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House approves bill to require legislative oversight and appropriation for nonlocal funds
Summary
The House passed HB 24-21 to establish joint oversight of incoming nonlocal transfers — funds originating outside the CNMI — and to require legislative appropriation for their expenditure.
The House voted to pass House Bill 24-21, the "Joint Oversight of Incoming Nonlocal Transfers Act," on first and final reading by recorded roll call. The clerk announced 17 members present voted yes.
Author Representative Danita Yanktemai introduced the bill, saying it would mandate legislative and executive appropriation for funds that originate outside the Commonwealth. During floor discussion, legal counsel directed members to the bill text (page 3, lines 3–11) for a definition of "nonlocally…
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