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