Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S.137 — An act relating to an option to vote "None of these candidates" on primary and general election ballots

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

  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 April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

An act relating to an option to vote "None of these candidates" on primary and general election ballots

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

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

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S.137 do?
An act relating to an option to vote "None of these candidates" on primary and general election ballots
Who sponsors S.137?
S.137 is sponsored by Andrew J Perchlik (Democrat/Progressive).
What is the current status of S.137?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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