H 17 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

H 17 is an act that officially approves the new charter for the Town of Morristown, as previously adopted by its voters. This bill formalizes Morristown's status as a municipal corporation, ensuring state statutes for municipalities apply unless modified by the charter. A key provision of the approved charter establishes a Town Manager as the chief executive officer, responsible for the town's administrative affairs and managing its employees. This act directly affects the local governance structure and operations for the residents of Morristown.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on May 5, 2025
executive
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on April 30, 2025
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Collamore for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Government Operations per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Rules
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rep. Coffin of Cavendish reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
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