Patrick "Pat" M Brennan
Born
1953
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66
Bills sponsored
this session · 119 all-time
19
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 156 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 6 all-time
644
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 644 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.1%
based on 61 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.9%
based on 61 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.8%
based on 61 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
119 billsCurrent session 66 bills
- S.290 An act relating to no net loss of State lands used for hunting and fishing Introduced
- S.289 An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for lost license fee revenue Introduced
- S.288 An act relating to hunting or fishing license fees for nonresident students enrolled in Vermont schools Introduced
- S.114 An act relating to charging for actual cost under Vermont’s Public Records Act Introduced
- S.107 An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for revenue lost due to issuance of free licenses Introduced
- S.82 An act relating to traffic cameras and traffic violations for illegally passing a school bus Introduced
- S.61 An act relating to automatic opening knives Introduced
- S.58 An act relating to requirements for the pay plans of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by the State Introduced
- SR 24 Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations In Committee
- HCR 12 House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 University of Vermont Catamounts on winning their school’s first NCAA Division I men’s soccer championship (College Cup) Passed
- S 303 An act relating to administration of the three-acre stormwater discharge permit Introduced
- SR 13 Senate resolution strongly objecting to the manner and circumstances under which U.S. immigration authorities arrested and detained Mohsen Mahdawi and strongly advocating that he be afforded due process under the law and released immediately from detention Passed
- HCR 178 House concurrent resolution in memory of former Senator William H. Carris of Wells Passed
- S 100 An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit Introduced
- S 27 An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports Signed
- S 268 An act relating to internet lottery sales Introduced
- S 272 An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals Introduced
- HCR 197 House concurrent resolution congratulating the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and extending best wishes for the organization’s future endeavors Passed
- S 58 An act relating to requirements for the pay plans of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by the State Introduced
- S 114 An act relating to charging for actual cost under Vermont’s Public Records Act Introduced
- HCR 186 House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Colchester Little League Minors on winning the 8–10 age bracket State Little League Baseball championship Passed
- S 46 An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations Passed
- HCR 189 House concurrent resolution designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House Passed
- S 101 An act relating to revoking Vermont’s use of California’s Clean Air Act waiver Introduced
- S 107 An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for revenue lost due to issuance of free licenses Introduced
Historical 53 bills
- H 149 An act relating to write-in candidate consent of candidate filings in State elections Died
- H 808 An act relating to the use of gun suppressors while hunting Died
- H 743 An act relating to an exemption to the firearms transfer waiting period for persons who already own firearms Died
- H 595 An act relating to deer and bear doing damage to crops Died
- H 201 An act relating to switchblade knives Died
- H 254 An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives Died
- H 272 An act relating to possession of firearms by persons convicted of a violent crime Died
- H 136 An act relating to Abenaki trapping licenses Died
- H 192 An act relating to the appointment of the Adjutant General and creating a tax exemption for military retirement pay Died
- H 404 An act relating to administration and implementation of water quality projects Died
- H 80 An act relating to hearing protection while hunting Died
- HCR 315 House concurrent resolution congratulating Madison Chagnon of Colchester on her selection by the Burlington Free Press as Miss Hockey 2020 Died
- H 53 An act relating to disturbing the legislature Died
- H 49 An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives Died
- H 273 An act relating to funding water quality programs with revenue from the estate tax and the property transfer tax Died
- HCR 200 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Hazelett Corporation in Colchester on its centennial Died
- H 124 An act relating to switchblade knives Died
- H 576 An act relating to the management of food residuals by agricultural fairs and festivals Died
- HCR 164 House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2018–2019 Colchester High School debate program for its outstanding record and State championship victory Died
- H 242 An act relating to making energy efficiency charges, energy assistance program fees, and electric discount program fees voluntary Died
- H 730 An act relating to establishing a Salt Application Program at the Agency of Natural Resources Died
- H.C.R. 141 House concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative Sam Lloyd of Weston Died
- H.C.R. 149 House concurrent resolution honoring Capitol Police Chief Leslie Robert Dimick for his outstanding public safety career achievements Died
- H. 808 An act relating to all-terrain vehicles Died
- H. 619 An act relating to wrecker rotation lists Died
Co-sponsored
156 billsCurrent session 19 bills
- S.305 An act relating to housing and land use Introduced
- S.303 An act relating to administration of the three-acre stormwater discharge permit Introduced
- S.279 An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers Introduced
- S.272 An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals Introduced
- S.268 An act relating to internet lottery sales Introduced
