House passes FY27 budget H.951 on 97–40 roll-call after adopting amendments The Vermont House approved H.951, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, on a 97–40 roll-call vote after adopting an amendment to align certain general-fund capital appropriations with the capital bill. Debate touched on one-time appropriations, a youth facility planning allocation, transportation fund shortfalls and program priorities.

The Vermont House just passed a pivotal FY27 budget with a 97-40 vote, sparking intense debate over funding priorities and amendments for a youth stabilization facility.

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House passes extension and adopts gender‑equality resolution; several procedural items advanced The House passed H 5 27 extending the sunset of 30 VSA §248a, adopted JRS 37 on gender equality in Nordic combined Olympic competition, relieved the Education Committee of H 750 and committed it to Ways and Means, introduced H 900 (referred to Ways and Means), and ordered third reading for H 8 98.

Vermont's House just made waves by passing a crucial bill on gender equality in the Olympics and advancing key legislation for the future!

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House passes H.540, concurs on H.50 and introduces several bills; adjourns to Feb. 10 The Vermont House passed H.540 on third reading, concurred with Senate amendments (and a further amendment) on H.50, heard first readings of H.889 and H.890, and referred several notice-calendar bills to money committees. The body adjourned until Feb. 10, 2026.

The Vermont House made significant strides, passing crucial bills on reparative justice and state property reuse, while gearing up for their next session in 2026.

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House advances, amends and postpones bills: HB5, HB626, HB611, HB540 update On Feb. 5 the Vermont House passed HB5 and HB626 (after amendment), postponed HB611 for one legislative day, and ordered third reading for HB540; several committee tallies and amendments were read into the record.

The Vermont House made headlines on Feb. 5 by advancing key bills aimed at protecting children and victims of voyeurism while postponing others for further discussion.

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House introduces 23 bills, refers S.202 to Energy committee; Joint Fiscal Committee to consider $195M federal grant Members introduced 23 House bills by number and referred Senate Bill S.202 to the Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee. The Joint Fiscal Committee will meet Friday to consider a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant for about $195 million for a rural health transformation project.

The Vermont House kicked off its session with the introduction of 23 bills and a monumental $195 million federal grant for rural health transformation on the agenda!

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House adopts resolution endorsing Governor Scott's statement on federal immigration enforcement, 106-25 The Vermont House adopted House Resolution 12 by roll call (106-25), expressing support for the principles behind Governor Philip B. Scott's statement criticizing federal immigration enforcement methods used in Operation Metro Surge and calling for constitutional protections and coordinated public safety practices.

The Vermont House has taken a bold stand against federal immigration enforcement, supporting Governor Scott's call for constitutional protections after a tragic protest-related shooting.

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House refuses to concur on Senate amendment to synthetic-media elections bill, appoints conferees The House voted to refuse concurrence on the Senate’s proposed amendment to S.23 (use of synthetic media in elections) and appointed a committee of conference after the Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee reported a unanimous straw-poll to refuse concurrence.

The Vermont House has taken a bold stand against the Senate's amendment on synthetic media in elections, setting the stage for a critical conference committee showdown!

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House adopts HR 10 to shift second‑year bill‑drafting deadlines The Vermont House adopted House Resolution 10, changing several bill‑drafting and approval deadlines in the second year of the biennium to ease Legislative Council workloads, move the drafting request deadline to a date certain in May, shift draft change deadline to Jan. 15, and set the approval deadline to Jan. 31.

The Vermont House just adopted a new resolution to ease the bill-drafting process, aiming to improve quality and reduce staff burnout!

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Vermont House approves $10M budget adjustments prioritizing health services and housing House Bill 141 passes with budget adjustments focusing on healthcare and housing support.

The Vermont House just passed significant budget adjustments, including $125 million for Medicaid and $14 million for housing support, prioritizing the needs of vulnerable populations!

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Waking up free a poetic journey from slavery to liberation across rivers and dreams Poet celebrates freedom from slavery, honoring past and present in powerful, reflective verses.

A powerful poem recited in the Vermont House honors the journey from slavery to liberation, intertwining personal reflections and the legacies of past leaders.

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