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  • Posted on November 15, 2024:

    Vermont Statutes Online

    The Vermont Statutes Online now include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.

  • Posted on November 12, 2024:

    All Legislative Briefing

    The All Legislative Briefing will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10AM-3PM in the House Chamber.   

    This link will bring you to the agenda and the day’s presentations once they are received.  

    The meeting will be livestreamed on the Joint Fiscal Office YouTube channel.

    Please reach out to Erin Pedley with questions or concerns.

  • Posted on August 28, 2024:

    Request for Proposals: Energy Consulting Services

    The Legislative Joint Fiscal Office has issued an Request for Proposals for Energy Consulting Services. The office is  seeking to establish a contract with one or more

    vendors to provide expert consulting services in the area of energy and climate change. Please see the link below for more details on how to submit a proposal.

    https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/Energy_Consultant_RFP.pdf

  • Posted on July 15, 2024:

    RFP for Revenue Forecasting Services

    The Joint Fiscal Office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Revenue Forecasting Services.  Please see the RFP here. Questions are due by July 31, 2024.

  • Posted on June 17, 2024:

    House Currently in Recess

    The House is currently in recess until the fall of the gavel.

  • Posted on June 15, 2024:

    House Rules Meeting

    The House Committee on Rules will meet on Mon., June 17, 2023 at 9:30 a.m The meeting will be livestreamed.

  • Posted on May 22, 2024:

    Request for Information

    The Legislative Office of Human Resources is seeking information regarding a review of the compensation system and pay rates for the staff of the Vermont General Assembly. For more detail and for the deadlines, please see here.

  • Posted on May 21, 2024:

    Veto Session

    The General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the provisions of J.R.S.56.

     

  • Posted on May 10, 2024:

    House Party Caucuses

    House Democratic and Republican parties are caucusing at approximately 5:30 p.m

  • Posted on April 26, 2024:

    Public Hearing on Proposal 4

    Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Vermont

    Subject:

    Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

    The Vermont House Committee on Judiciary will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in person in the House Chamber or videoconference (Zoom webinar).

    The Committee will take testimony on the proposed constitutional amendment at the above date and time. Testimony will be limited to the first 30 registrants, and registrants will have up to 3 minutes each to speak.  Anyone interested in testifying should sign up in advance of the hearing through the following online form: https://legislature.vermont.gov/links/public-hearing-prop-4 no later than May 1, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.  Instructions on how to access and participate in the hearing will be sent once you have signed up for the hearing.  

    The hearing will be available to watch live on YouTube at the following link:  https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary

    For more information about the format of these events, contact Kayla Morse at kmorse@leg.state.vt.us. Written testimony is encouraged and can be submitted electronically through email at testimony2024@leg.state.vt.us or mailed to the House Committee on Judiciary c/o Kayla Morse, 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633.

  • Posted on February 05, 2024:

    Public Hearing: Judicial Retention

    There will be a Public Hearing on Judicial Retention on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Room 10 of the State House.  The public is invited to testify.

  • Posted on January 17, 2024:

    Senate Joint Meeting on Public Health, Housing, and Safety

    The Senate Chamber is experiencing technical challenges with livestream capabilities.  The Joint Hearing on Public Safety will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube as soon as possible. 

     

  • Posted on January 11, 2024:

    Guard 101: Vermont National Guard Legislative Orientation Briefing

    The Vermont National Guard will provide legislators with an orientation on the Guard and its role in the State.  Meetings will be held at noon in Pavilion Room 263 on the following Thursdays:  Jan. 11th, 18th, and 25th and Feb. 1st.  The meetings will be livestreamed. 

  • Posted on January 04, 2024:

    Public Hearing on the Governor’s Initial and Supplemental Recommended FY 2024 Budget Adjustment

    The Vermont House Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. via in-person or videoconference.

    The Committee will take testimony on the Governor’s recommended budget adjustments at the above date and time. Anyone interested in testifying should sign up in advance of the hearing through the following online form: https://legislature.vermont.gov/links/public-hearing-on-the-2024-budget-adjustment-act

    no later than 10:00 a.m. on January 9, 2024. Instructions on how to access and participate in the hearing will be sent once you have signed up for the hearing.

