Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 17: An act relating to exempting military retirement and survivor benefit income from Vermont income tax
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 17 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to exempting military retirement and survivor benefit income from Vermont income tax. Primary sponsor: Brian Collamore (Republican), Scott Beck (Republican), Patrick Brennan (Republican), Randy Brock (Republican), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Samuel Douglass, Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Larry Hart, Nader Hashim (Democratic), Steven Heffernan (Republican), Russ Ingalls (Republican), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Chris Mattos (Republican), Bob Norris (Republican), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Dave Weeks (Republican), Richard Westman (Republican), Becca White (Democratic), Terry Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Scott Beck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Caledonia |
| Patrick Brennan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Grand Isle |
| Randy Brock | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Samuel Douglass | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Larry Hart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Steven Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Addison |
| Russ Ingalls | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Essex |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Chris Mattos | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Chittenden North |
| Bob Norris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Rob Plunkett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Dave Weeks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Richard Westman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Lamoille |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Terry Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
“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 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance