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VT H0400

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gina Galfetti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Environmental Division of Superior Court required to hear housing permit appeals within 30 days of filing (changed from a goal to a mandate)
  • Court must issue decisions on housing appeal cases within 120 days after the hearing closes (increased from previous 90-day timeframe)
  • Creates two new full-time permanent positions in the Environmental Division: one Superior Court Judge and one law clerk
  • Appropriates $300,000 to the Judiciary in fiscal year 2026 to fund the new positions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An act relating to housing appeals

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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