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Guam Legislature advances package of bills, appends agency responses and confirms nominations The Guam Legislature returned bills to the floor, appended Department of Land Management and Department of Agriculture responses to a rezoning file, and passed a slate of bills and confirmations including a ban on source-of-income housing discrimination and funding for the Simon Sanchez High School predevelopment stage.

The Guam Legislature made significant strides by passing crucial bills on housing discrimination, education funding, and public safety, while also confirming key nominations that could shape the island's future.

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Guam Legislature unanimously adopts resolution calling for moratorium on deep‑sea mining and objects to BOEM RFI The Guam Legislature passed Resolution No. 132‑38 COR on Jan. 9, 2026, urging a moratorium on commercial deep‑sea mining and formally objecting to the U.S. Department of the Interior — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) request for information; the measure passed 14–0 with one excused.

The Guam Legislature has taken a bold stand against deep-sea mining, unanimously passing a resolution to protect their waters and cultural heritage.

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Guam Legislature ends December session, passes package of bills including AI task-force measure and hospital funding The 38th Guam Legislature concluded its December 2025 session, passing a slate of bills — including establishment of an AI regulatory task force, appropriations totaling $19.7 million for Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, election-law updates, and veterans-related measures — confirmed four nominees and overrode a gubernatorial veto on Bill 119-38 COR.

The Guam Legislature just wrapped up a groundbreaking session, passing vital bills on AI oversight, hospital funding, and veterans' affairs, while also overriding a gubernatorial veto!

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Legislature advances bill to adopt updated Guam Election Commission manual, sets operational changes including electronic poll books Bill 190-38 COR, which would adopt the Guam Election Commission's updated election manual and standardize procedures (including voter registration deadlines and chain-of-custody requirements), was placed on the third-reading file after floor questions about timeline consistency between the manual and other bills.

The Guam Legislature is on the brink of modernizing its election processes with Bill 190-38 COR, introducing streamlined voter registration and electronic poll books by 2026.

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Legislature places $12.3 million SNAP and WIC emergency appropriation on second reading; committee of the whole to convene During the fourth special session on Oct. 24, 2025, senators placed a bill requested by the governor to appropriate $12.3 million for SNAP and WIC on second reading, resolved it to the committee of the whole for questioning of finance and health officials, and recessed until 2 p.m.

The Guam Legislature is taking swift action to secure $12.3 million for vital nutrition programs, but tensions rise as senators question the timing of the emergency session.

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Guam Legislature Debates Bill 738 and Competitive Bidding Process Amendments Lawmakers discuss amendments to Bill 738 addressing competitive bidding and land trust concerns.

The 38th Guam Legislature is diving deep into Bill 738, debating crucial amendments that could reshape environmental protections and the future of affordable housing.

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Lawmakers Back Bill 73-38 to Convert Dormant Assets into Community Safety Resources Bill 73-38 aims to transform underutilized property into valuable safety assets for the community.

In a powerful session, Guam lawmakers championed Bill 73-38, a transformative initiative to turn neglected assets into vital resources for community safety and infrastructure.

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Senator Gumatalo Advances Bill 51-38 COR for Guam Police Department Property Transfer Senator Gumatalo moves to transfer Lot 7054-1 ownership to Guam Police Department.

The Guam Legislature is making waves with crucial bills aimed at enhancing local governance and public safety, including a pivotal property transfer to the Guam Police Department.

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Legislature Moves Bill 21-38 to Third Reading for Nursing Annex Construction Legislature progresses bill 21-38 to transfer land for nursing annex construction at GCC.

As the Guam Legislature resumes, the stakes rise with a pivotal amendment to bill 21-38 that could reshape the future of nursing education on the island.

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Guam Senators Discuss Lease Terms for GEDA and Ancestral Lands Tenants Senators raise concerns about lease renewals and fair market value assessments for tenants.

Contentious debates are heating up in the Guam Legislature over proposed lease extensions that could reshape the future for local businesses.

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Guam Legislature Discusses Major Election Law Updates at Public Hearing Senators address three bills aimed at improving Guam's election processes and regulations.

The Guam Legislature buzzed with excitement as Senator Chris Barnett led a public hearing on crucial election law updates, inviting community voices to shape the future of governance.

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Senate Addresses Bill 7-38 to Authorize Aggregate Mining in Guam Amid Opposition Senators debate Bill 7-38 allowing quarrying despite resident health and environmental concerns.

A heated debate in the Guam Legislature reveals a clash between development ambitions and community concerns over quarrying's impact on local residents.

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Guam Legislators Debate $80M Tax Cut Impact on Critical Services and Budget Health Lawmakers oppose tax cut citing significant revenue losses jeopardizing services and funding.

Guam's lawmakers are in a heated battle over an $80 million tax cut that could jeopardize essential services and favor big corporations over small businesses.

