5 in four-year terms may concentrate on Legislative work. Longer terms 6 allow senators to take responsibility for measures over time, making senators 7 largely independent of special interests. Concerning the public, voters will 8 still have the ability to vote for elected officials every two years due to the

9 constitutional casting of lots. Staggered terms every two even years for

I 0 seven or eight Senatorial positions will create more candidates that run for 11 Legislative office. 1 It is, therefore, the intent of I Liheslatura to amend the terms of Senatorial 2 office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for

3 members of the Guam Legislature. 4 Section 2. § 1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, Guam Code Annotated is

5 repealed and re-enacted to read: 6 "§ 1105. Senators, Terms of. 7 (a) Pursuant to Section 10 (d) of the Organic Act of Guam, the 8 general election for the office of Senator of the Guam Legislature

9 shall be held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday next after the

10 ftrst Monday in November.

11 (b) In the general election of 2010, fifteen (15) persons shall be

12 elected Senators to the Guam Legislature. Of that number eight (8) 13 shall be elected to a term of four years, the term to commence at 10

14 a.m. on the first Monday in January of 2011 and to end at 9:59 a.m. on

15 the first Monday in January 2015. The other seven (7) persons elected

16 Senator shall serve a term of two years, the term to commence at 10

17 a.m. on the first Monday in January of2011 and to end at 9:59a.m. on 18 the first Monday in January of 2013.

19 (c) Commencing in 2010 and continuing every four years 20 thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four years as 21 Senators of the Guam Legislature, the term to commence at 10 a.m. 22 on the first Monday in January following the election and continuing 23 until 9:59 a.m. of the first Monday in January four years after the 24 election. The decision of which persons shall serve terms of two 25 years shall be as provided by Section 5101 Chapter 5 Title 3 of the 26 Guam Code Annotated.

2 1 (d) Commencing in 2012 and continuing every four years 2 thereafter seven (7) persons shall be elected to a term of four years as 3 Senators of the Guam Legislature, the term to commence at 10 a.m.

4 on the first Monday in January following the election and continuing 5 until 9:59 a.m. of the first Monday in January four years after the

6 election." 7 Section 3. §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is

8 repealed and re-enacted to read: 9 "§5101 General Elections for Legislature.

10 (a) General Election for the Guam Legislature shall be held on 11 Tuesday next after the first Monday in November every two years in

12 even-numbered years. In 2010, eight (8) persons shall be elected to a 13 term of four years and seven (7) persons shall be elected to a term of 14 two years. In 2012 and every fourth year thereafter seven (7) persons 15 shall be elected to a term of four years and in 2014 and every fourth 16 year thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four years. 17 (b) Within ten (1 0) days of the declaration of the results of the 18 election for the Legislature in 2010, the Commission shall choose by 19 lot in the same fashion by which ballot placement is determined, the

20 eight (8) persons elected to terms of four years and the seven (7)

21 persons elected to terms of two years. Any person who is successful in

22 contesting the declaration of any person shall serve the same term as 23 would have been served by the first person declared elected by the 24 Commission."

25 Section 4. §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is 26 repealed and re-enacted to read: 27 "§6103 Terms of Office.

3 1 In 2010 eight (8) persons elected to the Legislature shall serve a

2 term of four years and seven (7) persons shall serve a term of two 3 years. In 2012 and every fourth year thereafter seven (7) persons shall

4 be elected to a term of four years and in 2014 and every fourth year 5 thereafter eight (8) persons shall be elected to a term of four years." 6 Section 5. § 7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, Guam Code Annotated is

7 amended to read: 8 "§71 05 Order of Names on Ballot - Legislature. 9 The Commission shall prepare the ballot in such a manner that

10 a nominee's name shall appear under the name of the political party, if 11 any, sponsoring such nominee.

12 In all elections, the names of all nominees or candidates for a 13 specific office shall be listed in a random manner. Each contestant for 14 any office under a party or independent designation shall be listed 15 according to lot drawn by the Election Commission. All drawings for

16 ballot position shall be done publicly and persons appearing on the

17 ballot shall be specifically invited to attend. The drawings for ballot

18 placement shall be accomplished as soon as is reasonably possible 19 after the identity of the persons to appear on the ballot is known to the

20 Election Commission.

21 The names of the nominees shall appear in columns vertically

22 in such order as is determined by lot.

