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S.232 (Act 127)

An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Sen. Ruth Hardy , , Sen. Thomas Chittenden , Sen. Alison Clarkson , Sen. Martine Gulick , Sen. Nader Hashim , Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Joseph Major , Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky , Sen. Rebecca White ,
5/29/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
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An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Detailed Status

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An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

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An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Committee Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Meeting Full List

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:30 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
Amy Williams, Vice President, Vermont Library Association
Margaret Woodruff, Chair, Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, Vermont Library Association
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Friday, January 30, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:15 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Walk-through and discussion

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
3:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Witness Testimony

Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:15 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Mark-up

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Cal Hale, Lobbyist, Vermont Library Association
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:30 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:15 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Witness Testimony

Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
3:15 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Carolyn Picazio, Director of Library Services, Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Friday, February 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
3:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Vote

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Vote

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Addison County
Chris Tormey, Chair, Cabot School Board
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
3:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Vote

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs,
1:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
8:45 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Introduction

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
2:00 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Agency of Education Testimony

Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
2:30 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
10:35 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Margaret Woodruff, Chair, Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, Vermont Library Association
2:30 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
2:30 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Mark-up and vote

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:40 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

vote

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
10:30 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Walk through

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Jana Brown, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
12:25 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Vote

An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Appropriations
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Jana Brown, Reporter, House Committee on Education
House Committee on Education
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
  • Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Margaret Woodruff, Chair, Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, Vermont Library Association
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
  • Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Senate Committee on Education
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
  • Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
  • Cal Hale, Lobbyist, Vermont Library Association
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Addison County
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Carolyn Picazio, Director of Library Services, Kellogg-Hubbard Library
  • Chris Tormey, Chair, Cabot School Board
  • Amy Williams, Vice President, Vermont Library Association
  • Margaret Woodruff, Chair, Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, Vermont Library Association
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Fiscal Information

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No committee of conference members found for S.232 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Committee of Conference Meetings

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An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

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No committee of conference meeting history found for S.232 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for S.232 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Statutes Affected

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Staff & Other Information

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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel
Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel

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