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Senate records first readings of S.152 and H.454; referrals assigned
Summary
The Senate recorded first readings of S.152 (older-driver license renewals) and H.454 (education governance, quality and finance reform) and referred the bills to appropriate committees; H.454 was referred to Education after a temporary rule release.
On the Senate floor members recorded first readings of two bills and referred them to committees. S.152, "an act relating to requirements for older drivers to renew operators' licenses," was introduced by Senator Clarkson and referred to the Committee on Consent. The presiding officer announced the first reading and referral on the floor.
H.454, "an act relating to transforming Vermont's education governance, quality, and finance systems," also received a first reading. The presiding officer stated the bill "having failed to meet crossover" was given release under temporary Senate Rule 44(a) by the Committee on Rules and was referred to the committee of jurisdiction, Education. The transcript notes the House proposal of amendment is present and that the Senate has a House proposal for third reading on page 10; no floor debate of the bill occurred during this session.
Both items were handled as procedural referrals; the transcript does not include committee debate, sponsors' floor remarks beyond the introductory lines, or further floor action on these measures in this session.
