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Appropriations committee advances S.56 to form study committee on Office of New Americans
Summary
The Senate Appropriations Committee on March 18 voted to report S.56 favorably, creating an eight‑member study committee chaired by Tracy Dolan to develop recommendations on standing up an Office of New Americans; the committee is limited to 10 meetings and must file a report by Sept. 1, 2026.
The Vermont Senate Appropriations Committee voted on March 18 to report S.56 favorably to create a study committee to recommend how the state could stand up an Office of New Americans.
The bill as discussed appoints an eight‑member study committee, chaired by Tracy Dolan, limited to no more than 10 meetings. The committee’s report is due to the legislature by Sept. 1, 2026. The bill names several community organizations to participate or be consulted, including the Brattleboro…
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