Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

H 488 — An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 2, 2025

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 19, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on June 02, 2025.

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The latest version of Bill H.488 introduces new guidelines for the use of rail trails, specifically allowing snowmobiles to operate on these trails when they have been officially opened by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. This amendment aims to clarify and enhance recreational opportunities while ensuring that safety and proper usage align with state regulations. It matters because it could potentially boost winter tourism and provide more options for outdoor activities, supporting local economies.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 1 of 21 H.488 An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 1 of 22 H.488 Introduced by Committee on Transportation Date:
Subject:
Transportation;
annual Transportation Program;
Vermont Route 36;
locally managed projects;
rail trails;
Transportation Board;
town highways;
mileage-based user fee;
EV infrastructure fee;
electric vehicle supply equipment Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to adopt the State’s annual Transportation Program and make miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation.
An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
(1) “Agency” means the Agency of Transportation.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 2 of 22 (1) “Agency” means the Agency of Transportation.
(3) “Development and evaluation (D&E) project” means a project approved by the General Assembly that is anticipated to have preliminary engineering expenditures or right-of-way expenditures, or both, during the VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 2 of 21 budget year and that the Agency is committed to delivering to construction on a timeline driven by priority and available funding.
(3) “Development and evaluation (D&E) project” means a project approved by the General Assembly that is anticipated to have preliminary engineering expenditures or right-of-way expenditures, or both, during the budget year and that the Agency is committed to delivering to construction on a timeline driven by priority and available funding.
(4) “Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)” and “electric vehicle supply equipment available to the public” have the same meanings as in 30 V.S.A.
(4) “Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)” and “electric vehicle supply equipment available to the public” have the same meanings as in 30 V.S.A.
§ 201.
§ 201.
(7) “Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV),” “plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV),” and “battery electric vehicle (BEV)” have the same meanings as in 23 V.S.A.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 3 of 22 (7) “Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV),” “plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV),” and “battery electric vehicle (BEV)” have the same meanings as in 23 V.S.A.
§ 4(85).
§ 4(85).
(9) “TIB funds” means monies deposited in the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund in accordance with 19 V.S.A.
(9) “TIB funds” means monies deposited in the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund in accordance with 19 V.S.A.
§ 11f.
§ 11f.
the table heading “Change” means the difference obtained by subtracting the “As VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 3 of 21 Proposed” figure from the “As Amended” figure;
the table heading “Change” means the difference obtained by subtracting the “As Proposed” figure from the “As Amended” figure;
(b) Within the Agency of Transportation’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation Program for Rail, the following project is added:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 4 of 22 (b) Within the Agency of Transportation’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation Program for Rail, the following project is added:
FY26 As Proposed As Amended Change Other 0 260,000 260,000 Total 0 260,000 260,000 VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 4 of 21 Sources of funds State 0 260,000 260,000 Total 0 260,000 260,000 * * * Relinquishment of Vermont Route 36 in the Town of St.
FY26 As Proposed As Amended Change Other 0 260,000 260,000 Total 0 260,000 260,000 Sources of funds State 0 260,000 260,000 Total 0 260,000 260,000 * * * Relinquishment of Vermont Route 36 in the Town of St.
The segment authorized to be relinquished begins at mile marker 0.00, just east of the “Black Bridge” (B2), and continues 14,963 feet (approximately 2.834 miles) easterly to mile marker 2.834, where Vermont Route 36 meets the boundary of the City of St.
The segment authorized to be relinquished begins at mile marker 0.00, just east of the “Black Bridge” (B2), and continues 14,963 feet (approximately 2.834 miles) easterly to mile marker 2.834, where BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 5 of 22 Vermont Route 36 meets the boundary of the City of St.
STATE ACQUISITION OF STATE-OWNED RAILROADS AND RAIL TRAILS VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 5 of 21 Sec.
STATE ACQUISITION OF STATE-OWNED RAILROADS AND RAIL TRAILS Sec.
§ 3408 is amended to read:
§ 3408 is amended to read:
* * * (c)(1) The Secretary may, after consulting with municipalities, adopt rules consistent with the provisions of section 3408a of this chapter governing the interim trail use of State-owned railroad rights-of-way that have been placed in railbanked status.
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 6 of 22 (c)(1) The Secretary may, after consulting with municipalities, adopt rules consistent with the provisions of section 3408a of this chapter governing the interim trail use of State-owned railroad rights-of-way that have been placed in railbanked status.
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 6 of 21 (3) Any person who violates these rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $300.00.
(3) Any person who violates these rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $300.00.
§ 3408a is added to read:
§ 3408a is added to read:
§ 3408a.
§ 3408a.
(1) “Rail trail” means the right-of-way of a State-owned railroad line that has been authorized for railbanking and interim trail use pursuant to 16 U.S.C.
(1) “Rail trail” means the right-of-way of a State-owned railroad line that has been authorized for railbanking and interim trail use pursuant to 16 U.S.C.
§ 1247(d) or section 3408 of this chapter.
§ 1247(d) or section 3408 of this chapter.
(2) Cutting, mutilating, or removing any tree, shrub, flower, plant, top soil, or sod or attempting to do so.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 7 of 22 (2) Cutting, mutilating, or removing any tree, shrub, flower, plant, top soil, or sod or attempting to do so.
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 7 of 21 (4) Except as authorized by the trail sponsor, erecting, placing, or displaying any advertising materials, posters, or placards of any kind.
(4) Except as authorized by the trail sponsor, erecting, placing, or displaying any advertising materials, posters, or placards of any kind.
(11) Use of motorized vehicles, except for:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 8 of 22 (11) Use of motorized vehicles, except for:
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 8 of 21 (A) maintenance purposes;
(A) maintenance purposes;
§ 3 is amended to read:
§ 3 is amended to read:
There shall be seven members of the Board, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
