VT SR0010

Disapproves Executive Order 01-25, which Governor Scott signed on January 15, 2025, to elevate the Department of Public Safety to a cabinet-level Agency of Public Safety effective April 16, 2025

The Senate Committee on Government Operations seeks to use the legislative committee process to examine the proposed reorganization, allowing for enhanced research, analysis, and public participation

Executive Order 01-25 cited expanding responsibilities including Vermont State Police, Division of Fire Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Radio Technology and Crime Information services, the state forensic lab, and animal welfare

The Senate commits to bringing forward draft legislation to maximize delivery of public safety services as an alternative to the executive reorganization

Resolution issued pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 2002 and directs the Secretary of Senate to send a copy to Governor Philip B. Scott