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VermontH.9022025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Sponsored By: Michael Boutin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More Barre officials can sign property deals

Beginning June 8, 2026, Barre’s City Council can authorize sales or leases of city-owned real estate and personal property. The mayor or city manager can sign deeds, grants, and leases for city real estate. A council member can also sign these documents, but only with City Council authorization.

Higher Barre reserves before required tax relief

Beginning June 8, 2026, Barre can keep more leftover budget money for future use after the yearly audit. Keeping this money requires approval by a City Council vote. The cap rises from 5% to 10% of general fund budget expenses for the latest voter-approved fiscal year. Money above that cap must reduce the city tax rate in the next budget. The higher cap lets Barre hold more money rather than use it for that tax reduction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Boutin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Edward "Teddy" Waszazak

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

    5/29/2026House

  2. Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026

    5/29/2026House

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026

    5/29/2026House

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

    5/22/2026Senate

  5. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

    5/22/2026Senate

  6. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

    5/22/2026Senate

  7. New Business/Third Reading

    5/22/2026Senate

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

    5/21/2026Senate

  9. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

    5/21/2026Senate

  10. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

    5/21/2026Senate

  11. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

    5/20/2026Senate

  12. New Business/Second Reading

    5/20/2026Senate

  13. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

    5/19/2026Senate

  14. Second Reading

    5/19/2026Senate

  15. Entered on Notice Calendar

    5/19/2026Senate

  16. Referred to Committee on Government Operations per Temporary Senate Rule 44A

    5/6/2026Senate

  17. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Rules

    5/1/2026Senate

  18. Read third time and passed

    4/30/2026House

  19. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    4/30/2026House

  20. Third Reading ordered

    4/29/2026House

  21. Rep. Waszazak of Barre City recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

    4/29/2026House

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

    4/29/2026House

  23. Read second time

    4/29/2026House

  24. Action Calendar: Favorable

    4/29/2026House

  25. Notice Calendar: Favorable

    4/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT M010)Opens in a new window

    6/12/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    5/27/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    5/27/2026

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  • As Passed by the House

    5/1/2026

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  • As Passed by the House (Unofficial)

    5/1/2026

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  • As Introduced

    2/17/2026

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