Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

S 327 — An act relating to economic development

Last action — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026

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Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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The updated version of Bill S 327 has introduced several important changes aimed at enhancing support for Vermont's businesses. Notably, it has allocated an increased annual funding of $5 million for the downtown and village center tax credit program and expanded services for small businesses by collaborating with various local institutions. Additionally, a new task force will be created to study business development in the state, and the planned repeal of the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive program has been removed, ensuring continued support for growing businesses. These changes are significant as they aim to boost economic growth and sustainability in Vermont's communities.

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AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 1 of 7 S.327 An act relating to economic development It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 1 of 22 S.327 Introduced by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Date:
January 30, 2026 Subject:
Commerce and trade;
conservation and development;
economic development;
business growth;
task force;
VEGI Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to increase the downtown and village center tax credit program to $5,000,000.00 annually;
expand services to small businesses by allocating funds that will support the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s business law center, increase business advising with the Vermont Small Business Development Center, and support the Vermont’s Community Action Partnership’s microbusinesses development program;
allocate funds to support the International Business Office, brownfields remediation and redevelopment, and a comprehensive outdoor study by Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative;
create a task force to study business development in Vermont;
and repeal the prospective repeal of the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive program.
An act relating to economic development BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 2 of 22 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
Sec.
2.
32 V.S.A.
chapter 151, subchapter 11J is amended to read:
Subchapter 11J.
Vermont Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit Program * * * § 5930ee.
LIMITATIONS Beginning in fiscal year 2010 and thereafter, the State Board may award tax credits to all qualified applicants under this subchapter, provided that:
(1) the total amount of tax credits awarded annually, together with sales tax reallocated under section 9819 of this title, does not exceed $3,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00;
(2) a total annual allocation of no not more than 30 percent of these tax credits in combination with sales tax reallocation may be awarded in connection with all of the projects in a single municipality;
(3) façade tax credits shall not be available for projects that qualify for the federal rehabilitation tax credit;
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 3 of 22 (4) no credit shall be allowed under this subchapter for the cost of acquiring any building or interest in a building;
(5) credit under any one subsection of 5930cc of this subchapter may not be allocated more often than once every two years with respect to the same building;
and (6) credit awarded under section 5930cc of this subchapter that is rescinded or recaptured by the State Board shall be available for the State Board to award to applicants in any subsequent year, in addition to the total amount of tax credits authorized under this section.
* * * Sec.
3.
EXPANDING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (a) Expanding legal services.
Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $300,000.00 shall be allocated for the purpose of supporting the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s public education offerings and free legal support to small businesses through its Vermont Small Business Law Center, which include:
(1) individual and group educational trainings and consultations;
(2) an ongoing webinar series on legal basics for startups;
and (3) an attorney referral program.
(b) Business advising.
Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $689,000.00 shall be allocated for BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 4 of 22 a grant to the Vermont Small Business Development Center for the purpose of supporting the continuation of its work in helping Vermonters start, acquire, and grow businesses.
The funds shall also be used to increase business advising and educational workshops to meet increasing demands of entrepreneurs and small business owners post pandemic.
This increase of $300,000.00 from the Governor’s suggested budget will allow the Center to serve an additional 200 Vermont entrepreneurs and business owners through no-fee, one-to-one advising to help them start businesses, add and retain jobs, increase sales, export products, and prepare their ownership succession plan to transfer ownership for the business to continue to operate in Vermont.
(c) Microbusiness support.
Of monies appropriated to the Department for Children and Families in fiscal year 2027, $594,000.00 shall be allocated to the Office of Economic Opportunity for the purpose of supporting the Vermont Community Action Partnership’s microbusiness development program.
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Sec.
4.
VERMONT OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMIC COLLABORATIVE Of monies appropriated to the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation in fiscal year 2027, $200,000.00 is allocated to the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative to conduct a comprehensive outdoor recreation economic impact study that will provide the State with information BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 5 of 22 on how it can better support and benefit from the $2.1 billion dollar outdoor recreation industry.
Sec.
5.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OFFICE;
APPROPRIATION Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $150,000.00 shall be allocated to the International Business Office for the purpose of continuing to support the Office’s initiatives.
Sec.
6.
BROWNFIELDS ALLOCATION Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $3,000,000.00 shall be allocated for brownfields remediation and redevelopment.
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7.
BUSINESS RESOURCES STUDY The Commissioner of Economic Development and the Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing, in consultation with stakeholders, shall:
(1) identify the in-state and out-of-state resources available to businesses at each stage of development, including start-up, early-stage, middle-stage, and mature businesses;
(2) determine how the resources identified in subdivision (1) of this section are currently promoted and marketed to businesses;
and (3) provide a written report summarizing the findings made pursuant to this section to the Business Development Task Force set forth in Sec.
8 of this act on or before October 1, 2026.
