Sen. Philip Baruth

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals subject to final abuse or stalking protection orders from possessing firearms and expands the list of criminal convictions that trigger firearm possession bans. It adds specific offenses such as certain drug trafficking crimes, sexual exploitation of children, and domestic terrorism to the categories of violent crimes that disqualify someone from owning a gun. Additionally, the legislation requires a 72-hour waiting period for most firearm transfers after a background check is completed to allow more time for review. These changes would apply to Vermont residents and affect how law enforcement and courts handle firearm eligibility for people with certain legal histories.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes the seating arrangement for Vermont senators during the 2023 Biennial Session. It directs senators from each of the state's senatorial districts to occupy specific numbered seats in the Senate chamber. The bill updates Permanent Rule 2A to assign precise seat numbers to each district, ensuring an organized seating plan for the legislative session. This procedural measure affects all Vermont senators by defining their physical locations within the chamber for the upcoming term.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes a temporary rule allowing Vermont Senators to participate in Senate sessions electronically under specific emergency circumstances. The provision permits remote participation when a Senator has tested positive for or is awaiting test results for COVID-19, is caring for a household member with COVID-19, or faces a temporary health or care emergency. The rule limits electronic participation to two consecutive days for general emergencies unless the Rules Committee approves a longer duration, and it remains in effect through March 3, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution extends the applicability of Senate Rule 32A, which governs committee meetings, to include concurrently conducted electronic meetings. The measure overrides a previous limitation that restricted Rule 32A to only emergency situations, allowing these electronic meeting procedures to remain in effect until March 3, 2023. This change directly affects Senate committees by permitting them to hold simultaneous electronic sessions under the established rules. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 4, 2023, and does not alter substantive policy but rather clarifies procedural guidelines for committee operations.