An act appropriating $554,637 to the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission for the fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Sponsored By: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Virgin Islands taxi commission gets operating funds
The law provides $554,637 to the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission for October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. It provides $404,785 for existing filled positions from the Taxi License Fund (Fund 480). Another $149,852 covers operating expenses from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund (Fund 6068). This money supports the Commission’s staff and operations, not direct household payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
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
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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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