YAP STATE
LEGISLATURE

Member

Hon. Pius Talimeisei

Member

Biography

Current Title:

Chairman, Finance Committee

District Represented:

Election District No. 4

Committee Assignments (Prior Term(s)):

Education

  • BA Business Management, UH HILO
  • 2 YRS UOG, Classroom Prep Elementary Education
  • 6 Months Training, Australia Development Asst. Bureau

Career Background

  • State Budget Officer, Office of Planning & Budget, Yap State Government
  • Management & Support Serv. Admin., Department of Education, Yap State Government
  • Neighboring Island School Admin. , Department of Education, Yap State Government
  • Budget Officer, Department of Education, Yap State Government
  • Budget Specialist, Department of Education, Yap State Government
  • Classroom Teacher, Department of Education, Yap State Government

Contact Information

Email: Pius.Talimeisei@ysl.gov.fm

Member of Committees

Finance Committee

Legislation Introduced

Resolution
Adopted
Approving $14,592,880, subject to Yap State appropriation law, the Yap State Fiscal Year 2027 recommended budget estimates for funding under the 2023 Amended Compact for submission to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to transmit to the United States for review and approval.
YSR 11-119
– Passed: 6 May 2026
Resolution
Adopted
Requesting the Governor of the State of Yap, with consensus of the leadership, to formally direct the Yap United States Military Operations (YUMO) Task Force to include discussions and negotiations for a new seagoing vessel for the State of Yap.
YSR 11-115
– Passed: 26 Feb 2026
Resolution
Adopted
Approving $14,486,720, subject to Yap State appropriation law, the Yap State Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budget estimates for funding under the 2023 Amended Compact for submission to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to transmit to the United States for review and approval
YSR 11-85
– Passed: 23 Apr 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Recognizing, acknowledging and expressing the appreciation of the people of Yap for the selfless efforts of Antonio M. Piosca making himself available to assist the people of the State of Yap
YSR 11-86
– Passed: 22 Apr 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to initiate, plan and execute the withdrawal of four percent (4%) of the funds in the Compact Trust Fund to be distributed to the four states in the FSM
YSR 11-89
– Passed: 6 May 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences of the members of the Eleventh Legislature and the people of the State of Yap to the family, relatives, and friends of the late former Speaker and Governor, the Honorable Robert Ruecho for his untimely passing
YSR 11-94
– Passed: 21 Aug 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Jesse Torwan for his untimely passing
YSR 11-96
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Honorable Joseph J. Urusemal for his untimely passing
YSR 11-97
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Joseph Habuchmai for his untimely passing
YSR 11-98
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Jonathan M. Tun for his untimely passing
YSR 11-99
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Approving certain maintenance and repair projects in Yap to be funded under the 3rd Amended Compact Yap’s share of Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF)
YSR 11-102
– Passed: 11 Dec 2025
Bill
Passed
To appropriate the sum of $130,248.59 from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF) of the State of Yap for the purpose of providing funding for the Satawal Community Building Renovations Project during Fiscal Year 2026, and for other purposes.
YSL 11-155
– Passed: 23 Dec 2025
Bill
In Progress
To further amend Yap State Law No. 11-130, as amended, by amending Section 2, as amended by Yap State Law No. 11-181 for the purpose of approving reprogramming of funds, and for other purposes.
11-223
– Introduced: 19 Jun 2026
Bill
In Progress
To further amend Title 13 of the Yap State Code, by amending Section 1003 to amend provision on submission of the annual government budget, and for other purposes.
11-209
– Introduced: 14 Mar 2025
Bill
Passed
To amend Yap State Law No. 9-46 by amending Section 2 for the purpose of specifying the allocation of tobacco tax collection, and for other purposes.
YSL 11-176
– Passed: 8 Apr 2026
Bill
Passed
To amend Yap State Law No. 10-46, by amending Section 2, for the purpose of clarifying the deposit of certain excise tax collection, and for other purposes.
YSL 11-177
– Passed: 8 Apr 2026
Bill
Passed
To amend Yap State Law No. 7-78 by amending Subsection (d) of Section 1 and Section 7 for the purpose of specifying the Airport User Fee collection, and for other purposes.
YSL No. 11-178
– Passed: 8 Apr 2026
Bill
Passed
To amend Yap State Law No. 11-129, by amending the Title and Section 1 to clarify use of funds and by amending Section 3 to extend the lapse date of funds appropriated therein, and for other purposes.
YSL 11-136
– Passed: 23 Sep 2025
Bill
Passed
To amend Yap State Law No. 11-130, FY2026 General Fund Budget, by amending the Title and Section 1 to appropriate the additional sum of $287,047 from the Yap State Fiscal Year 2026 financial estimates in General Fund for the purpose of making corrections to the funding of government operations, programs and projects in the State of Yap during Fiscal Year 2026, by amending Section 4 to re-instate quarterly reporting requirements, and for other purposes
YSL 11-147
– Passed: 9 Oct 2025
Bill
Passed
To further amend Yap State Law No. 11-80, as amended by Yap State Law No. 11-104, by further amending the Title and Section 1 for the purpose of appropriating additional $11,016 for the Yap State Election Office holding a Special Election during Fiscal Year 2025, by amending Section 2 to authorize reprogramming of funds, by amending Section 3 to provide allottee of funds, and for other purposes
YSL 11-107
– Passed: 25 Feb 2025