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Legislation in Progress

10 May 2024 –
No. 11-124
Amending Yap State Law No. 11-29 to Appropriate Additional Funds for Health Services for FY 2025
12 Apr 2024 –
No. 11-125
Amending Yap State Law No. 11-89 to Approve Additional Health Services Funding for FY 2025
8 Mar 2024 –
No. 11-139, D1
Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2025 – General Fund Operations
2 Feb 2024 –
No. 11-126
Amending Yap State Law No. 11-80 to Approve Additional Health Services Funding for FY 2025

Legislation Calendar

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27 Feb 2026
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4 Mar 2026
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News

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Legislature Approves FY 2026 State Budget with Focus on Education and Infrastructure
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Legislature Passes Landmark Transparency and Public Access Act
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Legislature Establishes Marine Conservation Task Force to Protect Yap’s Ocean Resources
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Public Hearings Scheduled on Proposed Education Reform Legislation
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Livestream

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FSM Congress Public Hearing Regarding Cybersecurity Bills 2025
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Yap State 11th Legislature: Govt., Health, & Welfare Committee Reconvene Oversight Hearing on DY&CA
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Yap State 11th Legislature: Government, Health, and Welfare Committee Oversight Hearing on DY&CA
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Yap State 11th Legislature: GHW Public Hearing on Bill No. 11-163

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.