Chris Barnett

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, who called the special session, said she conferred with Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and they agreed that public hearings would allow the community greater opportunity for input on the Simon Sanchez High School construction.

The bill requires the Guam Visitors Bureau board, rather than the general manager, to approve travel.

A bill introduced by Sen. Shelly Calvo would provide legal recognition and regulations for common-law marriage on Guam.

A bill would tie Guam's minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index, but groups representing businesses say that would drive up prices and further hurt the economy.

A law passed this year designates Dec. 10 as Insular Force Guard and Guam Combat Patrol Memorial Day.

Bill proposes conducting regular salary, recruitment, and retention studies for Department of Corrections workers.