Joint resolution relating to final adjournment of the General Assembly in 2026
The joint resolution establishes the scheduled date for the General Assembly to officially close its session in 2026. It was adopted by both the Senate and House by a significant majority.
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JRS 56 — Joint resolution relating to final adjournment of the General Assembly in 2026
Last action — As adopted by Senate and House
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed House
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
This resolution sets the date for the General Assembly's final adjournment in 2026.
The joint resolution establishes the scheduled date for the General Assembly to officially close its session in 2026. It was adopted by both the Senate and House by a significant majority.
Bill Text
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It appears that there were no changes made to the text of Bill JRS 56. This means that the content and provisions of the bill remain the same as before, and no new updates or revisions have been introduced. As a result, the implications or effects of the bill will continue as previously outlined.
R-375State Pageof 1Vermont ofSenate 1Chamber No.Montpelier, Vermont Joint Senate Resolution Offered by Senator Baruth, J.R.S.
R-375.56.
(J.R.S.56) Offered by Senator Baruth, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
VT LEG #390280#390004 v.1
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Action History
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As adopted by Senate and House
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House message: House adopted in concurrence
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Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 65 of 130 to Pass -- Yeas = 114, Nays = 16
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Adopted in concurrence
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Rep. Cina of Burlington demanded yeas and nays
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Read
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Read & adopted
Sponsors
- Philip E Baruth · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 15 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Philip E Baruth Democrat/Progressive
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (189)
189 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 189 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 60 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 46 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican/Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Progressive/Democrat | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 16 | 0 | 20 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 11% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (150)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Casey | — | Yea |
| White | — | Yea |
| White | — | Yea |
| Casey | — | Nay |
| Hooper | — | Not Voting |
| Abbey Duke | Democrat | Yea |
| Alice M. M Emmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Alyssa Black | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy D Sheldon | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Arsenault | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Rachelson | Democrat | Nay |
| Bram Kleppner | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Minier | Democrat | Yea |
| Bridget M Burkhardt | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ode | Democrat | Yea |
| Charles A Kimbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Chea Waters Evans | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Morrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Daisy Berbeco | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel A Noyes | Democrat | Yea |
| Dara Torre | Democrat | Not Voting |
| David K Durfee | Democrat | Yea |
| David W Yacovone | Democrat | Yea |
| Doug Bishop | Democrat | Yea |
| Edward "Teddy" Waszazak | Democrat | Yea |
| Edye Graning | Democrat | Yea |
| Ela Chapin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elizabeth L Burrows | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Emilie K Kornheiser | Democrat | Yea |
| Emilie Krasnow | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Carris Duncan | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily J Long | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily J Long | Democrat | Yea |
| Erin Brady | Democrat | Yea |
| Esme Cole | Democrat | Yea |
| Gayle S Pezzo | Democrat | Yea |
| Golrang "Rey" Garofano | Democrat | Yea |
| Herb Olson | Democrat | Nay |
| Ian Goodnow | Democrat | Yea |
| James W Masland | Democrat | Yea |
| Jill L Krowinski | Democrat | Not Voting |
| John K O'Brien | Democrat | Not Voting |
| John L Bartholomew | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jonathan Cooper | Democrat | Yea |
| Jubilee McGill | Democrat | Nay |
| Karen Lueders | Democrat | Nay |
| Karen N Dolan | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Lalley | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate McCann | Democrat | Nay |
| Kate Nugent | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen C James | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin "Coach" B Christie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kevin P Scully | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kristi C Morris | Democrat | Yea |
| Larry Satcowitz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Leanne Harple | Democrat | Nay |
| Leonora Dodge | Democrat | Yea |
| Leslie Goldman | Democrat | Yea |
| Lori Houghton | Democrat | Yea |
| Lucy Boyden | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc B Mihaly | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J LaLonde | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary E. E Howard | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mary-Katherine A Stone | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew J Birong | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Mrowicki | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael N Hoyt | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Nigro | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michelle Bos-Lun | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mollie S. S Burke | Democrat | Nay |
| Monique Priestley | Democrat | Nay |
| Peter C Conlon | Democrat | Yea |
| Phil Pouech | Democrat | Yea |
| R. Scott Campbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Robert Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Robin P Scheu | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah "Sarita" C Austin | Democrat | Yea |
| Saudia LaMont | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Shawn Sweeney | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa A Wood | Democrat | Yea |
| Thomas S Stevens | Democrat | Yea |
| Tiffany Bluemle | Democrat | Yea |
| Timothy R. R Corcoran II | Democrat | Yea |
| Trevor J Squirrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Wendy A Critchlow | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Greer | Democrat | Yea |
| Zon Eastes | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne B. B Donahue | Independent | Nay |
| Jed Lipsky | Independent | Yea |
| Joseph Parsons | Independent | Not Voting |
| Laura H Sibilia | Independent | Yea |
| Troy Headrick | Independent | Nay |
| Brian J Cina | Progressive/Democrat | Nay |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Progressive/Democrat | Nay |
| Kate Logan | Progressive/Democrat | Nay |
| Allen "Penny" R Demar | Republican | Yea |
| Anthony "Tony" Micklus | Republican | Yea |
| Beth M Quimby | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Steady | Republican | Yea |
| Carolyn W Branagan | Republican | Yea |
| Chris A Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Keyser | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher Howland | Republican | Yea |
| David "Dave" Bosch | Republican | Yea |
| David J Soucy | Republican | Yea |
| Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin | Republican | Yea |
| Debra L Powers | Republican | Yea |
| Eileen G Dickinson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Maguire | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gina M Galfetti | Republican | Nay |
| Gregory "Greg" Burtt | Republican | Yea |
| Jack H Brigham | Republican | Yea |
| James A Gregoire | Republican | Not Voting |
| John Kascenska | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph "Joe" Luneau | Republican | Yea |
| Joshua Dobrovich | Republican | Yea |
| Kenneth "Ken" L Wells | Republican | Yea |
| Kenneth W Goslant | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin C Winter | Republican | Not Voting |
| Larry Labor | Republican | Yea |
| Leland J Morgan | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa A Hango | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Higley | Republican | Yea |
| Martha A Feltus | Republican | Yea |
| Mary A. A Morrissey | Republican | Yea |
| Matt E Walker | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Mike" Southworth | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Mike" Tagliavia | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Boutin | Republican | Yea |
| Michael J Marcotte | Republican | Yea |
| Michael R Morgan | Republican | Yea |
| Patricia A McCoy | Republican | Yea |
| Richard J Bailey | Republican | Yea |
| Richard M Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| Rob North | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "Tom" F Charlton | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas B Burditt | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Nielsen | Republican | Yea |
| VL L Coffin IV | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A Laroche | Republican | Yea |
| William P Canfield | Republican | Yea |
| Woodman H Page | Republican | Yea |
| Zachary J Harvey | Republican | Yea |
| Alicia Malay | Republican/Democrat | Yea |
| Ashley R Bartley | Republican/Democrat | Yea |
| Thomas Oliver | Republican/Democrat | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors JRS 56?
- JRS 56 is sponsored by Philip E Baruth (Democrat/Progressive).
- What is the current status of JRS 56?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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