Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont Senate Bill SR0004

Introduced
1/8/25  

Caption

Senate resolution relating to appointment of a committee to inform the Governor of the organization of the Senate

Summary

SR0004 is a procedural Senate resolution that authorizes the President of the Senate to appoint four senators to formally notify the Governor that the Vermont Senate has organized and is ready to conduct the business of the session. The resolution is a customary opening-session measure and does not create new policy, programs, or substantive legal changes. The resolution’s function is ceremonial and administrative: it establishes the Senate’s readiness to proceed and directs a small committee to carry that message to the Governor. It is part of the internal organization of the legislative chamber rather than a bill affecting the public or state agencies.

Impact

SR0004 has no direct impact on Vermont statutes, regulations, or private parties. It does not amend existing law, appropriate funds, authorize programs, or change rights or obligations; instead, it serves as a formal legislative housekeeping action marking the Senate’s organization at the start of a session.

Sentiment

Because the resolution is purely procedural and ceremonial, there is no recorded substantive debate, opposition, or vote history associated with it in the provided materials. The general sentiment is neutral and routine, reflecting standard legislative practice rather than policy disagreement.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the bill text or the available discussion and voting history. The resolution simply appoints a committee to inform the Governor that the Senate is organized, so there are no competing stakeholder positions or policy disputes to identify.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT SR00001

Resolution Raising A Committee Of Three Senators To Inform The Lieutenant Governor That The Senate Requests Her Presence In The Senate Chambers.

VT SR33

A Senate resolution relating to appointment of a committee to escort the Governor to the House Chamber for a Joint Convention

VT HR4

A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.

VT SR4

A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.

VT SR1

A Senate resolution relating to the temporary organization of the 94th Minnesota Senate

VT SR1

A resolution relating to the Senate Code of Ethics governing the conduct of members of the Senate in relation to their senatorial duties during the Ninety-first General Assembly.(Formerly SSB 1020.)

VT SR5

Relative to notifying the Governor of the organization of the Senate.

VT S0008

SENATE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE SENATE FOR THE YEARS 2023-2024 (This resolution would amend the rules of the Senate relative to committees and would create a new committee on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.)

VT SR1

A Senate resolution relating to organization and operation of the Senate during the Special Session

VT SJ00038

Resolution Raising A Committee To Inform The Governor That The Senate And House Of Representatives Are Met In Joint Convention To Receive His Budget Message.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.