Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

S.65 — An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Last action — Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Baruth

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

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Action History

  1. Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Baruth

  2. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  3. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  4. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  5. Second Reading

  6. Consideration postponed to April 1, 2025

  7. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  8. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  9. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  10. Second Reading

  11. Consideration postponed to April 1, 2025

  12. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  13. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  14. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  15. Consideration Postponed/Second Reading

  16. Consideration postponed to April 1, 2025 on motion of Senator Baruth

  17. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  18. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  19. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  20. Second Reading

  21. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  22. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  23. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  24. Second Reading

  25. Entered on Notice Calendar

  26. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  27. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  28. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  29. Second Reading

  30. Entered on Notice Calendar

  31. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  32. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  33. Second Reading

  34. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.65 do?
An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Who sponsors S.65?
S.65 is sponsored by Anne E Watson (Democrat/Progressive), Alison Clarkson (Democrat), and Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.65?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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