An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Sister State committee members receive meeting pay
Sister State Program Committee members receive daily meeting pay and expense reimbursement for up to eight meetings per year. Legislative members serving as lawmakers receive payment for meetings while the General Assembly is adjourned. Their payments come from General Assembly funds; other members’ payments come from Agency of Commerce and Community Development funds. The law does not specify payment amounts.
Police must report electric control device incidents
Beginning July 1, 2026, every Vermont law enforcement agency must report all electronic control device incidents to the Criminal Justice Council. Constables not employed by an agency must also report, using the Council’s required format. By November 15 each year, the Council must report to legislative committees on incidents from the previous 12 months. Its report covers compliance with standards, training and certification, and whether mental health collaboration has enough funding.
Vermont creates new international partnership program
Effective on passage, the law creates the Vermont Sister State Program for cultural, educational, and economic cooperation. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development sets minimum eligibility rules, verifies applications, and reviews them. A committee reviews eligible applications and can recommend approval. Each partnership needs the Governor’s approval and a written agreement; the Governor can also end partnerships. The committee reports annually to the Governor and specified legislative committees. The law sets no program funding amount or direct household payment.
Sister State application reviews stay confidential
The public cannot inspect or copy the Agency’s confidential internal reviews of Sister State Program applicants. This restriction also covers all documents the Agency reviews during that process.
Ireland trade commission faces spending limits
The law creates a nine-member Vermont–Ireland Trade Commission in the State Treasurer’s office to promote trade and investment. Beginning June 17, 2026, donated or otherwise raised Commission funds can pay only its administrative costs. Those costs exclude election activity, food or drinks at official meetings, and expenses unrelated to Commission administration. Members cannot receive service pay or expense reimbursement from the State or Commission fund. The Treasurer’s office must track itemized spending and report the account balance annually. Reports due each December 1 disclose activities, donors, in-kind contributions, and itemized administrative expenses. A review of accomplishments and finances is due December 1, 2029.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
House message: Governor approved bill on June 17, 2026
5/29/2026HouseSigned by Governor on June 17, 2026
5/29/2026HouseDelivered to Governor on June 11, 2026
5/29/2026HouseSenate Message: House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
5/26/2026SenateRules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
5/26/2026SenateHouse proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
5/26/2026SenateHouse proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment, text
5/26/2026SenateHouse proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment
5/26/2026SenateHouse proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment
5/22/2026SenateEntered on Notice Calendar
5/22/2026SenateHouse message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment with proposal of amendment
5/21/2026HouseRules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
5/21/2026HouseSenate proposal of amendment concurred in with further amendment thereto, as offered by Rep. Marcotte of Coventry
5/21/2026HouseAction Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/21/2026HouseNotice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/20/2026HouseSenate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/19/2026SenateRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/15/2026SenateNew Business/Third Reading
5/15/2026Senate3rd reading ordered
5/14/2026SenateProposal of amendment by Committee on Government Operations agreed to
5/14/2026SenateReported favorably by Senator Perchlik for Committee on Appropriations
5/14/2026SenateRead 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Vyhovsky for Committee on Government Operations
5/14/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Appropriations
5/14/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Government Operations
5/14/2026SenateNew Business/Second Reading
5/14/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Enacted (ACT 157)Opens in a new window
6/19/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers
6/9/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
6/9/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/19/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/19/2026
As Passed by the House
3/4/2026
As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/4/2026
As Introduced
2/17/2026
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