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VT HR0014
VT HR0014House resolution relating to amending the House Rules to allow municipal charter and merger bills to be read three times without referral to a committee of jurisdiction
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
resolution relating to amending the House Rules to allow municipal charter and merger bills to be read three times without referral to a committee of jurisdiction Whereas, the General Assembly ordinarily considers between 20 and 30 charter bills during a given biennium, and Whereas, the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs has primary jurisdiction over municipal charters and mergers, but also has jurisdiction over many other subjects of great importance to the State, and Whereas, providing for an efficient and timely process for the House to consider and debate charter proposals would provide the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs the opportunity to invest time in its other areas of jurisdiction, and Whereas, allowing municipal charters and mergers to be read three times without referral to committee would establish a level of deference to municipalities over matters of local concern, now therefore be it
AI Summary
This resolution amends the House Rules to allow bills concerning municipal charters, mergers, or dissolutions to bypass the usual committee referral process. Typically, such bills, which are numerous each biennium, are handled by the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs, a committee that also deals with many other important state matters. By allowing these municipal bills to be read three times without committee review, the House aims to expedite their consideration, giving the committee more time for its other duties and showing deference to municipalities on local issues. While this new rule, 45a, generally exempts these bills from committee referral, the Speaker or a member can still refer them to a committee if deemed necessary. Additionally, the Office of Legislative Counsel will provide a summary and legal analysis for each bill processed under this new rule.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.R.14 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/RESOLUTN/HR0014/HR0014%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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