Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

S.202 — An act relating to plug-in photovoltaic devices

Last action — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 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 29, 2026.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (9 D · 1 I · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses regulations for plug-in photovoltaic devices.

This legislation focuses on the rules surrounding plug-in photovoltaic devices, which convert sunlight into electricity. It aims to establish standards and procedures for their use and integration.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from clearer regulations that could simplify the process of adopting solar technology.
  • Environment: This bill promotes the use of renewable energy sources, which can reduce environmental impact.

Summary

An act relating to plug-in photovoltaic devices

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  6. As passed by Senate and House

  7. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  8. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment, text

  9. Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth

  10. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment

  11. Entered on Notice Calendar

  12. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment, with further proposal of amendment

  13. Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment concurred in with further amendment thereto, as offered by Rep. James of Manchester

  14. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 20, 2026

  15. Rep. James of Manchester moved to postpone action until May 20, 2026, which was agreed to

  16. Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment to House Proposal of Amendment

  17. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment to House Proposal of Amendment

  18. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in with further proposal of amendment thereto

  19. House proposal of amendment concurred in with further proposal of amendment as moved by Senator(s) Watson, Beck, Bongartz, Hardy, and Williams

  20. House proposal of amendment; text

  21. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  22. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  23. House proposal of amendment

  24. House proposal of amendment

  25. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

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

  28. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  29. Third Reading ordered

  30. Report of Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure agreed to

  31. Rep. Morrow of Weston reported for the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

  32. Read second time

  33. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  34. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  35. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

  36. Read 3rd time & passed

  37. New Business/Senate Resolution for Adoption

  38. New Business/Third Reading

  39. 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 0

  40. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. White

  41. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy agreed to

  42. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Watson for Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

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

  44. New Business/Second Reading

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

  46. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (179)

179 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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Votes

3rd reading ordered

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 13000
Democrat/Progressive 3000
Progressive/Democrat 1000
Democrat 10001
Total 29001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Harrison of Windham District — Yea
White of Windsor District — Yea
Alison Clarkson Democrat Yea
Ann E Cummings Democrat Yea
Joseph "Joe" D Major Democrat Yea
Kesha K Ram Hinsdale Democrat Yea
Martine Larocque L Gulick Democrat Yea
Nader A Hashim Democrat Not Voting
Robert Plunkett Democrat Yea
Ruth E Hardy Democrat Yea
Seth Bongartz Democrat Yea
Thomas I Chittenden Democrat Yea
Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons Democrat Yea
Andrew J Perchlik Democrat/Progressive Yea
Anne E Watson Democrat/Progressive Yea
Philip E Baruth Democrat/Progressive Yea
Tanya C Vyhovsky Progressive/Democrat Yea
Brian P Collamore Republican Yea
Christopher P Mattos Republican Yea
David H Weeks Republican Yea
John Benson Republican Yea
John S Morley III Republican Yea
Patrick "Pat" M Brennan Republican Yea
Randy D Brock Republican Yea
Richard A Westman Republican Yea
Robert W Norris Republican Yea
Russ H Ingalls Republican Yea
Scott L Beck Republican Yea
Steven Heffernan Republican Yea
Terry K Williams Republican Yea

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Subjects

technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S.202 do?
An act relating to plug-in photovoltaic devices
Who sponsors S.202?
S.202 is sponsored by Anne E Watson (Democrat/Progressive), Seth Bongartz (Democrat), Thomas I Chittenden (Democrat), Alison Clarkson (Democrat), Martine Larocque L Gulick (Democrat), Ruth E Hardy (Democrat), Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat), Kesha K Ram Hinsdale (Democrat), Tanya C Vyhovsky (Progressive/Democrat), David H Weeks (Republican), and Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.202?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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