The Legislature’s Committee on Rules has adopted the agenda for the January session, advancing 16 bills for deliberation. 

Key measures include Bill 169 by Sen. Therese Terlaje, which would make the Northern and Southern Community Health Centers an autonomous agency to improve oversight, governance, and federal compliance. Also on the agenda is Bill 138 by Vice Speaker Tony Ada, which would bar defendants from using voluntary intoxication as a defense for certain serious crimes, including homicide.

Meanwhile, Sen. Telo Taitague objected to the late addition of two Guam Community College board nominees, citing rules requiring hearings and posted minutes before placement on the agenda. Sen. Vincent Borja said the nominations were recently received, hearings are scheduled, and confirmations are needed as GCC prepares to hire a new president following Dr. Mary Okada’s retirement.

The committee overruled the objection and placed the nominations on the agenda. Session dates will be set at the call of the speaker.