Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

H 944 — An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 18, 2026. Enacted.

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

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This bill modifies transportation laws and outlines the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program.

The bill focuses on the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and includes various amendments to existing transportation laws. These changes are aimed at improving and managing transportation infrastructure and services effectively.

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What changed in the latest version

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The recent amendments to Bill H.944 mainly involved an update to the language surrounding the annual Transportation Program. Specifically, the revised version simplifies some definitions and eliminates a section that previously outlined specific project types, streamlining the text. This change matters because it makes the bill easier to understand and allows for greater flexibility in how transportation projects can be categorized and funded, which can potentially accelerate project delivery and adapt to changing needs.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 1 of 29 H.944 An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 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.944 Page 1 of 44 H.944 Introduced by Committee on Transportation Date:
Subject:
Transportation;
annual Transportation Program;
Municipal Equipment and Vehicle Loan Fund;
Agency of Transportation;
State highway design standards;
bonding;
bridge inspections;
Public Transit Advisory Council;
Green Mountain Transit Authority;
public private partnerships;
Transportation Board;
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program;
speed limits;
Drive Electric Vermont;
Caledonia County State Airport Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to adopt the State’s annual Transportation Program and make miscellaneous changes to the laws relating to transportation.
An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
The Agency of Transportation’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Program appended to the Agency of Transportation’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, as amended by this act, is adopted to the extent federal, State, and local funds are available.
The Agency of Transportation’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Program appended to the Agency of Transportation’s proposed BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 2 of 44 fiscal year 2027 budget, as amended by this act, is adopted to the extent federal, State, and local funds are available.
(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 #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 2 of 29 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.
(6) “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.944 Page 3 of 44 (6) “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).
(8) “TIB funds” means monies deposited in the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund in accordance with 19 V.S.A.
(8) “TIB funds” means monies deposited in the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund in accordance with 19 V.S.A.
§ 11f.
§ 11f.
the terms “change” or “changes” in the text refer to the project- and program-specific amendments, VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 3 of 29 the aggregate sum of which equals the net “Change” in the applicable table heading;
the terms “change” or “changes” in the text refer to the project- and program-specific amendments, the aggregate sum of which equals the net “Change” in the applicable table heading;
The Municipal Equipment and Vehicle Loan Fund, as the successor to the Municipal Heavy Equipment Loan Fund, shall be administered as provided pursuant to 29 V.S.A.
The Municipal Equipment and Vehicle Loan Fund, as BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 4 of 44 the successor to the Municipal Heavy Equipment Loan Fund, shall be administered as provided pursuant to 29 V.S.A.
§ 1601.
§ 1601.
§ 10c is amended to read:
§ 10c is amended to read:
Design speeds lower than legal speeds may be used without the requirement of a formal design exception, provided appropriate warnings are posted if VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 4 of 29 appropriate warning signs, signals, and markings are used as provided pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
Design speeds lower than legal speeds may be used without the requirement of a formal design exception, provided appropriate warnings are posted if appropriate warning signs, signals, and markings are used as provided pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
§ 1025.
§ 1025.
§ 10 is amended to read:
§ 10 is amended to read:
* * * (8)(A) Require any contractor or contractors employed in any project of the Agency for construction of a transportation improvement to file in the office of the Secretary a good and sufficient surety bond to the State of Vermont, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State in such the sum as required by the Agency shall direct, conditioned for the compliance by the contractor or contractors and their agents and servants, with all matters and things set forth and specified to be by the principal kept, done, and performed at the time and in the manner in the contract between the Agency and the contractor or contractors specified and to pay over, make good, and reimburse the State of Vermont for all loss or losses and damage or damages that the State of Vermont may sustain by reason of failure or default on the part of the contractor or contractors.
* * * (8)(A) Require any contractor or contractors employed in any project of the Agency for construction of a transportation improvement to file in the BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 5 of 44 office of the Secretary a good and sufficient surety bond to the State of Vermont, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State in such the sum as required by the Agency shall direct, conditioned for the compliance by the contractor or contractors and their agents and servants, with all matters and things set forth and specified to be by the principal kept, done, and performed at the time and in the manner in the contract between the Agency and the contractor or contractors specified and to pay over, make good, and reimburse the State of Vermont for all loss or losses and damage or damages that the State of Vermont may sustain by reason of failure or default on the part of the contractor or contractors.
The Agency is authorized to require any other condition in the bond that may from time to time be VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 5 of 29 necessary.
The Agency is authorized to require any other condition in the bond that may from time to time be necessary.
(9)(A) Require any contractor or contractors employed in any project of the Agency for construction of a transportation improvement to file an additional surety bond to the Secretary and the Secretary’s successor in office, for the benefit of labor, materialmen, and others, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 6 of 44 (9)(A) Require any contractor or contractors employed in any project of the Agency for construction of a transportation improvement to file an additional surety bond to the Secretary and the Secretary’s successor in office, for the benefit of labor, materialmen, and others, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State.
