Governor Peter Shumlin has capped off a successful legislative session by signing the last of 76 bills passed by the legislature this year. "I was proud to sign so many pieces of legislation into law that will help make Vermont's economy work for every Vermonter, protect our special quality of life, and build on the strong job growth we have seen in recent years," Gov. Shumlin said. "I want to thank the legislature for their hard work this past legislative session to move Vermont forward. Signing legislation is just the first step. Now comes the hard work of making those bills work for Vermonters."
Since the legislature adjourned in May, the governor has signed into law (SEE LIST BELOW) an historic education reform bill to address rising property taxes and enhance the quality of education for Vermont's kids; an economic development bill to build on the strong job growth Vermont has seen in the last few years; an energy bill that will help Vermonters use less energy, save money, and ensure the energy they do use is cleaner and greener; a water quality bill that makes the largest investment in cleaning up Lake Champlain and other Vermont waterways in a generation; a transportation bill that will continue the significant progress already made to rebuild Vermont's roads and bridges; a bill that will strengthen Vermont's democracy by ensuring Vermonters can register to vote and vote on the same day; a bill that will enhance the state's ability to achieve success in protecting vulnerable children; and a consumer protection bill that cracks down on rent-to-own practices that target lower and middle income Vermonters.