23 Columns for recognized political parties shall be listed on the

24 basis of the number of nominees elected to seats held in the 25 Legislature at the last preceding regular general as of October 1 in the 26 year of the election in descending order from left to right; last shall

27 appear the names of those nominees not sponsored by any political

4 1 party, which shall appear under the designation "Independent". The

2 names of all nominees holding the office for which they are seeking 3 election shall have the word INCUMBENT printed immediately after

4 them." 5 Section 6. §16301 (e) of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code 6 Annotated is repealed and re-enacted to read:

7 "§16301 Form of Primary Election Ballot (e).

8 The ballot shall be divided so that the party holding the greatest 9 number of seats in the Legislature as of August 1 in the year of the

10 election shall appear first on the left on the ballot below the words, in 11 bold face type, " PARTY PRIMARY CANDIDATES"; 12 The ballot for each office for which party nominations are 13 sought shall contain instructions to the voters as to the maximum

14 number of candidates that may be selected for that office; that party's

15 candidates for nomination for each office shall be listed on the ballot

16 in random order in a manner similar to that established for General 17 Election Ballot listing and placement;"

5 COMMITTEE ON RULES I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Guahan • 30th Guam Legislature 155 Hesler Place, Hagama, Guam 96910 • tel: (671)472-7679 • fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected]

SENATOR RORYJ. RESPICIO CHAIRPERSON February 2, 2009

SENATOR Judith P. Guthertz Memorandum VICE CHAIRPERSON To: Clerk of the Legislature MAJORITY IMina 'Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guilhan MEMBERS: Attorney Therese M. Terlaje, Judith T. Won Pat Legislative Legal CoWJ.Sel SPEAKER IMina 'Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan Benjamin J. R Cruz VJCE SPEAKER From: Senator Rory J. Respicio, ~1 Committee on Rules '/ J.Q.ll ~~;:,vu Tina Rose Muna Barnes IMina 'Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY

Thomas C. Ada Subject: Referral of Bills No. 48, 49, 50, 52 and 53 SENATOR

Frank B. Aguon, Jr. As Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, I am forwarding my SENATOR referral of Bills No. 48, 49, 50, 52 and 53 Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr. SENATOR Please ensure that the subject Bills are referred, in my name, to the respective Chairpersons, as shown on the attachment. I am also Vicente C. Pangelinan requesting that the same be forwarded to all Senators of I Mina 'Trenta SENATOR Na Liheslaturan Guahan. Matthew Rector SENATOR Should you have any questions, please contact Elaine Tajalle or Stephanie Mendiola from my office. MINORITY MEMBERS: Si Yu'os Ma'ase.

Frank F. Blas, Jr. Attachment SENATOR

James V. Espaldon SENATOR Bill Introduction/Referrall/29/09

Bill Sponsor Description Date Date Committee Introduced Referred Referred 48 M. T. Rector An act to amend§ 7119 of22 GCA 1128/09 212109 Committee on Chapter 7 Article 1 Subsection (a) Labor, the and to repeal and reenact § 7119 of Public GCA Chapter & Article 1 Structure, Subsection (b). This act shall be Public 1/ ·····. '''., herein referred to as: the middle Libraries and class job creation act of 2009. Technology ( 49 ~.J.F. Cruz, R. An act to repeal and re-enact 1/29/09 212109 Committee (COR) 1J. Respicio, J. Sections § 1105 of Chapter 1, Title on Rules \. ~/ P. Guthertz 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, 0,_ and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §71 05 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and § 16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. 50 F. F. Bias, Jr., AN ACT TO ADD CHAPTER 88 1129/09 212109 Committee on (COR) J. V. Espaldon, TO TITLE 5 OF THE GUAM Economic T. T. Taitague, CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE Development, E. J.B. Calvo TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF Health and Human THE GUAM MUSEUM, AND TO Services, and CITE THE ACT AS "THE Judiciary MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES FUNDING ACT OF 2009." 52 J. T. Won Pat, An act to amend Section 58A105, 1130/09 2/2/09 Committee on (COR) Ed.D. Chapter 58A, of Title 5 Guam Code Utilities, Annotated relative to the Trans portation, construction of the John F. Public Works, Kennedy High School. and Veterans Affairs 53 E. J. B. Calvo, An act to appropriate funds to the 212109 212109 Committee on (COR) J. T. Won Pat, Mayors Council of Guam from the Apro-priations, Guam Highway Fund for village Taxation, Ed.D, Ray Banking, streets maintenance and Tenorio Insurance, beautification. Retirement, and Land SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I MinaTrenta na Liheslaturan Guahan CoMMITTl!E oN RuLES, NATURAL RESouRCES AND FEDERAl., FoREIGN & MicRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING- THURSDAY, APRIL l61 2009 Public Hearing Room· I Liheslatura · Hagatiia, Guam

