Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

S.279 — An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  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 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

Bill Text

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Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.279 do?
An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers
Who sponsors S.279?
S.279 is sponsored by Kesha K Ram Hinsdale (Democrat), Patrick "Pat" M Brennan (Republican), David H Weeks (Republican), and Richard A Westman (Republican).
What is the current status of S.279?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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