An act relating to pilot projects expanding democratic practices in State and local government

This bill proposes launching pilot projects to expand democratic practices across Vermont state and local governments. It would create new neighborhood and regional planning assemblies, explore random selection of officials and deliberative group methods for public meetings, and provide paid time off to encourage voter participation. The legislation also includes grants for schools to use assemblies for decision-making and funding to educate the public on advocacy skills. These initiatives aim to increase citizen engagement in governance without mandating permanent structural changes.