Sen. Philip Baruth

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, January 19, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 23, 2024. It directly affects the state's legislative body by establishing specific dates for the next session following the weekend. The resolution sets a clear timeline for when lawmakers must return to their duties after the Friday adjournment. This procedural measure ensures the legislative calendar remains organized during the holiday weekend.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to compensation and benefits for Vermont state legislators, including allowing them to participate in flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses. It establishes specific salary amounts for leadership roles like the Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore, ties future pay adjustments to the mean Vermont wage, and provides compensation for up to 20 days of work during legislative adjournments. The legislation also expands leave of absence rules to permit members to take time off from any job, creates a working group to review legislative staffing and session length, and offers orientation stipends for newly elected members.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities in Vermont to publicly post notices for all employment vacancies. The law mandates that job postings be displayed in the municipal clerk's office, on the municipal website or through an online recruiting service, and in the state Department of Labor's job bank. Each posting must include the job title, required skills or experience, salary range, and application dates with a minimum 10-day application period. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and apply to all municipal and county government positions.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill would limit hospital liens on patient injury settlements in Vermont by prohibiting hospitals from claiming liens when patients have health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, or plans where the hospital is a participating provider. It would cap hospital liens at 25 percent of the net amount received by the patient and require hospitals to pay a fair share of legal and administrative costs associated with obtaining the settlement. The changes would apply to patients injured in accidents not covered by workers' compensation and would take effect on July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution directs the Vermont Senate to update its disclosure form, which senators currently use to report financial and other information. The change requires the form to include the same details that candidates must provide when filing for office with the Secretary of State. Senators must submit the updated form by the 10th day of each two-year legislative session. This procedural update ensures the disclosure requirements align with current state election filing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a joint session of the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to receive the Governor's State-of-the-State message. It specifies that the two legislative chambers will convene together on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM for this purpose. The resolution is a procedural measure that coordinates the timing and format of the annual address without changing substantive laws or policies.