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VT H0494

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Corrections and Institutions

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $111,965,288.44 in total capital construction spending for the FY 2026-2027 biennium, with $61,969,761.44 in the first year and the remainder in the second year

  • Appropriates $100 million in new general obligation bonds plus $6.89 million in previously authorized but unissued bonds for state building projects, correctional facility upgrades, higher education infrastructure, and environmental initiatives

  • Funds major state building maintenance and repairs including $28.95 million for Buildings and General Services projects such as roof replacements, parking garage repairs, and HVAC upgrades at facilities in Waterbury, Burlington, Rutland, and Montpelier

  • Allocates $20 million for clean water initiatives including agricultural water quality grants, municipal pollution control, and land conservation projects through the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Establishes $4.2 million in Building Communities Grants across seven programs including historic preservation, cultural facilities, recreational facilities, and agricultural fairs over the biennium

Legislative Description

An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Last Action

House message: Governor approved bill on May 22, 2025

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/25/2025
Institutions4/3/2025
Appropriations3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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