Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S.161 — An act relating to the Governor’s list of scholarship granting organizations

Last action — Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  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 January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

An act relating to the Governor’s list of scholarship granting organizations

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  2. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Education

  3. Entered on Notice Calendar

  4. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education

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)

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S.161 do?
An act relating to the Governor’s list of scholarship granting organizations
Who sponsors S.161?
S.161 is sponsored by Seth Bongartz (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.161?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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