Legislature Corner: A Senator Informs the Governor She Has Already Written the Bill

Senator Alma Francis Heyliger voiced her concern over Governor Albert Bryan’s alleged forthcoming legislation regarding abandoned and derelict properties in the territory. Governor Bryan has issued press releases on several occasions over the past few months regarding the subject where he mentioned his desire for his team to do more research for solutions to the problem and offer legislation.

Sen. Heyliger is unsure if the governor is aware that she currently is drafting legislation on the same identical topic and has been working diligently in preparation to share said bill with the public.

“My office submitted a bill draft request during the 34th Legislature regarding the abandoned property issue and resubmitted the same bill draft in January for the 35th Legislature, which is BR23-0079.

“I, along with my staff and the assigned attorney to the bill, have been working diligently on immense research and at the appropriate time will schedule townhall meetings to hear from my constituents,” Heyliger said.

Sen. Heyligers legislation (BR23-0079) seeks to establish a public-private partnership to revamp and refurbish abandoned buildings throughout the territory.