    The hearing will be available to watch live on YouTube at the following link:

     https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

    For more information about the format of these events, contact Erin Viera at eviera@leg.state.vt.us. Written testimony is encouraged and can be submitted electronically through email at testimony@leg.state.vt.us or mailed to the House Committee on Appropriations, c/o Erin Viera, 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633.

  • Posted on November 28, 2023:

    All Legislative Briefing

    The All Legislative Briefing will be Friday, December 1, 2023 from 10AM-3PM in the House Chamber.   

    This link will bring you to the agenda and the day’s presentations once they are received.  

    The meeting will be livestreamed on the Joint Fiscal Office YouTube channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/vermont-joint-fiscal

  • Posted on November 17, 2023:

    Vermont Statutes Online

    The Vermont Statutes Online have been updated to include the actions of the 2023 session of the General Assembly.

  • Posted on October 25, 2023:

    Now Hiring:

    To see all current job listings, please see the Career Opportunities page.

    The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity employer.

  • Posted on August 25, 2023:

    Now Hiring: Seasonal Doorkeepers

    The Office of the Sergeant at Arms seeks to hire Seasonal Doorkeepers.

  • Posted on July 25, 2023:

    Joint Hearing of the House and Senate Economic Development Committees

    There will be a joint hearing of the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs about Flood Recovery/Relief in Vermont on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Room 11 of the State House.  The agenda can be reviewed here

  • Posted on July 21, 2023:

    All Legislative Briefing

    There was an All Legislative Briefing from Administration Officials on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 2:00PM – 3:15PM. 

    This meeting was livestreamed and that video can be viewed here

  • Posted on July 05, 2023:

    Now Hiring: Legislative Counsel Attorney

    The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to hire an attorney to handle issues related to economic development, corporations, consumer protection, workforce development, and housing.

  • Posted on June 13, 2023:

    General Assembly Reconvening on 6/20/23

    The General Assembly will reconvene on Tues., June 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the provisions of J.R.S.27.

  • Posted on May 22, 2023:

    Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry information

    All information on the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry, including membership, agendas, streaming link, and documents shared, can be found here:

    https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2024/381

  • Posted on February 14, 2023:

    Public Hearing on the Governor’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

    The Vermont House Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Appropriations will jointly hold two public hearings on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via in person at the State house in Room 11 or via videoconference (Zoom).
    The Governor’s FY24 Executive Budget Recommendation may be found here.
    The Committees will take testimony on the Governor’s recommended budget at the above date and time. Anyone interested in testifying should sign up in advance of the hearing through the following online form no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday February 20, 2023, for the hearing date of February 21, 2023, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday February 27, 2023, for the hearing date of February 28, 2023:
    https://legislature.vermont.gov/links/public-hearing-2024-recommended-budget

    To submit written testimony, please email your testimony to testimony2023@leg.state.vt.us

    See the full press release here

  • Posted on February 14, 2023:

    The public is invited to testify on the judicial retention of the following Supreme Court Justices and Superior Judges

    The hearing will take place in Room 270 at 109 State Street on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.   Members of the public who would like to testify in person or via zoom  regarding any of these justices or judges may sign up by e-mailing Peggy Delaney at pdelaney@leg.state.vt.us.  You may also submit written testimony to Peggy.  Each person will have five minutes to testify.  The hearing will adjourn at 7:00 p.m. unless there are no persons remaining who have requested to testify, in which case the meeting may adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

    See the full press release here

  • Posted on February 08, 2023:

    Joint Assembly

    There will be a Joint Assembly –  Election of a Sergeant at Arms and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:30 A.M.

    To view the Joint Assembly proceedings, click here.

     

  • Posted on February 03, 2023:

    Public Hearing on Housing

    The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs and the House Committee on General and Housing will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m.

    The Committees will hear testimony concerning the state of housing in Vermont. 

    The hearing will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building, located at 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.  Participation may be in-person or by video conference (Zoom).

