Roach acts on bills passed by the Legislature

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan, Acting Governor Tregenza Roach took action on five bills passed by the 35th Legislature at its November 20, 2024 session.

Governor Bryan was in Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings with key members of Congress, officials in the Biden administration, and representatives of the incoming Trump administration. On behalf of Governor Bryan, Lieutenant Governor Roach approved Bills 35-0205, 35-0271, 35-0402 and 35-0412, and vetoed Bill No. 35-0403.

Lt. Governor Roach approved Bill No. 35-0205, an Act appropriating $900,000 to the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation to build an equestrian training facility in Estate Body Slob, St. Croix, and Bill No. 35-0271, an Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 43, subchapter I by adding a section 494b establishing school speed zones, signage, and enforcement measures to promote student and pedestrian safety near schools.