Governor signs captive insurance, paramilitary, community justice, NEK waste district bills

Vermont Business Magazine Today, May 8, Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.

Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles:

  • S.3, An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps
  • H.41, An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers
  • H.76, An act relating to captive insurance
  • H.146, An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District

When signing H.76, Governor Scott issued the following statement:

“Vermont continues to be the worldwide leader in the captive insurance market, and this bill makes additional steps to enhance our strong reputation. The hard work of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation and their partnerships in the industry ensure Vermont continues to see the significant economic benefits that comes with our leadership in this sector.”

To view a complete list of action on bills passed during the 2023 legislative session see below or click here.

As of May 8, 2023

This page includes action by the Governor on bills presented to him by the General Assembly in 2023. To see actions for the 2022 legislative session, click here.

January 25, 2023

February 13, 2023

  • Signed H.1, An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services

March 20, 2023

  • Signed H.46, An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3
  • Allowed H.145, An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments, to become law without his signature and sent a letter to the General Assembly.

March 30, 2023

  • Signed H.411, An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

April 18, 2023

  • Signed H.28, An act relating to diversion and expungement | Statement
  • Signed H.466, An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session
  • Signed S.54, An act relating to individual and small group insurance markets

April 20, 2023

  • Signed H.148, An act relating to raising the age of eligibility to marry

April 25, 2023

  • Signed H.35, An act relating to the Victims Assistance Program

May 2, 2023

  • Signed H.190, An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

May 4, 2023

  • Signed H.271, An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Springfield
  • Signed H.418, An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre
  • Returned without signature and vetoed S.5, "Affordable Heat Act" | Veto Letter

May 8, 2023

  • Signed S.3, An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps
  • Signed H.41, An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers
  • Signed H.76, An act relating to captive insurance
  • Signed H.146, An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District

Source: 5.8.2023. Montpelier, Vt. - Governor