Chittenden Senator moves to expedite H 472 for Professional Regulation review

The Vermont Senate convened on May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to address key legislative matters, primarily focusing on the education bill and the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) bill, designated as H 472.

The session began with a request from the Senator from Chittenden, who noted that the amendment for the education bill was in the editing phase and would soon be sent to the sponsor for review. To streamline the meeting and avoid delays, the senator proposed moving directly to discuss H 472.

The senator then made a formal motion to suspend the Senate's rules to allow for immediate consideration of H 472, which pertains to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation. The motion was put to a vote, and the Senate members responded affirmatively, with the motion passing as the "ayes" prevailed.

This session marked a significant step in advancing the legislative agenda, particularly regarding the regulation of professional occupations in Vermont. Further discussions and actions on H 472 are anticipated in subsequent meetings.