Bill > H0493

This bill relates to making appropriations for the support of the Vermont state government for fiscal year 2026, with a wide range of provisions affecting various state agencies and programs. Key provisions include establishing an Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health to address health disparities, modifying emergency housing assistance for vulnerable populations, creating a Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund funded by cannabis excise tax revenues, and adjusting funding for various state departments and programs. The bill includes specific allocations for HIV/AIDS services, HIV prevention grants, and funding for community-based health and social service providers. It also makes technical changes to several existing laws, such as extending certain tax-related deadlines and modifying reporting requirements for state agencies. The bill provides detailed guidance on spending for departments including Children and Families, Corrections, Education, and Health, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations, improving service delivery, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The bill includes multiple effective dates, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025, and some with retroactive or specific implementation dates.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (House)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.493