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LAWS & REGULATIONS:
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARIES:
ARCHIVED REPORTS

   

This page contains archived copies of legislative summaries, work between sessions

   
  NOTE: Reports below contain active links, indicated in blue and underlined. Clicking on a link will take you to the appropriate Web page or document page.
   
   
ARCHIVED SUMMARIES FOR THE 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE BIENNIUM
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  2006 Legislative Session
No summary available.
   
 

2005 Legislative SessionClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act No. 4 (H. 135) An Act Relating to the Extension of the Council on Education
  • Governance and the No Child Left Behind Oversight Committee
  • Act No. 6 (H. 143) An Act Relating to Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Adjustments
  • Act No. 13 (S. 84) An Act Relating to Comprehensive Management of Exposure to Mercury
  • Act No. 25 (H. 299) An Act Relating to an Agency Fee for Teachers and Administrators
  • Act No. 29 (S. 81) An Act Relating to School Buses
  • Act No. 32 (H. 201) An Act Relating to a Vacancy on a School Board
  • Act No. 38 (H. 504) An Act Relating to Appraisals and Education Finance
  • Act No. 43 (H. 518) An Act Relating to Capital Construction and State Bonding
  • Act No. 50 (H. 117) An Act Relating to the Allocation of the Assets of the State Teachers’ Retirement System of Vermont, the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System, and the Vermont Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
  • Act No. 54 An Act Relating to Updating and Clarifying Education Law
  • Act No. 71 An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
  • Act No. 79 (H. 163) An Act Relating to Criminal Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of
  • Vulnerable Adults
  • Act No. R-157 (JRH 25) Joint Resolution Relating to a Civics Education Forum
  • Act No. R-235 (JRH 46) Joint Resolution Supporting the Mission of First Day of School America
   
ARCHIVED SUMMARIES FOR THE 2003-2004 LEGISLATIVE BIENNIUM
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2004 Legislative SessionClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act #70 (H. 472) An Act Relating to Executive Branch Fees
  • Act #72 (H. 171) An Act Relating to Establishment of a Trust fund to Provide Aid to
    Students who are in SRS Custody and Wish to Attend College or University
  • Act #73 (S. 255) An Act Relating to Access to Juvenile Proceedings
  • Act #75 (H. 234) An Act Relating to a High School Diploma for Veterans of the Korean War
  • Act #76 (H. 540) An Act Relating to Education Finance Implementation
  • Act #78 (H. 490) An Act Relating to Repeal of the Governor’s Diploma
  • Act #80 (H. 585) An Act Relating to Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Adjustments
  • Act #83 (H. 183) An Act Relating to Memorial Day
  • Act #84 (S. 306) An Act Relating to the Election of Directors of the Southwest Vermont Regional Technical Center School District
  • Act #86 (H. 519) An Act Relating to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Act #91 (H. 113) An Act Relating to Harassment in Schools
  • Act #107 (H. 756) An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Changes to Education Law
  • Act #112 (S. 190) An Act Relating to a Vacancy on the Prudential Committee of an
    Incorporated School District
  • Act #114 (S. 308) An Act Relating to Compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act
  • Act #117 (H. 629) An Act Relating to Bullying Prevention Policies
  • Act #121 (H. 767) An Act Relating to Capital Construction, State Bonding and the Department of Corrections
  • Act #122 (H. 768) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
  • Act #130 (S. 315) An Act Relating To Funding of Union and Unified Union School Districts
  • Act #155 (H. 327) An Act Relating to Identity Theft
  • Act #157 (S. 227) An Act Relating to the Establishment of a Sex Offender Registry
  • Act #161 (H. 272) An Act Relating to Nutrition Policy in Vermont Schools
  • Act #M–14 (H. 775) An Act Relating to the Charter of the City of Burlington
  • Act #M–16 (H. 774) An Act Relating to the Charter of the City of Rutland
  • Act #M–17 (H. 769) An Act Relating to Approval of Amendment to the Bennington School District Charter
  • Resolution #R-406 (JRH 48) Joint Resolution Relating to Education
  • Resolution #R-442 (JRS 65) Joint Resolution Relating to Civics Education
  • Resolution #R-453 (JRH 53) Joint Resolution Authorizing the Legislative Council to Codify Educational Charters and Agreements as Title 16 Appendix of the Vermont Statutes Annotated
  • Senate Resolution #22
  • Senate Resolution #23 - Resolution Urging Congress to Grant Waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act to States Whose Students Perform at a High Academic Level
  • Significant Bills Involving Education that Did Not Pass in 2004
    • S. 166 – An Act Relating to Early Education
    • H. 511 – An Act Relating to Public School Choice
    • H. 73 – Students on School Boards
   
 

2003 Legislative SummaryClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act #68 (H. 480) Education Finance
  • Act #64 (S. 185) NCLBA – State Accountability Alignment
  • Act #63 (H. 457) Capital Bill
  • Act #36 (H. 477) Technical Corrections
  • Act #12 (H. 147) Public Bidding and Transportation Contract Requirements
  • Act #16 (H. 83) Emergency Preparedness Drills in Schools
  • Act #17 (H. 320) Permitting Service Dogs in Public Accommodations
  • Act #19 (H. 478) Budget Adjustment Act
  • Act #21 (H. 29) Scholarships for Children of National Guard Members Killed While on Duty
  • Act #28 (S.25) An Act Relating to Motor Vehicle Passenger Safety
  • Act #39 (S. 149) Education Assistance for National Guard Members
  • Act #43 (S. 93) Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Act #44 (H. 148) Electronic Transactions
  • Act #45 (450) Restructuring the Agency of Human Services
  • Act #46 (S. 23) Continuation of Technical Education Pilot Projects
  • Act #54 (H. 206) Selling or Dispensing Illegal Drugs
  • Act #56 (H. 454) Transportation Capital Bill
  • Act #59 (H. 460) Implementing the Federal Help America Vote Act
  • Act #62 (H. 453) Municipal Tort Liability
  • Act #65 (H. 141) Higher Education Investment Plan Income Tax Credit
  • Joint House Resolution #25 (R207) Expressing Vermont’s Strong Disagreement With The Overly Prescriptive Policies And Unfunded Mandates Contained In The Federal No Child Left Behind Act
  • (S. 166) Early Education
  • (H. 113) Racial Harassment
  • (H. 65) Regional Technical Academies
  • (H. 88) School Nutrition and Provision of Locally Grown Foods in Schools
   
ARCHIVED SUMMARIES FOR THE 2001-2002 LEGISLATIVE BIENNIUM
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2002 Legislative SummaryClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act 110 (H. 646) An Act Relating to Providing Adjustments in the Amounts Appropriated for the Support of Government
  • Act #118 (H. 708) An Act Relating to High School Diplomas for WWII Veterans
  • Act #130 (H. 568) An Act Relating to Claims Against Municipal Officers
  • Act #135 (S. 224) An Act Relating to Reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Elderly and Disabled Adults
  • Act #142 (H. 766) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of
    Government
  • Act #144 (H. 771) An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Tax Amendments
  • Act #149 (H. 763) An Act Relating to Capital Construction, State Bonding and the Department of Corrections
    Act #150 (S. 251) An Act Relating to Capital Construction, State Bonding and the Department of Corrections, Part II
  • Act #150 (S. 251) An Act Relating to Capital Construction, State Bonding and the Department of Corrections, Part II
   
 

2001 Legislative SummaryClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act #2 (H. 281) An Act Relating to the Repeal of a Sunset Provision
  • Act #8 (S. 88) An Act to Update Education Statutes to Reflect Recent Changes in Law
  • Act #11 (H. 223) An Act Relating to Providing Adjustments in the Amounts Appropriated for the Support of Government
  • Act #16 (S. 25) Study of American Sign Language
  • Act #19 (S. 86) An Act Relating to Approval of Post-Secondary Institutions
  • Act #22 (S. 165) An Act Relating to Designation of One or More Independent or Public Schools as the Elementary and Secondary Public Schools of the St. George Town School District
  • Act #31 (H. 314) An Act to Ensure that Every Union School Board Follows the Proportional Representation Principle
  • Act #33 (H. 495) An Act Relating to Regional Technical Centers
  • Act #34 (H. 499) An Act Relating to Sharing of Special Education Services Costs
  • Act #52 (H. 214) An Act Relating to Distribution of Regulated Drugs
  • Act #61 (H. 478) An Act Relating to Capital Appropriations and State Bonding
  • Act #63 (H. 485) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
  • Act #65 (H. 496) An Act Relating to Executive Branch Fees
   
