An act appropriating funds from the General Fund of the Treasury of the Government of the Virgin Islands for the operation of the Government of the Virgin
Sponsored By: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Scholarship funding helps Virgin Islands students
The law provides about $1.56 million for scholarships for fiscal year 2027, October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. The Territorial Scholarship receives about $1.19 million, and the Morris F. DeCastro Scholarship receives $90,000. Other named scholarships also receive funding. Unspent scholarship money remains available after the fiscal year ends. Existing program requirements still apply; the law does not set individual award amounts.
Funding supports island shelter and rescue
The law provides $477,000 for shelter and rescue services for fiscal year 2027, October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. The territorial emergency agency receives $90,000 for an emergency shelter and $58,500 for St. John rescue. St. Thomas and St. Croix rescue each receive $157,500. Water Island rescue receives $13,500. This money supports emergency services for residents, without setting a direct household payment.
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
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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Bill No. 36-0339, An act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement,
Lease 36-0293, An act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and The St. Thomas Cricket Association Inc. for Parcel No-2 of Tract
Bill No. 36-0392, An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111 creating the Virgin Islands Contractor Bonds Cost Revolving Loan Fund
Lease 36-0311, An act approving a multi-year lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through its Commissioner of the Department of Property