Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HR0003

Introduced
1/8/25  

Caption

House resolution relating to the organization of the House and informing the Governor thereof

Summary

HR 3 is a procedural House resolution that formally notifies the Governor that the Vermont House of Representatives has completed its organization and is prepared to receive communications from the executive branch. The resolution does not create new policy, appropriate funds, or amend substantive law; it is a housekeeping measure used at the start of a legislative session to establish that the chamber is organized and ready to conduct business. The resolution’s practical effect is limited to the internal operations of the House and its relationship with the Governor. It serves as an official communication from the House, typically through a committee or designated messengers, confirming that the chamber has elected its officers and is ready for the Governor’s message or other executive communications. No state statutes are changed, and no regulated parties are directly affected.

Impact

HR 3 has no substantive impact on Vermont statutes, regulations, or private rights. Its effect is procedural and institutional only: it documents the House’s organization and signals readiness to the Governor, helping initiate the legislative session’s formal workflow. The resolution affects only the House of Representatives and the Governor’s office in their official communications.

Sentiment

Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes, there is no evidence of controversy or divided opinion surrounding HR 3. Measures of this kind are typically routine, ceremonial, and adopted without opposition as part of the opening organization of the chamber. The available record suggests neutral or unanimous procedural support.

Contention

No notable points of contention are apparent in the available materials. The resolution is purely organizational, and there is no indication of disagreement over its language, purpose, or effect. Any discussion would likely have been limited to standard parliamentary procedure rather than policy debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT SCR1601

Informing the Governor that the two houses of the Legislature are organized and ready to receive communications.

VT SCR1601

Informing the Governor that the two houses of the Legislature are organized and ready to receive communications.

VT H5187

Creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund

VT SR217

Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.

VT SR195

Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.

VT S3022

Creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")

VT SR2

A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

VT SR2

This resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.

VT HR218

Informing The Senate And Governor That The House Of Representatives Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.

VT HR216

Informing The Senate And Governor That The House Of Representatives Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.