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Vermont House advances H.952, a $159.6 million capital and bonding adjustment with targeted funding for corrections, water and veterans' facilities
Summary
The House advanced H.952 on second reading and ordered a third reading after committee reports outlined roughly $159.55 million in two‑year capital adjustments, including new bonding/cash for correctional facility HVAC and safety upgrades, $3 million for DOC Wi‑Fi (with monthly reporting), clean water allocations, and veterans home repairs.
The Vermont House advanced H.952 — an act adjusting capital construction appropriations and state bonding — and ordered a third reading after extended, section-by-section committee reports. Committees said the adjustment phase of the two‑year capital plan totals roughly $159,550,000 and includes a mix of bonded and cash additions for state facilities and local projects.
Representative Emmons, speaking for the Committee on Corrections and Institutions, described the bill as an economic development and infrastructure vehicle that "touches every person in this state," and directed members to committee spreadsheets showing the governor's recommendations alongside committee changes. The bill was carried to Ways and Means because it affects state revenue and to Appropriations because it carries appropriations.
Committee highlights presented on the floor included:
- Agency of Administration and General Services: added major maintenance ($1.281 million cash, $513,000 bonded), $225,000 cash for physical security enhancements, completion funding for Asa Bloomer roof/sewage ($3.6 million cash), a…
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