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Committee refines H.762 to clarify charges, extends study window amid concerns about follow-through

Government Operations & Military Affairs · February 26, 2026
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Summary

The committee reviewed a draft amendment to H.762 that adds legislative intent language and refines the study committee's duties on county and regional governance; members pressed for safeguards to ensure the final report due Dec. 15, 2026, does not languish unimplemented.

The committee reviewed committee amendment draft 1.2 to H.762, "an act relating to the county and regional governance study committee," which adds legislative intent language and refines the study panel's powers and duties.

Tim Deppler of the Legislative Council summarized the changes, saying, "It is the intent of the general assembly that existing direct coordination and communication between the state and Vermont municipalities should be retained or…

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