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

• Appeintment af FleriEla M. San.ehez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Protection AgCAey Board of DirectOPS• [**"'NOTE: This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M. ~* ..1 • Bill Ne. a G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) /',n aet to add a Rew §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to SenalOfS sl:l:bmitting a disclosure of financial ifltefest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslatural'l Cuahan. {*'.,•NOTE; This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M.***] • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA)- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections§1i05 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Rill Ne. 86 G.P. Guthert"Bt DP./'. / R1. Respieio lB.J.P. Cruz) ,.\n act add a nO'iv § 849.4 to l\rticle 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Ceurt Building th.e "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Ta:itano Building;'' and to pro:vide for an appropriate display of memorabilia of Speaker Ta:itano and othef early Guam pioneCi's withiR the building. {.. "*NOTE: At the request of the Sponsor, the consideration of Bill No. 85 has been •POSTPONED.. until further notice.**.. ]

1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

• Bill No.3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) ·An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disdosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guilhan. • Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors. • Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz) - An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada) -An Act to repeal and re-enact 01apter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 a.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) - An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to t11e David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson~ and may be submitted via hand-delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to roryforguam®WJail.com, or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office. We look forward to your attendance and participation.

155 Hesler Place • Hagarna, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN CoMMITTEE oN RULEs, NATURAL REsouRcEs I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Gudhan AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRs THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISlATURE

April 9, 2009

MEMORANDUM

To: All Senators I All Members Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, Federal, Foreign, & Micronesian Affairs

From: Senator Rory J. Respicio ~ Chairperson, Committee on Rules

Subject: First Notice- Public Hearing Thursday, April16, 2009-9:00 AM

Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday, Aprill6, 2009 at 9:00AM in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. This hearing is scheduled to receive public testimony on the following items:

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

• Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Policy Agency Board. • Bill No.3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disclosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guilian. • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An.act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA)- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Bill No. 85 G.P. Guthertz, DPA I R.J. Respicio I B.J.F. Cruz)- An act add a new§ 849.4 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Court Building the "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Taitano Building," and to provide for an appropriate display of memorabilia of Speaker Taitano and other early Guam pioneers within the building. ~~~ --,_GU_A_M-LE-G-IS_LA_T-UR~E· REPRODUCTION/MAIL ROOM 1 DATE: ~ Jqjo '1' 155 Hesler Place • Hagatna, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • rt~~ r~ : RECEIVED BY. RJR to All Sens RE: 2009.04.16 PH Notice! April 9, 2009 Page2 o£2

1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

• Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz)- An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada) - An Act to repeal and re-enact Chapter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 Q".T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to the David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, and may be submitted via hand-delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to roryforguam®gmail.com, or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office.

For further information, please contact our office at 472-7679. I look forward to your attendance and participation.

Si Yu 'os Ma'iise'!

cc: Sergeant-At-Arms/Protocol/AV Oerk of the Legislature SENATOR RORY J. RFSPICIO MAJORITY LEADER CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON RULES

CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES I MINA TRENTA NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN & FEDERAL, FOREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

PRESS RELEASE

FIRST NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009- 9:00AM

(April 9, 2009- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. This hearing is scheduled to receive public testimony on the following items:

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

• Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Policy Agency Board. • Bill No.3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) -An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disclosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guahan. • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA)- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Bill No. 85 G.P. Guthertz, DPA I R.J. Respicio I B.J.F. Cruz)- An act add a new§ 849.4 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Court Building the "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Taitano Building," and to provide for an appropriate display of memorabilia of Speaker Taitano and other early Guam pioneers within the building.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz)- An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada) - An Act to repeal and re-enact Chapter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to the David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respido, Chairperson, and may be submitted via hand-delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to [email protected], or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office. We look forward to your attendance and participation.

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For further information, please contact the Office of Senator Rory J. Respicio at 472-7679.

