CHUUK STATE
LEGISLATURE
The Senate

Judiciary & Governmental Relations Committee

Reviews legislation on justice, constitutional matters, and relations between state and national government.

The Judiciary and Governmental Relations Committee oversees legislation relating to the justice system, constitutional affairs, law enforcement, and the relationship between Chuuk State and the national government of the Federated States of Micronesia. The committee also examines matters involving intergovernmental agreements, executive appointments requiring Senate confirmation, and legislation affecting the structure and functioning of state government institutions.

Committee Members

Hon. Nelson Stephen
Chairman
Hon. Pius A. Onopey
Vice Chairman
Hon. Efta Ichita
Hon. Wisney Nakayama
Hon. Cheche Andrel Yamamoto

Legislation Assigned

Senate
Bill
To amend the Debt Relief Task Force Name to Joint Government Restructuring Task Force, and increase membership
SB 18-22
– Introduced: 4 Nov 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Paid maternity leave of absence
SB 18-17
– Introduced: 15 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Amendment to Chuuk State Election Law-Voter Registration
SB 18-15
– Introduced: 15 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Acquire private land, Chuuk State Supreme Court
SB 18-12
– Introduced: 15 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Increase mandatory age of retirement
SB 18-11
– Introduced: 15 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Amendment to the Chuuk State Judiciary Act of 1990
SB 18-09
– Introduced: 5 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Increasing the salary of the Registrar of Corporation
SB 18-08
– Introduced: 5 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
To amend the Chuuk State Executive Reorganization Act
CSL No. 18-25-07
– Passed: 1 Dec 2025
Passed
House of Representatives
Bill
HB-18-13 increasing the Age for Retirement
HB 18-13
– Introduced: 19 Aug 2025
In Progress
Senate
Bill
Lieutenant Governor’s Entitlement establishment
SB 18-31
– Introduced: 27 Apr 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
To amend Chuuk State Criminal Code (TSL No. 6-66), insert a new section 420.
SB 18-32
– Introduced: 5 May 2026
In Progress
Senate
Bill
To amend and increase the membership Debt Relief Task Force and include a representative from Executive Office.
SB 18-25
– Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
In Progress