Introduced Resolutions

Res No.

Title/Description

Disposition

L.R. No.

9-01

Requesting the Governor and the Branch Heads to initiate planning of a reduction in the number of State Government employees.

Intoduced by Senator Chang William

Adopted

2/14/2007

L.R. No.

9-02

Expressing the sincere condolences of the members of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the family of the late Mr. Kosaki A.William.

Introduced by Senator Bob H. Skilling

Adopted

2/14/2007

L.R. No.

9-03

To amend the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to allow more than 6 members on a Standing Committee. Introduced by Floor Leader Semeon Phillip

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-04

Expressing the heartfelt appreciation of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature on behalf of the people of Kosrae for continuous donations made by Mr. Golaid P. Johannes to the Department of Health Services. Introduced by Floor Leader Semeon Phillip

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-05

Proposing an amendment to the Kosrae State Constitution, Article IV, Sections 2 and 3, to reduce the number of Senators and require Senators to be elected by all the voters of Kosrae in an election at large.

Intoduced by Senator Ilai Abraham

L.R. No.

9-06

On behalf of the State of Kosrae respectfully requesting the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to repeal or reconsider Public Law No. 14-90.  [COW] Introduced by Acting Speaker Albert T. Welly

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-07

Requesting the Governor of Kosrae State to conduct a job audit of the entire Kosrae State Public Service as soon as is practicable.Introduced by Speaker Jackson

 

 

L.R. No.

9-08

Expressing the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature sincere condolences to Senator Chang B. William for the passing of his beloved mother, Mrs. Alice B. William. Introduced by Senator Skilling

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-09

Expressing special recognition and sincere appreciation to US Ambassador to the Federated State of Micronesia, Her Excellency Suzanne Hale for her presence in Kosrae to take part in the inauguration ceremony recently held for the State Government Leaders of Kosrae. Introduced by Senator Skilling

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-10

Expressing special recognition and sincere appreciation to The People’s Republic of China Ambassador, Her Excellency, Liu Fei, to the Federated States of Micronesia, for her presence in Kosrae to take part in the inauguration ceremony recently held for the State Government Leaders of Kosrae. Introduced by Senator Skilling

Adopted

3/12/2007

L.R. No.

9-11

Consenting to the nomination of Robinson H. Timothy to serve as the Principal Justice for the Kosrae State Land Court. Introduced by Senator Saimon

Adopted

3/13/2007

L.R. No.

9-12

Approving the Proposed Recycling Regulations promulgated by the Director of KIRMA to regulate the Kosrae Recycling Program.

Adopted

3/15/2007

L.R. No.

9-13

Requesting the Governor to undertake a feasibility study into designating and utilize public land as public cemetery area in the State of Kosrae.

Introduced by Senator William

L.R. No.

9-14

To request direction from the majority of the members of the Kosrae State Legislature on the subject of the Kosrae State Legislature’s voluntary participation in a hiring freeze.

Adopted

3/28/2007

L.R. No.

9-15

Thanking the President and the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for their support and assistance to the State of Kosrae by making financial assistance available to the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

4/10/2007

L.R. No.

9-16

Expressing the sincere condolences of the members of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the family of the lateChief Andrew B. Ruepong.

Adopted

4/10/2007

L.R. No.

9-17

Expressing the sincere condolences of the members of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the family of the late former President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellancy, Tosiwo Nakayama.

Adopted

4/10/2007

L.R. No.

9-18

Expressing the sincere condolences of the members of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the family of the late Honorable Johnny Reklai, President of the Senate of the Republic of Palau

Adopted

4/10/2007

L.R. No.

9-19

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Winton Clarence for Directorship for the Kosrae State Department of Education.

Defeaated

L.R. No.

9-20

To amend Rule 2.4 of the Kosrae State Legislature Rules of Procedure to include additional items of business for National Government Messages and Municipal Government Messages and a Closing Prayer on the final day of session.

Adopted

May 8, 2007

L.R. No.

9-21

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the Honorable Rensley A. Sigrah for his dedicated service to the State of Kosrae as Governor.

Adopted

May 2, 2007

L.R. No.

9-22

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the Honorable Gerson A. Jackson for his dedicated service to the State of Kosrae as Lieutenant Governor.

Adopted

May 2, 2007

L.R. No.

9-23

Respectfully asking the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to amend Title 7 of the FSM Code to automatically grant citizenship of the Federated States of Micronesia to any child, regardless of his citizenship of birth, who has been legally adopted by a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia and has thereby become a citizen of a member state of the Federated States of Micronesia.

L.R. No.

9-24

Congratulating and extending best wishes to the newly elected Governor and Lieutenant Governor and members of the Seventh Legislature of the State of Yap on the occasion of their inauguration as the new leadership of the State of Yap.

