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13th Kosrae State Legislative Bills

L.B. No.   Title                                                                                                   

To further amend Section 13.521 (g) of Title 13 of the Kosrae State Code: and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection (3)(d) under Section 5.201 of Title 5, to add a new Division of Social Services under the Department of Health Services; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by repealing Section 13.703(30) of Title 13 of the Kosrae State Code in its entirety; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Chapter 2 of Title 5, by inserting a new Section 5.211, to designate and rename the Kosrae State-owned museum as the Jacob Nena Memorial Museum; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190, by amending Section 4 at subsection (c) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's approved budget for Contractual; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $634,501.00 from the Amended Compact Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Kosrae - PMO and the IMF Project in the State; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the 2023 Kosrae State Inauguration; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $17,250.00 from the US Federal Grant of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Kosrae -PMHCA23 program in the state; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the immediate fixing and reinforcement of the Mosroal shoreline protection; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190, at Section 2(10) to adjust the Special Education program budget for fiscal year 2023; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the 2023 International Women's Day celebration by each community women association; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the 2023 International Women's Day celebration by each community women association; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $16,000.00 from the US Federal Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide funding for subcontractor agreement between the REACH - Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) and Kosrae Department of Health Services; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new section 3.1401(5) of Chapter 14 of Title 3 of the Kosrae State Code, to include a passport size color photo of all candidates.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 10.212 of Title 10, by adding a new subsection (3), to require re-appropriation by the Kosrae State Legislature for all audited unused money in the State General Fund at each fiscal year ending; and for other purposes.

To appropriated the sum of $16,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to subsidize the operation of the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending and repealing certain sections of Chapter 14 of Title 12, by replacing a new alcoholic drink purchasing requirement; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending and repealing certain sections of Chapter 14 of Title 12, by replacing a new alcoholic drink purchasing requirement; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new Chapter 15 under Title 17 of the Kosrae State Code, thereby inserting a new subsection (15) under Section 7.102 with new sections 7.1501, 7.1502, 7.1503, 7.1504, and 7.1505, to establish the Kosrae Farmers Board; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $300,00.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the State Road Maintenance and Improvement project; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law NO. 12-126 by extending the lapse date set for Section 2(2) 2020 HPF SHPO (P20AF00012); and for other purposes.

To amend Title 5 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 5.501 to change certain requirements for the annual salaries of Department Directors; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $500.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the
purpose of funding the APIL 2023; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $16,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the 2023 Liberation Celebrations for the four municipal governments in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $18,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the 2023 Liberation Celebrations for the four municipal governments in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 7 .113, to increase the meeting compensation fee from $20 to $40 per meeting and for other purposes.

To amend Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 7 .113, to increase the meeting compensation fee from $20 to $40 per meeting and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $4,746.25 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Division of Public Safety's security support during the recent APIL Board of Directors Meeting held in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $41,532,163 from the Public Sector Infrastructure Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Kosrae Hospital; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by repealing Chapter 15 of Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code in its entirety; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $1 1,107,399 from the Amended Compact Fund; the sum of $2,986,187 from the State Revenue Fund, the sum of $ 1,088,519 from the United States Grant Fund; and the sum of $1,094,213 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30,2024, for the purpose of funding the operations of all branches of the Kosrae State Government, its agencies, and various programs; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $1 1,439,163 from the Amended Compact Fund; the sum of $3,029,456 from the State Revenue Fund; the sum of $ 1,319,043 from the United States Grant Fund; and the sum of $894,260 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30,2024, for the purpose of funding the operations of all branches of the Kosrae State Government, its agencies, and various programs; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $2,731,984 from the Amended Compact Fund; the sum of $1,453,762 from the State Revenue Fund funding the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024; the sum of $ 1,315,432 from the United States Grant Fund; and the sum of $866,259 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30,2024, for the purpose of funding the operations of all branches of the Kosrae State Government, its agencies, and various programs; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $34,056.16 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to support the FSM ConCon Education Task Force's proposed travel to Guam/Hawaii and back; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 6 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 6.5101 to add in the absence of the Chief Justice, any Justice of the State Court may present the report; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 13.517 (1) of Title 13, to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic drinks during the Good Friday holiday; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 6 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 6.1601 to change weekly deposit to daily deposit in the State Revenue Fund fines and fees received by the court; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection (31) under Section 13.703 of Chapter 7 of Title 13 of the Kosrae State Code, to include unattended minors in the back of an open-ended truck/flatbed vehicle; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection 8 of Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 9.301 of the Kosrae State Code; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190, by amending Section 2 at subsection (b) to modify the Governor's Office approved budget for Travel; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190, by amending Section 2 at subsection (b) to modify the Governor's Office approved budget for Travel; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $5,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the upcoming State Leadership's community visits/outreach in support of the proposed FSM constitutional amendments; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $3,300 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the upcoming State Leadership's community visits/outreach in support of the proposed FSM constitutional amendments; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for each respective Municipalities' 2023 Memorial Day Celebrations: June 6th for Malem, July 20th for Utwe, August 6th for Tafunsak and January 18th for Lelu; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 18.601 of Title 18 of the Kosrae State Code by modifying the salary schedule of Kosrae State Government employees to include a 22% increase to its amounts; and for other purposes.

