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Vermont House of Representatives passes economic development bill
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Summary
The Vermont House passed Senate Bill 327, an act relating to economic development, by voice vote and referred Senate Bill 325 to the Committee on Appropriations; the chamber also read two congratulatory concurrent resolutions and adjourned until May 5, 2026.
During the session, the Vermont House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 327, an act relating to economic development, in concurrence with a proposal of amendment, the presiding officer announced after a voice vote.
The third reading was introduced when the member from Woodstock read the bill title on the floor. After the presiding officer put the question, members responded by voice; the presiding officer declared, “The ayes do have it, and you have passed the bill in concurrence with proposal of amendment.”
Why it matters: Passage in the House advances Senate Bill 327 toward final enactment and signals Legislature movement on the chamber’s economic development agenda. During the same session the House referred Senate Bill 325, an act relating to regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction that carries an appropriation, to the Committee on Appropriations pursuant to House Rule 35a.
The House also read two House concurrent resolutions that had been adopted pursuant to the consent calendar. A clerk read HCR 269, congratulating Brodie Allen of Reading for completing the National Rifle Association Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning a distinguished small-bore rifle designation, and HCR 270, congratulating the 2026 Stowe High School Division II boys’ Nordic ski team on its championship season. The resolutions direct the Secretary of State to send copies to the honorees.
Before taking action on the calendar, members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Almond Woodward of Fairfax, who served from 1981 to 1990 and died on 2026-04-11. Members also made several recognitions and announcements, including acknowledgement of the Stowe athletes, a long-serving intern completing more than 400 hours of service, and a commemorative portrait unveiling scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, to honor former Representative Lavinia Dorsey Bright.
The session closed after a motion to adjourn. The member from Poultney moved that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, 2026-05-05 at 10:00 a.m.; following a voice vote the presiding officer declared the ayes to have it and the House adjourned until that date.
