Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 842: An act relating to the Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 842 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to the Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits. Primary sponsor: Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Dave Bosch (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), Bill Canfield (Republican), Tom Charlton (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Wendy Critchlow (Democratic), Penny Demar (Republican), Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Abbey Duke (Democratic), Gina Galfetti (Republican), Edye Graning (Democratic), Will Greer (Democratic), Zak Harvey (Republican), Mark Higley (Republican), Christopher Howland (Republican), Rob Hunter (Democratic), Chris Keyser (Republican), Charlie Kimbell (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Wayne Laroche (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Joe Luneau (Republican), Alicia Malay (Republican), Michael Marcotte (Republican), Leland Morgan (Republican), Tom Oliver (Republican), Herb Olson (Democratic), Woody Page (Republican), Debbie Powers (Republican), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Mike Southworth (Republican), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Christopher Taylor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1 · Republican 26
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Dave Bosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-2 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Bill Canfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-10 |
| Tom Charlton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-Windham |
| V.L. Coffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-2 |
| Jonathan Cooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-1 |
| Wendy Critchlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Penny Demar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-7 |
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Abbey Duke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-17 |
| Gina Galfetti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-Orange |
| Edye Graning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-3 |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Christopher Howland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-4 |
| Rob Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-4 |
| Chris Keyser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-7 |
| Charlie Kimbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-5 |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Wayne Laroche | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-5 |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Joe Luneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-3 |
| Alicia Malay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-8 |
| Michael Marcotte | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Tom Oliver | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-4 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Woody Page | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-2 |
| Debbie Powers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-1 |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Christopher Taylor | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 General and Housing