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VermontS.442025-2026 SessionSenate

An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Sponsored By: Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Governor approval for immigration agreements

Only the Governor, consulting the Attorney General, can enter, change, or renew certain federal immigration or customs agreements. Public agencies, their staff, and contractors cannot sign them without the Governor’s authorization. During a declared state or national emergency, law enforcement may sign one when needed to protect public safety or welfare. These rules take effect May 21, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rebecca "Becca" E White

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alison Clarkson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joseph "Joe" D Major

    Democratic • Senate

  • Martine Larocque L Gulick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nader A Hashim

    Democratic • Senate

  • Wendy K Harrison

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 29 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/13/2025

3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 1

Yes: 29 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2025

    5/23/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor on May 21, 2025

    5/22/2025Senate

  3. Delivered to Governor on May 15, 2025

    5/15/2025Senate

  4. As passed by Senate and House

    5/9/2025Senate

  5. House message: House passed bill in concurrence

    5/9/2025Senate

  6. Read third time and passed in concurrence

    5/8/2025House

  7. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    5/8/2025House

  8. Third Reading ordered

    5/7/2025House

  9. Rep. Arsenault of Williston reported for the Committee on Judiciary

    5/7/2025House

  10. Read second time

    5/7/2025House

  11. Action Calendar: Favorable

    5/7/2025House

  12. Notice Calendar: Favorable

    5/6/2025House

  13. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

    3/19/2025House

  14. Title amended as recommended by Committee on Judiciary

    3/14/2025Senate

  15. Read 3rd time & passed

    3/14/2025Senate

  16. New Business/Third Reading

    3/14/2025Senate

  17. 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 1

    3/13/2025Senate

  18. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Hashim

    3/13/2025Senate

  19. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to

    3/13/2025Senate

  20. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Baruth for Committee on Judiciary

    3/13/2025Senate

  21. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

    3/13/2025Senate

  22. New Business/Second Reading

    3/13/2025Senate

  23. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

    3/12/2025Senate

  24. Second Reading

    3/12/2025Senate

  25. Entered on Notice Calendar

    3/12/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 28)

    5/28/2025

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    5/14/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    5/14/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by the Senate

    3/18/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by the Senate (Unofficial)

    3/18/2025

    PDF

  • As Introduced

    2/3/2025

    PDF

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