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Senator from Chittenden to offer all-Senate resolution memorializing former Senator Bill Karas
Summary
Senator from Chittenden announced she will offer a resolution memorializing former Senator Bill Karas and said senators may opt out of signing by contacting her; the measure is intended as an all-Senate resolution.
Senator from Chittenden announced that, with permission from the president pro tem, she will offer a resolution memorializing the life and legacy of former Senator Bill Karas.
The senator said the resolution is intended to be an "all Senate resolution" and that any member who wishes to opt out of signing may come to her to do so. The announcement framed the resolution as consistent with Senate decorum and invited private opt-outs rather than public opposition.
Why it matters: memorial resolutions acknowledge the service of former members and are a formal way for a legislative body to record respect. The senator's announcement also set expectations about the process for members who do not wish to join the resolution.
Next steps: The senator indicated she will offer the resolution; the transcript does not show the resolution being formally filed or adopted during this session.