155 Hesler Place • Hagatfia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Gudhan CoMMITTEE ON RULES, NATURAL REsouRcES AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

April13, 2009

MEMORANDUM

To: All Senators I All Members Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, Federal, Foreign, & Micronesian Affairs

From: Senator Rory J. Respicio ~ Chairperson, Committee o:tfRuies

Subject: Second Notice - Public Hearing Thursday, April16, 2009-9:00 AM

Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday. April16. 2009 at 9:00AM in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. This hearing is scheduled to receive public testimony on the following items:

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

• A:ppaintment of Flarida M. Stmeherll to sel'Ye as a Member of the Guam Environmental Policy Agency Board. [***NOTE: This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M.***] • Bill No. 3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) - An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disclosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guahan. • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA)- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Bill No. 85 (J.P. Guthertz, DPA I R.I. Respicio I B.J.F. Cruz)- An ad add a new§ 849.4 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Court Building the "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Taitano Building," and to provide for an appropriate displa of m · · and other early Guam pioneers within the building. GUAM LEGIS JUR REPROOUCT10. N:AIL ROOM DATE: if//7,/Q C( 11UE· ~ ~~~ UWA [ ]PM 155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)4 2-"35'4i"~;u};@gmail.com RECEIVEU BTII ' RJR to All Sens RE: 2009.04.16 PH Notice2 April 13, 2009 • Page2of2

1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

• Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Policy Agency Board. • Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz)- An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada) - An Act to repeal and re-enact Chapter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 (J.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) - An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to the David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, and may be submitted via hand delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to ror:[email protected], or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office.

For further information, please contact our office at 472-7679. I look forward to your attendance and participation.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

cc: Sergeant-At-Arms/Protocoi/AV Clerk of the Legislature

155 Hesler Place • Hagatfia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATORRORYJ. RESPICIO MAJORI1Y LEADER CHAIRMAN, COMMITrEE ON RULES

CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES I MINA TRENTA NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN & FEDERAL, FOREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

PRESS RELEASE SECOND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009- 9:00AM

(April 13, 2009 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. This hearing is scheduled to receive public testimony on the following items:

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

• Appointmeat of Florida M, Saaehez to serve as a Member of the Guam -gw.rironm.ental Protection Agency Board of Directors. [***NOTE: This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M.***) • Bill No.3 O.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disclosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guahan. • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA)- An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Bill No. 85 O.P. Guthertz, DPA I R.J. Respicio I B.J.F. Cruz)- An act add a new§ 849.4 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Court Building the "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Taitano Building," and to provide for an appropriate display of memorabilia of Speaker Taitano and other early Guam pioneers within the building.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors. • Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz)- An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada) - An Act to repeal and re-enact Chapter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 O.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to the David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, and may be submitted via hand-delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to [email protected], or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office. We look forward to your attendance and participation.

-30- For further information, please contact the Office of Senator Rory J. Respicio at 472-7679.

155 Hesler Place • Hagatfia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Gtttihan C OMMITTEE ON RuLEs, NATURAL REsouRcEs 1~~(J.t.c(i}A)~ AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS ~ THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

Aprill4, 2009

VIA FACSIMILE (671) 472-8896

Mr. John C. Terlaje, Attorney at Law Chairperson, Board of Directors Guam Election Commission POBox BG Hagatfia, Guam 96932

RE: Notice of Public Hearing- Thursday, April16, 2009- 9:00A.M.

Hafa Adai! Mr. Terlaje:

Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, April16, 2009 at 9:00A.M. in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. Among the items on the Agenda, of which you may be particularly interested, is the consideration of BILL NO. 49 - AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS §1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (E) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

In your capacity as the Chairperson of the Guam Election Commission, Board of Directors, you are invited to testify on any/all of the items up for public consideration. For your reference, attached is a copy of the day's Agenda. Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs; and may be hand delivered or mailed to the Office of Senator Rory J. Respicio at 155 Hesler Place, Hgatna, Guam 96910; e mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (671) 472-3547. For further information, please contact my office at 472-7679. I look forward to your attendance and participation.

Very truly yours,

Attachment (1)

155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] MESSAGE CONFIRMATION APR-14-2009 02: 33 PM TUE

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SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAm MAN I Mim1Trmta r/4 LihesLaturan Gu.ihan CoM.MITT.E.E oN RuLEs, NATURJ\1, R~souN.c.£8 ANU FEJ>t:JtA.L, FoRJ:lGN & MrcRoN~SfAN APP•nt..ft THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

Aprill4, 2009

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Mr. John C. Terlaje, Attorney at Law Chairperson, Hoard of Uirectors Guam Election Commission PO 13ox 8G H.1giltftn, Guam 969.12

RE: Notjce of Public Hearing- Thursday. April 16. 2009- 9:00A.M.

