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Public commenters urge caution on 99-year lease proposal, request broader hearings
Senate Standing Committee on Resources, Economic Development and Workforce · January 29, 2026
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Summary
Multiple public speakers opposed a legislative initiative to extend private leasehold terms from 55 to 99 years and urged geographically distributed hearings; committee scheduled public hearings on related zoning and lease bills.
During the committee’s public‑comment period several residents urged the REDW committee to reject proposed changes that would extend private lease terms and to hold more hearings in Rota and Tinian. Commenters said a 99‑year lease would transfer long‑term land control…
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