The surety bond shall be VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 6 of 29 further conditioned for the following accruing during the term of performance of the contract:
The surety bond shall be further conditioned for the following accruing during the term of performance of the contract:
(B) In order to obtain the benefit of the security, the claimant shall file with the Secretary a sworn statement of the claimant’s claim, within 90 days after the final acceptance of the project by the State or within 90 days from the time the taxes or unemployment contributions to the Vermont Commissioner of Labor are due and payable, and, within one year after the filing of the claim, shall bring a petition in the Superior Court in the name of the Secretary, with notice and summons to the principal, surety, and the Secretary, to enforce the claim or intervene in a petition already filed.
(B) In order to obtain the benefit of the security, the claimant shall file with the Secretary a sworn statement of the claimant’s claim, within 90 days after the final acceptance of the project by the State or within 90 days from the time the taxes or unemployment contributions to the Vermont Commissioner of Labor are due and payable, and, within one year after the filing of the claim, shall bring a petition in the Superior Court in the name of BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 7 of 44 the Secretary, with notice and summons to the principal, surety, and the Secretary, to enforce the claim or intervene in a petition already filed.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 7 of 29 * * * * * * Bridge Inspections;
* * * * * * Bridge Inspections;
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§ 1514 is added to read:
§ 1514 is added to read:
§ 1514.
§ 1514.
§ 650.303.
§ 650.303.
(c) Municipally maintained bridges.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 8 of 44 (c) Municipally maintained bridges.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 8 of 29 (4) A municipality shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the posting or closure of a bridge for which it has maintenance responsibilities, including the costs of any required notifications, procedures, signage or traffic control devices, and barricades.
(4) A municipality shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the posting or closure of a bridge for which it has maintenance responsibilities, including the costs of any required notifications, procedures, signage or traffic control devices, and barricades.
(2) If a municipality becomes aware of any deficiencies or structural conditions that could impact the Agency’s determination of whether to post or close a bridge, the municipality shall promptly notify the Agency.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 9 of 44 (2) If a municipality becomes aware of any deficiencies or structural conditions that could impact the Agency’s determination of whether to post or close a bridge, the municipality shall promptly notify the Agency.
§ 2302 is amended to read:
§ 2302 is amended to read:
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 9 of 29 * * * (11) a violation of subsection 1006b(b) of this title, relating to operation of a prohibited vehicle in Smugglers’ Notch;
* * * (11) a violation of subsection 1006b(b) of this title, relating to operation of a prohibited vehicle in Smugglers’ Notch;
§ 1514, relating to use of a bridge in violation of a posting or closure.
§ 1514, relating to use of a bridge in violation of a posting or closure.
* * * * * * Public Transit Advisory Council * * * Sec.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 10 of 44 * * * * * * Public Transit Advisory Council * * * Sec.
§ 5084 is amended to read:
§ 5084 is amended to read:
[Repealed.] VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 10 of 29 (10) a representative of Vermont intercity private bus operators;
[Repealed.] (10) a representative of Vermont intercity private bus operators;
801, § 7 is amended to read:
801, § 7 is amended to read:
Annual budget and assessments (a) On or before February 15 in each year, the Board of Commissioners shall prepare a budget for the Authority for the next fiscal year, which shall include an estimate of the revenue of the Authority from fares and other sources, except membership assessments, and the expenses for the next fiscal year, including debt service, and at such time the Board of Commissioners shall call a meeting of the residents of its members for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget and inviting discussion thereon.
Annual budget and assessments (a) On or before February 15 in each year, the Board of Commissioners shall prepare a budget for the Authority for the next fiscal year, which shall include an estimate of the revenue of the Authority from fares and other sources, except membership assessments, and the expenses for the next fiscal BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 11 of 44 year, including debt service, and at such time the Board of Commissioners shall call a meeting of the residents of its members for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget and inviting discussion thereon.
* * * VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 11 of 29 (f)(1) The Authority shall be permitted to seek and accept voluntary local match contributions.
* * * (f)(1) The Authority shall be permitted to seek and accept voluntary local match contributions.
(3) A voluntary local match contribution accepted pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to any assessment required pursuant to this section and shall not reduce, offset, or otherwise modify the assessment apportioned to any member municipality pursuant to the formula for apportionment unless the formula is amended in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(3) A voluntary local match contribution accepted pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to any assessment required pursuant to this BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 12 of 44 section and shall not reduce, offset, or otherwise modify the assessment apportioned to any member municipality pursuant to the formula for apportionment unless the formula is amended in accordance with the provisions of this section.
§ 5 is amended to read:
§ 5 is amended to read:
POWERS AND DUTIES VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 12 of 29 * * * (d) Specific duties and responsibilities.
POWERS AND DUTIES * * * (d) Specific duties and responsibilities.
* * * * * * Transportation Alternatives Grant Program * * * Sec.
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 13 of 44 * * * Transportation Alternatives Grant Program * * * Sec.
§ 38 is amended to read:
§ 38 is amended to read:
* * * VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 13 of 29 (f)(1) In fiscal year 2024 2027 and thereafter, 50 percent of Grant Program funds, or such lesser sum if all eligible applications amount to less than 50 percent of Grant Program funds, shall be reserved for municipalities for environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways, including eligible salt and sand shed projects, and the balance of Grant Program funds shall be awarded for any eligible activity, including environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways, such as eligible salt and sand shed projects, and infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for nondrivers, and in accordance with the priorities established in subdivision (2) of this subsection.
* * * (f)(1) In fiscal year 2024 2027 and thereafter, 50 percent of Grant Program funds, or such lesser sum if all eligible applications amount to less than 50 percent of Grant Program funds, shall be reserved for municipalities for environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways, including eligible salt and sand shed projects, and the balance of Grant Program funds shall be awarded for any eligible activity, including environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways, such as eligible salt and sand shed projects, and infrastructure-related projects and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 14 of 44 systems that will provide safe routes for nondrivers, and in accordance with the priorities established in subdivision (2) of this subsection.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 14 of 29 * * * Consultation Regarding Municipal Programs * * * Sec.
* * * Consultation Regarding Municipal Programs * * * Sec.
§ 309c, cancellation of locally managed projects, as set forth in 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
§ 309c, cancellation of locally managed projects, as set forth in 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
14, to evaluate the obligations, risks, and benefits imposed by the provisions of that section on the State and the local sponsor of a locally managed project and to identify potential changes to the provisions of that section to ensure that State and federal transportation funding resources are appropriately administered;
14, to evaluate the obligations, risks, and benefits BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 15 of 44 imposed by the provisions of that section on the State and the local sponsor of a locally managed project and to identify potential changes to the provisions of that section to ensure that State and federal transportation funding resources are appropriately administered;
and VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 15 of 29 (B) identify potential opportunities to simplify and clarify those provisions to assist municipalities in meeting local needs, including safety and context sensitivity.
and (B) identify potential opportunities to simplify and clarify those provisions to assist municipalities in meeting local needs, including safety and context sensitivity.
Sec.
* * * PILOT Special Fund * * * Sec.
32 V.S.A.
§ 3709 is amended to read:
§ 3709.
PILOT SPECIAL FUND BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 16 of 44 (a) There is hereby established a PILOT Special Fund consisting of local option tax revenues paid to the State Treasurer pursuant to 24 V.S.A.
§ 138.
This Fund shall be managed by the Commissioner of Taxes pursuant to chapter 7, subchapter 5 of this title.
Notwithstanding subdivision 588(3) of this title, all interest earned on the Fund shall be retained in the Fund for use in meeting future obligations.
The Fund shall be exclusively for payments required under chapter 123, subchapters 4 and 4C of this title chapter, and for any additional State payments in lieu of taxes for correctional facilities, and as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
The Commissioner of Finance and Management may draw warrants for disbursements from this Fund in anticipation of receipts.
* * * (c) If the local option tax revenues deposited in the PILOT Special Fund pursuant to 24 V.S.A.
§ 138 in any State fiscal year exceed the full amount of all payments made under subchapters 4 and 4C of this chapter plus any amounts appropriated from the PILOT Special Fund to the Department of Taxes for expenses related to grand list and appraisal assistance, one-half of the excess amount shall be transferred to the Transportation Fund in the next fiscal year and allocated to general State aid for town highways as provided pursuant to 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a).
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 17 of 44 Sec.
15.
19 V.S.A.
§ 306 is amended to read:
§ 306.
APPROPRIATION;
STATE AID FOR TOWN HIGHWAYS (a) General State aid to town highways.
* * * (4)(A) In addition to the amounts appropriated pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection (a), amounts transferred to the Transportation Fund from the PILOT Special Fund pursuant to 32 V.S.A.
§ 3709(c) shall be appropriated for class 1, 2, and 3 town highways and shall be apportioned, distributed, and used in the same manner as provided pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection (a).
(B) Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subdivision (4) shall not decrease the amount appropriated pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection (a) or be subject to the annual inflationary adjustment provided for in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection (a).
* * * Sec.
14.
APPROPRIATION In State fiscal year 2027, the sum of $192,000.00 is appropriated from the Transportation Fund to the Agency of Transportation to support the continuation of the Agency’s partnership with Drive Electric Vermont.
APPROPRIATION In State fiscal year 2027, the sum of $192,000.00 is appropriated from the Transportation Fund to the Agency of Transportation to support the BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 18 of 44 continuation of the Agency’s partnership with Drive Electric Vermont.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 16 of 29 * * * Caledonia County State Airport * * * Sec.
* * * Caledonia County State Airport * * * Sec.
(2) The request for proposal shall include a request for a business plan, which shall, at a minimum, include the prospective purchaser’s or lessor’s plans for investments in the Airport and the surrounding communities and may include plans for partnerships with secondary and post-secondary institutions in the surrounding communities.
(2) The request for proposal shall include a request for a business plan, which shall, at a minimum, include the prospective purchaser’s or lessor’s plans for investments in the Airport and the surrounding communities and may BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 19 of 44 include plans for partnerships with secondary and post-secondary institutions in the surrounding communities.
Federal Aviation Administration, the Vermont Secretary of Transportation, as agent for the State, is authorized to convey the Airport property by warranty deed according to the terms of a purchase and sale agreement or through a long-term lease.
Federal Aviation Administration, the Vermont Secretary of Transportation, as agent for the State, is authorized to convey the Airport property by warranty deed according to the terms of a purchase and sale agreement or through a long- term lease.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 17 of 29 (c) Any such conveyance shall:
(c) Any such conveyance shall:
