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introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2025

H 312: An act relating to the appointment of members of the State Board of Education and the Secretary of Education

This bill changes how Vermont's State Board of Education members and the Secretary of Education are appointed. It establishes a new system where the Governor appoints four members (including student members), the Senate Committee on Committees appoints three, and the House Speaker appoints three, with all appointments requiring Senate approval. The bill also prohibits governors from reappointing someone without Senate consent and mandates a national search for a new Secretary of Education within 45 days of a resignation. These changes affect the composition and leadership of Vermont's education governance structure.
Edye Graning (D) Laura Sibilia (I) Angela Arsenault (D) Elizabeth Burrows (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2025

H 320: An act relating to stabilizing Vermont’s rural hospitals

H.320 aims to stabilize Vermont's rural hospitals by delaying certain financial changes until July 2026 while advancing other recommendations. The bill blocks the Green Mountain Care Board from implementing policies that limit hospital subsidies, restrict outpatient units, or standardize accounting methods before 2026, but requires them to simplify licensing and support freestanding clinics. It mandates the Board to collect hospital data to create stabilization plans by March 2026, directs health insurers to expand coverage options on Vermont's health exchange, and tasks medical education programs with placing trainees in rural hospitals using scholarship programs. These provisions directly affect rural hospitals, the Green Mountain Care Board, health insurers, and medical training programs across Vermont.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBlocks restrictions on hospital subsidies, preventing funding cuts; maintains current budget allocations for rural hospitals through 2026.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBlocks limits on hospital subsidies/outpatient units, mandates data-driven stabilization plans, and supports freestanding clinics to protect rural healthcare access and prevent funding restrictions.95% confidence
Woody Page (R) Mary Morrissey (R) Gina Galfetti (R) Chris Pritchard (R) Richard Nelson (R)
introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2025

H 329: An act relating to the towing and storage of abandoned motor vehicles

This Vermont bill (H 329) creates new consumer protections for owners of vehicles deemed "abandoned" and towed under state law. It directly affects towing companies, property owners who remove vehicles, and vehicle owners. Key provisions require towing services to document removals (including photos and caller details), securely store vehicles, and let owners retrieve specific personal items (like medical devices, licenses, or cash) before paying fees. Owners can also challenge removals or fees in court. The bill updates definitions of "abandoned vehicles" and adds requirements for the state to notify owners.
Barbara Rachelson (D)
introduced · Vermont · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 88: An act relating to creating an enhanced growth incentive for employee-owned businesses

This bill creates a new enhanced incentive within Vermont's Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program (VEGI) specifically for employee-owned businesses. It directly affects qualifying employee-owned businesses (including worker cooperatives and ESOPs) applying for VEGI funding by increasing their share of state funds from 80% to 90% of new revenue growth generated. Key changes include a modified payroll calculation method and a specific definition for "employee-owned business" that aligns with federal tax definitions. The goal is to support these locally controlled businesses, which typically offer higher wages and benefits, by providing a stronger financial incentive for growth. The incentive becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding share for employee-owned businesses (90% vs 80%) within VEGI program, directing more public funds toward economic development incentives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases VEGI funding share for employee-owned businesses (cooperatives/ESOPs) from 80% to 90%, directly advancing worker ownership models that strengthen job security and economic participation.95% confidence
Joe Major (D) Wendy Harrison (D) Anne Watson (D) Alison Clarkson (D) Rob Plunkett (D)
introduced · Vermont · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 80: An act relating to establishing Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day

S 80 establishes Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day on the last Saturday in July to raise public awareness about digital addiction, particularly among younger people. The bill directly affects Vermont families and residents by waiving one-day entry fees at all state parks and historic sites on this designated day, encouraging outdoor activities. Key provisions include designating the last Saturday of July as the awareness day (per 1 V.S.A. § 378) and requiring the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to waive park fees on that day (per 10 V.S.A. § 2603(c)(5)), though waivers may be limited to Vermont residents based on department funding. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2025, with the goal of promoting outdoor engagement as a counter to excessive digital use.
Steven Heffernan (R) Bob Norris (R) Joe Major (D) Wendy Harrison (D) Ginny Lyons (D)
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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows retired teachers to work as interim educators while retaining full retirement benefits, supporting educator workforce flexibility and retention in schools.95% confidence
Woody Page (R) Will Greer (D) Joe Luneau (R) Gina Galfetti (R) Mary Howard (D)
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 ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans land application of septage/sludge/biosolids to prevent soil/water pollution, directly strengthening environmental protection by restricting contamination sources.95% confidence
Tom Charlton (R) Debbie Dolgin (R) Zak Harvey (R) Jed Lipsky (I) Richard Nelson (R)
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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates curriculum on antisemitism evolution, staff training, and updated policies - enhancing educational content on hate speech in K-12 schools.95% confidence
Emilie Krasnow (D) Wayne Laroche (R) Will Greer (D) Tom Charlton (R) Alice Emmons (D)
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds ($25k/$10k grants) for community radio stations, directly advancing public service infrastructure through budget appropriations.95% confidence
Bob Hooper (D)
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 ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires school bus cameras to enforce illegal passing, enhancing road safety compliance with traffic regulations.90% confidence
Leland Morgan (R) Mike Morgan (R)
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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage for fertility diagnostics, treatment, and preservation services under health insurance/Medicaid, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Kate McCann (D) Jonathan Cooper (D) Mike Mrowicki (D) Kate Logan (D) Ashley Bartley (R)
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax checkoff funds housing/conservation without new taxes, advancing public service funding through existing tax mechanism95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates voluntary tax checkoff funding for conservation projects, directly advancing environmental conservation through dedicated trust fund support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates voluntary tax checkoff to fund Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund for housing projects, directly advancing housing funding without new taxes.95% confidence
Kate Logan (D)
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