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VT H0831
VT H0831An act relating to requiring the Secretary of State to include the year of passage in the number assigned to acts of the General Assembly
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to amend 3 V.S.A. § 104 to require the Secretary of State, beginning in the 2027-2028 biennium, to include the year of passage in the number assigned to all acts of the General Assembly with the number assigned to an act taking the following form: “Act No. [NUMBER]-[YEAR].”
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State, starting with the 2027-2028 legislative session, to include the year an act of the General Assembly is passed in its official numbering, which will now follow the format "Act No. [NUMBER]-[YEAR]". The General Assembly refers to Vermont's state legislature. This change aims to provide a clearer and more specific way to identify and track legislation by incorporating the year it became law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Voranus Coffin (R)*,
Matt Birong (D),
Lucy Boyden (D),
Thomas Charlton (R),
Lisa Hango (R),
Bob Hooper (D),
Jay Hooper (D),
Mike Morgan (R),
Sandra Pinsonault (R),
Mary-Katherine Stone (D),
Kenneth Wells (R),
Last Action
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs Hearing (09:20:00 2/26/2026 Room M106) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.831 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0831/H-0831%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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