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Votes at a glance: H 766 passes; several resolutions and procedural items adopted
Summary
On March 13 the House passed H 766 (prior authorization/step therapy and insurance changes) by roll call (137–0), adopted joint and concurrent resolutions on scheduling and civic acknowledgements, and postponed Senate Bill 18 for one legislative day.
The House handled several procedural and final actions in addition to extended debate on two major bills.
- H 766 (prior authorization, step therapy, provider contracts): After a third reading, the member from Essex requested a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded 137 yes, 0 no; the bill passed.
- JRS 48 (weekend adjournment): The joint resolution setting the spring adjournment and reconvening dates was read and adopted in concurrence.
- House Resolution 17 (Serve Vermont): The House read and adopted a resolution expressing appreciation and support for Serve Vermont, noting 2023 federal funding of $6,300,000 and additional public‑private funds of $2,300,000 and reporting 2,307 volunteers at 389 service locations in 2023.
- HCR 152 (National Canine Veterans Day): The House adopted the concurrent resolution recognizing March 13, 2024, as National Canine Veterans Day in Vermont and that the secretary of state send a copy to the US Air Force 341st Training Squadron.
- Senate Bill 18 (ban on flavored tobacco/e‑liquids): The House voted to postpone action for one legislative day.
What happens next: H 766 is passed and will proceed to the enrollment/engrossment process consistent with House procedures. Other adopted resolutions are ceremonial or scheduling items and do not change statute or appropriation levels.
Provenance: H 766 roll call recorded SEG 661–SEG 664; resolutions read and adopted at SEG 71–83 (JRS 48), SEG 84–141 (HR 17), and SEG 145–193 (HCR 152).