(4) ensure that the Airport continues to be identified as a public-use airport within the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems until at least 2050, subject to federal determination;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 20 of 44 (4) ensure that the Airport continues to be identified as a public-use airport within the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems until at least 2050, subject to federal determination;
and VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 18 of 29 (6)(5) include, if the Airport is leased, that the lease cannot be either assigned or the lessor cannot sub-lease all or substantially all of the Airport without the written approval of the Vermont Secretary of Transportation.
and (6)(5) include, if the Airport is leased, that the lease cannot be either assigned or the lessor cannot sub-lease all or substantially all of the Airport without the written approval of the Vermont Secretary of Transportation.
§ 10k(b) or 26a(a), that meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section;
§ 10k(b) or 26a(a), that meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section;
Sec.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 21 of 44 Sec.
ROAD USAGE CHARGES Subchapter 1.
MILEAGE-BASED USER FEE § 4301.
Mileage-Based User Fee VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 19 of 29 § 4301.
§ 4302.
§ 4302.
(4) “Mileage-based user fee” means the fee charged for the annual vehicle miles traveled by a BEV pursuant to section 4303 of this chapter.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 22 of 44 (4) “Mileage-based user fee” means the fee charged for the annual vehicle miles traveled by a BEV pursuant to section 4303 of this chapter.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 20 of 29 (7) “Terminating event” means any of the following:
(7) “Terminating event” means any of the following:
(1) Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Commissioner shall, for each BEV registered in Vermont, calculate pursuant to subsection (d) of this section a mileage-based user fee within 14 days after the conclusion of the BEV’s mileage reporting period.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 23 of 44 (2) As soon as practicable after calculating the amount of the mileage- based user fee due for a BEV, the Commissioner shall mail to the registered owner or lessee of the BEV a statement of the amount of the mileage-based user fee assessed pursuant to this section.
(3) Not more than 45 days after a mileage-based user fee assessment is mailed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the owner or lessee of the BEV shall:
(A) remit the full amount of the mileage-based user fee to the Commissioner;
or (B) enter into an agreement with the Commissioner to pay the amount of the mileage-based user fee in quarterly or monthly installments.
(b) Pay-as-you-go option.
(1) The Commissioner may, in the Commissioner’s sole discretion, establish a pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program that BEV owners and lessees may opt into in lieu of paying an annual mileage-based user fee pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(2) Owners and lessees that opt into the pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program shall report the mileage shown on the odometer of the owner or lessee’s BEV at times and in a manner required by the Commissioner.
(3) As soon as practicable after receiving the report, the Commissioner shall calculate pursuant to subsection (d) of this section the applicable mileage- BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 24 of 44 based user fee due for the BEV and mail to the registered owner or lessee of the BEV a statement of the amount of the mileage-based user fee assessed.
(4) The owner or lessee of the BEV shall remit the full amount due to the Commissioner within not more than 30 days after the assessment is mailed.
(5)(A) At the conclusion of each mileage reporting period for a BEV enrolled in the pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program, the Commissioner shall determine if the actual miles traveled by the BEV during the mileage reporting period were greater than or less than the miles reported by the owner or lessee during that period.
(B) If the actual mileage was less than the amount reported, the owner or lessee of the BEV shall receive a credit equal to the difference between the mileage reported and the actual miles traveled multiplied by the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
The credit shall be applied to reduce the next amount due from the owner or lessee pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection (b).
(C) If the actual mileage was greater, the owner or lessee of the BEV shall be assessed an amount equal to the difference between actual miles traveled and the mileage reported multiplied by the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
That amount shall be added to the next amount due from the owner or lessee pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection (b).
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 25 of 44 (c) Mileage-based user fee for newly registered vehicles.
(1) The owner or lessee of a BEV that is being registered in Vermont for the first time may elect to opt into the pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program established pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, provided the Commissioner has made the program available to owners and lessees of BEVs.
(2)(A) The owner or lessee of a BEV that is being registered in Vermont for the first time who does not opt into the pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program as provided in subdivision (1) of this subsection (c) shall be assessed upon registration of the BEV an estimated mileage-based user fee equal to the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section multiplied by the average annual vehicle miles traveled by pleasure cars registered in Vermont.
(B) The fee shall be paid as provided pursuant to subdivision (a)(3) of this section.
(C)(i) Upon completion of the first mileage reporting period for the BEV, the Commissioner shall determine if the actual miles traveled by the BEV during the mileage reporting period were greater than or less than the mileage that the fee assessed pursuant to subdivision (A) of this subdivision (c)(2) was based on.
(ii) If the actual mileage was less, the owner or lessee of the BEV shall receive a credit equal to the difference between the mileage that the fee BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 26 of 44 assessed pursuant to subdivision (A) of this subdivision (c)(2) was based on and the actual miles traveled multiplied by the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
The credit shall be applied to reduce the amount of the next mileage-based user fee for the BEV that is assessed pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
(iii) If the actual mileage was greater, the owner or lessee of the BEV shall be assessed an amount equal to the difference between actual miles traveled and the mileage that the fee assessed pursuant to subdivision (A) of this subdivision (c)(2) was based on multiplied by the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
That amount shall be added to the amount of the next mileage-based user fee assessed for the BEV pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
