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VT H0695

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Greer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Approves amendments to the Town of Bennington charter that were approved by voters on March 4, 2025

  • Authorizes Bennington to impose a 1% local option tax on non-owner-occupied short-term rentals

  • Requires Select Board majority vote recommendation before the tax can be placed before voters

  • Voters must approve the tax by majority vote at an annual or special meeting warned for that purpose

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning a local option tax on short-term rentals

Last Action

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

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Military Affairs1/15/2026

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