Sen. Philip Baruth

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, April 12, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 16, 2024. It applies to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a specific weekend break in legislative sessions. The measure sets a clear schedule for when lawmakers will pause their work and when they must return to resume duties. This procedural action does not change laws or policies but instead organizes the legislative calendar for that specific period.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, April 5, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 9, 2024. It applies to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a specific weekend break in legislative sessions. The resolution sets a clear schedule for when lawmakers will pause their work and when they must return to resume official duties. This procedural measure ensures a standardized adjournment period during the specified dates.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 5% assessment fee for video streaming service providers in Vermont that earn more than $250,000 annually from streaming services. The fee is calculated based on the provider's gross receipts from customers located in the state and must be reported to the state tax commissioner by April 15 each year. The legislation defines covered services as video programming displayed for a fee on a subscription basis, while excluding cable television and certain revenue types like refunds, telecommunications services, and bundled charges. Collected funds are intended to support public benefits and services, particularly those in the communications sector, though the specific allocation details are not outlined in this text.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, March 29, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 2, 2024. It affects state legislators by setting specific dates for the end of a legislative session and the start of the next. The resolution establishes a weekend break between the Friday adjournment and the Tuesday reconvening. This procedural measure ensures a structured schedule for legislative business without altering substantive laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, March 22, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, March 26, 2024. It applies to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a specific weekend break in legislative sessions. The resolution sets clear dates for when lawmakers will pause their work and when they must return to resume duties. This procedural measure organizes the legislative calendar without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution directs the Vermont General Assembly to adjourn on Friday, March 15, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The measure applies specifically to the Senate and House of Representatives, setting a weekend break for legislative sessions. It establishes a specific timeframe for the legislative body to resume meetings after the Friday adjournment. This procedural action does not change laws or policies but organizes the legislative calendar for that specific period.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution extends the applicability of Senate Rule 32A, which governs concurrently conducted electronic committee meetings, through December 31, 2024. The measure overrides a previous limitation that restricted this rule to emergency situations, allowing committees to continue using electronic meeting options under standard conditions. This change directly affects Senate committees and their members by maintaining the flexibility to hold meetings electronically without requiring a formal emergency declaration. The resolution does not alter the fundamental requirements for conducting these meetings but ensures the existing framework remains in place for the specified period.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution extends the deadline for a temporary rule allowing members of the Vermont Senate to participate in sessions electronically from March 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The amendment directly affects Senate members by permitting them to vote and engage in legislative proceedings remotely during the extended period. This change provides flexibility for senators to participate in sessions without being physically present in the Senate Chamber. The resolution does not alter the underlying requirements for electronic participation but simply adjusts the timeframe during which this option remains available.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Sergeant at Arms Janet Miller for her service to the Vermont General Assembly. It recognizes her long career, which includes managing security, coordinating events, and overseeing the Legislative Council before she was elected to her current role five times. The resolution also acknowledges her specific contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including helping the legislature transition back to in-person meetings. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this honor to Janet Miller, who has announced her retirement effective March 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis proposal would amend Vermont's state constitution to allow the General Assembly to set qualifications for sheriffs, who are currently elected without specific legal requirements. The change would give lawmakers the authority to establish rules such as requiring law enforcement certification for individuals running for or serving as sheriff. Sheriffs would continue to be elected by voters in their districts for four-year terms, but the amendment adds the possibility of future legal standards for the position. The measure does not mandate any specific qualifications immediately but creates the legal framework for the legislature to define them later.