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To amend Section 18.601 of Title 18 of the Kosrae State Code by modifying the salary schedule of Kosrae State Government Public Service System employees to include a forty percent (40%) salary increase to its amounts and to award the same to all other State Government employees; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 18.601 of Title 18 of the Kosrae State Code by modifying the salary schedule of Kosrae State Government Public Service System employees to include a forty-five percent (45%) salary increase to its amounts and to award the same to all other State Government employees; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $100,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the 2023 Women's Conference to be held in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190 by amending Sections 1;2(1)(d);(15)(c) & (d); (16)(d); (17)(d); (18)(d); 8(d); 10(1)(c); (2)(c) & (d); (3)(d); (5)(c) & (d); (6)(c); and (8)(c) & (d) to amend the approved fiscal year 2023 Foreign Assistance Fund budget and transfer to the Local Revenue Fund under contractual and consumables for some of the locally funded departments, offices and agencies of the Executive Branch; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190 by amending Sections 1;2(1)(d);(15)(c) & (d); (16)(d); (17)(d); (18)(d); 8(d); 10(1)(c); (2)(c) & (d); (3)(d); (5)(c) & (d); (6)(c); and (8)(c) & (d) to amend the approved fiscal year 2023 Foreign Assistance Fund budget and transfer to the Local Revenue Fund under contractual and consumables for some of the locally funded departments, offices and agencies of the Executive Branch; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $20,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 2.501 (1) of Title 2 of the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection (i) to add a new holiday known as Kosrae Disability Day; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $5,726.94 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the Behavioral Health & Wellness program (BH&W) Drug-Free Summer Camp activities; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $3,100.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the Behavioral Health & Wellness program (BH&W) Drug-Free Summer Camp activities; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-136, as amended by State Law Nos. 12-141; 12-171; and 12-173; by amending the lapse date for funding under Section 12(10); and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-153, by extending the lapse date set for Section 2 Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment (SAPT-COVID19); and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. l2-190, as amended by State Law No. l3-07, by amending Section 4 at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's approved budget for Consumables (OCE); and for other purposes.

To appropriate the amount of $25,000.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide funding for Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) Protected Area Network/Blue Prosperity Micronesia Coordinator in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $3,200.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of supporting the Blood Bank Drive of the Department of Health Services; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $96,735.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the implementation of a Memorandum Agreement between Kosrae State and National Institute of Biological Resources of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 6 of the Kosrae State Code by amending section 6.1203 thereof, to allow appropriate salaries to be commensurate with the qualification of Justices of the Kosrae State Judiciary Branch; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-190, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-04, 13-07, and 13-15, by amending Section 2 at subsection 1(c) to modify the Office of the Governor's approved budget to include representation fund for the Governor under Contractual; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 13.534 of Title 13, Sections 19.357, 19.407 and 19.409 of Title 19 of the Kosrae State Code to include an exception for hunting seasons of Turtle, Pigeon and Fruit bats; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 13.534 of Title 13, Sections 19.357, 19.407 and 19.409 of Title 19 of the Kosrae State Code to include an exception for hunting seasons of Turtle, Pigeon and Fruit bats; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-52

