H.567 (Act 131)

An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Sponsors: Rep. Matthew Birong

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, January 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

1:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

9:00 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

9:05 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Timothy Leuders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Jennifer Harlow, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Mike O'Neil, Director, Vermont State Troopers Association
Dan Trottier, President, Vermont State Troopers Association
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

2:30 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

3:15 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

possible vote

David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

10:45 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

vote

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:30 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Walk-through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

Friday, March 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:10 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Amendment walk through and vote

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

1:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

House Appropriations Committee amendment straw poll

Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

9:00 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

House Ways and Means Committee amendment walk-through and straw poll

Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Sponsor
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Government Operations

2:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Introduction and Walk-through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Government Operations

2:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Government Operations

2:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:45 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

4:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Review of amendment

David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

4:15 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Review of amendment and vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Walk-through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

Friday, May 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Discussion and Vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office