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Senate confirms Department of Public Lands secretary nominee and Joseph C. Guerrero to Marianas Visitors Authority board
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Summary
The Senate adopted committee reports recommending confirmation of the nominee to serve as Secretary of the Department of Public Lands and of Joseph C. Guerrero to the Marianas Visitors Authority board; both confirmations were recorded as 7 yes on the floor.
The Senate adopted standing committee report number 24‑14 confirming the executive appointment of the nominee to serve as Secretary of the Department of Public Lands. The committee reported multiple oral and written testimonies in support, no opposition and included recommendations for the appointee to address if confirmed. The clerk read the roll and announced 7 members voting yes; the Senate then adopted the report and confirmed the nominee on the record.
Immediately following, the Senate adopted standing committee report number 24‑15 confirming Joseph C. Guerrero to serve on the Marianas Visitors Authority board representing the Third Senatorial District. The committee reported several oral testimonies in support, multiple written testimonies and no opposing testimony. The clerk announced 7 yes votes for that confirmation as well.
Both confirmations were preceded by committee hearings in multiple districts (Tinian, Rota, Saipan) in May and June, according to committee statements on the floor. The floor record includes the committee chair’s summaries noting the hearings and the committee’s recommendation to the full Senate. The transcript does not include biographical details or proposed start dates beyond the committee report references.