- S.267 An act relating to housing and land use Introduced
- S.266 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands Introduced
- S.157 An act relating to recovery residence certification In Committee
- S.110 An act relating to changes to Vermont’s air pollution and renewable energy laws Introduced
- S.103 An act relating to updating the Periodic Inspection Manual Introduced
- S.101 An act relating to revoking Vermont’s use of California’s Clean Air Act waiver Introduced
- S.100 An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit Introduced
- S.69 An act relating to an age-appropriate design code In Committee
- S.64 An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists In Committee
- S.46 An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations In Committee
- S.45 An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities In Committee
- S.27 An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports In Committee
- S.21 An act relating to cell phone-free schools Introduced
- S.17 An act relating to exempting military retirement and survivor benefit income from Vermont income tax Introduced
Historical 137 bills
- HCR 198 House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2024 as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont Died
- H 671 An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act and Global Warming Solutions Act Died
- HCR 69 House concurrent resolution honoring former President James Earl Carter as a tireless international humanitarian and public servant Died
- HCR 149 House concurrent resolution designating February 16, 2024 as Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House Died
- HCR 114 House concurrent resolution honoring Karen Horn of Moretown for her exemplary leadership representing and strengthening local government in Vermont Died
- H 455 An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics test for high school graduation Died
- HCR 86 House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2023 as USS VERMONT Day in Vermont Died
- HCR 12 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Colchester 10-to-12 Little League Softball All-Stars on winning the 2022 Vermont Little League Softball Championship Died
- HCR 31 House concurrent resolution in memory of Marshall Webb Died
- HCR 21 House concurrent resolution honoring the organizations and individuals working to resolve Vermont’s rural broadband access crisis Died
- H 761 An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle and the Distracted Driving Diversion Program Died
- H 390 An act relating to limiting the transport of catalytic converters Died
- H 739 An act relating to raising awareness of military-related postsecondary opportunities Died
- HCR 107 House concurrent resolution honoring the 83 years of outstanding Paquette family agricultural entrepreneurship Died
- HR 25 House resolution honoring Senator Patrick J. Leahy for his nearly half century of extraordinary public service in the U.S. Senate Died
- HCR 142 House concurrent resolution in memory of Sister Janice E. Ryan, RSM Died
- HCR 103 House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2021 class of Eagle Scouts in the State of Vermont Died
- SCR 12 Senate concurrent resolution memorializing the more than 500 Vermonters who have died due to COVID-19, extending sincere condolences to their families, and thanking those Vermonters whose frontline jobs have been especially challenging during the pandemic Died
- HCR 76 House concurrent resolution congratulating Elle Purrier St. Pierre on her outstanding performance in the 2020 Olympics women’s 1500-meter race Died
- HCR 44 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation on the 30th anniversary of its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Vermont Died
- HCR 165 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Green Mountain Power Corporation of Colchester on Time Magazine’s designating it as one of the 100 most influential companies in the world Died
- H 550 An act relating to the energy efficiency charge for net metering customers Died
- HCR 17 House concurrent resolution honoring former Vermont House Clerk William M. MaGill for his notable contributions to the State legislative process Died
- HCR 31 House concurrent resolution in memory of U.S. Second Circuit Judge Peter W. Hall Died
- HCR 156 House concurrent resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month in Vermont Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
H.740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Beck, |
Yea | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
S.325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Roll Call, requested by Senator Watson, |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
S 190
An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board
Roll Call, requested by Senator Collamore, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
S 193
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Roll Call, requested by Senator Hashim, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 1 |
Yea | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Roll Call, requested by Senator Watson, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Watson, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Roll Call, requested by Senator Watson, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 3 |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
H 772
An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program
Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 12 |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
H 772
An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program
3rd reading refused on roll call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Failed -- Needed 16 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 15, Nays = 16 |
Nay | fail | May 27, 2026 |
|
H 955
An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | May 26, 2026 |
|
H 550
An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
H 931
An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education law
Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 11, Nays = 19 |
Yea | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Beck, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Westman, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 26, Nays = 4 |