There shall be seven members of the Board, BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 9 of 22 appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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The VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 9 of 21 Governor shall so far as is possible appoint Board members whose interests and expertise lie in various areas of the transportation field.
The Governor shall so far as is possible appoint Board members whose interests and expertise lie in various areas of the transportation field.
§ 5 is amended to read:
§ 5 is amended to read:
§ 10a;
§ 10a;
(5) provide appellate review, when requested in writing, of decisions of the Secretary in administering the provisions of Title 24, relating to junkyards salvage yards;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 10 of 22 (5) provide appellate review, when requested in writing, of decisions of the Secretary in administering the provisions of Title 24, relating to junkyards salvage yards;
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 10 of 21 * * * * * * Green Mountain Transit Authority * * * Sec.
* * * * * * Green Mountain Transit Authority * * * Sec.
* * * § 10.
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 11 of 22 § 10.
The initial terms of the commissioners VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 11 of 21 of the initial members shall be arranged by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission so that the terms of approximately one-third of the commissioners shall expire in each year.
The initial terms of the commissioners of the initial members shall be arranged by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission so that the terms of approximately one-third of the commissioners shall expire in each year.
§ 306 is amended to read:
§ 306 is amended to read:
(A) the percentage change of the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations for town highways under this subsection (a) and subsections (e) and (h) of this section, for the most recently closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
(A) the percentage change of the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations for town BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 12 of 22 highways under this subsection (a) and subsections (e) and (h) of this section, for the most recently closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
or * * * VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 12 of 21 (e) State aid for town highway structures.
or * * * (e) State aid for town highway structures.
(A) the percentage change in the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations under this subsection (e) and subsections (a) and (h) of this section, for the most recently closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
(A) the percentage change in the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations under this subsection (e) and subsections (a) and (h) of this section, for the most recently BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 13 of 22 closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 13 of 21 (2) For purposes of subdivision (1)(B) of this subsection, the percentage change in the CPI-U is calculated by determining the increase or decrease, to the nearest one-tenth of a percent, in the CPI-U for the month ending on June 30 in the calendar year one year prior to the first day of the fiscal year for which the appropriation will be made compared to the CPI-U for the month ending on June 30 in the calendar year two years prior to the first day of the fiscal year for which the appropriation will be made.
(2) For purposes of subdivision (1)(B) of this subsection, the percentage change in the CPI-U is calculated by determining the increase or decrease, to the nearest one-tenth of a percent, in the CPI-U for the month ending on June 30 in the calendar year one year prior to the first day of the fiscal year for which the appropriation will be made compared to the CPI-U for the month ending on June 30 in the calendar year two years prior to the first day of the fiscal year for which the appropriation will be made.
The Agency’s proposed appropriation for the Program shall take into account the estimated amount of qualifying invoices submitted to the Agency with respect to project grants approved in prior years but not yet completed as well as with respect to new project grants to be approved in the fiscal year Beginning with State fiscal year 2027, the minimum total estimated State share cost for the approved grants shall increase over the prior fiscal year’s minimum total estimated State share cost by the same percentage as the appropriation for State aid for town highway structures is increased pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection.
The Agency’s proposed appropriation for the Program shall take into account the estimated amount of qualifying invoices submitted to the Agency with respect to project grants approved in prior years but not yet completed as well as with respect to new project grants to be approved in the fiscal year Beginning with State fiscal year 2027, the minimum total estimated State share cost for the approved grants shall increase over the prior fiscal year’s minimum total estimated State share cost by the same percentage as the BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 14 of 22 appropriation for State aid for town highway structures is increased pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection.
(4) In a given fiscal year, should expenditures in the Town Highway Structures Program exceed the amount appropriated, the Agency shall advise the Governor of the need to request a supplemental appropriation from the VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 14 of 21 General Assembly to fund the additional project cost, provided that the Agency has previously committed to completing those projects.
(4) In a given fiscal year, should expenditures in the Town Highway Structures Program exceed the amount appropriated, the Agency shall advise the Governor of the need to request a supplemental appropriation from the General Assembly to fund the additional project cost, provided that the Agency has previously committed to completing those projects.
The Agency’s proposed appropriation for the Program shall take into account the estimated amount of qualifying invoices submitted to the Agency with respect to project grants approved in prior years but not yet completed as well as with respect to new project grants to be approved in the fiscal year.
The Agency’s proposed appropriation for the Program shall take into account the estimated amount of qualifying invoices submitted to the Agency with respect to project BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 15 of 22 grants approved in prior years but not yet completed as well as with respect to new project grants to be approved in the fiscal year.
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 15 of 21 (A) the percentage change in the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations under this subsection (h) and subsections (a) and (e) of this section, for the most recently closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
(A) the percentage change in the Agency’s total appropriations funded by Transportation Fund revenues, excluding appropriations under this subsection (h) and subsections (a) and (e) of this section, for the most recently closed fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the most recently closed fiscal year;
