H0937Introduced in the House
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Where it stands
House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
Notice Calendar: Favorable
Action Calendar: Favorable
Read second time
Rep. Rachelson of Burlington spoke for the Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Ode of Burlington recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. Squirrell of Underhill recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
Rep. LaLonde of South Burlington moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
Third Reading ordered
Action Calendar: Third Reading
Rep. Rachelson of Burlington moved to postpone action until March 27, 2026, which was agreed to
Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026
Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026
Rep. Galfetti of Barre Town moved to amend the bill
Rep. Galfetti of Barre Town asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment
Rep. Maguire of Rutland City and LaLonde of South Burlington moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
Read third time and passed
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations
New Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
Unfinished Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
Unfinished Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
Unfinished Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Hashim for Committee on Judiciary
Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Appropriations
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to
3rd reading ordered
New Business/Third Reading
Pending third reading, motion to amend Senate proposal of amendment by Senator(s) Hashim agreed to
Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
Delivered to the Governor on June 12, 2026
Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026
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