Vermont Bills

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 26, 2026

H 918: An act relating to membership on school district boards

H 918 requires every Vermont school district board to include at least one member from each town the district serves. This directly affects school districts operating across multiple towns, ensuring all constituent communities have representation on their governing boards. The key provision mandates that no town within a school district's boundaries can be excluded from having a board member. The bill aims to improve local input in school governance by guaranteeing each contributing town has a voice. It does not change existing school district boundaries or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Vermont · Senate Feb 26, 2026

JRS 42: Joint resolution condemning the Russian Federation’s military and political actions in Ukraine and especially their impact on Ukrainian children

Vermont's JRS 42 is a symbolic resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and specifically its actions targeting Ukrainian children. It condemns Russia's military aggression, the abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children, and the use of camps for cultural reeducation and involuntary adoption or military placement. The resolution urges Russia to immediately cease attacks, withdraw forces, and return all forcibly removed children, directing the Secretary of State to send a copy to Russian and Ukrainian U.S. ambassadors. This resolution has no binding legal effect but expresses Vermont's official stance on these issues.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2026

H 914: An act relating to compensating the City of Barre for overpayment of education property tax increment

This bill compensates the City of Barre for overpaying education property taxes between 2021 and 2024. It directs a $150,576 transfer from the General Fund to the Education Fund, then appropriates those funds to the Department of Taxes to pay the city. The payment covers overpayments caused by the city’s tax increment financing district retaining less tax revenue than required during those fiscal years. The bill directly affects the City of Barre’s finances by refunding specific overpayments to its general fund.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2026

H 916: An act relating to Education Fund expenditures review

H.916 directs Vermont's Joint Fiscal Office to create a formal process for reviewing how school districts spend Education Fund money. The review will categorize all spending, determine if it's required by law or discretionary, assess whether each category directly supports student learning, and evaluate if spending levels are reasonable. It also requires identifying better revenue sources for non-essential spending and establishing a cost-effectiveness analysis method for future state education programs. This bill directly affects school districts by requiring them to justify their spending patterns and will influence how new education legislation is evaluated for cost impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2026

H 913: An act relating to prohibiting certain prediction markets securities

H.913 prohibits prediction markets that offer securities contingent on outcomes of sports events, politics, disasters, war, or death. It amends Vermont law to treat these markets as illegal wagering under criminal statutes (13 V.S.A. chapter 51) and deems related agreements void, allowing civil recovery for losses (9 V.S.A. chapter 101). The bill also adds a $0.50 fee per wager for all sports betting through state-licensed operators. It directly affects prediction market operators and sports betting platforms, expanding existing gambling regulations to cover these specific financial products.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2026

H 911: An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

This Vermont bill (H 911) bans the sale and use of pesticides containing PFAS chemicals and prohibits pesticide packaging made with PFAS. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers, sellers, and users within Vermont. The law specifically prohibits both PFAS in the pesticide product itself and PFAS in the packaging materials used for pesticides. Violations would be enforced under Vermont state regulations.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2026

H 912: An act relating to citation of operators for motor vehicle accidents resulting in death of a vulnerable user

This bill requires Vermont law enforcement officers to issue a citation for careless driving when a motor vehicle operator causes the death of a pedestrian or bicyclist (a "vulnerable user") in a traffic accident. Officers must issue a citation if the accident wasn't witnessed by them but resulted in death, or if the accident was witnessed but the operator couldn't reasonably have avoided it. The bill applies directly to drivers involved in such fatal collisions with pedestrians or cyclists. It creates a clear standard for when citations are mandatory, aiming to hold drivers accountable for preventable accidents.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2026

H 632: An act relating to miscellaneous environmental amendments

This bill extends deadlines for environmental assessments and reporting, including pushing the battery end-of-life management assessment deadline to 2027 and shifting responsibility from the Agency of Natural Resources to a battery stewardship organization. It allocates $6.1 million in ARPA funds for the Healthy Homes Initiative to repair water/wastewater systems in low-income households and manufactured housing communities, with strict confidentiality rules for applicant data. The bill also requires permits for stream alterations in watercourses with watersheds over 0.5 square miles and removes stormwater impact fees for properties covered by a three-acre general permit. Additionally, it amends rules for flood safety programs, dam regulations, and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 20, 2026

JRS 41: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on February 20, 2026

This joint resolution adjusts Vermont's legislative schedule by requiring the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, February 20, 2026, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2026. It directly affects the timing of legislative sessions for Vermont's senators and representatives. The resolution only changes the calendar for session dates and does not alter any policy or law. It is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy impact.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2026

HCR 204: House concurrent resolution congratulating the National Hanger Company of North Bennington on its centennial anniversary

HCR 204 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the National Hanger Company (NAHANCO) of North Bennington on its 100th anniversary. It formally recognizes NAHANCO as Vermont's largest hanger manufacturer and distributor, highlighting its sustainable practices and role as a major local employer. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to NAHANCO and its president, Michele Pilcher. This is a non-binding expression of appreciation with no policy or financial impact.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2026

HCR 211: House concurrent resolution honoring the decades of extraordinary civic participation and leadership of Lexa and Steve Clark in the Town of Jamaica

HCR 211 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lexa and Steve Clark for their decades of civic service in Jamaica, Vermont. It recognizes their specific contributions, including Lexa's work with emergency services, education, and town governance, and Steve's roles in cemetery management, fire services, and financial oversight. The resolution formally expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for their "extraordinary civic participation and leadership" and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Clarks. This is a non-binding honor with no policy changes or affected constituents.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 20, 2026

HCR 210: House concurrent resolution honoring Ripton Selectboard Chair Laureen Cox for her exemplary municipal public service

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) formally recognizing Laureen Cox for her 40-year service on Ripton's Selectboard, including 17 years as chair. It highlights her career as a guidance counselor, community leadership during the pandemic and post-storm recovery, and efforts to preserve Ripton's elementary school. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to Cox and the Ripton town clerk. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.

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