An act designating January 27, 2026 as St. John Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Day and appropriating $50,000 from the Tourism Revolving Fund to the
Sponsored By: Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One-time $35,000 for St. John event
The law provides up to $35,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to the Department of Tourism for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The money is to plan and host the St. John Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Day program. Funds must be available to the Department on or before January 9, 2026. This is a one-time event funding.
Tourism hosts St. John Blues Cruise Day
The law designates January 27, 2026 as St. John Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Day. The Department of Tourism must organize and host a program that day. It includes a welcoming ceremony by St. John community leaders and officials, and a mini blues festival at Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park in Cruz Bay with Cruise and local bands. The Department may add other cultural and promotional activities. All government departments and agencies must help the Department of Tourism as needed to carry out the event.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
1/23/2026legislatureTo Governor
1/14/2026legislatureFloor
1/12/2026legislatureFloor
1/12/2026legislatureIntroduced
1/12/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
1/23/2026
Amendment
1/12/2026
Bill Text
1/12/2026
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