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VermontH.6942025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager

Sponsored By: William "Will" Greer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bennington Town Manager removal requires advance notice

Beginning April 20, 2026, these rules govern removal of Bennington, Vermont’s Town Manager unless a contract expressly changes them. The Select Board can remove the manager without cause by majority vote at a meeting called to vote on removal. The board must give 90 days’ written notice. During that notice period, the board can suspend the manager with pay.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William "Will" Greer

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mary A. A Morrissey

    Republican • House

  • Michael Nigro

    Democratic • House

  • Timothy R. R Corcoran II

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on April 20, 2026

    4/22/2026House

  2. Signed by Governor on April 20, 2026

    4/21/2026House

  3. Delivered to Governor on April 14, 2026

    4/14/2026House

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

    4/3/2026Senate

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. New Business/Third Reading

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Reported favorably by Senator Morley for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered

    4/1/2026Senate

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

    4/1/2026Senate

  9. New Business/Second Reading

    4/1/2026Senate

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

    3/31/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading

    3/31/2026Senate

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

    3/31/2026Senate

  13. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

    2/27/2026Senate

  14. Read third time and passed

    2/25/2026House

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    2/25/2026House

  16. Third Reading ordered

    2/24/2026House

  17. Rep. Pinsonault of Dorset reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

    2/24/2026House

  18. Read second time

    2/24/2026House

  19. Action Calendar: Favorable

    2/24/2026House

  20. Notice Calendar: Favorable

    2/20/2026House

  21. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

    1/15/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT M007)Opens in a new window

    4/30/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    4/6/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    4/6/2026

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  • As Passed by the House

    2/26/2026

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  • As Passed by the House (Unofficial)

    2/26/2026

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  • As Introduced

    1/14/2026

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