Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 902 — An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2026. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill approves amendments to the charter of the City of Barre.

This legislation focuses on changes made to the City of Barre's charter. It has passed necessary legislative processes and received the governor's approval.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill H.902 changed the limit on how much money can be retained in the undesignated fund balance from "five percent" to "ten percent" of the City’s general fund budget expenses. This means the city can now keep a larger reserve for future use, which may provide more financial flexibility during budgeting. It matters because it could allow the city to better respond to unexpected expenses or opportunities without immediately needing to raise additional funds.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.902 Page 1 of 2 H.902 An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.902 Page 1 of 2 H.902 Introduced by Representatives Boutin of Barre City and Waszazak of Barre City Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Municipal and county government;
municipal charters;
City of Barre;
amendment Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to approve amendments to the charter of the City of Barre to authorize the City Manager or any councilor duly authorized by an action of the City Council to authorize the sale of City property.
This bill also proposes to amend City of Barre charter provisions related to the City’s undesignated fund balance.
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
Sec.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.902 Page 2 of 2 Sec.
PAYMENT OF TAXES * * * (b) At the close of the fiscal year audit, any unexpended funds remaining from the City budget may be retained, if approved by vote of the City Council, VT LEG #389138 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.902 Page 2 of 2 as an undesignated fund balance for future use.
PAYMENT OF TAXES * * * (b) At the close of the fiscal year audit, any unexpended funds remaining from the City budget may be retained, if approved by vote of the City Council, as an undesignated fund balance for future use.
VT LEG #389138 v.1
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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026

  3. Delivered to the Governor on June 2, 2026

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

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

  6. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

  7. New Business/Third Reading

  8. Reported favorably by Senator Collamore for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered

  9. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  10. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  11. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  12. New Business/Second Reading

  13. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  14. Second Reading

  15. Entered on Notice Calendar

  16. Referred to Committee on Government Operations per Temporary Senate Rule 44A

  17. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Rules

  18. Read third time and passed

  19. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  20. Third Reading ordered

  21. Rep. Waszazak of Barre City recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  22. Rep. Pinsonault of Dorset reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

  23. Read second time

  24. Action Calendar: Favorable

  25. Notice Calendar: Favorable

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

  27. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  28. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (188)

188 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 902?
H 902 is sponsored by Edward "Teddy" Waszazak (Democrat) and Michael Boutin (Republican).
What is the current status of H 902?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2026. Enacted.
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