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All 8,295 Active 5,263 In committee 1,788 Passed 2,033 Signed 934 Failed 25

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2025

HCR 26: House concurrent resolution congratulating Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher on her 2024 Paris Olympics rugby sevens bronze medal

This is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 26) honoring Burlington High School alumna Ilona Maher for winning a bronze medal with the U.S. women's rugby sevens team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It formally congratulates her on this achievement and directs Vermont's Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her athletic accomplishment and community ties. It was adopted by the Vermont House and Senate in February 2025 as a symbolic gesture.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2025

H 311: An act relating to the retirement allowance for interim educators

This bill allows retired Vermont teachers (Group A or C members) who have received retirement benefits for at least six months to work as interim school educators for up to one year while continuing to receive their full retirement allowance. It requires school districts to confirm they exhausted all options for hiring active teachers before hiring a retired beneficiary. The provision, extending an existing 2022 law, expires on June 30, 2031. It applies specifically to interim educators in Vermont public schools who are already retired and receiving benefits.

Topics ✓ Education

failed · Vermont · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 68: An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

This bill repeals Vermont's Affordable Heat Act, which established the Clean Heat Standard program requiring heating fuel businesses to meet emissions targets. It removes the Clean Heat Standard from state law (repealing 30 V.S.A. chapter 94), eliminates a requirement for tax authorities to disclose heating fuel business data to regulators, and abolishes specific government positions supporting the program as of January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects heating fuel businesses, the Public Utility Commission, and the Department of Public Service by ending regulatory requirements and administrative support for the Clean Heat Standard. It takes effect upon passage, though it failed to advance in committee with 12 votes in favor and 18 against.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 303: An act relating to the use of septage, sludge, and biosolids

H 303 bans the land application of septage (septic tank waste), sludge (wastewater treatment byproduct), and biosolids (treated sewage solids) for agricultural use. It also prohibits selling compost or soil products containing these materials. The law applies directly to farmers, waste treatment facilities, and businesses producing agricultural products. The ban takes effect July 1, 2025, replacing current testing requirements for land application.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 310: An act relating to education on the evolving nature of antisemitism

H.310 requires Vermont public schools (K-12) to address antisemitism through updated policies and education. It amends the harassment definition to explicitly include antisemitic harassment - covering slurs, stereotypes, and threats targeting Jewish heritage - and mandates the Secretary of Education to develop a curriculum on antisemitism's evolution, effects, and legal consequences. The bill also requires training for school staff, age-appropriate teaching materials, and technical assistance for implementation. This affects all Vermont public school students and educators, aiming to prevent antisemitic incidents amid rising national hate crime statistics cited in the bill. The proposed curriculum would be developed in coordination with Shalom Alliance of Vermont.

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 307: An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Community Radio Grant Program

H.307 establishes Vermont's Community Radio Grant Program to provide funding for nonprofit community radio stations. It directly affects Vermont's seven active community radio stations (eligible for up to $25,000 each) and three upcoming stations (eligible for up to $10,000 each), which serve rural and underserved areas and provide critical emergency information during disasters. The program funds equipment upgrades, backup generators, and operational improvements to enhance emergency broadcasting and station sustainability. Grants require a detailed implementation plan and annual reporting on fund use and impact, with $205,000 appropriated from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 304: An act relating to traffic cameras and traffic violations for illegally passing a school bus

This bill requires all Type I and II school buses in Vermont to install approved traffic cameras that capture license plates when drivers illegally pass a stopped bus with flashing lights. It allows civil penalties (not criminal charges) for such violations based solely on camera evidence, with the footage preserved for up to 90 days unless used for enforcement. The cameras must only record license plates and violation details, not occupants, and school bus operators must submit verified evidence within five days of the incident. This directly affects drivers who pass school buses illegally and school bus operators responsible for camera systems, applying to all school buses starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ Transportation

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 302: An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for fertility care

H 302 requires Vermont health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover specific fertility-related services. It mandates coverage for fertility diagnostic care (all members), fertility treatment for those with infertility (including IVF procedures), and fertility preservation services (all members), while excluding experimental procedures and nonmedical donor/surrogacy costs. The law takes effect for health insurance plans on January 1, 2026, and Medicaid coverage depends on federal approval of a state plan amendment by September 1, 2025. This directly affects Vermont residents with health insurance or Medicaid seeking fertility care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 309: An act relating to creating a Housing and Conservation Trust Fund checkoff on the Vermont personal income tax return

H.309 allows Vermont income taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund by selecting a checkoff option on their state income tax return. Taxpayers would designate funds that are deducted from their tax refunds or overpayments, not from new payments. The bill creates a simple, voluntary mechanism for public support of housing and conservation projects without requiring any additional tax burden. This change applies to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 308: An act relating to exempting sales of building materials and supplies from sales and use tax

H 308 would temporarily exempt all building materials and supplies from Vermont's sales and use tax for manufacturers constructing or renovating facilities used exclusively for manufacturing tangible goods. The exemption applies to purchases exceeding $1 million annually over any three consecutive years, reducing construction costs for these businesses. It would take effect July 1, 2025, and sunset on July 1, 2028, reverting to Vermont's previous limited exemption for manufacturing facilities. This change directly affects manufacturers planning facility construction or renovation projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 301: An act relating to age verification in social media

H 301 requires social media platforms to verify a user's age before granting membership and access. If the user is a minor, the platform must obtain parental or guardian consent before allowing access. The bill directly affects social media companies operating in Vermont and minors under 18 seeking to use these platforms. It aims to protect minors by implementing age verification and parental consent mechanisms for social media membership.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 21, 2025

JRS 14: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on February 21, 2025

This procedural joint resolution (JRS 14) sets the legislative calendar for Vermont's 2025 session. It directs the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, February 21, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The resolution affects only the scheduling of the Vermont legislature's sessions, creating a weekend break between adjournment and the next meeting. It does not change laws or impact any citizens or organizations.