The Vermont House of Representatives convened on March 27, 2024, to address several key matters, including a joint resolution regarding the upcoming weekend adjournment and a tribute to the late jazz aficionado Ruben Jackson.

The session began with a moment of silence before moving on to Joint Resolution 50, which pertains to the House and Senate's adjournment on March 29, 2024. The resolution, adopted in concurrence, states that both houses will reconvene no later than April 2, 2024. The motion received unanimous support from the members present.

Following this, the House read and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 145, honoring the contributions of Ruben Jackson, who passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 67. The resolution highlighted Jackson's significant impact on jazz music and culture, detailing his career as a DJ, curator for the Duke Ellington collection at the Smithsonian, and his role as a mentor and poet. The General Assembly expressed its condolences to Jackson's family and directed the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant parties.

In addition to these resolutions, members made various announcements. Representative McCann introduced a middle school student, Elena Guadagno, who was shadowing them for the day. Members were also reminded of Alzheimer's Advocacy Day, encouraging participation in a group photo at the State House. Furthermore, the evening's Farmers' Night event was promoted, featuring musicians from Windham County, and a birthday acknowledgment was made for a member from Bennington.

The session underscored the House's commitment to honoring cultural contributions while managing legislative responsibilities, setting the stage for continued discussions in the coming weeks.