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signed · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 78: An act relating to the use of the Australian ballot system in local elections

H.78 requires Vermont municipalities to use a secret ballot (Australian ballot system) for electing local officers once they adopt it, and specifies the exact ballot language for such votes. It applies to all cities and towns that choose to implement the system for any or all municipal officers. The bill ensures that 2025 municipal elections using the Australian ballot remain valid even if procedural requirements weren't fully met, and prevents legal challenges to prior elections where only some officers were elected by secret ballot. The law takes effect immediately upon signing, with no new requirements for municipalities that haven't yet voted on the system.
signed · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 35: An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets

Vermont's H.35 unmerges the individual and small group health insurance markets by raising the employee threshold for small employers from 50 to 100 workers. This change, effective January 1, 2016, allows businesses with up to 100 employees to access the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange for coverage, directly affecting small businesses and their employees. The bill updates definitions in Vermont law to reflect this expanded eligibility and permits employers growing beyond 100 employees to maintain Exchange participation if they continue offering Exchange plans. The measure was signed into law by Governor Scott on February 19, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands small business access to health insurance exchange, increasing coverage options for employees by raising employee threshold from 50 to 100 workers.95% confidence
Lori Houghton (D)
passed both · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

HCR 6: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Milton High School Yellowjackets girls’ soccer team on winning a second consecutive Division II championship

This is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 6), not a law. It formally congratulates the Milton High School Yellowjackets girls’ soccer team for winning their second consecutive Division II championship in 2024. The resolution directs Vermont’s Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Milton High School. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal recognition of the team’s athletic achievement.
Chris Mattos (R) Leland Morgan (R) Brenda Steady (R) Chris Taylor (R) Tony Micklus (R)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 305: An act relating to prescriptions for psychotropic medications used by children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program

H 305 requires enhanced oversight and informed consent procedures for prescriptions of psychotropic medications (medications for mental health conditions) given to children and youth enrolled in Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur program. The bill mandates that healthcare providers obtain specific, documented consent from parents or guardians before prescribing these medications and establishes clearer accountability measures for monitoring their use. This directly affects children in the Dr. Dynasaur program, their families, and the healthcare providers prescribing these medications. The bill aims to strengthen safeguards around medication management for vulnerable youth without specifying new treatment protocols. (Introduced February 2025, currently before the Health Care Committee.)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires informed consent and enhanced oversight for pediatric psychotropic medications, strengthening patient safety and rights in mental health care.95% confidence
Woody Page (R) Brian Cina (D) Saudia Lamont (D) Kate Logan (D) Anne Donahue (R)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 21, 2025

H 306: An act relating to prohibiting deed restrictions or covenants that prohibit use of property for commercial or industrial purposes

H 306 prohibits deed restrictions or covenants that block commercial or industrial use on property zoned for those purposes. Specifically, it bans such restrictions added after July 1, 2025, making them invalid if they prevent the property from being used for commercial or industrial activities. This directly affects property owners, developers, and local governments in commercial or industrial zones by removing barriers to permitted land uses. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, after the bill is referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Edye Graning (D) Dave Bosch (R) Jonathan Cooper (D) Michael Boutin (R) Abbey Duke (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 300: An act relating to an income tax credit for emergency first responders

This bill creates a $500 refundable income tax credit for qualified emergency responders in Vermont, effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025 (retroactive to that date). It directly affects licensed emergency medical personnel, first responders, and volunteer firefighters meeting specific eligibility criteria under Vermont law. The credit is designed to recognize their public service, with eligibility defined by existing statutes covering their roles and volunteer status. The bill also updates related statutes to establish standards for volunteer firefighter eligibility and clarifies the credit's purpose. (3 sentences)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit ($500) for emergency responders, offering tax relief to qualifying lower-income public servants.95% confidence
Chea Evans (D) Leland Morgan (R) Sandy Pinsonault (R) Lucy Boyden (D) Lisa Hango (R)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 289: An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