1/ufa :ulai! Mr. Tcrlajc:

Please be advist!d that the Committee on Rules, Natural !{~sources, and Federal, Foreign & Microncsia.n Aifairs will conduct a Public Hearin~ on Thuq;£1_~y. April16. 2009 at 9:00 A,M. in the Legislatur~·s fi!hlk Hearing Room. Among the iterruJ on the A~cnda, of which you may be particularly interested, is the considenHion of BIT.L NO. 49 • AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS §11fl'; OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTERS, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6. TITLE J, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (E) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM COO!: ANNOTATED, RELATIVI! TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

In your capacity as the Chairperson of the Guam Election Commission. Board of Directors, you are invited to testify on any/all of the items up for public consideration. For your reference, MtDchcd is ·' copy of the day's Agenda. Testimony should be addressed to &nator Rory J. Resp1cio, Chairperson, Cornmitt("(' on Rui1P-~~ Natural Resou..rces, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affans; and may~ hand delivered or mailt'd to the Offic., of &nator Rory J. Respicio at 155 Hesler PlncC', Hgntna, Cuam %4Hl; e mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (671) 472-3547. For further informal leon, plcns<' ,-on tact my ofiice at 472-7679. l look forward to your attendancC' and participation.

Very truly yours,

Attacimunl (1)

155 Hecc • H.g~nia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • fax: (671H72·3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN CoMMITTEE ON RuL Es, NATURAL REsouRcEs I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan GuJhan AND FEDERAL, FOREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

April14, 2009

VIA FACSIMILE & E-MAIL (671) 477-1895 [email protected]

Mr. John F. Bias Executive Director Guam Election Commission POBox BG Hagatna, Guam 96932

RE: Notice of Public Hearing- Thursday. April16, 2009- 9:00A.M.

Hafa Adai! Mr. Bias:

Please be advised that the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday. April16. 2009 at 9:00 A.M. in the Legislature's Public Hearing Room. Among the items on the Agenda, of which you may be particularly interested, is the consideration of BILL NO. 49 - AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS §1105 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECTIONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (E) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM LEGISLATURE.

In your capacity as the Executive Director of the Guam Election Commission, you are invited to testify on any/all of the items up for public consideration. For your reference, attached is a copy of the day's Agenda. Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs; and may be hand-delivered or mailed to the Office of Senator Rory J. Respicio at 155 Hesler Place, Hgatna, Guam 96910; e-mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (671) 472-3547. For further information, please contact my office at 472-7679. I look forward to your attendance and participation.

Very truly yours, ~ Rory J. Respicio

Attachment (1)

155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671 )472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR RORY J. RESPICIO LEADER

CHAIRMAN CoMMtTTQ.E. oN RuLe!!>, NA:n.JKAL. R.&ou.H.<.::£6 I Mina'Trmta na Lihedaroran Gudhan AND FEDlERAL, FoR.etGN lf( MlCJt.ONES(.AN AJIFAI"R~ THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

April 14, 2009

Yi.~SJM.l.l&...§cc~ (671) 477-1895 [email protected]

Mr. john F. Bias Cxt?,~utiv~ Dir~ch)r GuJm Election Conunisslon FOBox RC Hagati't<<, Guam %932

!Ul: Notice of Public Hearing- ThU[8daJ:. Aprll1!i. 2009-9:00 A.M.

Hafa !ldni! Mr. 8las:

Plcose bt! advised that the Committee on Rule,, Natural Resource!<, and F"deral, Foreign & Micron••'i"n Aff~irs will conduct a Public J-learing on Th.t!~~09 at 9:00A.M. i.t\ the Legisl.,ture's E\J.hli£ .!:IJ~MifiiJillrun. ;\mong the items on the Agenda, of which you may be particularly intercst.,d, is lh<· consideration of BILL NO. 49 • AN ACT TO REPEAL AND RE-ENACT SECDONS !1110$ OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2, AND §5101 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3, AND §6103 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED AND TO AMEND SECI'IONS §7105 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 3, AND §16301 (E) ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 3, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATEU, REtATIVE TO AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GlJAM LEGIStATLlRE

In your c«paclty as th<" Execu.tiv(' Director of the Gtwn1 Elt!t.:tion Commission, you or.;~ lnvitcd to tt!Slify on [lny/nll of the items up for public consideration. Por your reference, att~ched is a copy of the day's Agenda. Testin1ony should be addressed to S.,nator Rory ). Respido, Chairpcl-son, Committee on Rules, Natural R"Sr\tilct mv olfiet' at ·172-7679. I look fonvard to your attend,mc~ and porlicipation.