(d) Calculation of the mileage-based user fee.
The Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user fee of each BEV by multiplying the miles traveled by the BEV during the applicable period by the rate established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
The number of miles traveled shall be equal to:
(1) for a mileage reporting period, the difference between the mileage shown on the BEV’s odometer at the end of the mileage reporting period and the mileage shown on the BEV’s odometer at the beginning of the mileage reporting period;
and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 27 of 44 (2) for a report filed by an owner or lessee as part of the pay-as-you-go mileage-based user fee program pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the difference between the mileage reported by the owner or lessee and the most recent prior mileage reported for the BEV.
(e) Mileage-based user fee rate.
For mileage reporting periods commencing in calendar year 2027, the mileage-based user fee rate shall be $0.014 per mile traveled by a BEV during its mileage reporting period.
(f) Exemptions.
The mileage-based user fee assessed pursuant to this section shall not apply to BEVs owned or operated by the Government of the United States.
(g) Fee in addition to other fees and taxes.
A mileage-based user fee assessed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any other fees and taxes imposed by this title.
(h) Review of amount assessed.
A person may, within 15 days after an assessment pursuant to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, appeal the amount of the assessment to the Commissioner.
The Commissioner shall establish procedures for filing and hearing appeals pursuant to this subsection that are consistent with the provisions of sections 105–107 of this title.
The procedures shall include a process by which an appellant can resolve the dispute prior to the issuance of a final administrative decision on the appeal.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 28 of 44 (i) Refunds.
Upon occurrence of a terminating event, the Commissioner shall issue a refund to the owner or lessee of a BEV for any amounts paid by the owner or lessee that are in excess of the amount due pursuant to this chapter.
§ 4304.
REPORTS (a) Upon completion of an inspection of a BEV pursuant to section 1222 of this title, an inspection mechanic shall report the mileage shown on the BEV’s odometer to the Department in the manner required by the Commissioner.
(b) Upon the occurrence of a terminating event, the owner or lessee of a BEV shall report the mileage shown on the BEV’s odometer at the time of the terminating event to the Department in the time and manner required by the Commissioner.
§ 4305.
FAILURE TO PAY FEE WHEN DUE;
INTEREST (a) Any person who fails to pay the mileage-based user fee when due shall owe, in addition to the mileage-based user fee, interest calculated at one and one-half percent per month on the amount of the mileage-based user fee that remains unpaid.
The maximum amount of interest that may accrue pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed 18 percent of the amount of the unpaid fee.
(b) The Commissioner may waive some or all of the interest and penalties required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section if the Commissioner determines that the delay in payment was due to excusable neglect.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 29 of 44 § 4306.
FAILURE TO FILE REPORT;
PENALTY RATE If the Commissioner is unable to determine the annual vehicle miles traveled for a BEV because a person failed to file a report required by section 4304 of this chapter or failed to have the BEV inspected as required pursuant to section 1222 of this title within a reasonable period of time after the report or inspection is due, the Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user fee for the BEV based on the 98th percentile of the miles traveled by BEVs registered in Vermont during mileage reporting periods ending in the preceding calendar year.
§ 4307.
REGISTRATION;
SUSPENSION OR REFUSAL (a) Suspension of registration.
The Commissioner may suspend or refuse to renew the registration of a BEV if the Commissioner determines, following notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, that the owner or lessee of the BEV:
(1) failed to file a report required pursuant to section 4304 of this chapter;
(2) filed a report containing an intentional misrepresentation, misstatement, or omission of material information required by this chapter;
or (3) is delinquent at the time of renewal in the payment amount due pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 30 of 44 (b) Notice and opportunity for hearing.
The Commissioner shall provide the owner or lessee of a BEV with not less than 15 days’ notice of the intent to suspend or not to renew the registration of the BEV pursuant to the provisions of this section.
The owner or lessee shall be provided with the opportunity for a hearing and shall be permitted to be represented by counsel at the hearing.
§ 4308.
POWERS OF THE COMMISSIONER (a) General authority.
The Commissioner shall have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Additional powers.
In addition to any powers or authority specifically granted to the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner may do the following:
(1) Adopt rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A.
chapter 25 as the Commissioner determines necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Prescribe forms appropriate to the purposes of this chapter.
(3) Contract with an account manager to administer and manage the mileage-based user fee.
(4) With the approval of the Governor and Secretary, enter into agreements with other states, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces, providing for the reciprocal enforcement of mileage-based user fee or tax laws imposed by the jurisdictions entering into such an agreement, which agreement may empower a duly authorized officer of any contracting BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 31 of 44 jurisdiction that extends such authority to officers or employees of this State, to sue for the collection of that state’s or province’s mileage-based user fee or taxes in the courts of this State.
(5) Hold hearings, cause depositions to be taken, administer oaths, and examine under oath any person relating to any matter under this chapter.
(6) Compel the attendance of witnesses and order the production of any relevant books, records, papers, accounts, or other documents of any person the Commissioner has reason to believe is liable for the payment of a mileage- based user fee or of any person believed to have information pertinent to any matter under investigation by the Commissioner at any hearing held under this chapter.
The fees for travel and attendance of witnesses summoned or used by the Commissioner and fees for officers shall be the same as for witnesses and officers before a court and shall be paid by the State upon presentation of proper bills of cost to the Commissioner of Finance and Management, but no fees or expenses shall be payable to a witness charged with liability for reporting or paying a mileage-based user fee.
(c) Examinations under oath.
