The House handled several procedural and final actions in addition to extended debate on two major bills.
- H 766 (prior authorization, step therapy, provider contracts): After a third reading, the member from Essex requested a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded 137 yes, 0 no; the bill passed.
- JRS 48 (weekend adjournment): The joint resolution setting the spring adjournment and reconvening dates was read and adopted in concurrence.
- House Resolution 17 (Serve Vermont): The House read and adopted a resolution expressing appreciation and support for Serve Vermont, noting 2023 federal funding of $6,300,000 and additional public‑private funds of $2,300,000 and reporting 2,307 volunteers at 389 service locations in 2023.
- HCR 152 (National Canine Veterans Day): The House adopted the concurrent resolution recognizing March 13, 2024, as National Canine Veterans Day in Vermont and that the secretary of state send a copy to the US Air Force 341st Training Squadron.
- Senate Bill 18 (ban on flavored tobacco/e‑liquids): The House voted to postpone action for one legislative day.
What happens next: H 766 is passed and will proceed to the enrollment/engrossment process consistent with House procedures. Other adopted resolutions are ceremonial or scheduling items and do not change statute or appropriation levels.
Provenance: H 766 roll call recorded SEG 661–SEG 664; resolutions read and adopted at SEG 71–83 (JRS 48), SEG 84–141 (HR 17), and SEG 145–193 (HCR 152).