Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 217: An act relating to prohibiting geoengineering
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 217 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting geoengineering. Primary sponsor: Greg Burtt (Republican), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Zak Harvey (Republican), Mark Higley (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Leland Morgan (Republican), Richard Nelson (Republican), Rob North (Republican), John O'Brien (Democratic), Debbie Powers (Republican), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Mike Southworth (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Ken Wells (Republican), Kevin Winter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| V.L. Coffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-2 |
| Jonathan Cooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-1 |
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Kenneth Goslant | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Rob North | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-3 |
| John O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-1 |
| Debbie Powers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-1 |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Ken Wells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-3 |
| Kevin Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Windsor |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment