Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

H.956 — An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 08, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 26, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    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).

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In plain language

This bill approves an amendment to Burlington's charter regarding racial equity and inclusion.

The legislation amends the City of Burlington's charter to enhance the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This change aims to strengthen the city's commitment to racial equity and foster an inclusive community.

Summary

An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on May 26, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on May20, 2026

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

  6. New Business/Third Reading

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

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  9. New Business/Second Reading

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  11. Second Reading

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

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

  15. Read third time and passed

  16. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  17. Third Reading ordered

  18. Rep. Stone of Burlington reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

  19. Read second time

  20. Action Calendar: Favorable

  21. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  22. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.956 do?
An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Who sponsors H.956?
H.956 is sponsored by Mary-Katherine A Stone (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.956?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 08, 2026. Enacted.
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