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House suspends rules to allow unnumbered measures; lawmakers introduce cannabis appropriation, casino compensation and local surtax proposals
Summary
The House voted to suspend rules to permit unnumbered bills and introduced several local and legislative measures including a proposed appropriation to support the CNMI Cannabis Commission, a bill to change Rota Casino Commission compensation, and an 8.5% local excise surtax for imported construction materials in the First Senatorial District.
The House voted unanimously, 19‑0, to suspend Rule 3, Section 6 and amend the agenda to allow introduction of unnumbered bills and resolutions within 72 hours of a posted session notice. “At this time, I move to suspend rule 3, section 6,” the floor leader moved; the clerk recorded 19 yes votes and the motion carried.
Following that suspension, lawmakers introduced multiple measures. Representative Danita Yankton introduced a bill “for an act to appropriate…
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