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VT H0038

An act relating to adding new positions to the Human Rights Commission


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to authorize and provide funding for six additional full-time positions and two additional part- time positions within the Human Rights Commission.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to expand the Vermont Human Rights Commission by creating six new full-time and two part-time positions to enhance the agency's capacity. The specific new positions include a Communications and Outreach Coordinator, an Intake Specialist, three Staff Attorney Investigators, a Paralegal, a part-time Mediator, and a part-time Social Worker/Case Manager. To support these new roles, the bill appropriates $25,000 for education and outreach activities in fiscal year 2026, and allocates $794,616 for salaries and benefits, $18,000 for operating expenses and equipment, and $50,000 for additional office space. These investments aim to strengthen the commission's ability to investigate, mediate, and address human rights issues in the state. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing the commission to begin implementing these new positions and resources at the start of the next fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing (00:00:00 1/29/2025 ) (on 01/29/2025)

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