AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParaquat Ban: Gov. Phil Scott signed Vermont’s first-in-the-nation law banning the herbicide paraquat over Parkinson’s-linked health risks, with limited orchard exemptions and required reporting plus a state-funded study on alternatives. Education Reform: Lawmakers are still racing to finish H.955: the Senate passed it, the House sent it to a committee of conference, and negotiators are aiming for voluntary school district mergers while tightening timelines and construction/class-size details. Ticketing Reform: Vermont’s new resale rules cap prices at 110% of the original ticket for smaller venues and require clearer “from issuer or reseller” disclosures. Internet Safety: Vermont’s AG Jay Jones is part of a broader push against the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state authority and shift safety duties to platforms. Public Safety Benefits: “Jessica’s Law” expands survivor benefits for families of fallen first responders, closing a long-standing eligibility gap. Land-Use Rollback: A partial repeal of Act 181 is headed to Scott’s desk after Senate approval, a win for rural landowners challenging the law’s conservation limits. Courts & Social Media: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Meta’s appeal in Vermont’s social media addiction case, keeping the lawsuit moving. Statehouse Clock: Multiple reports note adjournment is still uncertain as major bills remain in flux.
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