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Legislation in Progress

Bill
To establish a Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Yap State, to provide structured, secure, and rehabilitative services to juvenile offenders, and for other purposes.
11-141
– Introduced: 30 Apr 2025
Bill
To appropriate the sum of $28, 101 from the General Fund of the State of Yap for the purpose of providing funding to fund the Special Election in Election District No. 3 during Fiscal Year 2025, and for other purposes.
11-128
– Introduced: 24 Feb 2025
Bill
To further amend Title 3 of the Yap State Code, the Executive, as amended, by further amending Section 124, as amended by Yap State Law No. 4-4, concerning the waste management program, and for other purposes.
11-220
– Introduced: 6 May 2026
Bill
To appropriate the sum of $391,232 from the General Fund of the State of Yap for the purpose of providing funding to fund St. Mary School to Archive Office Student New Walkway Project during Fiscal Year 2026, and for other purposes.
11-218
– Introduced: 7 Apr 2026
Bill
To appropriate the sum of $28,024,698 from the Yap State Fiscal Year 2027 financial estimates in Yap State Treasury for the purpose of funding government operations, programs and projects in the State of Yap during Fiscal Year 2027, and for other purposes.
11-210
– Introduced: 18 Mar 2026

News

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Bael Elementary School Students Visit Yap State Legislature

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Senator John F. Taweryan Sworn In as Member of 11th Legislature

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Legislature Holds 11th Session Day with Student Observers and Legislative Updates

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Livestream

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Yap State 11th Legislature Finance Committee: Public Hearing on Gov. Comm. No. 11-539 (YVB)
Yap State 11th Legislature: 8th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 8th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 7th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 7th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 6th Session Day, 4th Regular Session 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 6th Session Day, 4th Regular Session 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find contact information for all legislators in the Members section of this website, including office phone numbers and email addresses. You may also visit their offices at the Legislature building during regular business hours or attend public sessions to speak during community input periods.

The Legislature holds regular sessions annually as specified in the Yap State Constitution. Session schedules, including dates and times, are posted on this website in advance. Special sessions may be called as needed to address urgent matters. All sessions are open to the public.

Current bills and resolutions are available in the Legislation section of this website. You can track their progress through the legislative process, read the full text, and view voting records. For official copies or archived legislation, contact the Chief Clerk’s Office.

Yes, all legislative sessions are open to the public. Session schedules are published on this website and at the Legislature building. Visitors should follow posted guidelines for gallery seating and public conduct during sessions.

A bill is introduced by a legislator, reviewed by relevant committees, debated on the floor, and voted on by the full Legislature. If passed, it goes to the Governor for signature or veto. Bills that receive the Governor’s signature, or that override a veto, become state law. The complete process is outlined in the Legislature’s rules and procedures.