Beginning with State fiscal year 2027, the minimum total estimated State share cost for the approved grants shall increase over the prior fiscal year’s minimum total estimated State share cost by the same percentage as the appropriation for the Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Program is increased pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 16 of 22 Beginning with State fiscal year 2027, the minimum total estimated State share cost for the approved grants shall increase over the prior fiscal year’s minimum total estimated State share cost by the same percentage as the appropriation for the Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Program is increased pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection.
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 16 of 21 (4) In a given fiscal year, should expenditures in the Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Program exceed the amount appropriated, the Agency shall advise the Governor of the need to request a supplemental appropriation from the General Assembly to fund the additional project cost, provided that the Agency has previously committed to completing those projects.
(4) In a given fiscal year, should expenditures in the Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Program exceed the amount appropriated, the Agency shall advise the Governor of the need to request a supplemental appropriation from the General Assembly to fund the additional project cost, provided that the Agency has previously committed to completing those projects.
(1) to start collecting a mileage-based user fee from all battery-electric vehicles registered in Vermont starting on July 1, 2025, which is expected to be the first day of the first fiscal year when more than 15 percent of new pleasure car registrations in the State are plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) 2026 subject to sufficient funding being available for implementation;
(1) to start collecting a mileage-based user fee from all battery-electric vehicles registered in Vermont starting on July 1, 2025, which is expected to be the first day of the first fiscal year when more than 15 percent of new BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 17 of 22 pleasure car registrations in the State are plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) 2026 subject to sufficient funding being available for implementation;
(2) to start subjecting subject plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that are a pleasure car to an increased annual or a biennial registration electric VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 17 of 21 vehicle infrastructure fee starting on July January 1, 2025, and that PHEVs shall not be subject to a mileage-based user fee;
(2) to start subjecting subject plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that are a pleasure car to an increased annual or a biennial registration electric vehicle infrastructure fee starting on July January 1, 2025, and that PHEVs shall not be subject to a mileage-based user fee;
13001, with up to $350,000.00 in Transportation Fund monies authorized for the nonfederal match in fiscal year 2024 and a to-be-determined amount for the nonfederal match in subsequent fiscal years up to $350,000.00 in Transportation Fund monies authorized for the nonfederal match in fiscal year 2025.
13001, with up to $350,000.00 in Transportation Fund monies authorized for the nonfederal match in fiscal year 2024 and a to-be-determined amount for the nonfederal BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 18 of 22 match in subsequent fiscal years up to $350,000.00 in Transportation Fund monies authorized for the nonfederal match in fiscal year 2025.
(b) As permitted under federal regulations and grant terms, the The Agency shall utilize grant monies to design State or federal funding, or both, authorized VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 18 of 21 to be used for the purpose of designing a mileage-based user fee that is consistent with Secs.
(b) As permitted under federal regulations and grant terms, the The Agency shall utilize grant monies to design State or federal funding, or both, authorized to be used for the purpose of designing a mileage-based user fee that is consistent with Secs.
(A) multiplying the mileage-based user fee rate by the annual vehicle miles traveled or,;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 19 of 22 (A) multiplying the mileage-based user fee rate by the annual vehicle miles traveled or,;
or VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 19 of 21 (C) in the absence of a recorded odometer reading during the mileage reporting period, by multiplying the mileage-based user fee by the 98th percentile of estimated annual vehicle miles traveled for a pleasure car in Vermont.
or (C) in the absence of a recorded odometer reading during the mileage reporting period, by multiplying the mileage-based user fee by the 98th percentile of estimated annual vehicle miles traveled for a pleasure car in Vermont.
§ 4(28).
§ 4(28).
(7) “Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)” has the same meaning as in 23 V.S.A.
(7) “Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)” has the same meaning as in 23 V.S.A.
§ 4(85) and includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which have the same meaning as in 23 V.S.A.
§ 4(85) and includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which have the same meaning as in 23 V.S.A.
§ 4(85)(A) and (B).
§ 4(85)(A) and (B).
(8) “Terminating event” means either the registering of a BEV that had been registered in Vermont in a different state or a change in ownership or lesseeship of the BEV, or both.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 20 of 22 (8) “Terminating event” means either the registering of a BEV that had been registered in Vermont in a different state or a change in ownership or lesseeship of the BEV, or both.
VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 20 of 21 (c) Covered vehicles.
(c) Covered vehicles.
INTENT It is the intent of the General Assembly that the mileage-based user fee for a BEV pleasure car be approximately equivalent to the amount collected by the State and federal government in gas tax revenue from the use of a non-PEV pleasure car registered in Vermont and the amount collected by the State and federal government in gas tax revenue and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fee from the use of a PHEV pleasure car.
INTENT It is the intent of the General Assembly that the mileage-based user fee for a BEV pleasure car be approximately equivalent to the amount collected by the State and federal government in gas tax revenue from the use of a non-PEV pleasure car registered in Vermont and the amount collected by the State and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 21 of 22 federal government in gas tax revenue and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fee from the use of a PHEV pleasure car.
* * * EVSE;
One-Time Appropriation * * * Sec.
13.
EVSE;
ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION In fiscal year 2026, the amount of $1,400,000.00 is appropriated from the Transportation Fund to the Agency of Transportation for distribution to the gency of Commerce and Community Development for programs to increase Vermonters’ access to level 1 and 2 EVSE charging ports at workplaces or multiunit dwellings, or both.
[Deleted.] VT LEG #382185 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.488 Page 21 of 21 * * * Authority to Transfer Monies in State Fiscal Year 2026 * * * Sec.
[Deleted.] * * * Authority to Transfer Monies in State Fiscal Year 2026 * * * Sec.
(2) consumer education and outreach;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.488 Page 22 of 22 (2) consumer education and outreach;
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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 2, 2025

