Loading chat...

VT H0587

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Burrows

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Per diem compensation for members of State boards and commissions must be at least $50.00 per day or the Vermont livable wage hourly rate (per 2 V.S.A. § 526), whichever is greater
  • Applies to professional licensing boards, advisory commissions, appeals boards, promotional boards, interstate boards, supervisory boards, and temporary study commissions in the Executive Branch
  • Compensation is calculated based on time devoted to official duties, prorated on an eight-hour day, with daily payment not exceeding the per diem amount
  • Governor's annual budget report must include a schedule showing per diem rates by entity, total amounts paid, and justification for any rates exceeding the minimum threshold
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to board and commission member per diems

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Military Affairs1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available