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VT H0476
VT H0476An act relating to establishing a Mechanized Logging and Trucking Training Program
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to direct the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, in consultation with the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont State Colleges, to establish a Mechanized Logging and Trucking Training Program (Training Program) to train Vermonters in how to operate and maintain mechanized logging equipment. The Training Program also would be structured to allow participants to obtain a commercial driver’s license. The bill would require the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to seek funding for the Training Program from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Upon receipt of funding, the Training Program would be established at one or more of the Vermont State Colleges. Participation in the Training Program would be free of charge or at a reduced tuition depending on available federal funding. H.476
AI Summary
This bill proposes to establish a Mechanized Logging and Trucking Training Program in Vermont, designed to address workforce needs in the logging and trucking industries. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development would be responsible for creating the program in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and Vermont State Colleges. The training program aims to help Vermonters learn how to operate and maintain mechanized logging equipment and simultaneously obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The agency would seek funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, with the goal of offering the program at one or more Vermont State Colleges. Importantly, participants would be able to access the training either for free or at a reduced tuition rate, depending on the federal funding secured. This initiative appears intended to support rural economic development, address potential labor shortages in the logging industry, and provide career training opportunities for Vermonters.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (00:00:00 4/3/2025 ) (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.476 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0476/H-0476%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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