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Northern Mariana IslandsHLB 24-6224th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
To appropriate $500,000.00 from revenues collected for the Third Senatorial District pursuant to Public Law 20-59; and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Ralph Naraja Yumul (Independent)
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Election commission gets 2026 election funding
The Commonwealth Election Commission receives $400,000 to address its funding shortfall for the 2026 General Election. Its chairperson or the chairperson’s designee has authority to spend the money. This funding supports election operations, not direct household payments.
Arts agency gets grant distribution funding
CNMI Arts & Culture receives $37,000 to meet Matching and Pacific Jurisdiction Artist Funds grant distribution requirements. The finance secretary or the secretary’s designee has authority to spend the money. The law does not set individual artist payments or household eligibility.
Scholarship office gets money for operations
The CNMI Scholarship and Financial Assistance Office receives $63,000 for its operations. Its board chairperson or the chairperson’s designee has authority to spend the money. This funding does not change scholarship eligibility or student assistance amounts.
Funded agencies face spending and reporting rules
The $500,000 total comes from Third Senatorial District revenues collected under Public Law 20-59. Agencies cannot move this money to other purposes, but it remains available without a fiscal-year limit. The finance secretary or a designee controls spending to ensure compliance with law and Commonwealth fiscal policies. Funded agencies must report all expenses to the finance secretary by December 31, 2026. Agencies that fail to report all expenses lose access to future funds from the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ralph Naraja Yumul
Independent • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 8/28/2026
House Final Reading — Passed (D1)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
S.L.L. 24-31
8/28/2026HouseHouse Final Reading — Passed (D1)
8/28/2026HouseHouse First Reading — Passed (D1)
8/28/2026HouseIntroduced
8/20/2026House
Bill Text
HLB 24-62
8/20/2026
S.L.L. 24-31
8/20/2026
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