Bill H.49, introduced by Representatives Harrison and Mrowicki, mandates the Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) to contract for an electronic roll-call system for the Vermont House of Representatives, with the goal of implementation by the start of the 2026 legislative session. The bill outlines a timeline for the process, requiring the JFO to issue a request for proposal (RFP) by June 15, 2025, in consultation with relevant offices, and to enter into a contract with a vendor by August 15, 2025. The selected vendor will be responsible for installing the electronic roll-call system in time for the upcoming legislative session.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the JFO will receive funding from the FY26 Capital Construction Act to facilitate the contract for the electronic roll-call system. The act is set to take effect upon passage. This initiative aims to modernize the legislative process in Vermont by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of roll-call votes in the House.