Votes at a glance: Senate passes S187 and S302, orders third readings and refers bills to committees

The Senate took a series of procedural and final actions during the session.

Adopted/Passed:
- JRS 48: Adopted (scheduled adjournment and reconvening dates).
- S187: Passed on third reading; bill relates to student application of sunscreen and car seat safety.
- S302: Passed on third reading; bill relates to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk.

Committee referrals and readings:
- S184 and S254 (both affecting state revenues) were referred to the Committee on Finance.
- S206 (affecting state expenditures) was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- JRS 41 (requesting the U.S. Postal Service reestablish a full-service post office in downtown Montpelier) had its second reading and the Senate ordered a third reading; sponsor emphasized equity, economic impacts and voting-by-mail access.
- S109 (Medicaid coverage for doulas), S189 (mental health response guidelines) and S191 (advancement grants for new Americans) each had floor reports, committee amendments or discussion and were ordered for third reading.

Votes were taken by voice and recorded as 'ayes' on the measures indicated in the transcript; no detailed roll-call tallies were given for these floor actions in the transcript provided.