Any examination under oath conducted by the Commissioner may, at the Commissioner’s discretion, be reduced to writing, and intentional false testimony shall be deemed perjury and be punishable as such.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 32 of 44 (d) Compulsory process.
Upon application of the Commissioner, a superior judge may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony, and the production of any books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts, or documents before the Commissioner in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same penalties as if before a Superior Court.
§ 4309.
JUDICIAL REVIEW (a) Notice of appeal.
An aggrieved person may appeal any final decision, order, or finding of the Commissioner under this chapter pursuant to Rule 74 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure.
The appeal shall be to the Washington Superior Court or, in the discretion of the appellant, to the Superior Court in the county where the appellant resides or has a principal place of business.
(b) Exclusivity of remedy.
The appeal provided by this section shall be the exclusive remedy available to any person for review of a final decision of the Commissioner under this chapter.
Sec.
19.
23 V.S.A.
chapter 43 is added to read:
CHAPTER 43.
ROAD USAGE CHARGES Subchapter 1.
Mileage-Based User Fee § 4301.
PURPOSE The purpose of this chapter is to impose a mileage-based user fee for battery electric vehicle pleasure cars to ensure that battery electric vehicles BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 33 of 44 contribute to the Transportation Fund in an amount that reflects the annual miles traveled by each vehicle.
§ 4302.
DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter:
(1) “Account manager” means a person that the Agency of Transportation or Department of Motor Vehicles contracts with to administer and manage the mileage-based user fee.
(2) “Annual vehicle miles traveled” means the total number of miles that a BEV is driven during the mileage reporting period.
(3) “BEV” means a battery electric vehicle pleasure car.
(4) “Mileage-based user fee” means the fee charged for the annual vehicle miles traveled by a BEV pursuant to section 4303 of this chapter.
(5) “Mileage-based user fee rate” means the per-mile usage fee charged to the owner or lessee of a BEV pursuant to section 4303 of this chapter.
(6) “Mileage reporting period” means:
(A) the time period between annual inspections;
or (B) the time period between the most recent annual inspection and a terminating event.
(7) “Terminating event” means any of the following:
(A) the registering of a BEV that had been registered in Vermont in a different state;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 34 of 44 (B) a change in ownership or lesseeship of a BEV;
or (C) the termination of a BEV’s registration.
§ 4303.
MILEAGE-BASED USER FEE;
ASSESSMENT;
CALCULATION;
PAYMENT;
EXEMPTIONS (a) Annual mileage-based user fee.
or VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 21 of 29 (B) enter into an agreement with the Commissioner to pay the amount of the mileage-based user fee in quarterly or monthly installments.
or (B) enter into an agreement with the Commissioner to pay the amount of the mileage-based user fee in quarterly or monthly installments.
The Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user fee of each BEV by multiplying the miles traveled by the BEV during the applicable period by the rate established pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
The Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user fee of each BEV by multiplying the miles BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 35 of 44 traveled by the BEV during the applicable period by the rate established pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 22 of 29 (f) Review of amount assessed.
(f) Review of amount assessed.
The procedures shall include a process by which an appellant can resolve the dispute prior to the issuance of a final administrative decision on the appeal.
The BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 36 of 44 procedures shall include a process by which an appellant can resolve the dispute prior to the issuance of a final administrative decision on the appeal.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 23 of 29 § 4305.
§ 4305.
(b)(1) An individual may request at any time that the Commissioner waive some or all of the amount of the overdue fee or interest due, or both, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 37 of 44 (b)(1) An individual may request at any time that the Commissioner waive some or all of the amount of the overdue fee or interest due, or both, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
PENALTY RATE If the Commissioner is unable to determine the annual vehicle miles traveled for a BEV because a person failed to file a report required by section 4304 of this chapter or failed to have the BEV inspected as required pursuant to section 1222 of this title within a reasonable period of time after the report or inspection is due, the Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 24 of 29 fee for the BEV based on the 98th percentile of the miles traveled by BEVs registered in Vermont during mileage reporting periods ending in the preceding calendar year.
PENALTY RATE If the Commissioner is unable to determine the annual vehicle miles traveled for a BEV because a person failed to file a report required by section of this chapter or failed to have the BEV inspected as required pursuant to section 1222 of this title within a reasonable period of time after the report or inspection is due, the Commissioner shall calculate the mileage-based user fee for the BEV based on the 98th percentile of the miles traveled by BEVs registered in Vermont during mileage reporting periods ending in the preceding calendar year.
The Commissioner may suspend or refuse to renew the registration of a BEV if the Commissioner determines, following notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, that the owner or lessee of the BEV:
The Commissioner may suspend or refuse to renew the registration of a BEV if the Commissioner determines, following BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 38 of 44 notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, that the owner or lessee of the BEV:
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 25 of 29 § 4308.
§ 4308.
(2) Prescribe forms appropriate to the purposes of this chapter.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 39 of 44 (2) Prescribe forms appropriate to the purposes of this chapter.
Following a final decision on an appeal pursuant to subsection (a) of this section or subsection 4303(f) of this chapter, the appellant may appeal the decision pursuant to Rule 74 of the Vermont VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 26 of 29 Rules of Civil Procedure.
Following a final decision on an appeal pursuant to subsection (a) of this section or subsection 4303(f) of this chapter, the appellant may appeal the decision pursuant to Rule 74 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure.
Subchapter 2.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 40 of 44 Subchapter 2.
BEV Rental Vehicle Road Usage Charge § 4321.
BEV Rental Vehicle Road Usage Charge § 4321.
