Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateVermontIntroduced
JRH 12: Joint resolution authorizing remote joint committee voting through the remainder of calendar year 2026 and the application of the ADA thereto
House Rules Committee
JRH 12 status: Introduced — Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence (updated May 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
This joint resolution authorizes Vermont legislators to participate in and vote on joint committee meetings remotely through December 31, 2026.
Who is affected
Members of the Vermont General Assembly, specifically those serving on joint committees.
Requirements and enforcement
The system used for remote voting must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure accessibility for all members.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective through the remainder of calendar year 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides legislative continuity and ensures that members with disabilities or other barriers to travel can fully participate in the democratic process.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for technical failure, security risks in remote voting, and impacts on the transparency of the deliberative process.
What is still unknown
The specific software or platform to be used for the remote voting system remains unspecified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases inclusivity for lawmakers with physical disabilities
- Supports participation for members dealing with temporary health issues
- Improves work-life balance for state representatives
Risks
- Reduces frequency of in-person collaborative interaction
- Potential shift in traditional legislative culture
- Risk of unequal digital access or training for some members
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures continuity of legislative committee work
- Formalizes remote procedures for legislative transparency
- Mandates ADA compliance for state-operated systems
Risks
- Potential for diminished transparency in floor or committee debates
- Dependency on reliable technology infrastructure for voting
- Risk of technical failure or software vulnerabilities
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full text of the resolution is not available.
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