Senate completes business, adopts JRS 56 and directs delivery of passed bills; Governor Philip Scott addresses chamber

The Vermont Senate adopted JRS 56, which sets procedures for final adjournment and a possible reconvening date if the governor returns vetoed bills. Following the resolution’s adoption, the Senate moved under Joint Rule 15 to order delivery of all bills passed by both chambers to the governor and directed the secretary to inform the House that the Senate had completed its business and was ready to adjourn pursuant to JRS 56.

Senator from Chittenden Central moved the procedural motions; the Senate carried them by voice vote. The president then appointed a three‑senator committee (Senators McCormick, Starr, and Baruth) to inform the governor that the Senate had completed its business.

The chamber welcomed Governor Philip Scott, who thanked senators and staff, praised civic volunteers and highlighted several individual constituents and colleagues. In his remarks the governor said, “I wanna thank each one of you for serving,” and reflected on bipartisan collaboration and recovery from recent floods. He closed by thanking committee chairs and wishing senators a peaceful summer and “happy Mother’s Day” to the mothers present.

What this means: the Senate took final procedural steps to close the session subject to JRS 56’s provisions and moved to transmit enacted measures to the governor. Governor Scott’s remarks were ceremonial and appreciative, highlighting volunteerism and inter‑chamber cooperation.