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Legislation in Progress

Bill
To further amend Title 2 of the Yap State Code, the Legislature, as amended, by further amending Section 401 as amended by Yap State Law No. 10-88, by amending Section 402, as amended by Yap State Law Nos. 9-7 and 11-77, concerning Yap State Legislature compensation and allowance, and for other purposes.
11-226
– Introduced: 19 Jun 2026
Bill
To amend Title 7 of the Yap State Code, Yap State Elections, by enacting a new Section 201 and renumbering Sections 201 through Sections 204 as Sections 202 through 205, respectively, to create Board of Elections, by amending Sections 301, 302, 601 through 606, 701, 704, 801, 803, 806, 818, and 1001 through 1005 concerning officials, ballots and procedures for Yap State Elections, and for other purposes.
11-163
– Introduced: 4 Sep 2025
Bill
To amend Title 22 of the Yap State Code by amending Sections 303, 305 and 307 concerning the Yap Foreign Investment Act, to reduce the amount of capital required for foreign investment when the foreign investor is a professional, and for other purposes.
11-162
– Introduced: 14 Aug 2025
Bill
To prohibit employees of the Yap State Government and independent contractors providing services to Yap State from entering into non-disclosure agreements.
11-150
– Introduced: 7 Jul 2025
Bill
To establish the Open Records Act, and for other purposes.
11-151
– Introduced: 7 Jul 2025

News

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Livestream

Finance-Committee-Public-Hearing-on-Gov.-Comm.-No.11-539-YVB
Yap State 11th Legislature Finance Committee: Public Hearing on Gov. Comm. No. 11-539 (YVB)
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: 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
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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.