Senate adopts short scheduling resolutions, sets training and committee meetings, adjourns until Jan. 14

The Senate adopted two short resolutions and set housekeeping items on the floor Wednesday, then voted to adjourn until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

The clerk read JRS 32, a joint resolution concerning a weekend adjournment on Jan. 16, 2026, which states that when the two houses adjourn on Friday, Jan. 16, they shall meet again no later than Tuesday, Jan. 20. The presiding officer put the question and senators verbally indicated their support; the Senate adopted the resolution.

Later in the session the clerk read a joint house resolution authorizing the Green Mountain Boys State Education Program to use State House facilities on June 25, 2026. The Senate concurred with the measure.

On announcements, Senator Ratchet notified members of a mandatory discrimination and harassment training that would occur immediately after the gavel, asking senators to remain in their chairs while technology was set up. Several committee chairs announced meeting times: Health and Welfare shortly after adjournment; Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs at 11:00 after training; Judiciary five minutes after training; Transportation at 11:30; Natural Resources and Energy at 11:00; and Government Operations with House counterparts at 1:00 in Room 11 to hear candidates for adjutant general.

With committee schedules set, the senator from Chittenden moved that the Senate stand adjourned until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. The presiding officer called the question, senators responded ‘aye,’ and the motion carried.

The Senate completed its orders of the day and adjourned to the announced date and time.