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 6 of 22 Sec.
8.
TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN VERMONT;
REPORT (a) Creation.
There is created the Business Development Task Force for the purpose of identifying how Vermont can better enable and support business growth through every stage of development.
The Task Force shall identify:
(1) what resources are currently available to businesses at all stages of development and what additional resources are needed to promote growth;
(2) how Vermont can improve access to capital for small businesses;
and (3) how to improve succession planning for mature businesses.
(b) Membership.
The Task Force shall be composed of the following members:
(1) one current member of the House of Representatives, who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(2) one current member of the Senate, who shall be appointed by the Committee on Committees;
(3) the State Treasurer or designee;
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development or designee;
(5) the Executive Director of the Vermont Small Business Development Center or designee;
(6) the Executive Director of the Vermont Community Action Partnership or designee;
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 7 of 22 (7) the President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce or designee;
(8) the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project or designee;
(9) the Chief Executive Officer of Hula or designee;
(10) the President of the Vermont Regional Development Corporations or designee;
and (11) three members, appointed by the Governor, as follows:
(A) a business owner of a start-up company;
(B) a business owner or manager of a middle-stage company;
and (C) a business owner or manager of a mature company.
(c) Powers and duties.
The Task Force, in determining how to better enable business growth and development in Vermont, shall do the following:
(1) analyze the report sent by the Commissioner of Economic Development and the Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing pursuant to Sec.
7 of this act;
(2) based upon the analysis conducted pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection:
(A) create an inventory of resources that would serve businesses for each stage of development;
and (B) determine, in consultation with stakeholders, how best to market and communicate the inventory of resources created pursuant to subdivision (A) of this subdivision (2) to Vermonters and the business community;
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 8 of 22 (3) determine the State’s role in accessing capital, including:
(A) the investment environment in the New England region;
(B) the availability of tax credits to leverage private capital;
and (C) ensuring support of the current Tech Hub designation;
(4) identify ways to offer investor education to high net worth individuals interested in investing in Vermont businesses;
and (5) address any other related issues as determined by the Task Force.
(d) Assistance.
The Task Force shall have the administrative, technical, and legal assistance of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the technical assistance of the Joint Fiscal Office.
(e) Reports.
On or before November 15, 2026, the Task Force shall submit an interim report to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs with an update on its work pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
On or before November 15, 2027, the Task Force shall submit a final written report to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs with its findings and any recommendations for legislative action.
(f) Meetings.
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 9 of 22 (1) The legislative members of the Task Force shall call the first meeting of the Task Force to occur on or before August 1, 2026.
(2) The Task Force shall select a chair from among its members at the first meeting.
(3) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
(4) The Task Force shall cease to exist on December 31, 2027.
(g) Compensation and reimbursement.
(1) For attendance at meetings during adjournment of the General Assembly, a legislative member of the Task Force serving in the member’s capacity as a legislator shall be entitled to per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to 2 V.S.A.
§ 23 for not more than eight meetings.
These payments shall be made from monies appropriated to the General Assembly.
(2) Other members of the Task Force shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses as permitted under 32 V.S.A.
§ 1010 for not more than eight meetings.
These payments shall be made from monies appropriated to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development.
Sec.
9.
2025 Acts and Resolves No.
65, Sec.
3 is amended to read:
Sec.
3.
TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTION CENTER AND PERFORMANCE VENUE * * * BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 10 of 22 (f) Meetings.
* * * (5) The Task Force shall meet not more than six 14 times.
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10.
2016 Acts and Resolves No.
157, Sec.
H.12, as amended by 2022 Acts and Resolves No.
164, Sec.
5, 2023 Acts and Resolves No.
72, Sec. 39, and 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
176, Sec.
1, is further amended to read:
Sec.
H.12.
VEGI;
REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO AWARD INCENTIVES Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Vermont Economic Progress Council shall not accept or approve an application for a Vermont Employment Growth Incentive under 32 V.S.A.
chapter 105, subchapter 2 on or after January 1, 2027.
[Repealed.] Sec.
11.
32 V.S.A.
chapter 105, subchapter 2 is amended to read:
Subchapter 2.
Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program § 3330.
PURPOSE;
FORM OF INCENTIVES;
ENHANCED INCENTIVES;
ELIGIBLE APPLICANT * * * BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 11 of 22 (b) Form of incentives;
enhanced incentives.
(1) The Vermont Economic Progress Council may approve an incentive under this subchapter in the form of a direct cash payment in annual installments.
(2) The Council may approve the following enhanced incentives:
(A) an enhanced incentive for a business in a labor market area with higher than average unemployment or lower than average wages pursuant to section 3334 of this title;
and (B) an enhanced incentive for an environmental technology business pursuant to section 3335 of this title.;
and (C) [Repealed.] (D) an enhanced incentive for an employee-owned business pursuant to section 3335a of this title.
* * * § 3331.
DEFINITIONS * * * (9) “Qualifying job” means a new, permanent position in Vermont that meets each of the following criteria:
(A) The position is filled by:
(i) a non-owner employee who regularly works at least 35 hours each week;
or BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 12 of 22 (ii) an employee of an employee-owned business, pursuant to section 3335a of this title, who regularly works at least 35 hours each week.
* * * § 3333.
CALCULATING THE VALUE OF AN INCENTIVE Except as otherwise provided for an enhanced incentive for a business in a qualifying labor market area under pursuant to section 3334 of this title or, an enhanced incentive for an environmental technology business under pursuant to section 3335 of this title, or an enhanced incentive for an employee-owned business pursuant to section 3335a of this title, the Council shall calculate the value of an incentive for an award year as follows:
