Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 I cosponsors

H 125 — An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    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 I).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

80 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill now requires the Secretary of Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Public Service, to publish an annual report by December 15, 2025, instead of January 15 each year. This report will focus on the economic impacts of the clean energy transition, highlighting data over the previous five years and including various state agencies for a more comprehensive analysis. This change is important because it broadens the scope of the report to include diverse data sources and regional insights, helping to better understand how shifts in energy policy affect Vermonters.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.125 Page 1 of 3 H.125 An act relating to reporting on the energy transition It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.125 Page 1 of 4 H.125 Introduced by Representative Sibilia of Dover Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Climate change;
air pollution;
economic development;
energy;
fossil fuels Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to require the Department of Public Service to report on the economic impacts of the transition to clean energy within the State.
An act relating to reporting on the energy transition It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
30 V.S.A.
§ 8012 is added to read:
§ 8012.
ENERGY TRANSITION ECONOMIC IMPACTS REPORT (a) On or before January 15 of each year, the Department of Public Service, in consultation with the relevant State agencies, shall publish a report on the economic impacts of the clean energy transition in the State.
(b) The report shall include:
(1) the number of gas stations operating within the State and if there was any change in the number in the prior year;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.125 Page 2 of 4 (2) the number of heating fuel sellers operating in the State and if there was any change in the number in the prior year;
(3) the number of electric vehicle supply equipment in the State and if there was any change in the number in the prior year;
(4) electric rates and whether there were any changes;
and (5) the number of renewable energy development companies operating within the State.
(c) The State agencies that collect data related to the topics in subsection (b) of this section shall provide the Department with relevant data for this report.
Sec.
2.
EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on passage.
Sec.
1.
(b) The report shall provide data for the previous five years.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.125 Page 3 of 4 (b) The report shall provide data for the previous five years.
VT LEG #381865 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.125 Page 2 of 3 (4) the number of homes receiving incentivized weatherization services, by income level and county;
(4) the number of homes receiving incentivized weatherization services, by income level and county;
(1) regional distribution and graphic displays of the data compiled;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.125 Page 4 of 4 (1) regional distribution and graphic displays of the data compiled;
and VT LEG #381865 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.125 Page 3 of 3 (5) any recommendations for future reporting requirements, including how and when all relevant data can be mapped.
and (5) any recommendations for future reporting requirements, including how and when all relevant data can be mapped.
VT LEG #381865 v.1
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Action History

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

  2. Read third time and passed

  3. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  4. Third Reading ordered

  5. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 72 of 143 to Pass -- Yeas = 84, Nays = 59

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

  7. Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction demanded yeas and nays

  8. Division demanded

  9. Rep. Sibilia of Dover reported for the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

  10. Read second time

  11. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  12. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 58 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 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

Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 72 of 143 to Pass -- Yeas = 84, Nays = 59

Passed 84 Yea · 59 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 73404
Republican 15001
Unaffiliated 5100
Independent 3200
Progressive/Democrat 2001
Republican/Democrat 0201
Total 845907
% of votes cast 56%39%0%5%
How each member voted (150)
Member Party Vote
Casey — Yea
Hooper — Yea
Hooper — Yea
White — Yea
White — Yea
Casey — Nay
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Yea
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Yea
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Nay
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Yea
Carol Ode Democrat Yea
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Nay
Dara Torre Democrat Yea
David K Durfee Democrat Yea
David W Yacovone Democrat Yea
Doug Bishop Democrat Yea
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Yea
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Yea
Emily J Long Democrat Yea
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Yea
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Yea
Heather Surprenant Democrat Yea
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Yea
James W Masland Democrat Yea
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Yea
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Yea
Kate Nugent Democrat Not Voting
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Nay
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Yea
Leslie Goldman Democrat Yea
Lori Houghton Democrat Yea
Lucy Boyden Democrat Yea
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Yea
Mari K Cordes Democrat Yea
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Yea
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Yea
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Yea
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Yea
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Not Voting
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Yea
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Yea
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Yea
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Yea
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Yea
William "Will" Greer Democrat Nay
Zon Eastes Democrat Yea
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Yea
Jed Lipsky Independent Nay
Joseph Parsons Independent Nay
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Not Voting
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Nay
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Nay
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Nay
Casey J Toof Republican Nay
Chris A Taylor Republican Nay
Chris Brown Republican Yea
Chris Keyser Republican Nay
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Nay
Christopher Howland Republican Nay
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Nay
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Nay
Eric Maguire Republican Nay
Francis M McFaun Republican Nay
Gina M Galfetti Republican Nay
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Not Voting
James A Gregoire Republican Nay
Jim F Harrison Republican Nay
John Kascenska Republican Nay
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Nay
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Nay
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Nay
Kevin C Winter Republican Nay
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Nay
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Nay
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Nay
Matt E Walker Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Nay
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Nay
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Nay
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Nay
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Nay
Thomas B Burditt Republican Nay
Todd Nielsen Republican Nay
VL L Coffin IV Republican Nay
Wayne A Laroche Republican Nay
William P Canfield Republican Nay
Woodman H Page Republican Nay
Zachary J Harvey Republican Nay
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Not Voting
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Nay
Thomas Oliver Republican/Democrat Nay

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H 125 is sponsored by Laura H Sibilia (Independent).
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