An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments
What changed between versions
Numerous agency appropriations adjusted upward, including: Secretary's Office Global Commitment increased by approximately $60 million (from $2.207 billion to $2.267 billion), DVHA administration increased by about $7 million, Medicaid global commitment increased by about $30 million, corrections services increased by about $8.5 million, and state police increased by about $865,000.
Property transfer tax allocation to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board reduced from $36,964,250 to $36,471,750 (a $492,500 reduction), with corresponding adjustments to regional planning commission and municipal allocations in the Municipal and Regional Planning and Resilience Fund.
One-time appropriation for Vermont Foodbank's Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Program increased from $500,000 to $900,000 General Fund.
Homeowner rebate reduced from $19,000,000 to $17,500,000 (a $1.5 million decrease), while renter rebate increased from $9,500,000 to $11,000,000 (a $1.5 million increase), effectively shifting funds between the two programs.
Tax department reappraisal and listing payments funding source changed from General Fund to Special Funds (amount unchanged at $3,410,000).
Total human services appropriations increased from approximately $5.84 billion to $5.99 billion, driven largely by increases in Global Commitment and federal fund allocations across Medicaid, mental health, child welfare, and disability services.
Education nutrition grants reduced from $18,500,000 to $17,500,000 (a $1 million decrease), with corresponding reduction in total general education appropriations.