(1) Calculate new revenue growth.
To calculate new revenue growth, the Council shall use the cost-benefit model created pursuant to section 3326 of this title to determine the amount by which the new revenue generated by the proposed economic activity to the State exceeds the costs of the activity to the State.
(2) Calculate the business’s potential share of new revenue growth.
Except as otherwise provided for an environmental technology business in pursuant to section 3335 of this title or an employee-owned business pursuant to section 3335a of this title, to calculate the business’s potential share of new revenue growth, the Council shall multiply the new revenue growth determined under subdivision (1) of this subsection by 80 percent.
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 13 of 22 * * * § 3335.
ENHANCED INCENTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS * * * § 3335a.
ENHANCED INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEE-OWNED BUSINESSES (a) As used in this section, “employee-owned business” means the following:
(1) an “employee stock ownership plan,” which means an employee stock ownership plan as defined in 26 U.S.C.
§ 4975(e)(7), as may be amended;
or (2) a “worker cooperative,” which means:
(A) an eligible worker-owned cooperative as defined in 26 U.S.C.
§ 1042(c), as may be amended;
(B) a worker cooperative organized under 11 V.S.A.
chapter 8;
or (C) an organization that meets the following criteria:
(i) employees of the organization constitute a majority of its membership;
(ii) members of the organization hold a majority of the voting power;
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 14 of 22 (iii) members of the organization have the authority to elect a majority of the board of directors on the basis of one person, one vote;
and (iv) the organization allocates a majority of its allocated earnings and losses to members on the basis of:
(I) patronage;
(II) capital contributions;
or (III) a combination of subdivisions (I) and (II) of this subdivision (2)(C)(iv);
and (3) seeks an incentive for economic activity in Vermont pursuant to this subchapter.
(b) The Council shall consider and administer an application from an employee-owned business pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, except that:
(1) the business’s potential share of new revenue growth shall be 90 percent;
and (2) to calculate qualifying payroll, the Council shall:
(A) determine the background growth rate in payroll for the applicable business sector in the award year;
(B) multiply the business’s full-time payroll for the award year by 20 percent of the background growth rate;
and BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 15 of 22 (C) subtract the product from the payroll performance requirement for the award year.
(c) The purpose of the enhanced incentive for employee-owned businesses is to support the growth of these locally owned and controlled businesses, which typically provide higher wages and benefits to their employees.
* * * Sec.
12.
EFFECTIVE DATES This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026, except that this section (effective dates) and Sec.
9 (convention center task force) shall take effect on passage.
Sec.
1.
PURPOSE This act proposes to strengthen and support Vermont’s businesses and promote long-term economic growth by investing in the economic development and vitality of its downtowns and village centers, providing key financial support, technical assistance, and incentives for Vermont businesses of all sizes and at all stages of development.
Sec 2.
Sec.
[Deleted.] Sec 3.
2.
[Deleted.] Sec 4.
32 V.S.A.
[Deleted.] Sec 5.
chapter 151, subchapter 11J is amended to read:
[Deleted.] Sec 6.
Subchapter 11J.
[Deleted.] VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 2 of 7 Sec.
Vermont Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit Program * * * § 5930ee.
LIMITATIONS Beginning in fiscal year 2010 and thereafter, the State Board may award tax credits to all qualified applicants under this subchapter, provided that:
(1) the total amount of tax credits awarded annually, together with sales tax reallocated under section 9819 of this title, does not exceed $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00$3,500,000.00;
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 16 of 22 (2) a total annual allocation of no not more than 30 percent of these tax credits in combination with sales tax reallocation may be awarded in connection with all of the projects in a single municipality;
(3) façade tax credits shall not be available for projects that qualify for the federal rehabilitation tax credit;
(4) no credit shall be allowed under this subchapter for the cost of acquiring any building or interest in a building;
(5) credit under any one subsection of 5930cc of this subchapter may not be allocated more often than once every two years with respect to the same building;
and (6) credit awarded under section 5930cc of this subchapter that is rescinded or recaptured by the State Board shall be available for the State Board to award to applicants in any subsequent year, in addition to the total amount of tax credits authorized under this section.
* * * Sec 2.
[Deleted.] Sec.
3.
EXPANDING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (a) Expanding legal services.
Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $100,000.00 shall be allocated for the purpose of supporting the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s public education offerings and free legal support to small businesses through its Vermont Small Business Law Center, which include:
(1) individual and group educational trainings and consultations;
(2) an ongoing webinar series on legal basics for startups;
and (3) an attorney referral program.
(b) Business advising.
Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $539,000.00 shall be allocated for a grant to the Vermont Small Business Development Center for the purpose of supporting the continuation of its work in helping Vermonters start, acquire, and grow businesses.
The funds shall also be used to increase business advising and educational workshops to meet increasing demands of entrepreneurs and small business owners post pandemic.
This increase of $150,000.00 from the Governor’s suggested budget will allow the Center to serve an additional 200 Vermont entrepreneurs and business owners through no-fee, one-to-one advising to help them start businesses, add and retain jobs, BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 17 of 22 increase sales, export products, and prepare their ownership succession plan to transfer ownership for the business to continue to operate in Vermont.
(c) Microbusiness support.
Of monies appropriated to the Department for Children and Families in fiscal year 2027, $594,000.00 shall be allocated to the Office of Economic Opportunity for the purpose of supporting the Vermont Community Action Partnership’s microbusiness development program.
(d) The Vermont Professionals of Color Network.
Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $200,000.00 shall be allocated for a grant to the Vermont Professionals of Color Network in its support of critical workforce and business development services it provides to BIPOC business communities and to support its business technical assistance services, which includes education on basic business practices, resource navigation, and networking support to BIPOC small business owners.
