This joint resolution directs the Vermont State Legislature to adjourn on Friday, January 12, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 16, 2024. It directly affects the state's legislative body by setting a specific weekend break for lawmakers. The measure is a procedural instruction rather than a policy change, establishing the schedule for the next legislative session. Once adopted by both the Senate and House, it becomes the official adjournment order for that specific weekend.
This legislative resolution congratulates the 2023 Georgia Elementary and Middle School Chargers seventh- and eighth-grade girls' softball team for their undefeated 13-0 season. The document formally recognizes the individual players and their head coach, Seth Hungerford, for their athletic achievements and mentoring. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school, serving as an official acknowledgment of the team's success.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Thetford Academy Panthers' Division III baseball championship team. It recognizes the team's achievement of winning their first baseball title in 37 years with a 6-0 victory over the White River Valley School Wildcats. The resolution names the individual players and coaches who contributed to the team's success and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Thetford Academy.
This bill allows members of Vermont's joint legislative committees to vote remotely for the rest of 2024 under specific conditions. Members can vote from home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation, or for up to three days for any other reason. To use this option, members must notify the committee chair or co-chairs and the clerk, and their votes will still count toward meeting quorum requirements. The committee clerk will record each remote vote and track how many days a member uses their non-COVID-19 remote voting allowance.
This bill establishes a special election to fill the vacancy in Vermont's Sergeant at Arms position, which will occur when the current officeholder retires on March 1, 2024. It requires the Senate and House of Representatives to meet in joint session on March 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM to vote for a replacement who will serve for the remainder of the current term. If the election cannot be completed on that day, the resolution mandates that the two chambers continue meeting on subsequent weekdays until a new Sergeant at Arms is selected. The measure directly affects the Vermont General Assembly and the Sergeant at Arms office, ensuring continuity in the legislative branch's security and administrative functions.
This joint resolution establishes a formal meeting between the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to hear the Governor's budget message. The legislation directs both legislative chambers to convene as a Joint Assembly on January 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM for this purpose. This procedural measure organizes the legislative schedule to ensure the Governor can present the state's budget proposal to elected officials. The resolution does not alter budget content or policy but sets the procedural framework for the budget presentation.
This House concurrent resolution honors Vermont National Guard Deputy Adjutant General Kenneth Gragg for his distinguished career in public service. The document recognizes his 46 years of military and civilian service, including his leadership in financial management, construction projects, and pandemic response efforts. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Gragg as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions. This is a ceremonial measure with no new laws or policy changes, serving only to publicly recognize his achievements.
This joint resolution sets a specific deadline for the Vermont General Assembly to reconvene after its adjournment on March 1 or 2, 2024. It requires the legislature to meet again no later than Tuesday, March 12, 2024, ensuring a defined timeframe for legislative business. The measure directly affects state legislators and the legislative process by establishing a fixed return date. This procedural rule helps maintain continuity in government operations during the early part of the legislative session.
This joint resolution directs the Vermont State Legislature to adjourn on Friday, January 5, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024, creating a weekend break between legislative sessions. The measure applies specifically to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a fixed schedule for their return after the holiday period. By setting these specific dates, the resolution provides a clear timeline for when lawmakers will resume their duties following the January 5th adjournment.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Richard DeGray for his volunteer work beautifying downtown Brattleboro with flowers. The resolution recognizes DeGray's decade-long effort to maintain over 200 flowerpots and plants, which he waters daily before dawn during warmer months. It also acknowledges Ahmed Rashed of Rashed's Garden Center as a primary supplier for the project's gardening materials. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to both DeGray and Rashed as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Division I Colchester High School Lakers girls' soccer team for winning their state championship. It recognizes the team's achievement after they defeated the Essex High School Hornets 2-0 in the final game held at the University of Vermont's Virtue Field. The resolution specifically names the 20 athletes and three coaches who were part of the championship team. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Colchester High School.
This bill designates September 26, 2024, as Mesothelioma Awareness Day in Vermont to raise public awareness about the disease. It directly affects Vermont residents who may be impacted by mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, particularly those living near former mining sites or in older buildings containing asbestos materials. The resolution includes background information on the disease's symptoms, prevalence, and Vermont's historical connection to asbestos mining and use. The General Assembly formally recognizes this date to encourage education and support for those affected by mesothelioma.