    Anyone interested in testifying should sign up in advance of the hearing through the following online form not later than 12:00 noon on February 15, 2023:  https://legislature.vermont.gov/links/public-hearing-on-housing

    When registering, prospective witnesses will be asked to select a topic category.

    See the full press release with details here

  • Posted on January 26, 2023:

    Tax Workshop for Members 1-27-2023

    Tax Workshop #3: Education Finance

    Date: Friday, January 27, 2023

    Time: 12PM – 1PM

    Where: House Chamber

    This is an optional workshop for members. RSVP is not required. Documents for Tax Workshops can be found on the Ways and Means Committee page in the left margin. You are welcome in-person, or the workshop may be viewed on the Ways and Means YouTube channel.  Please email Sorsha Anderson at sanderson@leg.state.vt.us with any questions.

  • Posted on January 26, 2023:

    Tax Workshop #4: Consumption Taxes

    Date: Friday, February 10, 2023

    Time: 12PM – 1PM

    Where: House Chamber

                  This is an optional workshop for members. RSVP is not required. Documents for Tax Workshops can be found on the Ways and Means Committee page in the left margin. You are welcome in-person, or the workshop may be viewed on the Ways and Means YouTube channel.  Please email Sorsha Anderson at sanderson@leg.state.vt.us with any questions.

  • Posted on January 12, 2023:

    Public Hearing on the Governor’s Initial and Supplemental Recommended FY 2023 Budget Adjustment

    See the full Press Release HERE

  • Posted on January 12, 2023:

    Tax Workshops for Members: The House Committee on Ways and Means will be offering a series of informational tax workshops for members most Fridays early in the session.

    Tax Workshop #2: Personal Income Tax and Corporate Taxes

    Date: Friday, January 13, 2023
    Time: 12PM – 1PM
    Where: House Chamber

    This is an optional workshop for members. RSVP is not required. Documents for Tax Workshops can be found on the Ways and Means Committee page in the left margin. You are welcome in-person, or the workshop may be viewed on the Ways and Means YouTube channel. Please email Sorsha Anderson at sanderson@leg.state.vt.us with any questions.

  • Posted on January 05, 2023:

    Senate Committee Assignments

    See the full listing here

  • Posted on January 05, 2023:

    Tax Workshops for Members: The House Committee on Ways and Means will be offering a series of informational tax workshops for members most Fridays early in the session.

    Tax Workshop #1: Anatomy of a Tax and Principles of a High-Quality Tax System

    Date: Friday, January 6, 2023

    Time: 12PM – 1PM

    Where: House Chamber

                  This is an optional workshop for members. RSVP is not required. Documents for Tax Workshops can be found on the Ways and Means Committee page in the left margin. You are welcome in-person, or the workshop may be viewed on the Ways and Means YouTube channel.  Please email Sorsha Anderson at sanderson@leg.state.vt.us with any questions.

  • Posted on January 04, 2023:

    House Committee Assignments

    See full listing here

  • Posted on January 04, 2023:

    Joint Canvassing Committee Meeting

     There will be a Joint Canvassing Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

     To view the Joint Canvassing Committee Meeting proceedings, go to the following YouTube channel:

     https://legislature.vermont.gov/senate/streaming/full-senate

  • Posted on December 01, 2022:

    Legislative Briefing

    The All Legislative Briefing will be Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 10AM-3PM in the House Chamber. 

     

    Please click this link to view the agenda and the day’s presentations.

     

    The meeting will be livestreamed on the Joint Fiscal Office YouTube channel.

     

    Please reach out to Sorsha Anderson at sanderson@leg.state.vt.us with questions or concerns.

  • Posted on October 10, 2022:

    Public Hearing on Sports Betting in Vermont

    Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. in room 11 of the Vermont State House and Zoom.

    The hearing will be livestreamed here

    See full press release here

  • Posted on October 06, 2022:

    Joint Rules Committee Meeting

    The Committee on Joint Rules will meet on Mon., Oct. 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  The meeting will be livestreamed.

  • Posted on September 27, 2022:

    Now Hiring: User Support Specialist

    The Office of Legislative Information Technology is seeking a seasonal User Support Specialist.