Tabled Indefintely

L.R. No.

9-25

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Robinhood Noda to serve as the Chief of Police for the State of Kosrae.

Defeated

L.R. No.

9-26

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Donald C. Post for Directorship for the Kosrae State Department of Health Services.

Adopted

May 9, 2007

L.R. No.

9-27

Consenting to the nomination of Ms. J.D. Lee to serve as the Attorney General for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

May 14, 2007

L.R. No.

9-28

Consenting to the nomination of Rev. Lyndon P. Abraham to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Utility Authority.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-29

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Nena M. Tolenoa to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Utility Authority.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-30

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Timothy P. Timothy to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Utility Authority

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-31

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Fred N. Skilling to serve as Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Defeated

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-32

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Espil Tulensru to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Defeated

May 31, 2007

L.R. No.

9-33

Consenting to the nomination of Mrs. Havelyn B. Tosie to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Filed 

May 31, 2007

L.R. No.

9-34

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Livingston J. Sigrah to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

May 31, 2007

L.R. No.

9-35

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Mixson A. Jonas to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

May 31, 2007

L.R. No.

9-36

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Winton Clarence to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Filed 

May 31, 2007

L.R. No.

9-37

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Bruce Howell to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Port Authority.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-38

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Fred N. Skilling to serve as Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-39

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Sterling N. Skilling to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Port Authority.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-40

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Switson E. Robert to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Port Authority.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-41

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Harry A. Seymour to serve as Board Member for the SEMO Micronesia, Inc.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-42

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Nimos H. Salik to serve as Board Member for the SEMO Micronesia, Inc.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-43

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Simpson K. Abraham to serve as Board Member for the SEMO Micronesia, Inc.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R.

9-44

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Harry H. Jackson to serve as Board Member for the Pacific Tuna Industry.

Tabled

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-45

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Henry H. Shrew to serve as Board Member for the Pacific Tuna Industry.

Tabled

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-46

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Rolner Joe to serve as Board Member for the Pacific Tuna Industry.

Tabled

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-47

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Sterling N. Skilling to serve as Board Member for the Pacific Tuna Industry.

Tabled

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-48

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Weston Luckymis to serve as Board Member for the Pacific Tuna Industry.

Tabled

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-49

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Arthur A. Jonas to serve as board member for the Kosrae Visitors Bureau.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-50

Consenting to the nomination of Mrs. Kenye H. Livaie to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Visitors Bureau.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-51

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Moses M. Thomson to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Visitors Bureau.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-52

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Grant H. Ismael to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Business Advisory Council.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-53

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Tiser Reynold to serve as the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance under the Executive Branch of the Kosrae State Government.

Adopted

June 1, 2007

L.R. No.

9-54

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Weston Luckymis for Directorship of the Kosrae State Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Adopted

June 8, 2007

L.R. No.

9-55

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Steven L. George for Directorship of the Kosrae State Department of Resources and Economic Affairs.

Adopted

June 8, 2007

L.R. No.

9-56

Consenting to the nomination of Ms. Shrue C. Lonno to serve as Board Member for the Kosrae Election Commission.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-57

Requesting the Honorable Robert J. Weilbacher, Governor of Kosrae State, to instruct his Attorney General to immediately desist from the practice of allowing persons employed by the Office of the Attorney General to maintain a private legal practice and to represent private clients while employed to represent the State of Kosrae.

L.R. No.

9-58

Expressing Kosrae State Legislature’s congratulations and extending best wishes to the newly elected President, Vice President, Speaker, Vice Speaker, Floor Leader and members of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia on the occasion of their inauguration as the new leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Adopted

July 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-59

Proposing amendments to the Kosrae State Constitution, Article V, Section 2 to provide for the elimination of run-off elections unless two or more candidates have an equal number of votes for an office.

L.R. No.

9-60

Commending the Lelu United Women Association (LUWA) for their efforts in raising money for student scholarships and encouraging the members to continue with their important and beneficial work on behalf of the community.

Adopted

July 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-61

To supplement L. R. No. 8-179, by increasing the total funds estimated to be available from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.

Adopted

June 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-62

Consenting to the nomination of Captain Edmond H. Salik to serve as board member for the Kosrae Port Authority.

Adopted

June 8, 2007

L.R. No.

9-63

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Paul Allen Hadik to serve as Director of the Kosrae State Department of Education.

Adopted

July 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-64

Consenting to the nomination of Captain Edmond Salik to serve as the Chief of Police for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

July 4, 2007

L.R. No.

9-65

Consenting to the nomination of Lt. Governor William Tosie to serve as a Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Adopted

September 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-66

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Nena C. Ned to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

July 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-67

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. John P. Benjamin to serve as a Member of the Kosrae State Sports Council.

Defeated

July 24, 2007

L.R. No.

