Prioritizing Government Efficiency and Modernization
Hagåtña, Guam – Acting Governor Josh Tenorio has signed three bills into law aimed at streamlining and modernizing government licensing and application processes, further building on his administration’s commitment to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to the people of Guam.
Acting Governor Tenorio signed Bill No. 174-37 (COR), sponsored by Senator Roy Quinata, into law as P.L. 37-126, which extends the validity of a Guam driver’s license from three or five years to eight years. The new law reduces lines and wait times at the Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT). By making driver’s licenses valid for up to eight years, this law allows patrons to save valuable time and DRT resources.
Acting Governor Tenorio also signed Bill No. 124-37 (COR), sponsored by Senator Sabina Perez, into law as P.L. 37-127, which streamlines the process for individuals applying to be insurers on Guam by requiring them to submit their applications by using the Uniform Certificate of Authority Application (UCCA) from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. This legislation aligns with Acting Governor Tenorio’s broader goal of improving the ease of doing business in Guam.
Lastly, Acting Governor Tenorio signed Bill No. 338-37 (COR), sponsored by Speaker Therese Terlaje, into law as P.L. 37-128, which expands the Guam Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s licensing ability to include a new Instructional Tasting License. The license allows the licensee to provide tastings of small samples of wine or beer at authorized breweries, wineries, wine boutiques, or wine shops. This new law provides residents and tourists access to events at which they can explore and encounter new beverages, and local businesses can develop and expand their customer base and diversify their products.
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