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Senate Special Session Recessed After Concerns Over Live Stream Monitoring Senator Loh raises point of order about live streaming monitors being turned off.

Senator Loh's bold stand on transparency raises eyebrows as live streaming monitors go dark for the first time in decades during the Guam Legislature's special session.

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Guam Senate Holds Third Special Session to Address Hospital Funding Bill Senators approve agenda and advance bill for $40 million hospital funding during special session.

The Guam Legislature just kicked off a decisive special session, advancing a vital $40 million funding bill for healthcare improvements—what's next for the island's public health?

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Senate Committee of the Whole Opens Special Session with Rules of Engagement Senators review rules of engagement during the Committee of the Whole special session.

The 38th Guam Legislature is setting the stage for effective governance by outlining crucial rules of engagement in their latest special session.

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Guam Memorial Hospital Secures $40M for Operational Costs and Capital Improvement Projects Hospital's funding plan includes $26M for vendor payments and $14M for infrastructure improvements.

The Guam Legislature has unveiled a groundbreaking $40 million funding plan aimed at settling overdue vendor payments and enhancing the infrastructure of Guam Memorial Hospital.

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Guam Officials Discuss Funding Sources Amid Bill 44-38 Considerations Officials evaluate funding availability and implications of Bill 44-38 on new budget.

Lawmakers in Guam are grappling with crucial financial decisions as they debate the implications of Bill 44-38 and a proposed $40 million funding allocation.

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Guam Officials Address $35M Earned Income Tax Credit Funding Confusion Officials clarify funding status of Guam's 2021 earned income tax credit amid budget debates.

Senator Byrne's shocking revelation about the missing $35 million in Guam's budget could spell disaster for vital services like education and healthcare.

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Governor's Office Denies $10M ARP Funding for Hospital Rebasing Initiative Officials express frustration over missed opportunity to discuss funding during DC meeting.

$10 million in American Rescue Plan funds has vanished, leaving Guam lawmakers scrambling for answers and a critical path forward.

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Senator Questions Viability of $35M Funding for Simon Sanchez Hospital Senator scrutinizes confidence in $35M funding source for Simon Sanchez amid uncertainty.

Tensions flare in the Guam Legislature as lawmakers confront a potential $35 million funding crisis for hospitals and schools, raising alarming questions about financial reliability.

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Guam Leaders Discuss Funding Urgency and Procurement Challenges Amid State of Emergency Debate Guam officials address funding allocation and procurement issues related to emergency declarations.

In a heated session, Guam lawmakers grappled with urgent funding needs and procurement challenges, questioning how to act without a declared state of emergency.

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Guam Governor's Budget Proposal Sparks Controversy Over Transparency and Accountability Legislators criticize the governor for submitting a non-transparent and unbalanced budget proposal.

Tensions escalate in Guam as lawmakers slam the governor's budget proposal for lacking transparency and accountability, raising alarms over fiscal responsibility.

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Lawmakers Question Governor's Budget Proposal for Guam Memorial Hospital Lawmakers challenge governor's transparency over budget proposals for Guam Memorial Hospital projects.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over the governor's budget proposal, claiming it hides controversial policy changes that could impact the community without proper scrutiny.

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State Legislature Convenes First Special Session of the Year Lawmakers begin the first special session of the year to discuss key legislative issues.

The Guam Legislature has launched a critical special session to tackle urgent issues impacting the island's future.

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Guam Legislature Passes Controversial Budget Amid Federal Fund Concerns Senators express discontent over budget's impact on services and community recovery strategies.

The Guam Legislature's recent budget debate could spell disaster for essential services, risking an $80 million loss in federal funds and threatening the island's recovery.

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Guam Senate Debates Budget Priorities Amid Criticism of Wealth Concentration Senators criticize budget allocations favoring the wealthy over public services in Guam.

As the Guam Legislature debates a contentious budget, tensions rise over whether it truly serves the needs of the island's residents or just the wealthy elite.

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Guam Legislature Approves Budget Bill After Intense debates Over Financial Responsibility Senators pass budget bill ensuring government operations and support for vital services.

The Guam Legislature's recent budget debates revealed a passionate clash over financial responsibility and corporate criticism, highlighting the need for community support and celebration of success.

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Guam Legislature Passes Controversial Budget Amid Criticism of Fiscal Management Lawmakers defend budget decisions while addressing community concerns and fiscal accountability.

The Guam Legislature's latest budget sparks debate as lawmakers defend fiscal decisions while addressing critical community needs.

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Guam Legislature Approves $1.3B Budget with $7M Amendment Support Guam lawmakers pass budget highlighting support for agencies amid legislative divisions.

In a heated session, Guam lawmakers revealed a $7 million divide in the territory's $1.3 billion budget, igniting a debate about fiscal responsibility and the future of public services.

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