An act relating to travel disclosures for public servants
H 865 requires Vermont public servants to disclose travel costs and details to the Ethics Commission for any travel related to their official duties or public role. This includes the purpose, destination, all costs (transportation, lodging, meals), and who paid for each expense (state, personal, or outside sources like lobbyists). Public servants must submit these disclosures within 30 days of travel start (or weekly for trips over 30 days), excluding regular commuting. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, aiming to increase transparency in public travel spending.
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introduced
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Alicia Malay
RRepublican
P
Beth Quimby
RRepublican
P
Bram Kleppner
DDemocratic
P
Chris Keyser
RRepublican
P
Chris Pritchard
RRepublican
P
Chris Taylor
RRepublican
P
Conor Casey
DDemocratic
P
Esme Cole
DDemocratic
P
Gina Galfetti
RRepublican
P
James Gregoire
RRepublican
P
Ken Wells
RRepublican
P
Michael Boutin
RRepublican
P
Rob North
RRepublican
P
Scott Campbell
DDemocratic
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Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
Troy Headrick
IIndependent
P
Wendy Critchlow
DDemocratic
P
Will Greer
DDemocratic
P
Zon Eastes
DDemocratic
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