To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Joint Committee Meeting scheduled to be held in Kosrae on August 14-15, 2023; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 7.402, to alter the title of KIRMA authority staff from "Program Administrator" to "Executive Director", to be applied elsewhere applicable in the Code; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide supplemental funding for the upcoming 2023 September Festivities in all respective municipalities; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-190, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-04, 13-07, 13-15, 13-22, and 13-23, by amending Section 10 at subsections 2(b), (c) and (d) to modify KIRMA's approved budget from the Local Revenue Fund by reclassifying funds under Contractual object class to the Travel and Consumable object classes; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 9.501 of Title 9 of the Kosrae State Code by increasing the annual license fee amount from "$200" to  "$5,000.00"; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-190, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-04, 13-07, 13-15, 13-22, and 13-23 by amending Section 4 at subsections (d) and (e) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's approved budget for Consumables (APIL Fee) and Fixed Assets (A/C unit) under the Local Revenue Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Kosrae State Government's New Production Development Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $41,358.71 from the US Federal Grant Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP) in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $12,500.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing the first quarterly payment for the settlement agreement between Vixon Jesse and the Kosrae State Government; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $19,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury, to support the staff competency program of the Office of the Public Auditor; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $17,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing supplementary assistance on representation for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senators, and Acting Chief Justice; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 13.535 of Title 13 of the Kosrae State Code by raising the age of providing tobacco t, from eighteenth to twenty-one, and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-190, by amending the Title amount for the State Local Revenue Fund and Section 9 total amount for the Revenue Fund, to correct the Revenue Fund appropriated amount reflecting the actual detailed breakdown of each sections of the fiscal year 2023 budget law; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-190, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-04, 13-07, 13-15, 13-22, 13-23, and 13-26, by amending the Title amount for the State Local Revenue Fund and Section 9 total amount for the Revenue Fund, to correct the Revenue Fund appropriated amount reflecting the actual detailed breakdown of each sections of the fiscal year 2023 budget law; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-190, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-04, 13-07, 13-15, 13-22, 13-23, and 13-26, by amending  Section 10 at subsections (1)(b) and (1)(c), to redirect the travel budget for the Broadcast Authority to Contractual and Consumable budgets under the Local Revenue Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $6,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the pourpose of funding the 2023 Senior Citizens Day celebration; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Micronesian Legal Service Corporation (MLSC) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $31,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Micronesian Legal Service Corporation (MLSC) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by adding a new Chapter 10 under part I of Title 11 of the Kosrae State Code, to establish the Land Partition Act of 2023

To amend the Kosrae State Code by establishing a new provision under Chapter 13 of Title 17, to establish a new police substation in Walung for Public Safety and further renumbering the current Chapter 13 and subsequent chapters to reflect such changes; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $61,000.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the renovation and capacity improvement of Kosrae State Governor's Office; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 5 of the Kosrae State code by amending Section 5.201 and 5.202 thereof, to add a new Division of Post-Secondary & Post-Graduate Education Service to the Kosrae State Department of Education, and for other purposes.

To amend Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 7.202 thereof, to increase the tenure of members of the Broadcast Authority to four years, and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $200,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to existing businesses that are financially struggling to aid in paying its tax dues; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-37, by amending Section 4 at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2024 first quarter approved budget for Consumables; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 9.2102, Chapter 21, Part III of Title 9, to modify the airport utilization fee from twenty dollars ($20) to twenty-five dollars ($25); and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $12,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to subsidize the operation of the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code, at Title 7, Chapter 17, Section 7.1705 and further insert provisions under Chapter 17 to create a full-time Administrator position to work under the Price Control Commission and to establish duties and responsibilities of the Administrator; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the College of Micronesia Kosrae Campus Security Office Renovation and Student Activities; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 9.202(6) of Title 9 of the Kosrae State Code by decreasing percentage on food sales; and for other purposes.

 To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 9.201 of Title 9 of the Kosrae State Code; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-40, by amending the effective date of the salary increase for public service system employees authorized by law, from January 1st 2024 to be subjected upon availability of secured funding; and for other purposes.

To award a one-time increase in the annual salary for all full-time state government employees under Title 4, Title5, title 6 and Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code regardless of employment status, whether it be contractual or exempt positions, to conform with State Law No. 13-40 which has instituted a 45% salary increase to all public service system employees of the state government and to further amend the Kosrae State Code at Title 4, Sections 4.301; at Title 5, Sections 5.501; at Title 6, Sections 6.1203; at Title 10, Sections 10.410; and Title 11, Sections 11.609, to comply with the same conformity; and for other purposes.
 

