Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

JRS 36 — Joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of two legislative trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation by plurality vote by the General Assembly in 2026

Last action — As adopted by Senate and House

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill known as JRS 36 has not undergone any textual changes, meaning that the proposed amendments or updates have not been altered from their previous version. This indicates that the lawmakers are likely satisfied with the current draft as it stands. Since there are no new changes, the focus may remain on discussing the existing provisions, which can be significant for those interested in the bill's impact.

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State of Vermont Senate Chamber Montpelier, Vermont Joint Senate Resolution Offered by Senator Baruth, J.R.S.
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Joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of two legislative trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation by plurality vote by the GeneralAssembly in 2026.
Joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of two legislative trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation by plurality vote by the General Assembly in 2026.
(J.R.S.36) Offered by Senator Baruth, Whereas, in recent years it has become increasingly necessary to shorten the length of time spent by the General Assembly in joint session for the election of various officials, and Whereas, if elections for multiple vacancies were to be decided by a plurality vote, then a great savings of time can be effectuated, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
Whereas, in recent years it has become increasingly necessary to shorten the length of time spent by the General Assembly in joint session for the election of various officials, and Whereas, if elections for multiple vacancies were to be decided by a plurality vote, then a great savings of time can be effectuated, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
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Action History

  1. As adopted by Senate and House

  2. House message: House adopted in concurrence

  3. Adopted in concurrence

  4. Action Calendar: On Action Calendar pursuant to Rule 52

  5. Read and placed on Calendar for Action pursuant to Rule 52

  6. Adopted by Senate

  7. Resolutions for Adoption

  8. Read 1st time & placed on action calendar per Rule 51

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors JRS 36?
JRS 36 is sponsored by Philip E Baruth (Democrat/Progressive).
What is the current status of JRS 36?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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