Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H.718 — An act relating to building energy efficiency

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

An act relating to building energy efficiency

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  2. Read third time and passed

  3. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  4. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  5. Third Reading ordered

  6. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 83, Nays = 58

  7. Report of Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure, as amended, agreed to

  8. Rep. Higley of Lowell demanded yeas and nays

  9. Report of Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  10. Rep. Kascenska of Burke recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  11. Rep. Campbell of St. Johnsbury reported for the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

  12. Read second time

  13. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  14. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  15. Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  16. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 55 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Which was agreed to

Passed 83 Yea · 58 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 04503
Independent 2300
Democrat 73504
Unaffiliated 6300
Republican/Democrat 0200
Progressive/Democrat 2001
Total 835808
% of votes cast 56%39%0%5%
How each member voted (149)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Nay
Casey of Montpelier — Yea
Hooper of Randolph — Yea
Long of Newfane — Yea
Taylor of Mendon — Nay
Taylor of Milton — Nay
White of Bethel — Yea
White of Waitsfield — Yea
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Yea
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Nay
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Yea
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Yea
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Yea
Carol Ode Democrat Yea
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Nay
Dara Torre Democrat Yea
David K Durfee Democrat Yea
David W Yacovone Democrat Nay
Doug Bishop Democrat Yea
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Yea
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Yea
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Yea
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Yea
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Yea
James W Masland Democrat Yea
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Yea
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen Lueders Democrat Yea
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Not Voting
Kate Nugent Democrat Yea
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Yea
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Not Voting
Leslie Goldman Democrat Yea
Lori Houghton Democrat Yea
Lucy Boyden Democrat Nay
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Yea
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Yea
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Yea
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Yea
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Yea
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Yea
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Yea
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Yea
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Nay
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Yea
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Yea
William "Will" Greer Democrat Yea
Zon Eastes Democrat Yea
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Nay
Jed Lipsky Independent Nay
Joseph Parsons Independent Nay
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Yea
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Not Voting
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Nay
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Nay
Chris Keyser Republican Nay
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Nay
Christopher Howland Republican Nay
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Nay
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Nay
Eric Maguire Republican Nay
Francis M McFaun Republican Nay
Gina M Galfetti Republican Nay
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Nay
Jack H Brigham Republican Nay
James A Gregoire Republican Nay
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Nay
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Nay
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Nay
Kevin C Winter Republican Nay
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Nay
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Nay
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Nay
Matt E Walker Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Nay
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Not Voting
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Nay
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Nay
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Nay
Thomas B Burditt Republican Nay
Todd Nielsen Republican Not Voting
VL L Coffin IV Republican Nay
Wayne A Laroche Republican Nay
William P Canfield Republican Nay
Woodman H Page Republican Nay
Zachary J Harvey Republican Nay
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Nay
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Nay

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does H.718 do?
An act relating to building energy efficiency
Who sponsors H.718?
H.718 is sponsored by R. Scott Campbell (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.718?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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