House passes bill on communications union district mergers and governance

The Vermont House of Representatives passed Senate Bill S.199 on third reading on Tuesday, the presiding officer announced after a voice vote.

Madam Speaker put the question, “Shall the bill pass?” and, following a voice vote, said, “The ayes do have it and you have passed the bill.” The transcript records only that the ayes were heard; no roll-call vote or numeric tally was given.

The bill was called for its third reading as S.199, described in the record as “an act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts.” The Clerk read the bill title prior to the question on passage. The transcript contains no debate, amendments, or recorded statements for or against the measure during the third reading recorded here.

Because the passage recorded in the transcript was by voice vote, the paper record in the House Journal or a subsequent roll call (if requested) would be the definitive source for exact vote counts and any amendments; the transcript does not provide those details.

Following the announcement of passage, the House moved on to other business and member announcements.