Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Today marks one week since the US Supreme Court overturned 50 years of precedent and took the constitutional right to privacy away from women when they reversed the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling. In the 1973 Roe ruling based in the 14th amendment, the right to abortion, wasn't absolute (no constitutional rights are absolute) and …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Responding to the reversal of ROE
The 2022 budget has been signed - this reflects the culmination of work done during the legislative session. Here is a highlighted overview on what was and what was not accomplished this year in the legislature. A reminder that legislators work in committees to develop policy which then makes its way to the entire House …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: End of Vermont 2022 legislative session report
On Memorial Day, we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. And we can not forget their brothers and sisters in arms who have survived them. These survivors face increased threats to their lives from physical and mental ailments connected to their service. Military.com What Is the Airborne Hazard and Burn …
Continue reading Memorial Day 2022 in Vermont: the survivors
Good afternoon, It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to have been elected to represent the Windham/Bennington district in the Vermont House of Representatives for the past four terms. Despite our efforts, this district, which includes the towns of Dover, Readsboro, Searsburg, Somerset, Stamford, Wardsboro and Whitingham, was eliminated in the …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Running for election to new Windham-2
We have reached the final third of the legislative session. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted out the Senate version of the budget last week. This puts the legislature on track for an early - to mid May adjournment. I'll update on bills that the governor has signed below, but I also want to discuss three …
In 2020 Vermont established a Climate Council charged with creating a comprehensive, equitable plan to lower our greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Global Warming Solutions Act. One of the most urgent and compelling reasons for this work was to help Vermonters adapt our lives, communities and businesses to the accelerating effects of climate …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: A Vermont Clean Heat Standard
“I like geography best, he said, because your mountains and rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.”― Brian Andreas, Story People Town Meeting Legislative Update March 1, 2022Friends and Neighbors: It is an honor to represent you in Montpelier. We are approaching the midway mark for the 2022 Legislative Session and significant issues impacting towns …
Good morning, In the past 6 months I have provided information to the district on the legislative reapportionment process that must occur after every census to ensure that all voters have equal representation in their government (see below for information I provided in January.) Making sure every Vermonter has equal representation in government based on …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia submits testimony on redistricting
Good morning, We were out and about hiking our favorite trails this past weekend - I hope you were able to enjoy the sunny conditions. Daylight Savings Time starts in 19 days! There are a number of bills related to Housing, Act 250 and Public Safety receiving testimony in the House and Senate. I hope …
Good evening, The Legislature continues to meet in a hybrid fashion, the House meeting largely in person and the Senate still mostly remote. Senators are expected to come back after Town Meeting. The statehouse is starting to see more in person testimony and visitors as Vermont eases back from the increased winter pandemic precautions. This …
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 