H.531

An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Sponsors: Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, , Rep. Sandra Pinsonault,

Location: House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

Last Recorded Action: 1/6/2026 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs,

11:00 AM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs,

2:25 PM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Witness testimony

Melissa Willette, New England Region Liaison, Defense-State Liason Office, Department of War
Michelle Richart, Policy Priority Lead for Military Spouse Hiring Preference, Defense-State Liaison Office, Department of War
Kristen LaJeunesse, Military Spouse (Retired)
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs,

2:00 PM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Walk-through

Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel