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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to incentivize members of the General Assembly to complete the legislative session before the first Friday in May by providing that members will receive the same amount of compensation if the regular session concludes before the first Friday in May and by providing that members will receive only expense reimbursement if the regular session extends up to three weeks beyond the first Friday in May, with no compensation or expense reimbursement if the regular session extends more than three weeks beyond the first Friday in May.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Legislative Economic Incentive Act of 2026," aims to encourage the General Assembly to conclude its regular legislative session by the first Friday in May. If the session ends on or before this date, members will receive their full compensation. However, if the session extends beyond the first Friday in May, members will only receive reimbursement for expenses, and this reimbursement will be entirely eliminated if the session continues for more than three weeks past that deadline. This change applies to all members of the General Assembly, including the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
David Bosch (R)*,
Joseph Luneau (R),
Richard Nelson (R),
Christopher Pritchard (R),
Michael Southworth (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.854 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0854/H-0854%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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