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The House also adopted three organizing House resolutions (HR 1–HR 3) preserving the previous biennium’s House rules until the House adopts new rules, and instructing the clerk to inform the Senate and governor that the House has organized and is ready to proceed. The House took those votes by voice and the ayes were recorded as prevailing.

Nut graf: adopting the prior rules and electing House officers are routine organizational steps that enable committees, staff and members to proceed with legislative business. The Clerk and assistant clerks were sworn in, and members-elect received the oath of office, with instructions to return signed forms to the clerk’s office.

The House also received four joint Senate resolutions (JRS 1–JRS 4) and adopted them in concurrence. One of those resolutions provided for a joint assembly to receive the canvass of votes for state officers and another provided for the scheduling of town meeting adjournment dates. The clerk announced appointments for first and second assistant clerks, a journal clerk and clerk associates; those appointees were sworn in on the floor.

The transcript records that members were reminded to complete ethics disclosure forms and return them by the 10th legislative day, and that a House Rules meeting was scheduled for later that day to continue organization. With those organizational items completed, the House recessed to reconvene for the seating ceremony and further business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Session - 2025-01-08 - 10:00AM","oneSentenceSummary","The House elected Betsy Ann Rask as Clerk by voice vote, appointed assistant clerks, adopted prior rules and organizational resolutions (HR1–HR3 and JRS1–JRS4), and administered oaths to members and clerks during the first day of the 78th biennium.","taxTitle","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont","taxId",29454,"location","Vermont","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6393478,"Representative-elect Chris Brown Resigns; Governor Appoints Zachary J. Harvey to Fill Rutland-3 Vacancy",100,368000,468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2106930-1d4c94d794c23e0d7d868ffd18da04a2&start=368&end=468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2106930-1d4c94d794c23e0d7d868ffd18da04a2/thumbnail_368000.jpg","/articles/6393478/Vermont/Representative-elect-Chris-Brown-Resigns-Governor-Appoints-Zachary-J-Harvey-to-Fill-Rutland-3-Vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393478-5ff351f071e82b005086e8997f5dfa3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903622&Signature=GPuVhALREg1to-8lxCZIEpClihuyTwZPulZnf1DyC1OqRBmQRx9jWX6jzNJ7nyFBq4jl3LShJ~5ZAy1leqDeAn7gkOdb4bMxLJZPjmW5uE-R2rH4YQj4X1wsiuNLG2Rc-HmjpvpFznUGv1jmR-zFXLJprKQUGXXdALqG3GjldKaFJAy503sg749NDILGHEJlYxaqJqAI24haF1dy7yDH97lFJPjVZgOZIf4stv15sd6BgsTWQzCWZJMgpjHzm0h~jVdHYpRMcPEzXj0bgB-qahPrGLOR5tz0UI1MCnLXVd1Gjzn6HitgW-ErlbrKe9uotltasMskoEHO2hZqhktW9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative-elect Chris Brown of Castleton formally notified the House clerk that he will not be taking the oath for the Rutland-3 seat, citing his wife's diagnosis of stage 4 cancer and a need to care for his family. The resignation was read into the record during the House organizational session.

The governor subsequently submitted a letter appointing Zachary J. Harvey of Castleton to fill the vacancy in Rutland-3. The clerk read the governor’s appointment letter into the record; the transcript does not include the governor’s printed name in the appointment text.

Nut graf: the resignation and appointment were handled under the House’s organizational procedures at the start of the biennium. The resignation was presented as a personal, family-driven decision; the governor’s appointment fills the immediate vacancy pending any further local or statutory procedures for confirmation or replacement.

The House accepted the resignation letter into the record and read the governor’s appointment; the appointee, Zachary J. Harvey, responded “Here” when the roll call reached Rutland-3 during the members‑elect roll call.

No further action on the vacancy was recorded in the transcript. The record does not specify whether the appointment requires additional confirmation steps beyond the clerk’s reading and the appointee’s presence at the roll call.","Representative-elect Chris Brown of Castleton submitted a resignation citing his wife's stage 4 cancer; the governor appointed Zachary J. Harvey of Castleton to the Rutland-3 seat.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6393482,"Jill Krowinski Elected Speaker of Vermont House",4925,1104000,6029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2106930-1d4c94d794c23e0d7d868ffd18da04a2&start=1104&end=6029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2106930-1d4c94d794c23e0d7d868ffd18da04a2/thumbnail_1104000.jpg","/articles/6393482/Vermont/Jill-Krowinski-Elected-Speaker-of-Vermont-House","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393482-afe5a02190d6297a6ffeb0b8360ec147/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903622&Signature=djhKJL8Y5qC59l~qFwpzXz~3M176Ce8VlyddLeXKiISWhfcasjOCp1X23AXW80wOF3FGNPmkVdTddV-f~9rSha8d-vyiH0YigcJI4-EqZ~5AMHAR7kyXmfJJremKnZU0rlk1DTFyKdSTpocbCkK2Djqjh3wO2GKJASJSFQhpMb9c8ZAmB5UDkG7BwMK9X5D0pRsDA31QpBaqiF2D6XPFHnfhbGok9pe6V6xH-qNLEPz~typ-x2eT-zbUrCZfiEeDrB9zZS9338W6uhLYspzOpF~JAoIM04~zm~nA87m1ivpAR2zC4Cc4zJ2hvyzqWrDXuvX8deKuMuSWWOu4SPAiJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected Speaker of the Vermont House on the first day of the 78th biennium after a secret-ballot election in which 147 votes were cast and 74 votes were required for election. Krowinski received 111 votes; Representative Laura Sebelia of Dover received 35.

The vote concluded a lengthy nominations and debate period in which members from both parties argued for leadership they said would restore trust, encourage bipartisan negotiation and deliver results on housing, education and healthcare. Representative Teresa Wood (Waterbury), who nominated Krowinski, said the chamber needed “experience, the knowledge, the drive, and the empathy” to lead the House this biennium.

The nut graf: the election sets leadership for a session members described as likely to require cross-party negotiation on major issues. Supporters of Krowinski emphasized her record as a consensus-builder and her stewardship during the last biennium; supporters of Sebelia argued the chamber needed more transparent, inclusive processes.

In floor debate, advocates for Krowinski cited recent actions taken under her leadership, including work on reproductive-rights protections and pension fixes. Representative Martin Malone (South Burlington) praised her “calm and composed” leadership during “stressful and chaotic situations.” Opponents and some members urging change spoke instead for Representative Laura Sebelia, describing her as a leader who would expand transparency and amplify underrepresented voices.

The rules of the House require members to be present to receive a ballot and ballots were administered by an appointed team of tellers before being collected and counted. The tellers reported the tally: 147 votes cast; majority needed 74; Krowinski 111; Sebelia 35. The chair declared Krowinski elected and a committee escorted her to the bar of the House to receive the oath of office.

After taking the oath, Speaker Jill Krowinski said the role is “a tremendous honor and privilege” and pledged to approach the work with “renewed dedication” and a focus on collaboration across the chamber, the Senate and the governor’s office. She urged members to prioritize solutions for public education funding, housing affordability and climate resilience.

The election of Krowinski concludes the House’s organizational phase and places her in the role of presiding officer for the coming biennium. Committees and the Speaker’s office will now begin arranging committee rosters and procedural details for floor and committee business.","On the first day of the 78th biennium, Representative Jill Krowinski of Burlington won the secret-ballot election for Speaker of the Vermont House, receiving 111 of 147 votes cast. The contest followed nominations and floor debate focused on collaboration and restoring public trust.","actionData","errors"]

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