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VT H0655

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lucy Boyden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Board of Liquor and Lottery member terms extended from three years to four years, with appointments made by the Governor with Senate consent
  • Repeals the 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. restriction on hours of sale for licensees selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption under 7 V.S.A. § 230
  • Special event permits now explicitly require approval by local control commissioners before the Division of Liquor Control can issue them
  • Removes the requirement that solicitor's license applicants pay fees by certified check, allowing other payment methods
  • Cancels the scheduled 2026 repeal of provisions allowing retail establishments to obtain special venue serving permits for events serving malt or vinous beverages

Legislative Description

An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

Last Action

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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Military Affairs1/13/2026

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