House Government Operations - 2026-01-08 - 1:10PM

Committee (name not stated in transcript) · January 9, 2026

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Meeting called to order shortly after 1 p.m.; chair says committee will resume work and hold a conversation with representatives from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns about public records requests. Chair introduces Josh Hanford and Samantha (Sheehan).

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A legislative committee heard presentations from municipal advocates and the National Conference of State Legislatures about burdens on Vermont towns from public records requests and possible statutory fixes including longer response windows, clearer appeal processes, fee/deposit authority, and a “vexatious requester” remedy.

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