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JRS 16

Joint resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to vote on the retention of seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Collamore

Schedules a Joint Assembly to vote on the retention of seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate, starting Mar 20, 2025, and continuing daily until the votes are finished.

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Bill Summary · JRS 16

Summary — JRS 16 (R-69, 2025)

Joint resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to vote on the retention of seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate

Purpose

This joint resolution schedules a Joint Assembly of the Vermont General Assembly so legislators can vote on the retention (yes/no) of seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate. It is a procedural measure that sets the date, time, and continuation rules for that retention vote.

Key provisions

  • Orders the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to meet in Joint Assembly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to vote on the retention of seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate.
  • If the retention votes are not completed on March 20, the two Houses will reconvene in Joint Assembly each succeeding day at 10:30 a.m., excluding Saturdays and Sundays, and continue until the retention votes are completed.
  • Designation: Joint Resolution (J.R.S. 16; R-69, 2025).

Who is affected

  • Directly affects the seven Superior Court Judges and one Magistrate who are the subjects of the retention votes (names are not specified in this document).
  • Affects members of the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives, who will participate in the Joint Assembly and cast the retention votes.
  • Administrative/staff resources of the Legislature (scheduling, chambers, clerks) will be involved in convening and, if necessary, reconvening the Joint Assembly.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced: February 28, 2025 (read first time and placed on action calendar).
  • Adopted by the Senate: March 11, 2025.
  • Adopted in concurrence by the House and as adopted by both houses: March 13–14, 2025.
  • Scheduled Joint Assembly date/time: March 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m.; continuing daily at 10:30 a.m. (weekdays only) until completion if needed.

Impact

  • Primarily procedural: establishes when and how the Legislature will carry out retention votes. The resolution itself does not name or change the status of the judges or magistrate; the outcome of the Joint Assembly votes will determine whether each listed judicial officer is retained.
  • No fiscal information or statutory changes are contained in this resolution.

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

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