This joint resolution directs the Vermont legislature to reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2023, if both the Senate and House of Representatives adjourn on Friday, January 20, 2023. The measure establishes a specific weekend adjournment schedule for the legislative session, ensuring lawmakers return to work within a three-day window. It applies directly to the state's elected representatives and sets a concrete date for resuming legislative business after the designated break.
This joint resolution directs the Vermont General Assembly to reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2023, following a Friday adjournment on January 13, 2023. The measure applies specifically to both the Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring they meet again after the weekend break. By setting a specific return date, the resolution establishes a schedule for legislative sessions without altering any substantive laws or policies. This procedural action is designed to maintain continuity in legislative operations during the specified period.
This bill amends the rules of the Vermont House of Representatives to update the names, member counts, and responsibilities of its standing committees. It directly affects the legislative structure by redefining which policy areas each committee oversees, such as Environment and Energy, Government Operations and Military Affairs, Health Care, and Human Services. The key provision establishes specific member numbers for each committee and lists detailed policy topics they will consider during the legislative session. These changes ensure the committees have clear, defined roles for reviewing bills related to their respective areas of expertise.
This joint resolution sets a specific schedule for the Vermont legislature to reconvene after a weekend break. It requires that if both the Senate and House of Representatives adjourn on Friday, January 6, 2023, they must meet again no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The measure directly affects state legislators by establishing the earliest possible date for the next session following that particular Friday adjournment. This procedural rule ensures the legislative body returns to work within a defined timeframe rather than leaving the resumption date open.
This Senate resolution proposes changing how many members serve on the Senate Government Operations Committee in Vermont. The bill would allow the Committee on Committees to decide whether the committee has five or six members for each two-year legislative period. This change affects the internal structure of the Senate by adjusting the size of a committee that handles government administration, justice, public employee benefits, elections, and related topics. The resolution does not alter the committee's responsibilities, only the number of people who can serve on it.
This bill schedules a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives on January 5, 2023, for the Governor to deliver their inaugural address. The resolution requires both legislative chambers to convene at 2:00 PM to hear the Governor's message. It is a procedural measure that establishes the time and date for this ceremonial event without changing any laws or policies. The bill directly affects the legislative schedule and allows the Governor to formally communicate their priorities to the legislature.
This joint resolution establishes a special meeting of both legislative chambers to receive official vote-counting reports for key state positions. The bill directs the Senate and House to convene on January 5, 2023, to review findings from the Joint Canvassing Committee regarding elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General. If the committee determines that no candidate was elected for any of these offices, the legislature will immediately proceed to fill those vacancies by election. This procedural measure ensures a formal process for handling election results and potential vacancies without changing election laws or candidate eligibility.
This bill adopts the joint rules previously established in 2021 as the governing procedures for the current legislative session. It directly affects the Senate and House of Representatives by providing a temporary framework for how they will conduct business until new rules are created. The measure ensures continuity in legislative operations without introducing new procedural changes, allowing the session to proceed under familiar guidelines. This is a procedural measure that maintains existing operational standards rather than altering substantive policy.
This bill schedules a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives to hear the Governor's budget message. It requires both legislative chambers to convene on January 20, 2023, at one o'clock in the afternoon for this purpose. The resolution is a procedural measure that sets the date and time for the event without changing any laws or policies. It directly affects the legislative schedule and allows the Governor to present budget information to elected officials.
This bill sets a specific deadline for the Vermont General Assembly to reconvene after adjourning on March 3 or 4, 2023. It requires the legislature to meet again no later than Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The resolution directly affects the state's legislative body by establishing a fixed timeframe for resuming sessions. This procedural measure ensures continuity in legislative operations during the specified period.
This bill is a procedural resolution that formally notifies the Vermont Senate that the House of Representatives has completed its organizational process and is ready to begin official business for the session. It requires the House Clerk to send this notification to the Senate as part of standard legislative protocol. The resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an administrative step to establish the House's operational status. It was adopted by the House on January 4, 2023, following introduction by Representatives Long, McCoy, and Mulvaney-Stanak.
This bill amends Vermont House Rule 25 to update the names, membership sizes, and policy jurisdictions of the state's standing committees for the upcoming legislative session. It directly affects the House of Representatives by establishing specific committee structures, such as creating a new Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry committee and adjusting the scope of existing committees like Environment and Energy and Commerce and Economic Development. The key provision reorganizes how legislative matters are assigned, ensuring each committee has a defined focus on related policies while maintaining the required number of members from both parties. This procedural change streamlines the legislative process by clarifying which committee handles which topics, such as placing climate change mitigation under multiple relevant committees and separating energy consumer protection from the Commerce committee.
