Bill > H0449

This bill proposes modifications to Vermont's laws regarding biennial party caucuses by expanding the timeframe for when these caucuses can be held and providing more flexibility in caucus scheduling. Specifically, the bill changes the existing requirement that caucuses must be held between September 10 and September 30 to allowing caucuses to be held on any day during the month of September in odd-numbered years. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that empowers county chairs to call a caucus in a town where the local party members have failed to hold one on the designated date. This change gives county-level party leadership more authority to ensure caucuses occur when local town committees do not follow through. The technical amendments also update language to make the legal text more precise, such as replacing phrases like "in the manner provided" with "pursuant to the procedures" and clarifying the roles of county chairs and local voters in organizing caucuses. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for political parties to prepare for and implement these changes.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.449