House confirms James Y. M. Mendiola Jr. to Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission
January 16, 2026 | House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
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The House of Representatives voted unanimously to confirm James Yoshio Miyahara Mendiola Jr. as a member of the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission representing the 2nd Senatorial District. The clerk recorded all 19 members present voting yes, and the Speaker declared the nomination confirmed.
The nomination was presented to the House in a governor’s communication that included the nominee’s resume, police clearance, financial interest disclosure and a drug test result. Jean Paul B. Regis, special assistant to the governor, appeared in support and asked the House to view the nomination favorably. James Sirock, chairman of the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission, told members the commission supports the appointment.
Representative Joel Camacho, chair of the Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee (JGO), reported the committee met earlier, reviewed the nominee’s qualifications and background, and recommended confirmation to the full House. The floor leader moved to confirm the nominee pursuant to 4 CMC § 8403(a); the motion was seconded and taken by recorded roll call.
After the clerk announced the unanimous vote, the Speaker congratulated the nominee. The House recessed briefly for a photo opportunity and then returned to the agenda.
The nomination was presented to the House in a governor’s communication that included the nominee’s resume, police clearance, financial interest disclosure and a drug test result. Jean Paul B. Regis, special assistant to the governor, appeared in support and asked the House to view the nomination favorably. James Sirock, chairman of the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission, told members the commission supports the appointment.
Representative Joel Camacho, chair of the Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee (JGO), reported the committee met earlier, reviewed the nominee’s qualifications and background, and recommended confirmation to the full House. The floor leader moved to confirm the nominee pursuant to 4 CMC § 8403(a); the motion was seconded and taken by recorded roll call.
After the clerk announced the unanimous vote, the Speaker congratulated the nominee. The House recessed briefly for a photo opportunity and then returned to the agenda.
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