Vermont S.R. 3: Senate resolution relating to informing the House of the organization of the Senate

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VTLEG#379464 v.1
State of Vermont
Senate Chamber
Montpelier, Vermont
Joint Senate Resolution
Offered by Senator Baruth,
S.R. 3. Senate resolution relating to electronic participation in Senate Session.
Resolved by the Senate:
That a temporary rule, to be designated by Rule 9B, be adopted to read as follows:
Rule 9B. Temporary Rule Regarding Electronic Participation in Senate Sessions
(a)(1) Senate Sessions shall be in-person, except a Senator may participate, debate,
deliberate and vote pursuant the procedures of Senate Rule 9A in concurrently
conducted electronic sessions on a temporary, emergency basis if:
(A) the Senator has tested positive for or diagnosed with COVID-19 and is
within a required period of isolation;
(B) the Senator has COVID-19 symptoms and is awaiting the results of a
diagnostic test;
(C) the Senator is the primary caregiver for a household member and the
household member is required to be home due to one of the reasons set forth in
subdivisions (A)–(B) of this subdivision (1); or
(D) the Senator or the household member for which the Senator is the
primary caregiver has a temporary emergency relating to care or health.
(2) A Senator may avail themselves of section (a)(1)(D) for no more than two
(2) consecutive days. A Senator may request the Rules Committee approve a longer
duration of participation under section (a)(1)(D).
(b) This temporary rule shall remain in effect through Tuesday, March 11, 2025.