An act relating to military affairs
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disabled veterans get free metered parking
Beginning July 1, 2026, vehicles displaying disabled veteran plates issued by any state can park at meters without paying. The fee exemption applies while the vehicle displaying those plates is parked at a meter.
Military spouses get State hiring help
Beginning July 1, 2026, Vermont must make a diligent effort to recruit, interview, and hire spouses of currently serving U.S. military personnel. These efforts must follow applicable collective bargaining requirements, State hiring law, and State and federal affirmative action standards. Qualifying spouses also get 5 extra exam points in State open competitive hiring that uses point-based exams. Applicants must meet the job requirements and pass the exam to receive the points. Neither the hiring effort nor the extra points guarantees a job.
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 April 27, 2026
4/29/2026HouseSigned by Governor on April 27, 2026
4/28/2026HouseDelivered to Governor on April 21, 2026
4/21/2026HouseSenate Message: Passed in concurrence
4/17/2026SenateRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence
4/16/2026SenateNew Business/Third Reading
4/16/2026SenateReported favorably by Senator White for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
4/15/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Government Operations
4/15/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/15/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Government Operations
4/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/14/2026SenateEntered on Notice Calendar
4/14/2026SenateRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
3/24/2026SenateRead third time and passed
3/19/2026HouseAction Calendar: Third Reading
3/19/2026HouseThird Reading ordered
3/18/2026HouseRep. Stone of Burlington, Birong of Vergennes, Boyden of Cambridge, Coffin of Cavendish, Hango of Berkshire, Morgan, M. of Milton, Nugent of South Burlington, Pinsonault of Dorset, and Waters Evans of Charlotte moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
3/18/2026HouseRep. Page of Newport City recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
3/18/2026HouseRep. Stone of Burlington spoke for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3/18/2026HouseRead second time
3/18/2026HouseAction Calendar: Action postponed until March 18, 2026
3/18/2026HouseRep. Waters Evans of Charlotte moved to postpone action until March 18, 2026, which was agreed to
3/17/2026HouseAction Calendar: Favorable
3/17/2026HouseNotice Calendar: Favorable
3/13/2026HouseCommittee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
2/26/2026House
Bill Text
As Enacted (ACT 88)Opens in a new window
5/8/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers
4/20/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
4/20/2026
As Passed by the House
3/23/2026
As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/23/2026
As Introduced
2/26/2026
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