Sec 3.
[Deleted.] Sec.
4.
VERMONT OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMIC COLLABORATIVE Of monies appropriated to the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation in fiscal year 2027, $200,000.00 is allocated to the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative to conduct a comprehensive outdoor recreation economic impact study that will provide the State with information on how it can better support and benefit from the $2.1 billion dollar outdoor recreation industry.
Sec 4.
[Deleted.] Sec.
5.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OFFICE;
APPROPRIATION Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $150,000.00 shall be allocated to the International Business Office for the purpose of continuing to support the Office’s initiatives and to determine what additional supports are needed, if any, to further develop the economic relationship between Vermont and Taiwan.
Sec 5.
[Deleted.] Sec.
6.
BROWNFIELDS ALLOCATION Of monies appropriated to the Department of Economic Development in fiscal year 2027, $3,000,000.00 shall be allocated for brownfields remediation and redevelopment.
Sec 6.
[Deleted.] Sec.
REPORT (a) Business growth and development study.
BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 18 of 22 REPORT (a) Business growth and development study.
The Commissioner of Economic Development, in consultation with stakeholders, including representatives of employee-owned businesses, for the purpose of determining how the State can better enable and support the growth of Vermont businesses, shall:
The Commissioner of Economic Development, in consultation with stakeholders,stakeholders, including representatives of employee-owned businesses, for the purpose of determining how the State can better enable and support the growth of Vermont businesses, shall:
VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 3 of 7 (A) investment environment in Vermont and the New England region;
(A) investment environment in Vermont and the New England region;
Sec 8.
Sec.
8.
2025 Acts and Resolves No.
65, Sec.
3 is amended to read:
Sec.
3.
TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTION CENTER AND PERFORMANCE VENUE * * * BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 19 of 22 (b) Membership.
The Task Force shall be composed of the following members:
(1) one current member of the House of Representatives, who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(2) one current member of the Senate, who shall be appointed by the Committee on Committees;
(3) the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development or designee;
(4) the President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce or designee;
(5) the Chief Executive Officer of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce or designee;
(6) the President of the Vermont Regional Development Corporations or designee;
and (7) the Chair of the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies or designee;
and (8) the President of the University of Vermont or designee.
* * * (f) Meetings.
* * * (5) The Task Force shall meet not more than six 14 times.
(g) Reimbursement.
(1) For attendance at meetings during adjournment of the General Assembly, a legislative member of the Task Force serving in the member’s capacity as a legislator shall be entitled to per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to 2 V.S.A.
§ 23 for not more than six 14 meetings.
These payments shall be made from monies appropriated to the General Assembly.
(2) Other members of the Task Force shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses as permitted under 32 V.S.A.
§ 1010 for not more than six 14 meetings.
These payments shall be made from monies appropriated to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development.
* * * Sec 8.
H.12, as amended by 2022 Acts and Resolves No.
H.12, as amended by 2022 BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 20 of 22 Acts and Resolves No.
72, Sec.
72, Sec. 39, and 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
39, and 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
chapter 105, VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 4 of 7 subchapter 2 on or after January 1, 2027.
chapter 105, subchapter 2 on or after January 1, 2027.
and VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 5 of 7 (6) conduct any additional research or outreach that would promote the establishment of a culinary institute.
and (6) conduct any additional research or outreach that would promote the establishment of a culinary institute.
The Office shall consult and convene with stakeholders to assist in its work pursuant to subsection (b) of this section that have relevant experience in the food and hospitality sectors, including representation from the State Workforce Development Board, Department of Labor, Department of Corrections, State Refugee Office, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors, Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Independent Restaurants, University of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges System, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Vermont Employee Ownership Center.
The Office shall consult and convene with stakeholders to assist in its work pursuant to subsection (b) of this section that have relevant experience in the food and hospitality sectors, including representation from the State Workforce Development Board, Department of Labor, Department of Corrections, State Refugee Office, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors, Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Independent BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 21 of 22 Restaurants, University of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges System, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Vermont Employee Ownership Center.
The Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies, in consultation with the stakeholders set forth in subsection (c) of this section, shall consider the following in a study of the short- and long-term VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 6 of 7 solutions to better connect the persons and economies of Vermont and New York:
The Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies, in consultation with the stakeholders set forth in subsection (c) of this section, shall consider the following in a study of the short- and long-term solutions to better connect the persons and economies of Vermont and New York:
On or before January 15, 2027, the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies shall submit a written report to the VT LEG #388298 v.1 AS PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 7 of 7 General Assembly with its findings and any recommendations for legislative action.
On or before January 15, 2027, the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies shall submit a written report to the General Assembly with its findings and any recommendations for legislative action.
EFFECTIVE DATES BILL AS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.327 Page 22 of 22 This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026, except that this section (effective dates) and Sec.
8 (convention center task force) shall take effect on passage.
Sec.
12.
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Action History

