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Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-7524th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
To authorize the continued payment of employer premiums for the Group Health & Life Insurance (GHLI) Program by permitting expenditure of $3,747,585.00 recently identified by the Governor that shall be appropriated by the Legislature for FY 2026.
Sponsored By: Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Retiree health premiums stay paid
The government deposits $2,810,688.75 (about $2.81 million) into the retiree health and life plan for fiscal year 2026. The money pays the employer share of premiums for GHLI retirees. This keeps retiree coverage from being ended. The funds come from $3,747,585 (about $3.75 million) in 2026 revenues the Governor identified.
Finance chief can use 2026 funds
The Secretary of Finance can use $3,747,585 (about $3.75 million) in 2026 revenues to make the school and retiree payments in this law. This authority applies even if other laws say otherwise. It does not create a new appropriation or raise the 2026 budget ceiling.
One-time boost for public schools
The government allocates $936,896.25 (about $0.94 million) to the public school system for fiscal year 2026. This equals 25% of $3,747,585 (about $3.75 million) in 2026 revenues the Governor identified. The money must be used as required by Article XV, Section 1(e) of the Commonwealth Constitution.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 12/22/2025
Senate Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 12/5/2025
House Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
P.L. 24-19
12/23/2025HouseSenate Final Reading — Passed
12/22/2025SenateHouse Final Reading — Passed
12/5/2025HouseHouse First Reading — Passed
12/5/2025HouseIntroduced
12/5/2025House
Bill Text
HB 24-75
12/5/2025
P.L. 24-19
12/5/2025
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