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Legislation in Progress

Resolution
YSR 11-136
Confirming Martina Reichhardt to serve as a member of the Yap State Health Services Board
Resolution
YSR 11-146
Confirming Julius L. Tun to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Yap Investment Trust
Resolution
YSR 11-145
Confirming John Rulmal Jr. to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Yap Investment Trust
Resolution
YSR 11-144
Confirming Jeffrey Adalbai to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Yap Investment Trust
Resolution
YSR 11-141
Confirming Kyle Ingram to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Yap Visitors Bureau

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Legislation Calendar

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News

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Senator John F. Taweryan Sworn In as Member of 11th Legislature

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Legislature Holds 11th Session Day with Student Observers and Legislative Updates

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Livestream

Yap State 11th Legislature: 8th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 8th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: Finance Public Hearing on Gov. Comm. No. 11-541 (YUMO)
Yap State 11th Legislature: Finance Public Hearing on Gov. Comm. No. 11-541 (YUMO)
Yap State 11th Legislature: 7th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 7th Session Day, 4th Regular Session, 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 6th Session Day, 4th Regular Session 2026
Yap State 11th Legislature: 6th Session Day, 4th Regular Session 2026

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.