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Senate adopts H.488 transportation program after debate on federal matches and long-term funding gap
Summary
The Senate accepted the committee on conference report for H.488, a fiscal-year 2026 transportation program that spends about $880 million, with lawmakers warning a large portion of construction funding is one‑time federal money and urging the next legislature to address a projected shortfall.
The Vermont Senate accepted the committee on conference report on H.488, the fiscal year 2026 transportation program, after senators reviewed project funding, federal matching, and provisions ranging from rail-trail regulation to mileage-based fees for electric vehicles.
Senator from LaMoya summarized the bill, stating it spends a little over $880 million, with roughly $411 million directed to projects. The bill largely mirrors the Senate version, with additions on rail trails, authority for the Transportation Board to appoint officers, and a reorganization of some public-transit districts, including language affecting Green Mountain Transit and RCT.
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