H.920 proposes the establishment of the Vermont Citizens Assembly, a new body composed of 150 residents selected through a sortition process to ensure a representative group. This Assembly will make legislative recommendations to the Vermont General Assembly on significant public issues. Participation in the Assembly will be voluntary, and members will receive compensation equivalent to the median wage in Vermont, along with reimbursements for lodging, food, child care, and travel expenses. The Assembly will operate independently for a one-year term, meeting bi-monthly from mid-June to mid-November, and will choose a specific issue to focus on each year, with the subsequent Assembly determining the next issue.

The bill outlines that the Citizens Assembly will have its own permanent staff and website, and it will be funded through appropriations from the State General Fund. This initiative aims to enhance civic engagement and provide a structured platform for Vermont residents to contribute to legislative discussions on pressing matters affecting the state.