Chea Waters Evans
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67
Bills sponsored
this session · 70 all-time
8
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 58 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 5 all-time
251
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 251 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.6%
based on 59 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.4%
based on 59 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.3%
based on 59 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
70 billsCurrent session 67 bills
- H.841 An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures Signed
- H.506 An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Charlotte In Committee
- H.377 An act relating to the local media advertising tax credit In Committee
- H.244 An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising In Committee
- H.67 An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability In Committee
- HCR 230 House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honoring Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for a half century of outstanding community leadership and service Passed
- HCR 238 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services Passed
- 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
- HCR 237 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont-associated 2026 Winter Olympics medal winners Passed
- HR 8 House 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 Introduced
- HCR 110 House concurrent resolution designating April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont Passed
- H 506 An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Charlotte Introduced
- HCR 178 House concurrent resolution in memory of former Senator William H. Carris of Wells Passed
- H 67 An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability Passed
- HCR 55 House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont Passed
- H 112 An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports Introduced
- HCR 120 House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Tennis Month in Vermont Passed
- HCR 307 House concurrent resolution honoring Representative Kevin "Coach" Christie of Hartford for his inspirational civic leadership and extending future best wishes Passed
- HCR 70 House concurrent resolution designating April 10, 2025 as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House Passed
- HCR 189 House concurrent resolution designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House Passed
- H 418 An act relating to an excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition Introduced
- H 841 An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures Signed
- HCR 305 House concurrent resolution honoring former Representative Francis Matthew (Topper) McFaun for his exemplary public and community service Passed
- HCR 303 House concurrent resolution extending best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to the indomitable Representative Anne de la Blanchetai Donahue of Northfield Passed
- H 154 An act relating to designating November as the Vermont Month of the Veteran Signed
Historical 3 bills
- HCR 242 House concurrent resolution in memory of Charlotte Selectboard Member and former Public Service Board Chair and Department of Public Service Commissioner Louise McCarren Died
- H.836 An act relating to expanding earned time to include credit for higher education degrees Died
- H.626 An act relating to animal welfare Signed
Co-sponsored
58 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- H.606 An act relating to firearms relinquishment and storage procedures Signed
- H.418 An act relating to an excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition In Committee
- H.300 An act relating to an income tax credit for emergency first responders In Committee
- H.169 An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing In Committee
- H.154 An act relating to designating November as the Vermont Month of the Veteran Signed
- H.130 An act relating to expanding the membership and duties of the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools In Committee
- H.112 An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports In Committee
- H.54 An act relating to cell phone-free schools In Committee
Historical 50 bills
- HCR 199 House concurrent resolution congratulating the Boys & Girls Clubs of Vermont’s 2024 Youth of the Year honorees and designating April 4, 2024 as Boys & Girls Club Day at the State House Died
- HCR 198 House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2024 as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont Died
- H 176 An act relating to secondary enforcement of certain motor vehicle violations Died
- JRH 4 Joint resolution recognizing March 31, 2023 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Vermont, expressing support for the transgender rights of all Vermonters, and opposing legislation restricting the rights of transgender Vermonters regardless of their age Died
- HCR 69 House concurrent resolution honoring former President James Earl Carter as a tireless international humanitarian and public servant Died
- H 89 An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity Signed
- H 180 An act relating to standardizing the opening time of polling places Died
- HCR 114 House concurrent resolution honoring Karen Horn of Moretown for her exemplary leadership representing and strengthening local government in Vermont Died
- HCR 86 House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2023 as USS VERMONT Day in Vermont Died
- H 66 An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance 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
- HCR 196 House concurrent resolution honoring Robert Bick for his remarkable three decades of leadership at the Howard Center Died
- HCR 175 House concurrent resolution in memory of jazz aficionado Reuben Jackson Died
- H.848 An act relating to updating the school branding and mascot law Died
- H.818 An act relating to establishing a mental wellness and climate resilience pilot program Died
- H.816 An act relating to mental health screenings in school-age youth Died
- H.804 An act relating to exhibition vehicle registration Died
- H.803 An act relating to the modification of a motor vehicle’s exhaust system Died
- H.798 An act relating to prohibiting speed bumps and speed humps Died
- H.787 An act relating to an excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition Died
- H.769 An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program Died
- H.766 An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts Signed
- H.747 An act relating to appropriating funds to reimburse the Burlington Fire Department for assisting individuals experiencing a drug overdose Died
- H.741 An act relating to health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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H.642
An act relating to youthful offender proceedings
Which was disagreed to |
Nay | fail | March 20, 2026 |
|
