Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 694 — An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on April 20, 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 January 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on April 21, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill H 694 clarifies that the Town Manager can be removed without cause by the Select Board, but only after providing a written notice 90 days in advance. The provision regarding suspension during this notice period remains unchanged. This change is significant because it underscores the Town Manager's job security while allowing for an orderly process if the Select Board decides to make a change, ensuring that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities in the removal process.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.694 Page 1 of 1 H.694 An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.694 Page 1 of 2 H.694 Introduced by Representatives Greer of Bennington, Corcoran of Bennington, Morrissey of Bennington, and Nigro of Bennington Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Municipal and county government;
municipal charters;
Town of Bennington;
amendments Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to approve amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington to provide a contract- based exception to the current Town charter requirement for notice, cause, and hearing for the removal of the Town Manager.
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
Sec.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.694 Page 2 of 2 Sec.
VT LEG #387638 v.1
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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on April 20, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on April 20, 2026

  3. Delivered to the Governor on April 14, 2026

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

  6. New Business/Third Reading

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

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  9. New Business/Second Reading

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations

  11. Second Reading

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

  13. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

  14. Read third time and passed

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  16. Third Reading ordered

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

  18. Read second time

  19. Action Calendar: Favorable

  20. Notice Calendar: Favorable

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

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 694?
H 694 is sponsored by Michael Nigro (Democrat), Mary A. A Morrissey (Republican), Timothy R. R Corcoran II (Democrat), and William "Will" Greer (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 694?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.
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