Joint resolution to provide for a Joint Assembly to receive the State-of-the-State message from the Governor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Baruth

Allows a Joint Assembly in Vermont to hear the Governor’s State-of-the-State address as a formal, public joint session.

As adopted by Senate and House

Summary — Joint Resolution JRS 30 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and intent

JRS 30 is a joint resolution authorizing the convening of a Joint Assembly in Vermont to receive the Governor’s State-of-the-State message.

The resolution facilitates a formal joint session of both chambers to hear the Governor’s address outlining the administration’s priorities and recommendations for the upcoming legislative session.

Key provisions and changes

Establishes that a Joint Assembly will be convened for the purpose of delivering and receiving the Governor’s State-of-the-State message.

Authorizes the necessary procedural steps to hold a joint session, consistent with Vermont’s legislative rules and constitutional prerogatives.

The resolution indicates it is to be read and adopted, and that the Rules of the House be suspended for purposes of message and adoption, allowing prompt transmission to the Senate and formal scheduling.

Specifies that the resolution, once adopted by both chambers, authorizes the meeting of a Joint Assembly on the designated occasion to hear the Governor’s address.

Who or what is affected

Vermont General Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate): triggers a Joint Assembly to receive the Governor’s State-of-the-State message.

Governor: delivery of the annual State-of-the-State address becomes the focal event of the joint session.

Public/state officials and residents: the joint session provides a formal, public venue for the Governor’s policy priorities and legislative agenda.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The action history indicates swift processing: the resolution was read, adopted, and sent with rules suspended on January 6, 2026.

The joint session is to occur in accordance with established legislative calendars and procedures, with the joint assembly convened specifically for the Governor’s address.

The resolution was moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney and carries a co-sponsorship by Phil Baruth, signaling a collaborative bipartisan or cross-chamber support (co-sponsor noted; alignment with the sponsoring chamber may reinforce timely adoption).

Practical implications

Enables a formal, unified reception of the Governor’s policy priorities.

Provides a clear constitutional and procedural vehicle to hold a public State-of-the-State address in a joint setting.

May influence subsequent legislative scheduling and committee reference to the Governor’s proposals presented during the address.

Note: The summary reflects the actions and provisions stated in the bill text and available action history. If the bill includes additional procedural details or date-specific scheduling, those would be clarified in the final enacted language or accompanying floor debate.