H.674

An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Sponsors: Rep. Edye Graning , Rep. David Bosch, Rep. Emily Carris Duncan, Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Rep. Abbey Duke, Rep. Michael Marcotte, Rep. Anthony Micklus, Rep. Herb Olson, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Kirk White

Location: House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Last Recorded Action: 5/20/2026 - Rep. Marcotte of Coventry moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, which was agreed to

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, January 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:10 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Walk-through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:00 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Testimony and Mark-up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Debra Bloom , Project Manager, Agency of Education
Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
Patrick Enriquez, National Guard State Partnership Program Director
Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
Lise Veronneau, Sister City Committee Burlington - Honfleur France
Rep. Conor Casey, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections

2:05 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Committee Discussion and Vote

Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:15 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Walk through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Michael Boutin, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:45 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:32 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Amendment walk through and vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:10 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

House Appropriations Amendment Discussion

Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:15 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Rep. Michael Boutin, Reporter
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Patricia Preston, Vermont Council on World Affairs
Patrick Enriquez, National Guard State Partnership Program Director
Peter Lynch, Senate Committee on Committees Appointee, Green Across the World, Inc.
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:30 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
John Dooley, Retired, Supreme Court Justice
Allison Litten, French Teacher, Hartford High School

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:55 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Walk-through and Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel