H 554 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of South Hero

This bill formally approves the adoption of a new governing charter for the Town of South Hero, which was previously voted on by local residents in August 2023. The charter establishes the town's legal structure, including its elected and appointed officials, and outlines how the town will operate under state law. Key provisions allow the Selectboard to appoint specific town officers such as a delinquent tax collector, listers, and potentially a Town Administrator, while also authorizing the town to impose a one percent local option tax on rooms, meals, or alcoholic beverages for property maintenance. The legislation ensures the town retains its corporate existence and grants it the authority to create and enforce local rules and regulations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Signed into Law
Apr 2024
Introduced Jan 3, 2024 Signed Apr 16, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
42
Key actions
18
Committee
17
Apr 16, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on April 16, 2024
executive
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on April 11, 2024
lower
Mar 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Brock for Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Feb 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31
upper
Feb 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Jan 30, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
upper
Jan 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Anthony of Barre City recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
lower
Jan 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Morgan of Milton reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Jan 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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