Senate reads multiple bills and joint resolutions, schedules referrals and adjourns to Jan. 11
January 10, 2024 | SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
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The Senate gave first readings to two joint resolutions and six bills and referred them to standing committees on the floor.
On first reading, JRH7 (authorizing limited remote joint committee voting through the remainder of the calendar year) and JRH8 (providing for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Sergeant Ed Armes) were placed on the calendar for action on the next legislative day.
Multiple bills were introduced by title and sent to committees: S239 ("an act relating to prohibiting possession of semiautomatic assault weapons," introduced by Senators Clarkson and Hardy) was referred to the Judiciary Committee; S240 (introduced by Senator Hardy and others, "an act related to expanding access to Medicaid") was referred to Finance; S241 (introduced by Senator Clarkson, revising delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system) was referred to Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs; S242 and S243 (introduced by Senator Harrison and others; S242 concerns maintenance of properties for health and safety and S243 concerns formation of stormwater utility districts) were referred to Government Operations; S244 (Harrison and Renner) and S245 (Harrison and others) were referred to Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs.
The presiding officer also announced committee realignments for Transportation membership and noted recent storm-related damage affecting colleagues and constituents. Senator from Windsor announced the Climate Solutions Caucus will meet tomorrow at noon and encouraged participation; the senator also promoted "Farmers Night 2024," a public event series with local musical performances starting next week, free and open to the public.
A motion that the Senate stand adjourned until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 was offered and put to a voice vote; the presiding officer announced the ayes have it and the Senate adjourned to that date and time.
The transcript records titles and committee referrals but does not include bill text, fiscal notes, or committee testimony for the introduced bills in these segments.
On first reading, JRH7 (authorizing limited remote joint committee voting through the remainder of the calendar year) and JRH8 (providing for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Sergeant Ed Armes) were placed on the calendar for action on the next legislative day.
Multiple bills were introduced by title and sent to committees: S239 ("an act relating to prohibiting possession of semiautomatic assault weapons," introduced by Senators Clarkson and Hardy) was referred to the Judiciary Committee; S240 (introduced by Senator Hardy and others, "an act related to expanding access to Medicaid") was referred to Finance; S241 (introduced by Senator Clarkson, revising delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system) was referred to Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs; S242 and S243 (introduced by Senator Harrison and others; S242 concerns maintenance of properties for health and safety and S243 concerns formation of stormwater utility districts) were referred to Government Operations; S244 (Harrison and Renner) and S245 (Harrison and others) were referred to Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs.
The presiding officer also announced committee realignments for Transportation membership and noted recent storm-related damage affecting colleagues and constituents. Senator from Windsor announced the Climate Solutions Caucus will meet tomorrow at noon and encouraged participation; the senator also promoted "Farmers Night 2024," a public event series with local musical performances starting next week, free and open to the public.
A motion that the Senate stand adjourned until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 was offered and put to a voice vote; the presiding officer announced the ayes have it and the Senate adjourned to that date and time.
The transcript records titles and committee referrals but does not include bill text, fiscal notes, or committee testimony for the introduced bills in these segments.
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