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House passes S.259 on climate‑change cost recovery after debate over fossil fuel testimony
Summary
The Vermont House on May 6 passed S.259, an act relating to climate‑change cost recovery, after members debated whether fossil fuel industry testimony had been taken; roll call recorded 94 yeas and 38 nays. The bill moves to the Senate in the form amended by the House.
The Vermont House on May 6 voted to pass S.259, an act relating to climate‑change cost recovery, following floor debate about the bill’s evidence record and a requested roll‑call vote that produced a 94–38 result.
Supporters argued the measure will enable the state to pursue costs and recovery related to climate impacts; opponents pressed whether the committee had taken testimony from fossil fuel interests and questioned the prudence of lawsuits or penalties as a policy approach. "We did not"…
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