Northern Mariana IslandsHLB 24-624th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House

To appropriate the remaining fund balance of $50,411.00 under Saipan Local Law 21-10 (Project Code 7192H) for the maintenance, repairs and improvements of Commonwealth parks and recreational facilities in Precinct IV and for the purchase of base coarse to repair secondary roadways in Precinct IV; and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Joel Castro Camacho

Enacted

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Funding for Precinct IV park improvements

The law sets aside $35,411 for Commonwealth park and recreation facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements in Precinct IV. This comes from the $50,411 remaining under Saipan Local Law 21-10, Project Code 7192H. The Parks and Recreation Director controls spending in consultation with the Secretary of Lands and Natural Resources. The money has no fiscal-year limit. The law requires distribution upon enactment.

Funding for Precinct IV road repairs

The law provides $15,000 to the Division of Roads and Grounds for secondary road repairs in Precinct IV. The money pays for road base material, called “base coarse,” and necessary equipment rentals. It comes from the remaining balance under Saipan Local Law 21-10, Project Code 7192H. The Roads and Grounds Director controls spending in consultation with the Secretary of Public Works. The money has no fiscal-year limit, and the law requires distribution upon enactment.

Spending safeguards and penalties for agencies

Agencies cannot move this law’s park and road money to other purposes. Funded entities must send detailed reports of all expenses to the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation chairperson. Entities that fail to report fully cannot receive future funds from the Delegation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joel Castro Camacho

    House

Cosponsors

  • Malcom Jason Omar

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/28/2025

House Final Reading — Passed

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. S.L.L. 24-01

    4/7/2025House
  2. House Final Reading — Passed

    3/28/2025House
  3. House First Reading — Passed

    3/28/2025House
  4. Introduced

    3/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • HLB 24-6

    3/21/2025

  • S.L.L. 24-01

    3/21/2025

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