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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the sunset relating to a 2023 increase in marriage license fees. 2023 Acts and Resolves No. 19 increased the fee for a marriage license from $60.00 to $80.00, of which the sum retained by the town clerk was increased from $10.00 to $15.00, and the amount of the fee directed to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund created by 13 V.S.A. § 5360 was increased from $35.00 to $50.00.
AI Summary
This bill removes the sunset provision from a 2023 law that increased marriage license fees in Vermont. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous provisions that were set to expire on July 1, 2025, which had raised the marriage license fee from $60 to $80. Under the 2023 law, this increased fee was distributed with $15 retained by the town clerk (up from $10) and $50 directed to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund (up from $35). By removing the sunset clause, the bill makes these fee increases permanent, ensuring that the higher marriage license fees will continue beyond the originally planned expiration date. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, which means the fee structure will remain unchanged and continue to provide additional funding for domestic and sexual violence prevention efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing (00:00:00 1/10/2025 ) (on 01/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.6 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0006/H-0006%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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