To award a one-time increase in the annual salary for all full-time state government employees under Title 4, Title 5, Title 6, and Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code regardless of employment status, whether it be contractual or exempt positions, to conform with State Law No. 13-40 which has instituted a 45% salary increase to all public service system employees of the state government and to further amend the Kosrae State Code at Title 4, Sections 4.301; at Title 5, Sections 5.501; at Title 6, Sections 6.1203; at Title 10, Sections 10.410; and Title 11, Sections 11.609, to comply with the same conformity; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $48,540.00 from the U.S. Federal Grant Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the Kosrae FY22 HPF/Operation and HPF Subgrant/Contract/Special Project in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $12,500.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing the second quarter payment for the settlement agreement between Vison Jesse and the Kosrae State Government; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-37, by amending the Title Section, Section 1, Section 2 at subsections (1)(a); (2)(a), (c), (d), (e); (3)(a), (c), (d); (4)(a), (c), (d); (5)(a), (c), (d); (6)(a), (c), (d); (7)(a), (c), (d); (8)(a), (d), (d); (9)(a), (c), (d); (11)(a), (c), (d); (14)(a), (c), (d); (16)(a); (17)(a), (c), (d), (e); Section 9; Section 10 at subsections (a)(c) and (d); (3)(c); Section 11; and Section 12 at subsection (8) and insert a new subsection (13), to supplement the Amended Compact Fund; and to modify allocations of funding under the State Revenue Fund and the Foreign Assistance Fund; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-120, by extending the lapse date of the Technical Assistant Program (TAP) grant for the Kosrae Auditor Training Programs; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-41, by extgending the lapse date; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $6,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to subsidize the Utwe Water System in purchaing the supplies and materials necessary to maintain from the main water system to the household in Utwe; and for other purpose

To amend State Law No. 13-46, by amending the effective date, to apply retroactivce effect to October 1st, 2023; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-40, as amended by State Law No. 13-43, by further amending the effectivce date, to apply retroactive effect to October 1st, 2023; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $2,000 from the Local Revenmue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the 2024 Lelu Municipality's Annual Commemoration of January 18th; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-37, to supplement operation budget for fiscal year 2024 and modify the allocations of funds under the Amended Compact Sector Fund (per U.S. CR1 and CR2), the State Revenue Fund, and the Foreign Assistance Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $20,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $50,000 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the College of Micronesia Kosrae Campus Fencing project; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund Civil Case No. 2017-2001 - Stipulated Settlement and Judgement between Ricky L. Anton and the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-48, as amended by State Law No. 13-37, by amending Section 2 at subsection (1)(c), Section 4 at subsection (c), and Section 6 at subsection (c), to modify the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Branches' respective FY2024 approved budget for representation fund under Contractual; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-48, as amended by State Law No. 13-37, by amending Section 2 at subsection (1)(c), Section 4 at subsection (c), and Section 6 at subsection (c), to modify the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Branches' respective FY2024 approved budget for representation fund under Contractual; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-48, as amended by State Law No. 13-37, by amending Section 2 at subsection (1)(c), Section 4 at subsection (c), and Section 6 at subsection (c), to modify the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Branches' respective FY2024 approved budget for representation fund under Contractual; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $20,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the extension of the hamlet of Walung's Sea-Wall emergency fixing and reinforcement of the shoreline; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-147, by amending Section 2, to extend the lapse date of the grant to December 31, 2025; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-160, by amending Section 2, to extend the lapse date of the grant to January 31, 2025; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-168, by amending Section 2, to extend the lapse date of the grant to March 31, 2024; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $400,000.00 from the Fishing Fees to support the four (4) villages in Kosrae; and for other purposes.

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To appropriate the sum of $400,000.00 from the Fishing Fees to support the four (4) villages in Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $200,000.00 from the Fishing Fees to support the four (4) villages in Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 6, Chapter 12 of the Kosrae State Code by replacing Section 6.1203 with a new context to codify additional qualifications of Justices of the State Court, as prescribed by the Kosrae State Constitution, and to renumber subsequent sections accordingly; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new provision under Chapter 2 of Title 5 of the Kosrae State Code, a deputy director position for the Department of Health Services; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Subsection 2 (c) of Section 19.357 of Title 19 of the Kosrae State Code to modify hunting of Turtle; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $30,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding an independent counsel/lawyer to primarily handle specific cases for the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding an independent counsel/lawyer to primarily handle specific cases for the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 10, Chapter 2 of the Kosrae State Code, by inserting a new Subsection (a) under Section 10.204(1), for the purpose of establishing The Fishing Fees Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $75,000 from the General Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to cover the equity payment for the State of Kosrae balance to the PIDB.

