The Senate Resolution offered by Senator Baruth outlines the governance of the Vermont Senate for the 2025 Biennial Session, stipulating that it will operate under the Permanent Rules of the Senate as they were at the conclusion of the 2024 Adjourned Session, unless new rules are adopted. The resolution includes specific amendments to existing rules, such as adjustments to seating assignments for senators from various districts, modifications to the language in Rule 24 regarding information technology, and updates to Rule 102(a) concerning the establishment of an Ethics Panel.

The amendments aim to clarify the seating arrangement for senators, enhance the focus on information technology management within state government, and ensure a structured process for addressing ethical violations and discrimination allegations against senators. The Ethics Panel will be responsible for investigating such allegations and recommending disciplinary actions as necessary, thereby reinforcing accountability within the Senate.