Senate committee hears plan to formalize Vermont sister‑state program; panel seeks consistent vetting and Guard coordination

Apr 8, 2026

A Senate committee heard testimony supporting H6674, which would create a standardized Vermont sister‑state program with application and vetting procedures, five‑year reviews and coordination across state agencies and the National Guard, with witnesses stressing economic and educational benefits.

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The Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs committee on the record considered H6674, a proposal to establish a Vermont Sister State Program that would standardize how the state forms and evaluates partnerships with subnational and national jurisdictions abroad.

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