Sen. Phil Baruth

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution adjusts the Vermont legislature's schedule by moving the next session date from Monday, February 15, 2025, to Tuesday, February 18, 2025. It directly affects the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives, changing when they will reconvene after adjourning on Friday, February 14, 2025. The resolution does not alter policy or impact citizens; it solely modifies the legislative calendar. The measure was unanimously adopted by both chambers on February 14, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution changes the voting procedure for electing three University of Vermont (UVM) trustees in 2025. It specifies that the General Assembly will use a plurality vote system (not majority) for this single election, meaning members vote for up to three candidates on one ballot. The three candidates receiving the most votes win the trustee positions, with additional ballots used only if ties occur for any vacancy. This applies solely to the February 20, 2025, trustee election, overriding current rules for this specific instance.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) for its 65+ years of preserving Vermont's historic cemeteries. VOCA provides restoration grants, veteran burial support, and educational resources (like its newsletter and book *Burial Grounds of Vermont*) to local cemetery groups and municipalities. The resolution formally recognizes VOCA's work without creating new laws, funding, or policy changes. It serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the organization's contributions to cemetery preservation and public education.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution sets the Vermont legislature's schedule for February 2025, directing that if the Senate and House adjourn on Friday, February 7, 2025, they must reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 11, 2025. It affects only the legislative calendar and does not change laws or impact constituents. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on February 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 12) is a non-binding ceremonial resolution expressing legislative congratulations to the University of Vermont (UVM) men's soccer team for winning their first NCAA Division I men's soccer championship (College Cup) in 2024. It formally recognizes the team's achievement, including their "Cardiac Cats" nickname and championship victory over Marshall University. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to UVM Athletics but does not create any new policy, funding, or legal obligations. It is purely symbolic recognition of the team's athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (JRS 9) adjusts the Vermont legislative schedule for January 31, 2025. It directs the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, January 31, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The bill directly affects the Vermont General Assembly by preventing a weekend recess between those dates. As a procedural scheduling measure, it does not create new laws or impact constituents.

Maddy summarySR 7 is a procedural Senate resolution adopting a temporary Rule 44A for the 2025 legislative session. It requires bills missing the March 14 and 21, 2025, crossover deadlines to go to the Committee on Rules, except for the transportation capital bill, capital construction bill, general appropriations bill, fee bill, and tax/revenue bills. This rule expires when the 2026 adjourned session begins and applies only to bills referred to the Committee on Rules under this temporary provision.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (JRS 8) is a procedural scheduling measure, not a policy bill. It directs Vermont's Senate and House of Representatives to adjourn on Friday, January 24, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025. It directly affects the legislative calendar by extending the weekend recess for the state legislature. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on January 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (JRS 6) sets a specific schedule for Vermont's legislative session. It directs both the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, January 17, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The resolution is procedural, solely affecting the timing of legislative meetings during that week. It does not change substantive laws or impact any constituents directly.

Maddy summaryThis procedural joint resolution adjusts the Vermont legislature's schedule for January 2025. It directs both the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, January 10, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on January 14, 2025, and affects only the legislative body's meeting calendar.