Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 232: An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 232 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries. Primary sponsor: Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Progressive 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026
- As passed by Senate and House
- House message: House passed bill in concurrence
- Read third time and passed in concurrence
- Action Calendar: Third Reading
- Third Reading ordered
- Rep. Dickinson of St. Albans Town recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
- Rep. Burkhardt of South Burlington recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
- Rep. Brown of Richmond reported for the Committee on Education
- Read second time
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