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JRS 50

Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on April 24, 2026

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Baruth

Ordinance sets a fixed four-day weekend adjournment: the Legislature must reconvene no later than April 28, 2026 after adjourning on April 24, 2026.

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Bill Summary · JRS 50

Summary: J.R.S. 50 (2025-2026) — Vermont Joint Resolution on Weekend Adjournment

Purpose

  • The bill is a joint resolution authorizing an extended weekend adjournment for the Vermont General Assembly in 2026. Specifically, it provides that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, April 24, 2026, they will reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Key Provisions

  • Adjourning Extension: If both chambers adjourn on Friday, April 24, 2026, they are instructed to meet again no later than Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
  • Timing Constraint: The resolution establishes a four-day period for return to session (April 25–28, 2026), effectively creating a short weekend adjournment followed by a specified resumption date.

Affected Parties

  • Vermont Senate and Vermont House of Representatives: The resolution directly governs the procedural scheduling of when the two chambers may adjourn and must reconvene.
  • Legislative leadership and staff: Responsible for planning logistics, calendars, and procedural compliance with the schedule.
  • Public interest: Observers and stakeholders benefit from transparency about session timing and potential implications for committee work, votes, and legislative deadlines.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Last Action: Read & adopted by both chambers on April 21, 2026.
  • Effective Scope: The resolution applies to the 2025-2026 session and specifies a specific calendar event (April 24, 2026) and a concrete reconvening deadline (no later than April 28, 2026).
  • Status: A simple procedural measure; no substantive policy changes or appropriations are included beyond the adjournment scheduling.

Practical Implications

  • Scheduling Certainty: Provides a clear timetable for legislators, staff, and the public regarding when the Legislature will resume after the April 24 adjournment.
  • Operational Impact: Ensures a predictable return date, which can affect interim work, committee staff planning, and constituent communication.
  • No Policy Changes: The resolution does not modify statutes, funding, or substantive policy; it only governs the adjournment and reconvening dates.

If you would like, I can provide a comparison to typical interim adjournment practices in Vermont or paraphrase this into a brief one-paragraph notice for a legislative briefing.

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

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