Yea | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Roll Call, requested by Senator Beck, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 14, Nays = 16 |
Yea | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 727
An act relating to sustainable data center deployment
Proposal of amendment agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Hashim, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 26, Nays = 3 |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 12 |
Nay | pass | May 15, 2026 |
|
H 657
An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families
Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 13, Nays = 17 |
Yea | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
H 657
An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families
Roll Call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 13, Nays = 17 |
Yea | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
H 660
An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations
Pending third reading, motion to amend Senate proposal of amendment disagreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Collamore, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 12, Nays = 18 |
Yea | fail | May 13, 2026 |
|
H 930
An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism
Roll Call, requested by Senator Heffernan, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 6, Nays = 24 |
Nay | fail | May 08, 2026 |
|
S 329
An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms
Read 3rd time & passed on roll call, requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 08, 2026 |
|
S 329
An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
S 329
An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 13 |
Nay | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
H 536
An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
H 933
An act relating to miscellaneous administrative and policy changes to the tax laws
Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks, Failed -- Needed 14 of 27 to Pass -- Yeas = 11, Nays = 16 |
Not Voting | fail | May 01, 2026 |
|
H 933
An act relating to miscellaneous administrative and policy changes to the tax laws
Roll Call, requested by Senator Vyhovsky, Failed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 2, Nays = 27 |
Not Voting | fail | May 01, 2026 |
|
H 949
An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
H 951
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Proposal of amendment agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Perchlik, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 23, Nays = 7 |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
H 951
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Roll Call, requested by Senator Hardy, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 7, Nays = 23 |
Nay | fail | April 28, 2026 |
|
H 849
An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 23, Nays = 7 |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
S 193
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Read 3rd time & passed on roll call, requested by Senator Norris, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 1 |
Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
|
SR 25
Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations
Read 3rd time & adopted on roll call requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 14 of 27 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
S 190
An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board
Read 3rd time & passed on roll call, requested by Senator Weeks, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 23, Nays = 6 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 18, Nays = 12 |
Nay | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Roll Call, requested by Senator Ingalls, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 13, Nays = 17 |
Yea | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Recommendation of amendment, as amended, agreed to on roll call requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 18, Nays = 12 |
Nay | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
S 206
An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation
Read 3rd time & passed on roll call, requested by Senator Mattos, Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 22, Nays = 6 |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
S 206
An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Baruth, Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 21, Nays = 7 |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
S 206
An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation
Senator(s) Heffernan motion to commit bill to Committee on Education disagreed to on roll call requested by Sen. Weeks, Failed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 9, Nays = 19 |
Yea | fail | March 18, 2026 |
|
S 298
An act relating to voter protections
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
S 227
An act relating to creating immigration protocols in Vermont schools
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Education agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 26, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
PR 4
Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights
Proposed Constitutional Amendment agreed to on roll call, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
JRS 42
Joint resolution condemning the Russian Federation’s military and political actions in Ukraine and especially their impact on Ukrainian children
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
S 218
An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 29, Nays = 1 |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
S 209
An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
S 208
An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
SR 21
Senate resolution relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Operation Metro Surge
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 25, Nays = 4 |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |
|
SR 21
Senate resolution relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Operation Metro Surge
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 24, Nays = 5 |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |