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VT S0291
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tanya Vyhovsky
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AI Summary
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Requires General Assembly members and executive officers to file travel disclosures with the State Ethics Commission for any official travel paid by sources other than themselves, the State of Vermont, another state, or the federal government
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Disclosures must include: purpose of travel, itinerary with dates, itemized expense payments or reimbursements for transportation, food, lodging, entertainment, tickets, and anything else of value, plus identification of who paid for each element
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Disclosures must be filed within 30 calendar days of incurring travel costs, signed and attested to by the filer
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Supplemental disclosure required if a matter involving the travel payer comes before the official within six months of accepting the expense or reimbursement
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers
Last Action
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Government Operations
3/17/2026