Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted

H.937 — An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill updates various procedures within the judiciary.

The bill addresses several procedural aspects of the judiciary. It aims to streamline operations and improve the functioning of the judicial system.

Summary

An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026

  4. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment

  5. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  7. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  8. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  9. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  10. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  11. Pending third reading, motion to amend Senate proposal of amendment by Senator(s) Hashim agreed to

  12. New Business/Third Reading

  13. 3rd reading ordered

  14. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to

  15. Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Appropriations

  16. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Hashim for Committee on Judiciary

  17. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  18. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  19. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  20. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  21. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  22. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  23. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  24. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  25. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  26. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  27. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  28. New Business/Second Reading

  29. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  30. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  31. Second Reading

  32. Entered on Notice Calendar

  33. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  34. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  35. Second Reading

  36. Entered on Notice Calendar

  37. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

  38. Read third time and passed

  39. Rep. Maguire of Rutland City and LaLonde of South Burlington moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to

  40. Rep. Galfetti of Barre Town asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment

  41. Rep. Galfetti of Barre Town moved to amend the bill

  42. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026

  43. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026

  44. Rep. Rachelson of Burlington moved to postpone action until March 27, 2026, which was agreed to

  45. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  46. Third Reading ordered

  47. Rep. LaLonde of South Burlington moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to

  48. Rep. Squirrell of Underhill recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  49. Rep. Ode of Burlington recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  50. Rep. Rachelson of Burlington spoke for the Committee on Judiciary

  51. Read second time

  52. Action Calendar: Favorable

  53. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  54. Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  55. Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.937 do?
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Who sponsors H.937?
H.937 is sponsored by House Committee on Judiciary.
What is the current status of H.937?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2026. Enacted.
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