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VT S0174

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Watson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • State Treasurer must study Green Bank models from other jurisdictions to determine whether Vermont should implement a stand-alone financing entity or grant Green Bank-like authority to existing State entities
  • Study must build on "recommendation five" from the Treasurer's Climate Infrastructure Financing Report of 2024 and focus on accelerating investment in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture
  • Treasurer required to consult with Vermont Public Finance Climate Collaborative, Vermont Climate Council, Secretary of Natural Resources, Commissioner of Public Service, Coalition for Green Capital members, and Secretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
  • At least one public hearing must be held on draft findings and a mechanism for written public comments must be established
  • Written report with findings and implementation recommendations due to specified House and Senate committees by December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Energy1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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