Bill > H0865

This bill requires public servants, which includes individuals holding public office or employment, to file detailed disclosures with the Ethics Commission regarding any travel undertaken in their official capacity or because of their public servant status, meaning the travel likely wouldn't have happened without it. These disclosures must specify if the travel was purely official or mixed with private purposes, list all destinations and stopovers, state the declared purpose of the trip, and itemize all associated costs for transportation, food, lodging, and other expenses, indicating whether these were paid for by the state, the public servant, or any other source like lobbyists or political groups. Public servants must also attest to the accuracy of the information and submit the disclosure within 30 days of starting the travel, with weekly updates required for longer trips, though regular commuting to and from work is exempt. This act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.865