Legislature

A bill that would allow the CHamoru Land Trust to lease a property for mineral extraction, potentially generating $1 million annually for the agency, was moved to the voting file.

With two Democrats joining the nine-member Republican majority, the 38th Guam Legislature overrode Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's veto of the fiscal 2026 budget.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Shawn Gumataotao, sets fines and possible imprisonment for offenders.

Kenneth Erik Swanson, who became the superintendent of Guam public schools in 2023, will leave on Dec. 31.

Sen. Jesse Lujan is calling for a meeting between senators and the governor to discuss the future of GMH

The bill, introduced by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, was approved by a vote of 13-0.

Later Wednesday, the governor introduced a separate bill to provide $40 million to Guam Memorial Hospital.

Hospital Administrator and CEO Lillian Perez-Posadas said Guam's public hospital is "at the heart of issues under discussion."

Senators, agency directors say parking requirements create unnecessary barrier to the establishment of emergency shelters

Lawmakers will review the governor's proposed budget before returning for session on Wednesday.