Very truly you.rs, ~ Rory J. Rcspicio

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April 14, 2009

Ms. Pilar C Lujan Chairperson The Democratic Party of Guam P.O. Box 168 Hagama, Guam 96932

RE: Notice of Public Hearing- Thursday, April16, 2009 - 9:00 A.M.

Hafa Adai! Ms. Lujan:

In your capacity as the Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Guam, you are invited to testify on any/all of the items up for public consideration. For your reference, attached is a copy of the day's Agenda. Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs; and may be hand-delivered or mailed to the Office of Senator Rory J. Respicio at 155 Hesler Place, Hgatna, Guam 96910; e-mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (671) 472-3547. For further information, please contact my office at 472-7679. I look forward to your attendance and participation.

Very truly yours,

Attachment (1)

155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected] SENATOR' RORYJ. RESPICIO MAJORITY LEADER

CHAIRMAN I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Gudhan CoMMITTEE ON RuLES, NATURAL REsouRcEs AND FEDERAL, FoREIGN & MICRONESIAN AFFAIRS THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Public Hearing Room · I Liheslatura · Hagatfia, Guam

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

• Appeiatmeat ef Flerilia M. Saaehez to seFVe as a MembeF of the Guam EnviFOrunental Protection Agency Board of DiFeetors. [***NOTE: This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M.***] • Bill Ne, 3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed .D.) An act to lifid a Ae\•; §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code A.-motated, relative to SeAators submitting a disclosure of finaAcial iAterest oA any bill voted OA the floor of I Liheslaturan Guar.aA. [***NOTE: This item will be addressed at 1:00 P.M.***] • Bill No.4 (Ray Tenorio)- An act to add a new Chapter 14 to Title 2 Guam Code Annotated relative to refining the means of providing transparency in the legislative process by requiring that certain information be placed on the Legislative website. • Bill No. 49 (B.J.F. Cruz I R.J. Respicio I J.P. Guthertz, DPA) - An act to repeal and re-enact Sections §1105 of Chapter 1, Title 2, and §5101 of Chapter 5, Title 3, and §6103 of Chapter 6, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated and to amend Sections §7105 of Chapter 7, Title 3, and §16301 (e) Article 3 of Chapter 16, Title 3, of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to amending the term of office from two years to four years and to provide for staggered terms for members of the Guam Legislature. • Bill No. 85 G.P. Guthertz, DPA I R.J. Respicio I B.J.F. Cruz)- An act add a new§ 849.4 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, to name the old Legislative/Island Court Building the "Speaker Carlos Pangelinan Taitano Building," and to provide for an appropriate display of memorabilia of Speaker Taitano and other early Guam pioneers within the building.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Bill No.3 G.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.)- An act to add a new §1127 to Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, relative to Senators submitting a disclosure of financial interest on any bill voted on the floor of I Liheslaturan Guahan. • Appointment of Florida M. Sanchez to serve as a Member of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors. • Bill No. 70 (B.J.F. Cruz) - An act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 29-104; relative to extending the date of submission for an independent study and investigation of radiation leakage into Apra Harbor. • Bill No. 80 (T.C. Ada)- An Act to repeal and re-enact Chapter 76 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the storage of hazardous materials. • Bill No. 88 (J.T. Won Pat, Ed.D.) - An act to amend Section 1 of Public Law 29-84, relative to the David T. Limtiaco Plan Nursery Building.

Testimony should be addressed to Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson, and may be submitted via hand-delivery to our office or our mailbox at the Main Legislature Building at 155 Hesler Place, Hagatna, Guam 96910, via e-mail to [email protected], or via facsimile to (671) 472-3547. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services shall contact and submit their request to Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine Tajalle at our office. We look forward to your attendance and participation.

155 Hesler Place • Hagatiia, Guam 96910 • (671)472-7679 • Fax: (671)472-3547 • [email protected]