All Roll Calls
Yes: 23 • No: 1
Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-8224th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House
To amend Section 704(k) of Public Law 24-20 to prevent disruption or delay of allotments, payments, or expenditures of the Legislative Branch by adding a transition period of up to 270 days for the implementation of the Legislature’s Finance Department; and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: John Paul Palacios Sablan (Independent)
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Legislative pay and vendor payments stay protected
The law allows up to 270 calendar days to put the Legislature’s new Finance Department into operation. During this transition, the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Finance must continue processing and making all Legislative Branch payments. Payroll, member allowances, vendor payments, and other financial obligations must continue without disruption. The transition allows time to establish independent banking, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and reporting systems.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Paul Palacios Sablan
Independent • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 12/31/2025
Roll call on HB 24-82
Yes: 17 • No: 0
Senate vote • 12/31/2025
Roll call on HB 24-82
Yes: 6 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
P.L. 24-21
1/5/2026HouseSenate Final Reading — Passed
12/31/2025SenateHouse Final Reading — Passed
12/31/2025HouseIntroduced
12/31/2025House
Bill Text
HB 24-82
12/31/2025
P.L. 24-21
12/31/2025
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