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. As passed by Senate and House

  6. House proposal of amendment concurred in

  7. House proposal of amendment; text

  8. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  9. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  10. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

  11. New Business/House Proposal of Amendment

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

  13. House proposal of amendment

  14. Entered on Notice Calendar

  15. 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 Ways and Means

  20. Rep. Stevens of Waterbury recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  21. Rep. Kimbell of Woodstock recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  22. Rep. Duke of Burlington reported for the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  23. Read second time

  24. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  25. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  26. Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  27. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

  28. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

  30. Read 3rd time & passed

  31. Pending third reading, bill amended as moved by Senator(s) Harrison

  32. New Business/Third Reading

  33. 3rd reading ordered

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

  35. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  36. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as recommended by Committee on Finance

  37. Reported favorably by Senator Perchlik for Committee on Appropriations with recommendation of amendment

  38. Reported favorably by Senator Brock for Committee on Finance with recommendation of amendment

  39. Reported favorably by Senator Clarkson for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs with recommendation of amendment

  40. Read 2nd time

  41. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  42. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  44. Unfinished Business/Committee Bill for Second Reading

  45. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  46. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  48. Committee Bill for Second Reading

  49. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  50. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  52. Committee Bill for Second Reading

  53. Entered on Notice Calendar

  54. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  55. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

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

  57. Second Reading

  58. Entered on Notice Calendar

  59. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

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

  61. Committee Bill for Second Reading

  62. Entered on Notice Calendar

  63. Committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Clarkson

  64. Committee Bill for Second Reading

  65. Entered on Notice Calendar

  66. Committee bill read first time & placed on Notice Calendar per Senate Rule 48

Sponsors

  • Housing and General Affairs Senate Committee on Economic Development · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

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