May 17, 2024 •
Vermont Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Vermont General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday, May 10.
During the session, lawmakers passed House Bill 875, which overhauls the Vermont ethics laws.
The bill grants the Ethics Commission the power to perform investigations and hearings.
Additionally, the bill creates a uniform Municipal Code of Ethics and repeals redundant municipal ethics laws.
If approved by the governor, sections of the bill will take effect on passage; January 1, 2025; or January 1, 2026.
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