  Other Available Documents
   
 
  • 2002-2003 Work Between SessionsClicking this link will open a PDF document
    • Act #118 (H. 708) An Act Relating to High School Diplomas for WW II Veterans
    • Act #135 (S. 224) An Act Relating to Reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Elderly
      and Disabled Adults
    • Act #142 (H. 766) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
    • Act #144 (H. 771) An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Tax Amendments
    • Act #149 (H. 763) An Act Relating to Capital Construction, State Bonding and the
      Department of Corrections
    • Act # 151 (H. 761) An Act Relating to Professional Regulation and Redistricting the Senate and the House of Representatives
   
 
   
 
  • 2001-2002 Work Between SessionsClicking this link will open a PDF document
    • Act #22 (S. 165) An Act Relating to Designation of One or More Independent or Public Schools as the Elementary and Secondary Public Schools of the St. George Town School District
    • Act #31 (H. 314) An Act to Ensure that Every Union School Board Follows the Proportional Representation Principle
    • Act #34 (H. 499) An Act Relating to Sharing of Special Education Services Costs
    • Act #61 (H. 478) An Act Relating to Capital Appropriations and State Bonding
    • Act #63 (H. 485) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government (§ 3026. Partnerships for Children, Families and Individuals)
    • Act #63 (H. 485) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government (Sec. 281. Committee on Charter Schools)
   
ARCHIVED SUMMARIES FOR THE 1999-2000 LEGISLATIVE BIENNIUM
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2000 Legislative SummaryClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act #64 (H. 255) An Act Relating to the Requirement of 30 or More Signatures on Union School Board Petitions
  • Act #74 (H.234): An Act Relating to Student Members of the State Board of Education
  • Act #77 (H. 620) An Act Relating to School District Purchase of Items Through the State Purchasing Process
  • Act #108 (H. 825) An Act to Clarify and Coordinate Department of Education Procedures
  • Act #110 (H. 595) An Act Relating to Motor Vehicles
  • Act #113 (H. 270) An Act Relating to Supporting Safe Learning Environments in Vermont Schools
  • Act #117 (H. 629) An Act to Strengthen the Capacity of Vermont’s Education System to Meet the Educational Needs of All Vermont Students
  • Act #120 (S. 76) An Act Related to Hazing and Harassment
  • Act #121 (S. 146) An Act Relating to a Vermont Independent School Financing Authority
  • Act #124 (S. 314) An Act Relating to Internet Crimes
  • Act #125 (H. 192) An Act Relating to Toxic Materials and Indoor Air Quality in Vermont Public Schools
  • Act #140 (H. 97) An Act Relating to a Graduated Drivers License Program
  • Act #148 (H. 850) An Act Relating to Capital Appropriations and State Bonding
  • Act #150 (S. 203) An Act Establishing Public School Choice in Grades 9-12
  • Act #151 (S. 200) An Act Relating to Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records
  • Act #152 (H. 842) An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
  • Act #158 (H. 688) An Act Relating to State Employees’ and Teachers’ Retirement Systems
   
 

1999 Legislative SummaryClicking this link will open a PDF document
This document includes information about the following:

  • Act #006 (S. 30)  An Act Relating to Delay of Implementation of the Governor’s Diploma
  • Act #010 (H. 434)  An Act Relating to State Aid for Comprehensive High Schools
  • Act #029 (H. 533)  An Act Relating to Capital Appropriations and State Bonding
  • Act #044 (S. 90)  An Act Relating to Binding Arbitration in Municipal Labor Disputes
  • Act #049 (H. 548) An Act Relating to Equal Education Opportunity, Omnibus Act
  • Act #062 (H. 554)  An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government
   
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEGISLATIVE SUMMARIES . . .
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  For more information or for questions about the reports, contact Bill Talbot at (802) 828-0470 or bill.talbott@state.vt.us.
   

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