The Joint Resolution J.R.S. 36, introduced by Senator Baruth, establishes a new procedure for the election of two legislative trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation, to be conducted by the General Assembly on February 19, 2026. This resolution aims to streamline the election process by allowing a plurality vote for multiple vacancies, thereby reducing the time spent in joint session for such elections.

Under this new procedure, all candidates will be listed on the same ballot, and members of the General Assembly can vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies, which in this case is two. The two candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be elected. If there is a tie for any of the vacant positions during the initial voting, subsequent ballots will be held until the vacancy is filled by the candidate who receives the most votes. This resolution temporarily modifies the existing Joint Rule 10 to facilitate a more efficient election process.