§ 8903(d), there is imposed on each rental transaction for a BEV a road usage charge equal to one percent of the rental charge, which shall be collected by the rental company from the renter and remitted to the Commissioner.
§ 8903(d), there is imposed on each rental transaction for a BEV a road usage charge equal to one percent of the rental charge, which shall be collected by the rental company from the renter and remitted to the Commissioner.
(b) As used in this section, rental charge has the same meaning as in 32 V.S.A.
(b) As used in this section, rental charge has the same meaning as in V.S.A.
§ 8903(d).
§ 8903(d).
§ 361 is amended to read:
§ 361 is amended to read:
PLEASURE CARS * * * VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 27 of 29 (c) In addition to the registration fee set forth in subsection (a) of this section, there shall be an annual EV infrastructure fee for a pleasure car that is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, as defined in subdivision 4(85)(B) of this title, equal to one-half the amount of the annual fee collected in subsection (a) of this section, or a biennial EV infrastructure fee equal to the annual fee collected in subsection (a) of this section.
PLEASURE CARS * * * (c) In addition to the registration fee set forth in subsection (a) of this section, there shall be an annual EV infrastructure fee for a pleasure car that is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, as defined in subdivision 4(85)(B) of this title, equal to one-half the amount of the annual fee collected in subsection (a) of this section, or a biennial EV infrastructure fee equal to the annual fee collected in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) The annual and biennial EV infrastructure fees collected in subsection (c) of this section shall be allocated to deposited in the Transportation Fund for programs administered by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to increase Vermonters’ access to level 1 and 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging ports at workplaces or multiunit dwellings, or both.
(d) The annual and biennial EV infrastructure fees collected in subsection (c) of this section shall be allocated to deposited in the Transportation Fund for BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 41 of 44 programs administered by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to increase Vermonters’ access to level 1 and 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging ports at workplaces or multiunit dwellings, or both.
MILEAGE-BASED USER FEE;
TRANSITION BEV pleasure cars that are registered in Vermont on December 31, 2026, shall transition to the mileage-based user fee established pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
chapter 43 as follows:
(1) The initial mileage reporting period for each BEV shall commence on its first annual inspection occurring on or after January 1, 2027.
(2) The BEV shall receive a credit equal to $89.00 towards the amount of the mileage-based user fee due pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
§ 4303 for the initial mileage reporting period.
Sec.
21.
(2) If the initial mileage reporting period for a BEV begins before the BEV is required to renew its registration, the BEV shall receive a credit equal VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 28 of 29 to $89.00 towards the amount of the mileage-based user fee due pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
(2) If the initial mileage reporting period for a BEV begins before the BEV is required to renew its registration, the BEV shall receive a credit equal BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 42 of 44 to $89.00 towards the amount of the mileage-based user fee due pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
§ 4303 for the initial mileage reporting period.
§ 4303 for the initial mileage reporting period.
ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 MILEAGE-BASED USER FEE REVENUES All net revenues generated by the mileage-based user fee in State fiscal year 2027 shall be allocated to the appropriation for general State aid to town highways pursuant to 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a) in State fiscal year 2028.
The amounts allocated pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any amounts appropriated pursuant to the requirements of 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a).
Sec.
22.
REPORT On or before February 15, 2027, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a written report to the House Committees on Transportation and on Ways and Means and the Senate Committees on Transportation and on Finance regarding the potential for offering a pay-as-you-go option for the mileage- based user fee established pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
REPORT On or before February 15, 2027, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a written report to the House Committees on Transportation and on Ways and Means and the Senate Committees on Transportation and on Finance regarding the potential for offering a pay-as-you-go option for the mileage-based user fee established pursuant to 23 V.S.A.
The report shall provide a plan for implementation of a pay-as-you-go program as well as detailed information regarding:
The report shall provide a plan for implementation of a pay-as- you-go program as well as detailed information regarding:
(2) anticipated costs related to the implementation and operation of a pay-as-you-go program;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 43 of 44 (2) anticipated costs related to the implementation and operation of a pay-as-you-go program;
§ 11f to the contrary, in State fiscal year 2027, the amount of $2,200,000.00 is transferred from the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund to the Transportation Fund.
§ 11f to the contrary, in State fiscal year 2027, the amount of $2,200,000.00 is transferred from the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund to the Transportation Fund.
VT LEG #388415 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.944 Page 29 of 29 (b) Of the amount transferred, $1,700,000.00 shall be allocated in State fiscal year 2027 to general State aid for town highways pursuant to 19 V.S.A.
(b) Of the amount transferred, $1,700,000.00 shall be allocated in State fiscal year 2027 to general State aid for town highways pursuant to 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a).
§ 306(a).
§ 306(a)(3).
§ 306(a)(3).
§ 306(a)(1) or be subject to the annual inflationary adjustment provided for in 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a)(1) or be subject to the annual inflationary adjustment provided for in 19 V.S.A.
§ 306(a)(1) and (2).
§ 306(a)(1) and (2).
24.
2324.
19 (mileage-based user fee), 20 (infrastructure fee for PHEVs), 21 (transition to mileage-based user fee), and 22 (allocation of fiscal year 2027 mileage-based user fee revenues) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.
19 (mileage-based user fee), 20 (infrastructure fee for PHEVs), 21 (transition to mileage-based user fee), and 22 (allocation of fiscal year 2027 mileage-based user fee revenues) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.
(b) The remaining sections shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.944 Page 44 of 44 (b) The remaining sections shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026