To amend State Law Nos. 13-40 Sections 3, to specify an effective date for the 45% salary increase; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42 and 13-48, to supplement the operational budget for fiscal year 2024 modifying the allocations for the Amended Compact Sector Fund per CR3, correcting office budget amounts and inclusion of a 45% salary increase, pursuant to State Law Nos. 13-40 and 13-46; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42 and 13-48, to supplement the operational budget for fiscal year 2024 modifying the allocations for the Amended Compact Sector Fund per CR3, correcting office budget amounts and inclusion of a 45% salary increase, pursuant to State Law Nos. 13-40 and 13-46; and for other purposes.

To amend Title 10 of the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new Section 10.502 thereof, to require the acknowledgement and authorization of the Kosrae State Legislature, by resolution, any public funds raised or will be received by the State Government before it is deposited to the State Treasury; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the 2024 International Women's Day celebration by each community women association; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Chapter 2 of Title 5, by inserting a new Section 5.211 to designate and rename the Kosrae State-owned public tennis court as the Sterling N. Skilling Memorial Tennis Court; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing the remaining two (2) quarter payments for the settlement agreement between Vixon Jesse and the Kosrae State Government; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $5,824.00 from the U.S Federal Grant of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purposes of funding the Kosrae Japanese Era Project; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by repealing Section 13.626(9) in its entirety; and for other purposes.

?To amend the Kosrae State Code by repealing Section 2.901(2)(d) in its entirety and to be renumbered accordingly; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the communities of Tafunsak and Walung for their relief and recovery efforts after the devastations from the recent King Tide; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $9,100.00 from the US Federal Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide funding for an agreement between the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) and Historic Preservation Office under Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (KIRMA); and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-46, by amending the Title, Sections 1 and 2 thereof, to extend the application of the one-time 45% salary increase to various exempt and contractual employees for the state government, to correct technical errors, and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-37, as further amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, and 13-60, to supplement the operational budget for fiscal year 2024 by modifying the state budget and allocating the Amended Compact Sector Fund; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-37, as further amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, and 13-60, to supplement the operational budget for fiscal year 2024 by modifying the state budget and allocating the Amended Compact Sector Fund; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $12,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding sports uniforms for the athletes and coaches participating in the upcoming Micronesian Games in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI); and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,317,220 from the Amended Compact fund; the sum of $5,827,092 from the State Revenue Fund; the sum of $1,256,635 from the United States Grant Fund; and the sum of $18,128 from from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of funding the operations of all branches of the Kosrae State Government, its agencies, and various programs; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,319,172 from the Amended Compact fund; the sum of $5,704,415 from the State Revenue Fund; the sum of $1,256,635 from the United States Grant Fund; and the sum of $18,128 from from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of funding the operations of all branches of the Kosrae State Government, its agencies, and various programs; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-123

To appropriate the sum of $89,799.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the airfare for the Kosrae delegation to the 2024 Micronesian Games in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI); and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 12-02, as amended by State Law No. 12-187 by extending the lapse date from March 31, 2023 to January 31, 2025; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts (FESTPAC) scheduled to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii; and for other purpose

To amend Section 7.1601 of Chapter 16, Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code to change the ex-officio for SBDC from Director of SBDC to Director of the Department of Economics Affairs; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 7.1307 of Chapter 13, Title 7 of the Kosrae State Code to change the ex-officio member for Housing and Rural Development Authority (HRDA) board from Executive Director of HRDA to Director of the Department of Economic Affairs; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-128

To appropriate the sum of $12,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide additional subsidy for the operation of the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the 2024 Memorial Days for the municipalities of Malem, Utwe, and Tafunsak; for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the 2024 Memorial Days for the municipalities of Malem, Utwe, and Tafunsak; for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-72, by amending Section 2 to include funding assistance to the 2024 FESTPAC; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-72, by amending Section 2 to include funding assistance to the 2024 FESTPAC; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, and 13-60, by amending Section 4 at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2024 approved budget for Consumables (executive chairs, tables, and freight); and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, and 13-60, by amending Section 4 at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2024 approved budget for Consumables; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-46, by amending the salary of certain exempt positions under Title 5, Title 6, Title 10, and Title 11 of the Kosrae State Code; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of supplementing the Legislature's FY2024 approved budget for personnel, particularly to compensate for staff unpaid overtime claims; and for other purpose

To appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 (donation from Da Yang) from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding the 2024 Micro Games in RMI; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-135

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-135 L.D. 1

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-136

To appropriate the sum of $35,000 from the General Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund Kosrae State's participation in the Micronesian Exposition in Chuuk State as a supplemental budget; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-136 L.D. 1

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial contribution to the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) for its continuous services to the region and the people; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-136 L.D. 2

To appropriate the sum of $39,920 from the General Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund Kosrae State's participation in the Micronesian Exposition in Chuuk State as a supplemental budget; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection (4) under Chapter 2 of Title 17, to establish an apportionment (in fractions) from fees collected from motor vehicle registrations; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to supplement personnel budget for the Division of Public Safety, Kosrae State Government, for the fiscal year 2024; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-75, as further amended by State Law No. 12-193, to reflect a modification of $8,000.00 supplementing a shortfall on the UCF Coordinator's salary covering up to September 20, 2024; and for other purposes.

To amend Sections 4.301, 5.501, 6.1203 of the Kosrae State Code to amend the salaries of select Government officials; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $9,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing subsidy to the Kosrae Farmers Association's operations and activities; and for other purposes.

To amend Section 18.608 of the Kosrae State Code to include Paternity Leave for all the government male employees; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 11.609 under Title 11, to modify the salaries of the Principal Justice and Associate Justices of the Land Court; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by repealing Section 6.1206 of Title 6 in its entirety, to delete the representation fund of the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Kosrae State Court; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $169,355.00 from the US Federal Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority consolidated program in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 12-02, as further  amended in State Law No. 12-187, extending the lapse date for Section 2(2) Kosrae Hospital Design project; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $59,817.65 from US Federal Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide funding for the FY2023 HPF/SHPO project in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law 12-92, as amended by State Law 12-100; 12-129; and 12-130, to extend the lapse date for FY 2021 Public Sector Infrastructure funded project - Kosrae Agriculture Station Facility project; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 from the Foreign Assistance Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide funding for Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) Protected Area Network/Blue Prosperity Micronesia Coordinator in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to provide financial assistance to Metson Fred and family, specifically for a burned-down residential compound; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $18,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the 2024 Liberation Celebrations for the four municipal governments in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-152

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, 13-60 and 13-80, by amending Section 4  at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2024 approved budget for Consumables; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-37, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-42, 13-48, 13-60 and 13-80, by amending Section 4  at subsection (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2024 approved budget for Consumables; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the Kosrae Women Association, specifically for supplementing the operation of the Kosrae Wolana Daycare Center; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the 2024 General Election for the Office of the Council of the Utwe Municipal Government; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new Chapter 18 under Part III of Title 7, to establish the Office of the U.S. Armed Forces - Active Duty and Veterans Affairs in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $50,000 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury, particularly from the FY2024 unused budget, for the purpose of providing Kosrae State's financial assistance to the Kosrae Island Veterans Association (KIVA) for its continuous services to the people and the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-157

To appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the 2024 Kosrae Senior Citizens Day celebration; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $40,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of funding assistance to support the municipal governments including Walung, specifically for purchasing generators/others, during this ongoing power outage and rationing; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-98 by amending Section 4 at subsection (a) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2025 approved budget for Personnel and by further amending Section 15 to add a new position for an Assistant Legal Counsel for the Kosrae State Legislature; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-160

To amend the Kosrae State Code by inserting a new subsection (17) under Section 13.251 of Title 13, to prohibit the practice of price gouging of goods, services, and commodities; and for other purposes.

To amend State Law No. 13-98 by inserting a new subsection (6) under Section 14, to strictly prohibit the reprogramming/reallocation of amounts specifically from the Personnel object class to the other object classes; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-162

To amend State Law No. 13-98 by reducing the reprogramming percentage from fifteen percent (15%) to ten (10%) for all allowable budgets; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,000 from the Local Revenue of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Kosrae Disability Day, slated for December 3rd, 2024; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $60,000 from the General Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund Kosrae State arrears on membership fees due to the Micronesian Islands Forum organization; and for other purposes.

