Vermont 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced

H. 531 — An act relating to establishing a carbon pollution fee in Vermont

Last action — Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife

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

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill proposes to create a fee on carbon pollution in Vermont, aiming to encourage businesses and individuals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to help protect the environment and combat climate change by making polluting activities more expensive.

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Action History

  1. Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife

Sponsors

  • Diana Gonzalez · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Diana Gonzalez

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H. 531 do?
This bill proposes to create a fee on carbon pollution in Vermont, aiming to encourage businesses and individuals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to help protect the environment and combat climate change by making polluting activities more expensive.
Who sponsors H. 531?
H. 531 is sponsored by Diana Gonzalez.
What is the current status of H. 531?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H. 531?
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