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THE SENATE
SIXTEENTH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH
LEGISLATURE

SESSION DAY CALENDAR DAY TIME

7th Day, 4th Regular Session Thursday, December 03, 2009

10:00 A.M.
TINIAN COURTHOUSE - TINIAN

ORDER OF BUSINESS
A MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

A. ROLL CALL

B. READING AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL: (NONE)

C. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR:

1. Gov. Msg. No. 16-629: November 24, 2009 – Certification for vacant position
for one Statistic Specialist II at the Department of Commerce.

2. Gov. Msg. No. 16-630: November 24, 2009 – Certification for vacant positions
for one Sports Development Coordinator I and one Eligibility Worker I at DCCA –
Rota.

3. Gov. Msg. No. 16-631: November 24, 2009 – Certification for vacant position
for one Licensed Practical Nurse at Rota Health Center.

4. Gov. Msg. No. 16-632: November 24, 2009 – Certification for vacant position
for one Heavy Equipment Mechanic at DLNR - Rota.

5. Gov. Msg. No. 16-633: November 25, 2009 – Executive Order 2009-12
Declaration of A State of Emergency: CUC – Continuation #16.

6. Gov. Msg. No. 16-634: November 25, 2009 – Amendment to Certification for
vacant position for one Conservation Officer II at DLNR - Rota.

7. Gov. Msg. No. 16-635: November 25, 2009 –Certification for vacant positions
for two Police Officer I and one Police Officer II at DPS.
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SESSION
DECEMBER 03, 2009

8. Gov. Msg. No. 16-636: November 30, 2009 –Certification for vacant positions
for one Staff Nurse, one Cook II, one Eligibility Worker I, one Food Service Supervisor and
one Medical Referral Assistant at CHC, DPH.

9. Gov. Msg. No. 16-637: November 30, 2009 –Certification for vacant positions
for one Medical Records Technician I and one Custodial Worker II at the Rota Health Center.

10. Gov. Msg. No. 16-638: November 30, 2009 –Certification for vacant positions
for one Conservation Inspector I and Conservation Trainee at DLNR.

11. Gov. Msg. No. 16-639: November 30, 2009 –Certification for annual salary in
excess of $50,000 for Ms. Yoon Yeung Huh, Staff Pharmacist at DPH.

12. Gov. Msg. No. 16-640: November 30, 2009 –Certification for annual salary in
excess of $50,000 for Dr. Glenn Richard, Physician at DPH.

13. Gov. Msg. No. 16-641: November 30, 2009 –Certification for annual salary in
excess of $50,000 for Dr. Robert Silk, Physician at DPH.

14. Gov. Msg. No. 16-642: November 30, 2009 –Certification for annual salary in
excess of $50,000 for Dr. Chad C. Lowe, Physician at DPH.

15. Gov. Msg. No. 16-643: November 30, 2009 – Signed into law H.B. No. 16-178,
HD1, entitled, To repeal and replace Title 6, Division 5, Chapters 1 and 2 and create a
comprehensive juvenile justice system that will protect the community, hold the juvenile
accountable for his or her actions, and assist the juvenile in developing skills to become a
contributing member of a diverse community; to establish a system for the appointment
and regulation of guardians ad litem to support juveniles and the community at large,”
becomes PUBLIC LAW NO. 16-47.

16. Gov. Msg. No. 16-644: December 01, 2009 –Certification for vacant positions
for DCCA - Rota.

17. Gov. Msg. No. 16-645: December 01, 2009 - Certification for vacant positions
for DOF - Rota.

18. Gov. Msg. No. 16-646: December 01, 2009 - Certification for vacant positions
for four Nursing Assistants at THC.

D. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIARY: (NONE)

E. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS: (NONE)

F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HOUSE: (NONE)

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BUSINESS
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SESSION
DECEMBER 03, 2009
G. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE WASHINGTON DELEGATE: (NONE)

H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (NONE)

I. PRE-FILED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS: (NONE)

BILLS:

INITIATIVES:

RESOLUTIONS:

J. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS: (NONE)

K. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: (NONE)

L. SPECIAL/CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS: (NONE)

M. RESOLUTION CALENDAR: (NONE)

N. BILL CALENDAR:
FIRST READING

LEG. NO. TITLE

FINAL READING

LEG. NO. TITLE

H.B. No. 16-254, To amend 1 CMC Section 8314(a) to include membership from a
HD1 chartered or incorporated organization representing CNMI
retirees
(Hse. Comm 16-342)

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SESSION
DECEMBER 03, 2009
H.B. No. 16-110, To officially establish a CNMI Veterans Cemetery
HD1

(Hse. Comm 16-172)

H.B. No. 16-191, To amend 1 CMC § 7403 and 1 CMC §§ 5103-5143.
HD1 (Commonwealth Emergency Relief Act or CERA)

(Hse. Comm 16-222)

O. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Misc. Comm. No. 16-472: November 18, 2009 – Senate President’s letter
concerning grant application for a Boating Access Program, Amendment#1:
DFWL, DLNR.

2. Misc. Comm. No. 16-473: November 20, 2009 – Senate President’s letter
concerning grant application for the CNMI Business Incubator project at the Pacific
Gardenia site.

P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Q. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

R. ADJOURNMENT.

APPEARANCE OF SENATE LOCAL BILLS

LEG. TITLE
NO.
NONE

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