Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

S 229 — An act relating to compensation and health insurance for members of the General Assembly

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes the Legislative Compensation Commission and makes members of the General Assembly eligible to participate in the State employees’ health benefit plan.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 1010

    (22) Legislative Compensation Commission

    Adds the Legislative Compensation Commission to the list of boards entitled to per diem compensation.

  • 3 V.S.A. § 631

    The term “employees” shall does not include members of the General Assembly as such, → The term “employees” includes members of the General Assembly as set forth in subdivision (iv) of this subdivision (a)(2)(A).

    Defines members of the General Assembly as 'employees' for purposes of group health insurance, making them eligible for benefits.

  • 3 V.S.A. § 631

    Members of the General Assembly shall → Members of the General Assembly shall be eligible to participate in the State employees’ health benefit plan on the same terms and at the same cost as employees of the Executive Branch.

    Allows members of the General Assembly to participate in the health benefit plan under the same conditions as Executive Branch employees.

  • 2 V.S.A. chapter 32

    CHAPTER 32. LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION COMMISSION § 1021. CREATION OF COMMISSION (a) Creation. There is created the Legislative Compensation Commission for the purpose of studying and setting the compensation and expense reimbursement of members of the General Assembly.

    Establishes the Legislative Compensation Commission to review and set compensation levels for the General Assembly.

  • 2 V.S.A. chapter 32

    § 1022. DUTIES; RECOMMENDATION; PROCEDURE (a) In its first year, the Legislative Compensation Commission shall consider and make recommendations on issues involving legislative compensation and benefits.

    Outlines the duties and procedures for the Legislative Compensation Commission regarding legislative compensation and benefits.

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 229?
S 229 is sponsored by Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat), Ruth E Hardy (Democrat), and Tanya C Vyhovsky (Progressive/Democrat).
What is the current status of S 229?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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