🏛️ Government · U.S. Virgin Islands
Bryan rescheduled special legislative session to Aug. 1 and submitted three proposals
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. rescheduled a special session of the 36th Legislature to Aug. 1, 2025, according to a Government House statement published July 11, 2025.
The statement said lawmakers were asked to consider three proposals.
One measure would direct the Government Employee Service Commission to issue a request for proposals for a self-funded group health and dental insurance plan for government employees and retirees. The proposal said responses must address claims administration, stop-loss coverage, wellness and disease-prevention programs, transition planning and employee communication, and that the commission would report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
A second proposal, titled the Double Dipping Repeal Act of 2025, would remove provisions in Virgin Islands law that allow legislators to collect a government pension for prior service while also receiving a legislative salary, according to the statement.
The third proposal would repeal the requirement that government employees take a leave of absence when filing for public office. Under the measure, employees could run for office while keeping their jobs, provided they do not campaign during work hours or use government resources. The statement said violations would carry fines and disciplinary action.
Government House said members of Bryan's Cabinet and advisory team would be available to testify and answer questions during the Aug. 1 session.