To de-appropriate the SDP Project funding balance of $27,314.01 from the FY 24 appropriation State Law 13-60 and re-appropriate for a stand-alone State law, to extend the expiration date; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-166

To appropriate the sum of $15,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the hosting of the 2025 FSM Auditor's Conference in Kosrae State; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-167

To appropriate the sum of $23,230.55 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing financial support to the parents of Xavier High School student tuition fees; and other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-168

To appropriate the sum of $3,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the 2025 SBDC Day and Startup Micronesia Events; and for other purposes.

To provide support for the municipal governments of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-170

To appropriate the sum of $68,180.00 from the Foreign Assistance Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding for Letter of Agreement between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (KIRMA) relating to PRISMSS Restoring Island Resilience; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-171

To appropriate the sum of $285,445.21 from the Foreign Assistance Grants of the Kosrae State Treasury donated by the People Republic of China for the purpose of funding the VIP lounge of the Kosrae State Airport and Utwe FSM-China Friendship Gynmasium boys and girls toilet, lights, basketball hoops and stripping paints project; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $3,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the period ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the 2025 Lelu Memorial Day on January 18th; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-98, as amended by State Law No. 103, by amending Section 4 at subsection (c ) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2025 approved budget for Contractual and by further amending Section 6 at subsection  (a) to add salary for an additional Associate Justice for the Kosrae State Court; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the General Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund the Kosrae State Leadership Conference activities as required of the State in relation to the; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 9.501 of Title 9, to repeal the annual commercial license fee threshold of $200.00 for the municipal governments; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to fund household connections and water line upgrades to the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-177

To appropriate the sum of $75,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing funding for the Kosrae annual dues balance for the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF); and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-178

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 5.201(1)(c) of Title 5, to restructure the Department of Finance & Administration by repealing the Office of the Overseas Development Assistance and placing the office under the Office of the Governor; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 5.201(6) of Title 5, to restructure the Office of the Attorney General by repealing the said office and replacing it with the Department of Justice, and by further adding a new Division of Fire & Emergency Response under the same office; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 from the Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025, to provide funding assistance to the 2025 International Women's Day celebration by each community women association; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $27,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of purchasing an excavator for the Department of Resources & Economic Affairs (DREA); and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-182

To appropriate the sum of $27,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of procuring an excavator for the Department of Resources and Economic Affairs to support ongoing agriculture projects in the State; and for other purposes.

L.B. No. 13-183

To appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the purpose of providing capital contribution for Kosrae Housing Authority lending program; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $15,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury to support the Professional Competency Development & Training of the Kosrae State Office of the Public Auditor.

To further amend State Law No. 12-02, as amended by State Law Nos. 12-187 and 13-71 by extending the lapse date from September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the 2025 Memorial Days for the municipalities of Malem, Utwe, and Tafunsak; for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing funding assistance to the Mutunte Water System; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing operational subsidy for the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $50,000 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of funding the cost of materials and contractual services to include section 7 of households to the Utwe Water System; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $7,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of funding the FSM R&D Conference opening dinner reception and the FSM Energy Conference and related costs, scheduled to be hosted by the Kosrae State and held in the State of Kosrae; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-98, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-103 and 13-112, by amending Section 2 at subsections (16)(b)(c) and (d) to modify the Office of the Attorney General's FY2025 approved budget for Travel, Contractual and Consumables; and for other purposes.

To further amend State Law No. 13-98, as amended by State Law Nos. 13-103 and 13-112, by amending Section 4 at subsections (a) and (d) to modify the Kosrae State Legislature's FY2025 approved budget for Personnel and Consumables; and for other purposes.

To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the Local Revenue Fund the of the Kosrae State Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 for the purpose of providing funding support to the upcoming Kosrae Goodwill Games, slated for June, 2025; and for other purposes.

To amend the Kosrae State Code by amending Section 14.102 of Title 14, to transfer from the Governor to the General Manager of Kosrae Port Authority to whom a shipmaster's vessel submits a sworn manifest, and to further repeal Section 14.104 in part, to the extent that the fees collected thereof are enforced and collected pursuant to the Kosrae Seaport Regulations; and for other purposes.

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