The Senate Resolution S.R. 1, offered by Senator Baruth, establishes the rules governing the Vermont Senate for the 2025 Biennial Session. It stipulates that the Senate will operate under the Permanent Rules as they were at the conclusion of the 2024 Adjourned Session, with specific amendments. Notable changes include the seating assignments for senators from various districts, adjustments to the language in Rule 24 regarding information technology, and modifications to Rule 102(a) concerning the establishment of an Ethics Panel.

The amendments to Rule 2A clarify the seating arrangement for senators from different districts, while the changes to Rule 24 enhance the focus on information technology management within state government. Additionally, the revised Rule 102(a) mandates the formation of an Ethics Panel to address allegations of ethical violations and discrimination among senators, ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions can be recommended when necessary. These amendments aim to improve the operational structure and ethical oversight of the Senate.