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Rules committee advances package of bills: minimum wage increase, leases, THC ban and $4M for streetlights
Summary
The Rules and Judiciary Committee moved a block of bills to the full Senate, including a phased minimum‑wage increase (Bill 36‑0030), a $4 million appropriation for streetlight repairs (36‑0210), lease approvals for WSTA and St. John taxi services, an insurance code update and a ban on several THC products. Several senators voiced concerns about funding sources and implementation details.
The committee read and debated Block 3 — ten measures covering leases, appropriations and regulatory changes — and voted to forward the package to the full Senate. Highlights and outcomes:
- WSTA lease (Bill 36‑0089): Sponsor Sen. Milton E. Potter said the lease authorizes a 20‑year initial term with two five‑year renewal options for parcels at Sub Base, St. Thomas, at an annual rent of $30,000. Committee vote: favorably reported (6 yeas, 1 absent).
- St. John Taxi Services lease (Bill 36‑0092): Motion to approve the long‑pending taxi association lease was favorably reported and will proceed to the floor (committee tally recorded; memorials to the late Sean Claxton were offered during introduction).
- Minimum wage increase (Bill 36‑0030): The committee voted to forward a phased…
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