The House adopted JRS56 (final adjournment resolution) and appointed a committee to inform the governor; the governor addressed the chamber, thanked members and staff, and urged continued focus on affordability and civility in governance before the House adjourned for the session.

The Vermont Senate passed H519 (retirement membership) and H762 (county and regional governance study committee) in concurrence with proposals of amendment, and ordered third reading of H940 (miscellaneous public utility subjects) after finance, natural resources and appropriations committees reported.

The Senate approved Government Operations Committee amendments to H762, adding legislative intent language, reducing to one committee chair, adjusting committee duties and extending the report deadline and sunset to 2027; committees reported no significant budget impact.

Lawmakers heard H.762 to extend and refine the county and regional governance study committee created by 2024 Act 118; sponsors said it requires no new money, carries forward consultant funds, and reduces co-chairs to one to improve continuity for work on intergovernmental coordination.

The Senate passed S255 creating a Windham County pilot law‑enforcement governance council. A proposed non‑germane amendment to expand accountability measures statewide and alter effective‑date contingencies failed after floor debate and a failed rule‑suspension vote.

The committee reviewed a draft amendment to H.762 that adds legislative intent language and refines the study committee's duties on county and regional governance; members pressed for safeguards to ensure the final report due Dec. 15, 2026, does not languish unimplemented.

The Senate Committee on Government Operations reviewed H.508, which would remove detailed ward boundary language from the Burlington charter and let the city council change election-area lines; members questioned the lack of an automatic reapportionment timetable and asked for municipal representatives to explain the city’s plan.

Business groups, planners and state officials told the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee that county or regional governance could improve EMS, transit, permitting and economic development, but witnesses said legal limits, funding gaps and the need to protect local accountability must be resolved before any structural change.

Lehi Council discusses boundary drawing process for districts and wards with legislative counsel.

Supreme Court holds oral argument in significant Oklahoma case amid Justice Barrett's recusal

Fairhaven leaders address rising disruptions at public meetings and request stronger legal protections.

Fairhaven Select Board reports intimidation and disruptions by repeat attendees at meetings.

Committee agrees to delete sections and prepare new document for stock and ZAC.

Chris Violet discusses H 505, seeking to finalize Barrie's charter amendment approved by voters.

Senate Institutions review governor appointments and agency of digital services legislation.

Committee discusses key legislative changes to enhance Vermont's open meeting law.