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introduced · Vermont · House May 8, 2026

HR 18: House resolution supporting the preservation of the Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson

This bill expresses support for the Town of Johnson's efforts to save the birthplace of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Julian Scott from demolition. It urges the Governor to direct state historic preservation officials to collaborate with the town and publicly endorse the preservation initiative. The resolution addresses a situation where the home, which lacks significant architectural features or museum displays, was initially slated for removal under a federal disaster buyout program. By highlighting the historical connection between the property and Scott, the bill aims to ensure the site is preserved despite previous concerns about its structural integrity and original character.

Topics ✓ Veterans

introduced · Vermont · House Apr 29, 2026

JRH 11: House joint resolution strongly urging Congress to enact H.R. 5356, The "National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025"

This Vermont House joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 5356, a bill establishing a National Infrastructure Bank to fund critical public projects. The proposed bank would provide up to $5 trillion in direct loans and financing for initiatives such as repairing roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, expanding broadband, and building affordable housing. Modeled after historical federal financing institutions, the bank is designed to support projects that pay prevailing wages, prioritize American-made materials, and offer financial assistance to minority and women-owned businesses. While the resolution highlights Vermont's specific infrastructure challenges and rising homelessness as context, its primary function is to formally request federal action rather than create new state laws. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the President, and Vermont's congressional representatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 24, 2026

H 950: An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

This bill establishes salary increases for Vermont state employees across the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. It fully funds collective bargaining agreements for most classified employees, providing a 5.9 percent raise in 2027 and a 4.9 percent raise in 2028 through step increases and across-the-board adjustments. The legislation also allows branch leaders to extend these raises to exempt employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements, sets specific salary amounts for top state officials, and defines how annual salary adjustments for exempt employees will be calculated based on the classified employee increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 20, 2026

H 948: An act relating to membership of the Retired Employees’ Committee on Insurance

This bill proposes to change how members are selected for the Retired Employees' Committee on Insurance in Vermont. It would increase the total number of committee members from five to seven, with three members appointed by the Vermont Retired State Employees' Association. Additionally, the bill allows the Commissioner of Human Resources to appoint a representative to serve on the committee. These changes affect the composition and appointment process for this specific insurance oversight committee.

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 20, 2026

H 945: An act relating to hemp products

This bill updates Vermont's legal definitions of hemp, hemp products, and hemp-infused products to ensure state regulations remain stable even if federal definitions change. It directly affects businesses and consumers by clarifying how hemp products are classified under state law. The key provision amends Titles 6 and 7 of the Vermont statutes to create a buffer between state and federal hemp regulations. This change aims to prevent potential disruptions to the state's hemp industry if federal policies are modified.

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 20, 2026

H 947: An act relating to the requirement to implement a residential universal design building code

This bill requires Vermont's Division of Fire Safety to create and adopt a residential universal design building code. It mandates that any housing development receiving state funding must incorporate designs meeting this new code. The legislation directly affects state agencies responsible for building codes and developers or builders of publicly funded housing projects. By establishing universal design standards, the bill aims to ensure housing is accessible to people of all abilities, though the specific design requirements will be determined through future rulemaking.

Topics ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 20, 2026

H 946: An act relating to the advertisement and costs of utilities under a residential rental agreement

This bill requires landlords in Vermont to clearly advertise which utilities and costs are the tenant's responsibility versus those included in the rent. Landlords must also document this information directly within the residential rental agreement to ensure transparency. Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords provide individual metering for utilities whenever possible, or ensure that tenant utility costs accurately reflect their actual usage. These changes directly affect residential rental agreements by standardizing how utility information is presented and calculated.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 19, 2026

JRH 9: Joint resolution urging the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication instruction for students with apraxia of speech (AOS) or autism

This bill urges the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method, a communication teaching approach used for students with apraxia of speech or autism. The resolution does not change any laws or funding but asks the professional association to review its stance on this instructional method. It highlights that while the ASHA currently rejects RPM's scientific validity, many parents report positive outcomes for their children using this technique. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the ASHA to prompt this reconsideration.

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 17, 2026

H 936: An act relating to providing an oath option in affirmation requirements throughout the Vermont Statutes Annotated

This bill would allow individuals in Vermont to choose between taking an oath or making an affirmation in any legal or official situation where an affirmation is currently required. It directly affects people who appear before courts, government officials, or other authorities in the state who need to swear to the truthfulness of their statements. The key provision adds the option to swear an oath to existing affirmation requirements throughout the Vermont Statutes Annotated, giving people a choice rather than mandating one specific method. This change does not create new obligations but expands the ways people can legally commit to telling the truth in official settings.

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 17, 2026

H 939: An act relating to reducing State paperwork

This bill directs the Agency of Administration to work with other state agencies to identify and remove unnecessary paperwork from state operations. The legislation authorizes the creation of a formal proposal to streamline administrative processes and improve government responsiveness. It does not mandate immediate changes but instead establishes a framework for agencies to review and reduce redundant documentation requirements. The bill aims to make state services more efficient by eliminating excessive paperwork burdens on both government operations and citizens.

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 17, 2026

H 943: An act relating to municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays

This bill transfers authority for permitting ground-mounted solar arrays from the Public Utility Commission to local municipalities in Vermont. It requires that applicants provide public notice of their applications, including to neighboring landowners, at least 15 days before a public hearing is held. The change directly affects local governments, solar developers, and property owners near proposed solar projects. By moving permitting power to municipalities, the bill aims to give local communities more control over solar development decisions.

Topics ✓ Energy

introduced · Vermont · House Mar 17, 2026

H 934: An act relating to the fee for selling hunting licenses

This bill proposes increasing the fee that point-of-sale agents can keep when selling hunting licenses or lottery applications in Vermont from $1.50 to $5.00. The change applies to both situations where the Department of Fish and Wildlife receives part of the original fee and cases where the department receives none of the fee. The legislation directly affects agents who sell hunting licenses and the state's revenue structure for wildlife conservation. No new hunting regulations or license requirements are being added, only the commission amount for agents is being adjusted.