9-68

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Nena C. Ned to serve as a Member of the Kosrae State Sports Council.

Filed

July 24, 2007

L.R. No.

9-69

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Skipper S. Ittu to serve as a member of the Kosrae Sports Council.

Adopted

July 24, 2007

L.R. No.

9-70

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Jorim Mike to serve as a member of the Kosrae Sports Council.

Adopted

July 24, 2007

L.R. No.

9-71

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Sterling N. Skilling to serve as a member of the Kosrae Sports Council.

Adopted

July 24, 2007

L.R. No.

9-72

L.R. No.

9-73

L.R. No.

9-74

To supplement L. R. No. 9-61, by increasing the total funds estimated to be available from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.

Adopted

July 27, 2007

L.R. No.

9-75

To encourage Micronesia Petroleum Corporation (MPC) to decline to sell fuel to any retailers not complying with Kosrae State Laws.

L.R. No.

9-76

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Linson Waguk to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

July 27, 2007

L.R. No.

9-77

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Ryan B. William to serve as a member of the Parole Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

July 27, 2007

L.R. No.

9-78

Requesting the Fifteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to take action to pass the pending Congressional Bill, C.B. 15-06, to give effect to a more equitable distribution of tax revenue between the four States and the National Government.

Defeated

August 15, 2007

L.R. No.

9-79

Expressing congratulations to Ms. Josmina M. Alik for successfully achieving an Associate of Science Degree from COM-National campus.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-80

Expressing the sincerest desire of the Kosrae State Legislature to have the Federated States of Micronesia National Government provide greater access to sea transportation services to Kosrae.

Adopted

September 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-81

Proposing an amendment to the Kosrae State Constitution, Article IV, Section 10 to exclude Saturdays and Holidays during the Legislature’s regular sessions.

L.R. No.

9-82

Calling upon the FSM Banking Board to urgently consider the Bank of Guam’s application for a banking license to set up a branch in Kosrae and to grant speedy approval to the Bank’s application so that the Bank of Guam might commence business in Kosrae at the earliest opportunity.

Adopted

August 22, 2007

L.R. No.

9-83

Expressing the 9th Kosrae State Legislature’s appreciation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the gracious and generous contribution of school supplies and clothing materials to support the children of Kosrae.

Adopted

September 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-84

Respectfully requesting the Honorable Robert J. Weilbacher, Governor of the State of Kosrae, to consider conducting a State Census.

Adopted

September 5, 2007

L.R. No.

9-85

To amend Rule 4.2.6 at subsections A,B,C&E so as to modify the designated responsibilities of various Standing Committees to reflect the organizational changes made in the structure of the Executive and Judicial Branches of Government.

Adopted

September 9, 2007

L.R. No.

9-86

To supplement L. R. No. 9-74, L.D. 1, by increasing the total funds estimated to be available from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-87

Requesting the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to transfer the supervision and control of the FSM National Aquaculture Center from the Federated States of Micronesia to Kosrae State.

Adopted

December 14, 2007

L.R. No.

9-88

Expressing the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature’s sincere condolences to Mr. Yosie J. Palsis and her family for the passing of a colleague and friend, the late Honorable James R. Palsis.

L.R. No.

9-89

Expressing the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature’s sincere condolences to Mr. Yosie J. Palsis and her family for the passing of a colleague and friend, the late Honorable James R. Palsis.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-90

Expressing the sincere appreciation of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to Mr. Berley O. Araceley for his service and assistance to the people of Kosrae during his tenure as Manager of the Rural Development Office in Kosrae.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-91

Thanking and commending the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation for being successful in having the regulations governing the U.S. Legal Services Corporation changed so that citizens of Kosrae who are lawfully residing in the United States will be eligible to receive legal services through the Legal Services Corporation.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-92

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Inston Alokoa to serve as a member of the Scholarship Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-93

Consenting to the nomination of Mrs. Ketty William to serve as a member of the Scholarship Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-94

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Rollinson Ned to serve as a member of the Scholarship Board for the State of Kosrae.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-95

Expressing sincere appreciation of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to Mr. Rosin A. George for his dedicated services through his employment with the Kosrae State Legislature until his position enrolled in the Reduction In Force program.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-96

Expressing the sincere condolences of the members of the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature to the family of the late Mr. Linley A. William.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-97

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Jorim Mike to serve as a Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-98

L.R. No.

9-99

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. William Mongkeya to serve as a Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-100

Consenting to and endorsing the sale of the Medical Referral Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-101

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Tadao Waguk to serve as a member of the Kosrae State Sports Council.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-102

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Fred Taulung to serve as a member of the Kosrae State Sports Council.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-103

Consenting to and endorsing the sale of the Medical Referral House in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-104

Calling upon the Governor to encourage the Directors of the those Departments where payroll is funded through U.S. Federal Grant program sources, to work with relevant Department employees to move those employees to contract employee status.

