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Senate adopts package of bills including language education, public-intoxication rules and port finance change; confirmations approved
Summary
The Senate convened in a June 22–23 special session and adopted multiple committee reports and bills affecting language instruction, public conduct, small‑business food vending, vehicle regulation, whistleblower protections and ports finance; two gubernatorial nominees were confirmed.
The Senate convened in a special session June 22–23 and adopted a series of committee reports and bills affecting language instruction, public conduct, small-food entrepreneurs, off-road vehicle regulation, whistleblower protections, and ports financing. The chamber also confirmed two gubernatorial nominees.
Major outcomes voted by the Senate (all final tallies recorded on the floor):
• Senate Bill 24‑04 — Advance indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian language education in the CNMI: Passed (7 yes). The measure had public comment and committee backing and was moved for passage on the bill calendar.
• Senate Bill 24‑31 (SD1) — Ensure food safety and support small food entrepreneurs selling low‑risk, nonperishable and home‑cooked meals: Passed (7 yes). Committee and floor discussion emphasized reducing barriers for home-based…
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