Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 297: An act relating to the creation of the Free Degree Promise Grant Program for the Community College of Vermont
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 297 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to the creation of the Free Degree Promise Grant Program for the Community College of Vermont. Primary sponsor: Monique Priestley (Democratic), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), Mollie Burke (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Mary Howard (Democratic), Michael Marcotte (Republican), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), Larry Satcowitz (Democratic), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Candice White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Mollie Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-8 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Troy Headrick | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Mary Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rutland-6 |
| Michael Marcotte | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Mike Mrowicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-4 |
| Larry Satcowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Candice White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-2 |
“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 Education