Welcome to the official website of the Pohnpei State Legislature

Serving the People of Pohnpei — With Transparency, Accountability, and Purpose

On behalf of the people of Pohnpei, we are committed to transparent, accountable governance that honors our traditions while building a prosperous future for all.

Kom finsrngeni,

Honourable Marvin T. Yamaguchi
SPEAKER

Legislation in Progress

116-25
Honoring a life and expressing heartfelt condolences of the Eleventh Pohnpei Legislature, on behalf of and for the people of Pohnpei, for the passing of the late Honorable Damian G. Sohl
114-25
Humbly requesting the FSM President and the FSM Congress to consider the distribution of Social Security benefits to appropriate recipients to be on the first of the month instead of the end of the month
112-25
Setting forth the ceiling for appropriation for the Comprehensive Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and superseding L.R. No. 75-25 in its entirety
227-25
Amending S.L. No. 11L-26-24, the Comprehensive Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2025
106-24
Relating to taro preservation and cultivation

News

Ihieng oh Kaselehlie maingko. Iet rongen rahnwet nan legislature

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Courtesy Visit by COM-LAND GRANT PROGRAMS Board

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11th Pohnpei Legislature 5th Regular Session 60th Day

11th Pohnpei Legislature 5th Regular Session 59th Day

11th Pohnpei Legislature 5th Regular Session 58th Day

11th Pohnpei Legislature 5th Regular Session 53rd Day

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 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.