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Pending initiatives on Article 12 at the 17th Legislature
-HOUSE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE 17-3
Amends Article 12, changes definition of Northern Marianas descent, corporation
Author: House vice speaker Felicidad Ogumoro (Cov-Saipan)
Status: After public hearings, Committee on Natural Resources recommends passage in the form of House Draft 1
-HOUSE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE 17-7
Seeks vote to continue or repeal Article 12 (similar to SLI 17-10)
Author: House minority leader Joseph Deleon Guerrero (R-Saipan)
Status: Under review by Committee on Natural Resources
-SENATE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE 17-9
Extends private land lease from only up to 55 years to maximum of 99 years, amends definition of NMD person and corporation
Author: Sen. Luis Crisostimo (Ind-Saipan)
Status: Resources and Economic Development Program Committee just wrapped up public hearings; prepares recommendation report
-SENATE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE 17-10
Seeks vote to continue or repeal Article 12
Author: Senate President Paul Manglona (Ind-Rota)
Status: Resources and Economic Development Program Committee just wrapped up public hearings; prepares recommendation report