L.R. No.

9-105

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Marciano Waguk to serve as an Associate Justice of the Kosrae State Court.

L.R. No.

9-106

Congratulating the Police Officers from the Division of Public Safety under the Attorney General’s Office who participated in Micronesian Public Safety Academy (MPSA) Training held on July 9 through September 28, 2007 in the State of Pohnpei.

L.R. No.

9-107

To amend the Declaration of Emergency issued by Governor Weilbacher on January 23, 2008

Adopted

L.R. No.

9-108

To amend Rules 3.5.1, 6.6.2, and 7.8 of the Kosrae State Legislature Rules of Procedure to reflect the assignment of the Legislative Fiscal Officer’s duties to the position of the Legislative Administrative Officer.

L.R. No.

9-109

Requesting the Governor of the State of Kosrae to order the suspension of all transactions on all those Revolving Funds maintained by the Department of Resources and Economic Affairs, that are the subject of the Special Committee’s Report, pending the completion of a review by the Attorney General into the alleged mismanagement or misuse of funds contained within those accounts and to delay implementation of a policy to merge certain funds until after there has been a re-examination of the purposes for which these accounts are required.

Adopted

February 20, 2008

L.R. No.

9-110

Calling upon the Governor of Kosrae State to establish a Revenue Improvement Taskforce to consider planning, staffing and training options for the collection division of the Department of Administration and Finance in order to improve the enforcement of the collection process for State sales tax revenues.

Adopted

March 13, 2008

L.R. No.

9-111

Calling upon the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to personally intervene in the dispute between the FSM National Government and GMP International, Inc. which is the Project Manager for the school construction projects in Utwe and Lelu to ensure that whatever differences exist between the FSM National Government and the projects’ GMP are quickly resolved so that construction can be recommenced as quickly as possible.

Adopted

Febraury 27, 2008

L.R. No.

9-112

Requesting the Chief Justice of the State Court to provide a briefing to the Legislature on the current state of the State Court on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

Adopted

Febraury 28, 2008

L.R. No.

9-113

Setting forth the total funds estimated to be available from the United States Grant Fund, the Revenue Fund and the Foreign Assistance Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and requesting the Governor to notify the Legislature of any changes in the amount available from the funds of the Treasury.

Adopted

Febraury 28, 2008

L.R. No.

9-114

Consenting to the nomination of Mr. Palikkun M. Shrew to serve as Board Member for the Micronesia Petroleum Corporation.

Adopted

March 13, 2008

L.R. No.

9-115

Respectfully asking the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to amend Title 54, Section 221, subsections (1), (2), (5), (6), & (7) of the FSM Code to remove the ad valorem duty currently imposed upon entry into the Federated States of Micronesia of those items specified therein, so as to allow the states of the FSM to increase the rates of taxation that they may impose upon the sale of those items, and thereby increase their local revenues, without causing hardship to the residents of the states.

L.R. No.

9-116

L.R. No.

9-117

Respectfully asking the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to repeal Public Law 13-60 which amended  Title 54, Section 221, of the FSM Code so as to reduce the amount of duty currently imposed upon entry into the Federated States of Micronesia on those items specified therein, and thereby allow the states of the FSM to increase the rates of taxation that they may impose upon the sale of those items, and thereby increase their local revenues, without causing hardship to the residents of the states.

L.R. No.

9-118

Requesting the Governor of Kosrae State to instruct his Director of Resources and Economic Affairs to prepare and submit a strategic plan for the development of export business from Kosrae to the Republic of the Marshall Islands within 180 days.

L.R. No.

9-119

L.R. No.

9-120

Consenting to the nomination of Senator Gibson T. Siba to serve as a member of the FSM Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors representing Kosrae State Government.

Adopted

May 30, 2008

L.R. No.

9-121

Congratulating and thanking the Kosrae State Court, the Kosrae Land Court, the Pacific Judicial Development Program and Mr. David Robson for completing the training of mediators in Kosrae; congratulating the successful program participants for completing their mediation training and achieving certification to an international standards; and welcoming the launch of the Mediation Program on July 10, 2008.

Adopted

May 30, 2008

L.R. No.

9-122

To recognize the achievement of Mrs. Ronney Spencer Asher, formerly known as Ms. Shanty Sankey Sigrah, in being selected as one of three recipients of the 2008 Western Education Training Opportunity Program TRIO Achiever Award.

Adopted

May 30, 2008

L.R. No.

9-123

Expressing the Ninth Kosrae State Legislature’s appreciation to the Reach Out Pacific, for the gracious and generous contribution of medical equipments and supplies to support the Dr. Arthur P. Sigrah Memorial Hospital.

Adopted

May 30, 2008

 

 

 

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