An act relating to repealing the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) Program sunset
This bill removes the existing deadline that prevents the Vermont Economic Progress Council from accepting new applications for the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive program. Currently, the program is set to stop accepting applications on January 1, 2025, but this legislation would repeal that restriction, allowing the council to continue reviewing and approving new incentive requests beyond that date. The change directly affects businesses and organizations seeking financial incentives to create jobs in Vermont, as it extends the window of opportunity for them to apply. If passed, the program would remain available for applications starting July 1, 2024, rather than closing to new applicants at the end of 2024.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2024
Last action Mar 19, 2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
Jan 11, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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