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SENATOR FRANCISCO M. BORJA Senate President

MEMORANDUM

Date: February 05, 2016

To: All Members of the Senate

From: President of the Senate lsI Sen. Francisco M. Borja

3rdSubject: Day, Third Regular Session - 2016

By the powers vested in me pursuant to the Constitution and the Official Rules of the Senate, this is to inform all members that the 3rd Day, Third Regular Session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10,2016 at 10:00 a.m., in the Senate Chamber.

Your understanding and attendance is greatly appreciated.

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February OS, 2016

Pursuant to the Open Government Act (1 CMC §9901 et seq.), the Senate of the Nineteenth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature will convene the following open and public meeting:

MEETING: 3rd Day, Third Regular Session - 2016 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 10,2016 @ 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Senate Chamber, Saipan

Copies of this notice and session agenda have been filed in the Office of the Senate Clerk, released to the media, and posted at the following locations:

Office of the Governor, Entrance Hall House of Representatives, Entrance Hall Senate, Entrance Hall Commonwealth Legislature website (www.cnrnileg.gov.mp)

Pursuant to 1 CMC §9904, written comments on agenda items may be submitted to the Office of the Senate President, Hon. Jesus P. Mafnas Memorial Building, Capital Hill, Saipan, prior to the convening of the public hearing. Oral testimony may be presented during the public session. If you wish to present oral testimony please inform the Senate Clerk not later than 24 hours prior to the session.

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TJPE SP.!N.ftPE NINETEENTH NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATURE

THIRD REGULAR SESSION - 2016

SESSION DAY

3rd Day

CALENDAR DAY

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 SENATE CHAMBER, SAIPAN

TIME

10:00 a.m.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

A MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

A. ROLL CALL

B. PUBLIC COMMENT:

C. READING AND AFPROV AL OF THE JOURNAL:

1. SJ 19-16 - 2nd Regular, 2S 09/23/15 2. SJ 19-17 - 3rd Emergency 09/25/15 3. SJ 19-18 - 2nd Regular, 2D 10/09/15 4. SJ 19-19 - 2nd Regular, 3D 10/28/15 5. SJ 19-20 - 2nd Regular, 3D 10/29/15

D. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR:

1. Gov. Msg. No. 19-186: January 22, 2016 - Resume, statement of financial interest, police clearance and drug test receipt of Mr. Peter Q. Cruz, Jr., re-nominated to serve as a member of the MPL T representing Tinian.

2. Gov. Msg. No. 19-187: January 16, 2016 - Executive Order No. 2016-001 ­Declaration of A State of Significant Emergency - CUC.

3. Gov. Msg. No. 19-188: January 16 , 2016 - Executive Order No. 2016-002 ­Declaration of Major Disaster and Significant Emergency in the CNMI.

4. Gov. Msg. No. 19-189: January 28, 2016 - Resume, statement of financial interest, police clearance and drug test receipt of Mr. Ogumoro-Uludong to serve on the CDA Board of Directors.

ORDER OF BUSINESS NINETEENTH SENATE THIRD REGULAR SESSION

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

E. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE JUDICIARY:

F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT:

1. Dept. Msg. No. 19-35: January 19, 2016 - DPL Secretary courtesy resignation effective January 29, 2016.

G. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HOUSE:

1. Hse. Cornm. No. 19-141: January 27, 2016 - Informing the Senate on the filing of S.B. No. 19-13, SSI - To amend 9 CMC §2301 to provide for stricter penalties for operating an illegal for-hire vehicle within the CNMI; and for other purposes.

2. Hse. Comm. No. 19-142: January 29, 2016 - Returning with amendments S.B. No. 19­54, HD2 - To amend 3 CMC § 4532 to exempt the CUC from the restrictions on government employment; and for other purposes.

3. Hse. Cornm. No. 19-143: January 29, 2016 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 19-90, HDI - To amend 1 CMC § 2891 and § 2892 and to add a new § 2893 (The CNMI Office of Grants Management); and for other purposes.

4. Hse. Cornm. No. 19-144: January 29, 2016 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 19-103, HDI - To regulate drag racing within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and for other purposes.

5. Hse. Cornm. No. 19-145: February 01, 2016 - Certified copy of Hse. Comm. Res. No. 19-19 - The Late Honorable Eloy S. Inos.

6. Hse. Cornm. No. 19-146: February 04, 2016 - Transmitting for Senate action H.B. No. 19-32 - To establish laws to regulate bioprospecting activities within the CNMI in order to ensure prior, informed consent and equitable sharing of benefits.

H. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SENATE:

1. Sen. Cornm. No. 19-82: January 19, 2016 - Sen. Teresita Santos together with Rep. F. Ogumoro regarding meeting with Guam International Airport Authority and United Airlines.

2. Sen. Cornm. No. 19-83: January 26, 2016 - Sen. Sixto Igisomar letter to CNMI Delegate to the U.S. Congress on the request to amend S. 2360 to include the CNMI and Guam in the Cabatoge Exception.

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3. Sen. Comm. No. 19-84: January 29, 2016 - Se n. Sixto Igisomar off-island notice 01/31/16 to 02/04/16.

I. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE WASHINGTON DELEGATE: (NONE)

J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (NONE)

K. PRE-FILED BILLS, INITIATIVES, LOCAL BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Senate Resolution No. 19-31: Supporting the designation of the TR 57-3 public land for the site location of the Northern Marianas Trade Institute . (SEN. JUSTO S. QUITUGUA - 02/05/16)

L. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, INITIATIVES, LOCAL BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS:

M. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

l. Standing Committee Report No. 19-62: From the Committee on Fiscal Affairs reporting on S.B. 19-44 - To amend 1 CMC §§ 8459(a) and 8460(a) to require employers to contribute 4 percent of an employee' s compensation if an employee contributes at least 4 percent to the employee' s Defined Contribution Plan individual account; and for other purposes.

2. Standing Committee Report No. 19-63: From the Committee on Judiciary, Government and Law reporting on S.B. 19-68 - To amend 4 CMC § 51403 by adding a new subsection (f); and for other purposes. [Copper Wire]

3. Standing Committee Report No. 19-64: From the Committee on Judiciary, Government and Law reporting on S.B. 19 69 - To amend 4 CMC § 5643 by adding a new s ubsection (e); and for other purposes. [Pawnbroker Sales]

4. Standing Committee Report No. 19-65: From the Committee on Health and Welfare reporting on H.B . 19-65 - To prohibit the sale of Areca Nut (Betel Nut) to any person who is under the age of 18 (minors); and for other purposes.

5. Standing Committee Report No. 19-66: From the Committee on Health and Welfare reporting on H.B. 19-85, HD2 - To amend Title 6, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Commonwealth Code to establish a regulation to prohibit smoking in vehicles when in the presence of minors; and for other purposes.

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6. Standing Committee Report No. 19-67: From the Committee on Fiscal Affairs reporting on H.B. 19-7 - To amend 4 CMC § 1939 (a) of the Developer Infrastructure Tax Act; and for other purposes. [To be Filed]

7. Standing Committee Report No. 19-68: From the Committee on Fiscal Affairs reporting on H.B. 19-97 - To amend Title 70, § 70-30.3-220, Small Purchases, of the Northern Mariana Islands Administrative Code.

8. Standing Committee Report No. 19-69: From the Committee on Fiscal Affairs reporting on H.B. 19-115 To amend 4 CMC § 1402Cc) (7) thru (3) to remove an unnecessary provision and to grant the Secretary of Finance the authority to classify new products for taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

N. REPORTS OF SPECIAL/CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: (NONE)

O. RESOLUTION CALENDAR:

1. S.R. No. 19-31

P. BILL CALENDAR:

FIRST READING

LEG. NO. TITLE

FINAL READING

LEG. NO. TITLE S.B. No. 19-44 To amend 1 CMC §§ 8459(a) and 8460(a) to require employers

to contribute 4 percent of an employee,

s compensation if an (See SComm. R. 19-62) employee contributes at least 4 percent to the employee' s

Defined Contribution Plan individual account; and for other purposes

S.B. No. 19-68 To amend 4 CMC § 51403 by adding a new subsection (f); and for other purposes

(See SComm R. 19-63)

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S.B. No. 19-69

(See SComm Re 19-64)

To amend 4 CMC § 5643 by adding a new subsection (e); and for other purposes

H.B. No. 19-7 To amend 4 CMC § 1939 (a) of the Developer Infrastructure Tax Act; and for other purposes

(See SComm Re 19-67)

[TO FILE] H.B. No. 19-66, HS1 To amend 9 CMC §5251 to include crosswalks, designated

school bus stops, school drop zones, and pick up zones to (See HC 19-76) protect our pedestrians including children from speeding

vehicles; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 19-85, HD2 To amend Title 6, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Commonwealth Code to establish a regulation to prohibit

(See SComm Re 19-66) smoking in vehicles when in the presence of minors; and for other purposes

H.B. No. 19-97, SD1

(See SComm Re 19-68)

To amend Title 70, § 70-30.3-220, Small Purchases, of the Northern Mariana Islands Administrative Code

H.B. No. 19-65

(See SComm Re 19-65)

To prohibit the sale of Areca Nut (Betel Nut) to any person who is under the age of 18 (minors); and for other purposes

H.B. No. 19-115 To amend 4 CMC § 1402(c) (7) thru (13) to remove an unnecessary provision and to grant the Secretary of Finance

(See SComm Re 19-69) the authority to classify new products for taxation purposes; and for other purposes

Q. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS:

R. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

S. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

T. ADJOURNMENT.

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NINETEENTH SENATE THIRD REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 10, 2016

APPEARANCE OF SENATE LOCAL BILLS

LEG. TITLE NO.

S.L.B. To amend 10 CMC Section 1821 to include the Black Noddy CAnous No. 19­ Minutus) CFahang) into the Wedding Cake Mountain wildlife 08 conservation area; and for other purposes

2nd Appearance S.L.E. To amend 10 CMC Section 1801 to include the lagoon located at the No. 19­ Tweeksberry Park into the Sabana Wildlife Conservation Area; and for 09 other purposes

2nd Appearance

The Senate may consider, debate, and/or act upon any item contained in this Order of Business at the time and place described herein.

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