House reads 10 bills for first time, refers measures on furbearers, taxes, health and education

The Vermont House of Representatives read 10 House bills for the first time during its Feb. 4, 2025, session and referred each to the committee assigned by rule.

The bills introduced ranged from wildlife and tax measures to health care and education items. The clerk read each bill title aloud and the House referred them as listed below.

H.132, "An act relating to the taking of furbearers," introduced by Representative Sakowitz of Randolph and others, was referred to the House Committee on Environment.

H.133, "An act relating to repealing the statutes that authorize the state lottery and sports wagering," introduced by Representative Stevens of Waterbury and others, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.

H.134, "An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing," introduced by Representative Kimball of Woodstock and others, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.135, "An act relating to administrative and policy changes to Vermont tax laws and extending reimbursement to municipalities for tax abatement due to flooding," introduced by Representative Canfield of Fairhaven, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.136, "An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing," introduced by Representative McCann of Montpelier and others, was referred to the Committee on Health Care.

H.137, "An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services," introduced by Representative Marcotte of Coventry and others, was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

H.138, "An act relating to maximum liability of municipalities for tort claims," introduced by Representatives Malone of South Burlington and Goodnow of Brattleboro, was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H.139, "An act relating to requiring licensed athletic trainers at secondary school athletic events and practices," introduced by Representative Hango of Berkshire and others, was referred to the Committee on Education.

H.140, "An act relating to the provision of grants for community nurses and community care coordinators working in collaboration with municipalities," introduced by Representatives Holcomb of Norwich and Maslin of Thetford, was referred to the Committee on Human Services.

H.141, "An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments," introduced by the House Committee on Appropriations, was read and, because it affects state revenue, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 35(a).

All readings were first readings; no committee debate or floor votes on these measures were recorded during the session.

Ending: The introductions concluded the House's bill-introduction segment; affected committees will schedule hearings or take further action according to their procedures.