S.325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was agreed to |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
S.325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was disagreed to |
Nay | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 208
An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 99 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51 |
Yea | fail | May 29, 2026 |
|
JRS 56
Joint resolution relating to final adjournment of the General Assembly in 2026
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 65 of 130 to Pass -- Yeas = 114, Nays = 16 |
Yea | pass | May 29, 2026 |
|
H 955
An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 125, Nays = 10 |
Yea | pass | May 29, 2026 |
|
H 949
An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 67 of 134 to Pass -- Yeas = 111, Nays = 23 |
Yea | pass | May 29, 2026 |
|
H 727
An act relating to sustainable data center deployment
Veto of the Governor sustained by a vote of Yeas = 83, Nays = 52 |
Yea | fail | May 29, 2026 |
|
S 64
An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 66 of 131 to Pass -- Yeas = 93, Nays = 38 |
Nay | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
S 193
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 62 of 124 to Pass -- Yeas = 115, Nays = 9 |
Yea | pass | May 26, 2026 |
|
S 71
An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 66 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 129, Nays = 3 |
Yea | pass | May 26, 2026 |
|
H 527
An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 68 of 136 to Pass -- Yeas = 122, Nays = 14 |
Yea | pass | May 26, 2026 |
|
H 527
An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 52, Nays = 89 |
Nay | fail | May 26, 2026 |
|
S 190
An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 66 of 131 to Pass -- Yeas = 87, Nays = 44 |
Yea | pass | May 22, 2026 |
|
S 230
An act relating to fair employment practices
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 67 of 133 to Pass -- Yeas = 85, Nays = 48 |
Yea | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
H 657
An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
S 212
An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 63, Nays = 74 |
Nay | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
S 208
An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 102, Nays = 39 |
Yea | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
S 208
An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 71 of 142 to Pass -- Yeas = 65, Nays = 77 |
Nay | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
PR 4
Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 142 to Pass -- Yeas = 128, Nays = 14 |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2026 |
|
H 70
An act relating to the inclusion of use value appraisal land in the conserved land inventory
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 69 of 138 to Pass -- Yeas = 58, Nays = 80 |
Nay | fail | May 12, 2026 |
|
S 209
An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 70 of 139 to Pass -- Yeas = 109, Nays = 30 |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 72 of 143 to Pass -- Yeas = 63, Nays = 80 |
Nay | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 72 of 144 to Pass -- Yeas = 142, Nays = 2 |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 72 of 143 to Pass -- Yeas = 60, Nays = 83 |
Nay | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 72 of 143 to Pass -- Yeas = 77, Nays = 66 |
Nay | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 71 of 142 to Pass -- Yeas = 66, Nays = 76 |
Nay | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
S 325
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 141, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
H 955
An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 79, Nays = 62 |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
H 955
An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 71 of 142 to Pass -- Yeas = 34, Nays = 108 |
Nay | fail | April 16, 2026 |
|
S 218
An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 70 of 139 to Pass -- Yeas = 85, Nays = 54 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
H 951
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 97, Nays = 40 |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2026 |
|
H 938
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 4 |
Yea | pass | March 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
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 61 of 122 to Pass -- Yeas = 33, Nays = 89 |
Nay | fail | March 27, 2026 |
|
H 944
An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 65 of 130 to Pass -- Yeas = 84, Nays = 46 |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
H 949
An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 70 of 140 to Pass -- Yeas = 56, Nays = 84 |
Nay | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
H 772
An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 120, Nays = 21 |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
H 949
An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 70 of 139 to Pass -- Yeas = 78, Nays = 61 |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
H 740
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 138 to Pass -- Yeas = 82, Nays = 56 |
Yea | pass | March 24, 2026 |
|
H 718
An act relating to building energy efficiency
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 83, Nays = 58 |
Yea | pass | March 24, 2026 |
|
H 642
An act relating to youthful offender proceedings
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 52, Nays = 85 |
Nay | fail | March 20, 2026 |
|
H 642
An act relating to youthful offender proceedings
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 68 of 136 to Pass -- Yeas = 53, Nays = 83 |
Nay | fail | March 20, 2026 |
|
H 585
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 65 of 129 to Pass -- Yeas = 26, Nays = 103 |
Nay | fail | March 19, 2026 |
|
H 542
An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 16, Nays = 119 |
Nay | fail | March 13, 2026 |
|
H 849
An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 68 of 136 to Pass -- Yeas = 97, Nays = 39 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
H 545
An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 47, Nays = 90 |
Nay | fail | March 10, 2026 |
|
H 710
An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 138 to Pass -- Yeas = 108, Nays = 30 |
Yea | pass | February 18, 2026 |
|
H 70
An act relating to the inclusion of use value appraisal land in the conserved land inventory
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 67 of 134 to Pass -- Yeas = 48, Nays = 86 |
Nay | fail | February 05, 2026 |
|
H 790
An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 67 of 133 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 0 |
Yea | pass | January 30, 2026 |
|
HR 12
House resolution expressing support for the principles behind the statement of Governor Philip B. Scott regarding the federal surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in the State of Minnesota
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 66 of 131 to Pass -- Yeas = 106, Nays = 25 |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |