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Senate approves extension and funding for sixth constitutional convention after floor debate over $100 million access
Summary
The Senate amended and approved Bill 36‑0201 to extend deadlines and appropriate funding for the sixth constitutional convention; debate focused on language in an amendment about reallocated funds totaling $100 million and when those amounts would become available.
The Senate of the Virgin Islands on Oct. 30 amended and approved Bill No. 36‑0201, which extends deadlines for the sixth constitutional convention and appropriates funding for it. The bill and its amendment were the subject of a floor motion to reconsider and a substantive amendment before final passage.
After the clerk read the bill, the body recorded a roll call and the Chair announced an initial favorable vote. Senator Kurt A. Viola moved to reconsider the bill and offered an…
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