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S.246 (Act 123)

An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Sen. Alison Clarkson , Sen. Richard McCormack , Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale , Sen. Rebecca White
5/10/2024 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 28, 2024
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Sen. Richard McCormack
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
  • Sen. Rebecca White
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House 5/10/2024 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 28, 2024
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An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

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Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:20 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Introduction

Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:20 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Walk-through and testimony

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Shannon Dufour-Martinez, Homecare Worker with Developmental Services Respite, Vermont Homecare United, AFSCME 4802
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:45 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Walk-through, testimony, and possible vote

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:10 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Walk-through and committee discussion

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Mark-up and vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 5, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Member, Basic Needs Budget Technical Advisory Committee
Rep. Ashley Bartley, Member, Basic Needs Budget Technical Advisory Committee
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
9:15 AM

S.246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Discussion and possible vote

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  • Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
House Committee on General and Housing
  • Rep. Ashley Bartley, Member, Basic Needs Budget Technical Advisory Committee
  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Member, Basic Needs Budget Technical Advisory Committee
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Shannon Dufour-Martinez, Homecare Worker with Developmental Services Respite, Vermont Homecare United, AFSCME 4802
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

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Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
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Act

  • Signed into law 5/28/2024
  • As Enacted (ACT 123)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024
Statute
2 V.S.A. § 526. Basic needs budget and livable wage; report

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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel

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