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JRH 10

Joint resolution authorizing the 2026 Green Mountain Girls State educational program to use the State House

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Bos-Lun

Authorizes use of Vermont State House chambers and space on June 24, 2026 for the Green Mountain Girls State program to conduct its activities.

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
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Bill Summary · JRH 10

Summary: Joint House Resolution 10 (J.R.H. 10) – 2025-2026, Vermont

Purpose and intent

  • J.R.H. 10 authorizes the 2026 Green Mountain Girls State educational program to use the Vermont State House chambers and supporting space for a designated day of activities.
  • The resolution recognizes the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont’s sponsorship of Green Mountain Girls State, describing it as a leadership-training program for Vermont high school juniors (students entering 12th grade) to study how state government operates.

Key provisions

  • The Sergeant at Arms is directed to make available the State House facilities to the Green Mountain Girls State program on:
    • Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    • Location: Chambers and committee rooms of the Vermont State House
  • The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont in Montpelier.

Affected entities and stakeholders

  • Primary beneficiaries: Vermont high school juniors participating in the Green Mountain Girls State program.
  • Institutional users: Vermont State House (Chambers and committee rooms) and designated state officials (Sergeant at Arms, Secretary of State) who coordinate facility access and communications.
  • Sponsors: Representative Michelle Bos-Lun (with a co-sponsor designation noted).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution has been read and placed on the calendar for action pursuant to Rule 52 as of April 28, 2026.
  • No substantive policy changes or funding appropriations are included; the resolution solely provides formal authorization for use of state facilities on a specific date and time.
  • The authorization is temporary and specific to the 2026 program date.

Impact overview

  • Enables continuity of a longstanding civic-education program by ensuring access to state government facilities for an organized, supervised event.
  • Facilitates experiential learning for students about legislative processes through activities such as a mock legislative session conducted in the State House.
  • Establishes a formal, official acknowledgment of the program’s activities within Vermont’s state government framework.

Notes

  • The text emphasizes the program’s role in leadership development and civic engagement for Vermont youth.
  • The measure does not create new programs, budgets, or regulatory changes; it grants permission for use of space for a single upcoming event.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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