Currently representing Dover, Readsboro, Searsburg, Somerset, Stamford, Wardsboro, Whitingham in the Vermont General Assembly * * * running to represent Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro in 2023 * * *
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 …
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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 …
Good evening, We have reached the point in the Vermont legislative session where all bills under consideration have passed out of the House and over to the Senate for consideration - and vice versa. If the bill is agreed to by the other body, then Governor Scott will weigh in on whether he not he …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: 2022 Session Week 9&10 update
Good evening, H.717 An act relating to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine has passed both the House and Senate and will be signed by Governor Scott on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 – 6:30 p.m. on the State House Steps, Montpelier, Vermont. Members of the public are encouraged to join and bring candles or …
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 …
Good evening, This week I joined with members of the Vermont National Guard and Veterans Affairs Caucus, veterans organizations, the Lt Governor and members of governors cabinet to press for action to stop taxing military retiree pay. Vermont is one of only three states that fully taxes retiree pay. We made progress on this issue …
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 