  3. Delivered to the Governor on June 12, 2026

  4. House message: House adopted Conference Committee report

  5. Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill)

  6. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  7. Senate Message: Report of Committee of Conference adopted

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

  9. Committee of Conference report adopted

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

  11. Committee of Conference report

  12. Committee of Conference report

  13. Entered on Notice Calendar

  14. Senate Message: Committee of Conference members appointed

  15. Committee of Conference appointed: Senators Westman, Perchlik, and Harrison

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

  17. Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  18. Speaker appointed Reps. Walker of Swanton, Corcoran of Bennington, and Pouech of Hinesburg as members of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House

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

  20. Action Calendar: Unfinished Business

  21. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 18, 2026

  22. Rep. Walker of Swanton moved to postpone action until May 18, 2026, which was agreed to

  23. Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  24. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

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

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

  27. New Business/Third Reading

  28. 3rd reading ordered

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

  30. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  31. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Transportation amended as recommended by Committee on Finance

  32. Reported favorably by Senator Westman for Committee on Appropriations with proposal of amendment

  33. Motion by Senator(s) Chittenden to substitute proposal of amendment of the committee on Finance agreed to

  34. Reported favorably by Senator Chittenden for Committee on Finance with proposal of amendment

  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) Chittenden

  37. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  38. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  40. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  41. Proposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Chittenden

  42. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

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

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

  45. New Business/Second Reading

  46. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  47. Favorable report with proposal of amendment 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 Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

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

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

  54. Second Reading

  55. Entered on Notice Calendar

  56. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

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

  58. Second Reading

  59. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

  61. Read third time and passed

  62. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  63. Third Reading ordered

  64. Report of Committee on Ways and Means agreed to

  65. Second division of amendment agreed to

  66. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 65 of 130 to Pass -- Yeas = 84, Nays = 46

  67. First division of amendment agreed to

  68. Rep. Bartley of Fairfax demanded yeas and nays

  69. Rep. Parsons of Newbury asked that the question be divided

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

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

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

  73. Read second time

  74. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 26, 2026

  75. Rep. Walker of Swanton moved to postpone action until March 26, 2026, which was agreed to

  76. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  77. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

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

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Votes

Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 65 of 130 to Pass -- Yeas = 84, Nays = 46

Passed 84 Yea · 46 Nay · 19 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 66609
Republican 93409
Unaffiliated 3200
Progressive/Democrat 3000
Independent 3200
Republican/Democrat 0201
Total 8446019
% of votes cast 56%31%0%13%
How each member voted (149)
Member Party Vote
Casey — Yea
White — Yea
White — Yea
Casey — Nay
Hooper — Nay
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Yea
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Not Voting
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Yea
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Nay
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Nay
Emily J Long Democrat Yea
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Yea
Golrang "Rey" Garofano 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 Not Voting
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen Lueders Democrat Nay
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Not Voting
Kate Nugent Democrat Nay
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Yea
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Not Voting
Leslie Goldman Democrat Yea
Lori Houghton Democrat Yea
Lucy Boyden Democrat Yea
Marc B Mihaly 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 N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Not Voting
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Not Voting
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Yea
Chris A Taylor Republican Nay
Chris A Taylor Republican Not Voting
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
Jack H Brigham Republican Not Voting
James A Gregoire Republican Nay
John Kascenska Republican Nay
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Not Voting
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Yea
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Nay
Kevin C Winter Republican Not Voting
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Nay
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Yea
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Nay
Matt E Walker Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Not Voting
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Yea
Michael R Morgan Republican Nay
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Not Voting
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Yea
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 Yea
Woodman H Page Republican Yea
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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transportation
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H 944 is sponsored by House Committee on Transportation.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 18, 2026. Enacted.
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