House introduces two charter amendment bills, places Green Mountain Girls State resolution on calendar and adjourns

The Vermont House of Representatives opened, introduced two House bills and a joint resolution, heard several member announcements and guest introductions, and adjourned until Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Madam Speaker announced the introduction and first reading of House bill H.885, "An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the town of Berlin," introduced by Representative Donahue of Northfield and Representative Ghostland of Northfield; the bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.

Madam Speaker also announced House bill H.881, "An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the city of Burlington," which the record characterizes as materially affecting municipal revenues; under House Rule 35a the bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Boslin of Westminster offered JRH 10, a joint resolution authorizing the Green Mountain Girls State Educational Program to use statehouse facilities on June 27, 2024; the Clerk read the resolution by title only and the House placed it on the calendar for action on the next legislative day pursuant to House Rule 52.

During announcements members highlighted local businesses (Member from Westford named Aranda's, Bridal Orchid and Bar Hill), caucus meetings (Democratic and Republican post-adjournment caucuses and a Working Vermonters caucus meeting), and introduced a guest: Dr. Jenny Stevenson, identified in the transcript as the integrated primary prevention manager for the Vermont National Guard; the presiding officer asked that guests rise to be recognized.

The House then proceeded to the action calendar, took up S.199 (reported separately), returned to announcements and caucus reminders, and adopted a motion to adjourn until Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1 p.m.