Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S.173 — An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships

Last action — Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · 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).

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In plain language

The bill addresses vocational rehabilitation and supports apprenticeships.

This bill focuses on vocational rehabilitation services and establishes support for apprenticeship programs. It aims to improve access to skills training and workforce development.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more training and apprenticeship opportunities to help you gain skills for employment.
  • Families: Families may find better job opportunities for members pursuing vocational training or apprenticeships.
  • Small Business: Small businesses might benefit from a better-trained workforce through enhanced apprenticeship programs.

Summary

An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on May 21, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on May 15, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. As passed by Senate and House

  6. Title amended

  7. House proposal of amendment concurred in

  8. House proposal of amendment; text

  9. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  10. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  11. New Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  12. House proposal of amendment

  13. Entered on Notice Calendar

  14. House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment

  15. Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  16. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  17. Third Reading ordered

  18. Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, as amended, agreed to

  19. Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  20. Rep. Nigro of Bennington recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  21. Rep. Cooper of Pownal reported for the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  22. Read second time

  23. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  24. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  25. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  26. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  27. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  28. Title amended as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  29. Read 3rd time & passed

  30. New Business/Third Reading

  31. 3rd reading ordered

  32. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs agreed to

  33. Reported favorably by Senator Watson for Committee on Appropriations

  34. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Weeks for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  35. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  36. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  37. New Business/Second Reading

  38. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  39. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  40. Second Reading

  41. Entered on Notice Calendar

  42. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  43. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  44. Second Reading

  45. Entered on Notice Calendar

  46. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.173 do?
An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships
Who sponsors S.173?
S.173 is sponsored by Kesha K Ram Hinsdale (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.173?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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