Finance Committee

Reviews and oversees legislation relating to the state budget, appropriations, taxation, and public financial management.

The Finance Committee is responsible for examining all legislation relating to the state budget, public expenditure, taxation, and financial governance. The committee plays a central role in the appropriations process, scrutinising how public funds are allocated and ensuring that the state’s financial resources are managed responsibly and in the best interests of the people of Chuuk.

Committee Members

Hon. Harris Rain
Chairman
Hon. Mike Maras
Vice Chairman
Hon. Arno H. Kony
Hon. Wisney Nakayama
Hon. Cheche Andrel Yamamoto

Legislation Assigned

Senate
Bill
Appropriation for Weno Municipal Operations funding
CSL No. 18-26-14
– Passed: 26 Mar 2026
Passed
Senate
Bill
Lieutenant Governor’s Entitlement establishment
SB 18-31
– Introduced: 27 Apr 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Appropriation for the Disaster Relief Fund, to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Chuuk.
SB 18-30
– Introduced: 17 Apr 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Appropriation for Sector Grants
SB 18-29
– Introduced: 9 Apr 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Funding the Northern Namoneas Special Election, to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives
CSL No. 18-26-13
– Passed: 27 Apr 2026
Passed
Senate
Bill
Appropriation for state development and investment programs
SB 18-27
– Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Appropriation for the Infrastructure Maintenance Funds
SB 18-33
– Introduced: 6 May 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
FY2026 Proposed supplemental Budget
CSL No. 18-26-12
– Passed: 19 Apr 2026
Passed