  2. Signed by Governor on June 2, 2025

  3. Delivered to the Governor on May 27, 2025

  4. House message: House adopted Conference Committee report

  5. Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill)

  6. Action Calendar: Action postponed until 5/21/2025

  7. Action Calendar: Action postponed until 5/21/2025

  8. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 21, 2025

  9. Rep. Corcoran of Bennington moved to postpone action until 5/21/2025, which was agreed to

  10. Action Calendar: Report of Committee of Conference

  11. Notice Calendar: Report of Committee of Conference

  12. Senate Message: Report of Committee of Conference adopted

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

  14. Committee of Conference report adopted

  15. Committee of Conference report submitted by Senator Westman for Committee, text

  16. New Business/Committee of Conference Report

  17. Committee of Conference report

  18. Entered on Notice Calendar

  19. Senate Message: Committee of Conference members appointed

  20. Committee of Conference appointed: Senators Westman, Perchlik, and White

  21. House message: House refused to concur in Senate proposal of amendment & requested Conference Committee; House Conference Committee members appointed

  22. Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. Toof of St. Albans Town

  23. Speaker appointed Reps. Walker of Swanton, Corcoran of Bennington, and Burke of Brattleboro as members of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House

  24. Senate proposal of amendment not concurred in and Committee of Conference requested upon motion of Rep. Walker of Swanton

  25. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. Toof of St. Albans Town

  26. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  27. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  28. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  29. New Business/Third Reading

  30. 3rd reading ordered

  31. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation, as amended, agreed to

  32. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation amended as moved by Senator(s) Westman, Brennan, Harrison, Perchlik, and White

  33. Reported favorably by Senator Perchlik for Committee on Appropriations

  34. Reported favorably by Senator Chittenden for Committee on Finance

  35. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Westman for Committee on Transportation

  36. Proposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Westman, Brennan, Harrison, Perchlik, and White

  37. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  38. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

  39. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation

  40. New Business/Second Reading

  41. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  42. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

  43. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation

  44. Second Reading

  45. Entered on Notice Calendar

  46. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  47. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

  48. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation

  49. Second Reading

  50. Entered on Notice Calendar

  51. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  52. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation

  53. Second Reading

  54. Entered on Notice Calendar

  55. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Transportation

  56. Read third time and passed

  57. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  58. Third Reading ordered

  59. Rep. Donahue of Northfield asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment

  60. Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to amend the bill

  61. Report of Committee on Appropriations agreed to

  62. Rep. Kascenska of Burke recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  63. Rep. Canfield of Fair Haven recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  64. Rep. Walker of Swanton spoke for the Committee on Transportation

  65. Read second time

  66. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  67. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

  69. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  70. Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

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