SR 6 Vermont Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate resolution relating to a temporary rule for short form bills

This Senate resolution establishes a temporary rule (Rule 40A) allowing Vermont Senators to submit "short form bills" focused solely on education reform and finance. Short form bills require only the introducer's name, subject, title, and a brief purpose statement, bypassing standard detailed drafting. These bills must appear on the Senate Calendar for two legislative days before a second reading. The rule is effective until May 1, 2025, and applies only to education-related proposals.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
As adopted by Senate
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Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted by Senate
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Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Read 1st time & placed on Notice Calendar per Rule 34
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