  • Posted on September 02, 2022:

    Task Force to Revitalize the Vermont Dairy Industry Monday, September 12, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Ethan Allen Room Broadcast via YouTube

    See the full press release HERE

  • Posted on August 29, 2022:

    Constitutional Amendments

    The 2019-2020 General Assembly proposed two amendments to the Vermont Constitution and the 2021-2022 General Assembly concurred with each proposal.  Both proposals will be submitted to the voters for final approval at the November 8, 2022 general election. View the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Vermont.

  • Posted on August 22, 2022:

    Task Force to Revitalize the Vermont Dairy Industry Monday, August 29, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

    Please see the official Press Release HERE

  • Posted on March 29, 2022:

    Notice: Legislative Face Mask Policy

    Pursuant to the order of the Joint Rules Committee, masks are required in legislative committee rooms when Washington County is rated at a High COVID-19 Community Level by the CDC, and are required in legislative staff office spaces unless otherwise agreed to by staff.  Masks are strongly recommended in other legislative spaces.  For more information, including requirements on the types of permitted masks, please read the LEGISLATIVE FACE MASK POLICY (Rev. 3/29/22).

  • Posted on February 03, 2022:

    Public Hearing to Hear From Vermonters on Various Hunting and Fishing Bills Currently in the Vermont Senate

    The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy is currently reviewing a number of bills relating to hunting and fishing in the State. We would like to hear from the Vermont public on these proposed bills. We will hold a remote (virtual) public hearing regarding three proposed new laws on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    All the bills can be found on the Committee’s webpage or accessed here via the following links:
    • S.129, An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife;
    • S.201, An act relating to the use of leghold traps; and
    • S.281, An act relating to hunting coyotes with dogs.

    The Committee suggests that members of the public read the bills prior to this hearing. Persons wanting to read the broader law in this area can consult Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.), Title 10, chapters 101–124 and 10 V.S.A. Appendix, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Regulations.

    UPDATE: registration for this hearing is now full and closed.  Please submit any written testimony to testimony@leg.state.vt.us and the Hearing will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-natural-resources-and-energy

    See the full Press Release here

  • Posted on January 21, 2022:

    Notice: 2022 Redistricting Information

    Please visit the new Reapportionment (Redistricting) webpage to view legislative bills and map proposals for reapportioning the House of Representatives and Senate.

  • Posted on January 18, 2022:

    Public Hearing, Proposal 5: Proposed Amendment to the Vermont Constitution Regarding the Right to Personal Reproductive Freedom

    The House Committee on Human Services will hold a public hearing on Proposal 5, proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Vermont regarding the right to personal reproductive freedom, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the House Chamber and on Zoom.
    Members of the public are invited to testify regarding the Legislature’s work on Proposal 5. Individuals wishing to testify may do so in person or by Zoom. Please register to testify at https://legislature.vermont.gov/links/proposition-5-public-hearing. You must specify if you intend to testify in person or by Zoom.
    To ensure there is enough time for everyone to speak, we are asking that remarks be no longer than two minutes. We welcome people to submit testimony via e-mail to testimony@leg.state.vt.us. Please indicate in the subject line Proposal 5 Public Comment.
    If you plan to attend and need accommodations to participate, please contact the Sergeant at Arms at 802-828-2228 by January 21.

    The hearing will be live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services

  • Posted on January 05, 2022:

    FY 22 Budget Adjustment Advocates Hearing

    The House Committee on Appropriations will hold an advocates hearing on the Governor’s Recommended FY22 Budget Adjustment at 2:00 PM on January 10.  PRESS RELEASE.

  • Posted on December 09, 2021:

    General Assembly Reconvening on Jan. 4, 2022

    The General Assembly will reconvene on Tues., Jan. 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the provisions of J.R.H. 10.  Both the House and Senate sessions will be livestreamed.

  • Posted on December 02, 2021:

    Results Based Accountability Training

    The Agency of the Administration will be hosting a training of results based accountability with presentations by the Government Accountability Committee on 12-7-2021 from 10am-noon via Zoom.

    The meeting will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/shared-joint-committees

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