H 289 changes Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard to a Clean Energy Standard (CES), requiring electricity providers to meet higher clean energy targets. It mandates an annual report tracking energy use, clean energy adoption, and economic impacts - including how costs and benefits are distributed across regions, municipalities, and environmental justice communities. The bill also includes funding for electric vehicle incentives and updates the Global Warming Solutions Act to align with climate goals. These provisions aim to accelerate the shift to clean energy while monitoring affordability and equity in the state's energy transition.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill upgrades Renewable Energy Standard to Clean Energy Standard with higher targets, mandates clean energy adoption tracking, and funds EV incentives and climate act alignment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates higher clean energy targets via Clean Energy Standard, funds EV incentives, and aligns with climate act to advance emissions reduction and environmental justice.95% confidence
Mike Southworth (R) Pattie McCoy (R) Jim Harrison (R) Richard Bailey (R) Christopher Howland (R)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 296: An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Dietician Licensure Compact

Vermont's H 296 would adopt the Dietician Licensure Compact, allowing licensed dietitians in Vermont to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This compact directly affects licensed dietitians seeking to work across state lines and improves public access to dietetics services by eliminating redundant licensing requirements. The key mechanism establishes a "compact privilege" equivalent to a state license, streamlining practice for professionals while maintaining state-level regulatory authority over patient care standards.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates redundant licensing for dietitians, directly improving public access to dietetics services across state lines as stated in summary.95% confidence
James Gregoire (R) Kate McCann (D) Phil Pouech (D) Kate Logan (D) Jubilee McGill (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 291: An act relating to enrollment of posted land in the Use Value Appraisal Program

This bill changes Vermont's tax treatment for land enrolled in the Use Value Appraisal Program. Landowners who post their land (marking it off-limits to hunting, fishing, or trapping under 10 V.S.A. § 5201) will pay a 25% higher tax rate than agricultural or managed forestland enrolled in the program. The tax increase is calculated as 25% of the difference between the land's use value (taxed at agricultural/farm rates) and its market value. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, directly impacting landowners who post their land and enroll it in this tax program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax rate on posted land by 25% of value difference, strengthening tax collection for specific land classification.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentHigher tax rate for land posted under conservation restrictions disincentivizes environmental protection efforts, weakening conservation incentives in the Use Value Appraisal Program.85% confidence
Mike Mrowicki (D) Jim Masland (D) Zon Eastes (D) Charlie Kimbell (D) Herb Olson (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 288: An act relating to reduced motor vehicle registration fees for veterans

This bill (H.288) provides reduced or waived motor vehicle registration fees for Vermont veterans with honorable discharges. Veterans who provide proof of service (via DD Form 214) qualify for either a 100% fee waiver (once per year) or a 50% reduction on registration fees for specific vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and boats. The exemption applies if the veteran is listed as an owner or co-owner on the registration form. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires veterans to submit documentation to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for veterans through reduced registration fees, aligning with support indicators for targeted tax relief.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides reduced registration fees for veterans with honorable discharges, offering 100% waiver or 50% reduction on vehicle registrations as a direct benefit expansion.95% confidence
Woody Page (R) James Gregoire (R) Dave Bosch (R) Mary Morrissey (R) Mike Mrowicki (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 290: An act relating to the State Employees Labor Relations Act

H 290 amends Vermont's State Employees Labor Relations Act to include Assistant Attorneys General as state employees eligible for collective bargaining. Currently, these employees are excluded from the definition of "State employee" under the law, but the bill would remove that exclusion. This change would allow Assistant Attorneys General to form unions and negotiate contracts with the state regarding workplace conditions, pay, and benefits. The law is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes exclusion of Assistant Attorneys General from collective bargaining under State Employees Labor Relations Act, enabling union formation and negotiation on pay/benefits/workplace conditions.95% confidence
Emilie Krasnow (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2025

H 299: An act relating to prohibiting the transfer of Family Court cases to criminal court when the offender is a victim of human trafficking

Vermont's H 299 prevents Family Court cases from being transferred to criminal court when the person involved is a child or youth victim of human trafficking. The bill requires Family Court to retain jurisdiction over such cases if the court finds clear evidence the child was a victim of human trafficking, sexual assault, or related crimes defined in state law. Key provisions mandate that courts hold hearings to verify victim status and explicitly prohibit transferring cases involving these specific offenses. This directly affects minors in Family Court proceedings who are identified as trafficking victims, keeping their cases in the juvenile justice system. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents criminal court transfer for trafficking victims, keeping cases in Family Court for victim-centered handling, aligning with criminal justice reform by avoiding punitive measures against victims.90% confidence
Barbara Rachelson (D)
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