Ways and Means Committee

Oversees taxation, revenue, appropriations, and the financial affairs of Chuuk State government, ensuring responsible fiscal policy and budget management.

The Ways and Means Committee reviews legislation relating to taxation, revenue, appropriations, and the financial affairs of the Chuuk State government. The committee oversees the state budget, public finance, government expenditures, and fiscal policy to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.

Committee Members

Hon. Jessy Petewen William
Chairman
Hon. Junior Clemente
Vice Chairman
Hon. Richiosy Pangas Chipen
Hon. Andrew A. May
Hon. Lester Danny Mersai
Hon. Wayne Olap
Hon. Ignacio Santos
Hon. Inos Walter

Legislation Assigned

House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-31. Infrastructure and Maintenance Funds
HB 18-31
– Introduced: 5 May 2026
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-29. Tropical Storm Sinlaku Diaster Relief Fund
HB 18-29
– Introduced: 16 Apr 2026
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-26.Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget-Sector Grants
Act No. 18-13
– Passed: 14 May 2026
Passed
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-25 Northern Namoneas Special Election
Act No. 18-13
– Passed: 23 Mar 2026
Passed
Bill
HB-18-24
Act No. 18-14
– Passed: 23 Mar 2026
Passed
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-23 Renovation of Chuuk State International Airport
HB 18-23
– Introduced: 2 Mar 2026
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-15 Chuuk State Supreme Court Private land
HB 18-15
– Introduced: 19 Aug 2025
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-11
HB 18-11
– Introduced: 5 Aug 2025
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-08 to amend section 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 of the Chuuk State Law
HB 18-08
– Introduced: 9 Jun 2025
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Appropriation for Chuuk State Government. Internal operations of Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branches
18-01
– Introduced: 22 Apr 2025
In Progress
House of Representatives
Bill
To appropriate the sum of $73,619,747 from the General Fund of the State of Chuuk for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
HB-18-26
– Introduced: 24 Mar 2026
Passed
House of Representatives
Bill
Appropriating the sum of two hundred forty thousand dollars ($240,000) from the General Fund of the State of Chuuk for oil spillage response and mitigation efforts in the State of Chuuk
H.B. 18-19
– Introduced: 26 Sep 2025
Passed