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Virgin IslandsBill No. 36-037136th Legislature of the Virgin Islands (2025-2026)legislatureWALLET
An act appropriating funds from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, the Office of the Governor, the
Sponsored By: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
Enacted
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8 provisions identified: 8 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Agriculture Department gets operating funds
The Agriculture Department gets $500,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund for operating costs. The funding covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The law does not name specific agricultural services or set direct payments or eligibility rules for farmers.
Cannabis regulation office gets funding
The Licensing and Consumer Affairs Department gets $200,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund for its Office of Cannabis Regulation. The funding covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. This allocation does not change residents' cannabis-related rights, costs, or eligibility.
Funding supports festivals and parade broadcasts
The Waste Management Authority gets $500,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to support various festivals. The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System gets $100,000 for territory-wide coverage of Division of Festival parades. Both allocations cover October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. This money funds agencies, not direct household payments.
Public Works gets operating funds
The Public Works Department gets $1 million from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund for operating costs. The funding covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The law does not name specific projects or services supported by this money.
Sports and recreation programs get funding
The Sports, Parks and Recreation Department gets $500,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund. The money supports sports tourism, sports, and recreation programs. The funding covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The law does not set direct payments or individual eligibility rules.
Territorial government funds receive tourism money
The law transfers $3 million from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to the Virgin Islands General Fund. It also provides $300,000 from the tourism fund for programs of the Governor's Office. Both allocations cover October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The law does not name the Governor's programs or specify which household services the General Fund transfer supports.
Tourism Department gets operating funds
The law provides $45.95 million from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund for October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Despite other laws, this money is limited to the listed agencies and purposes for that period. The Tourism Department gets $39.35 million for operations, maintenance, supplies, equipment, and related purposes. Its budget includes $2.655819 million for staff, $1.223710 million for employee benefits, $322,000 for supplies, and $33.653471 million for other services and charges. It also includes $145,000 for utilities, $1 million for territory-wide greeters, and $350,000 for new vehicles.
Education Department gets school competition funds
The Education Department gets $500,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund for competitions between schools. The funding covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The law does not set individual student payments or eligibility rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Dwayne M. DeGraff
legislature
Hubert L. Frederick
legislature
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Marvin A. Blyden
legislature
Ray Fonseca
legislature
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 9/25/2026
Floor Action
Yes: 14 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/1/2026legislatureTo Governor
9/28/2026legislatureFloor
9/25/2026legislatureRules
9/23/2026legislatureIntroduced
9/21/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/1/2026
Bill Text
9/21/2026
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