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JRS 33

Joint resolution to provide for a Joint Assembly to hear the budget message of the Governor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Perchlik

J.R.S. 33 fixes a specific date and time for a Joint Assembly to receive the Governor’s budget message, creating a scheduled venue without changing budgeting authority.

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Bill Summary · JRS 33

Purpose and Intent

  • J.R.S. 33 establishes a joint Assembly of both the Senate and House of Representatives to hear the Governor’s budget message. The resolution designates a specific date and time for the meeting in order to formally receive and review the Governor’s proposed state budget.

Key Provisions

  • Scheduling a Joint Assembly: The two Houses are set to meet in a Joint Assembly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Purpose of the Assembly: The sole stated purpose is to receive the budget message from the Governor.
  • Legislative Vehicle: This is a joint resolution; it does not amend statutes or create new program authorities beyond organizing the meeting.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Legislature: Both chambers (Senate and House) would convene in a Joint Assembly to receive the Governor’s budget presentation.
  • Governor’s Budget Message: The message itself is the central content to be delivered and reviewed in the Assembly.
  • Public/Observers: The joint Assembly may be a public session, providing transparency around the Governor’s budget priorities at a defined time.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date and Timing: The resolution fixes a specific date and time for the joint meeting (January 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.).
  • Action History: The resolution progressed through the legislature with the following steps:
    • Read and adopted in concurrence (January 14, 2026)
    • Read and adopted in concurrence (January 15, 2026)
    • House adopted in concurrence (January 16, 2026)
    • Senate and House action completed as adopted (January 16, 2026)
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Senator Andrew Perchlik.

Summary

J.R.S. 33 is a procedural joint resolution that fixes a date for a Joint Assembly of Vermont’s Legislature to receive the Governor’s budget message. It does not alter budgeting authority or carve out policy provisions but ensures an official, scheduled venue for presenting the proposed state budget to both chambers. The bill reflects standard legislative practice to publicly receive the budget at the start of the budget cycle.

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

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