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Senate actions: votes and procedural orders from March 27 floor session
Summary
The Vermont Senate conducted multiple third readings and votes, passing several bills (S 192, S 98, S 114, S 120, S 204, S 220, S 254, H 554) and ordering third readings on others (S 285, S 159). Tallies were recorded on several roll-call items.
The Senate’s floor session included multiple third readings and votes.
Key floor outcomes announced by the presiding officer: - S 192 (forensic facility admissions criteria and processes): third reading and passed by voice vote (amendment withdrawn prior to third reading). - S 98 (Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs): third reading with roll call; the presiding officer announced passage after the roll call. - S 114 (removal of criminal penalties for psilocybin and establishment of a psychedelic therapy advisory working group): third reading and passed by voice vote. - S 120 (postsecondary misconduct protections): third reading and passed by voice vote. - S 204 (reading assessment and intervention): third reading, committee reporter acknowledged witnesses and the Senate passed the bill by voice vote. - S 220 (Vermont public libraries): committee amendment adopted; roll call on the bill resulted in an announced tally of 23 yeas and 6 nays; the bill passed. - S 254 (battery stewardship): amendment adopted and the Senate announced passage. - H 554 (town of South Hero charter adoption): third reading and passed by voice vote.
The Senate also: adopted the Judiciary Committee report on S 285 and ordered third reading of S 285; amended and ordered third reading of S 159 (county and regional governance study); and adjourned until Thursday, March 28 at 1 PM.
This summary reflects floor announcements and recorded roll calls where the secretary commenced roll calls and the presiding officer announced results.
