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VT S0291

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tanya Vyhovsky

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Disclosures must be filed within 30 calendar days of incurring travel costs, signed and attested to by the filer

  • Supplemental disclosure required if a matter involving the travel payer comes before the official within six months of accepting the expense or reimbursement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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