Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont H534: An act relating to community action agencies
Status: Signed into law, May 18, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to community action agencies. (H.534) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
From the chaptered text, May 18, 2026:
An act relating to community action agencies. (H.534) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 3 V.S.A. chapter 59 is amended to read: CHAPTER 59. COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTION AGENCIES § 3901. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE (a) Recognizing that the economic well-being and social equity of every Vermonter has long been a fundamental concern of the State, it remains evident that poverty continues to be the lot of a substantial number of Vermont's population continues to experience poverty. It is the policy of this the State to help develop the full potential of each of its citizens so they can contribute to the fullest extent possible to the life of our communities and the State as a whole. (b) It is the purpose of this chapter to strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts that further this policy through: (1) the strengthening of community capabilities for planning, coordinating, and managing federal, State, and other sources of assistance related to the problem of poverty; (2) the better organization and utilization of a range of services related to the needs of the poor individuals with low income; and VT LEG #389890 v.1 No. 99 Page 2 of 6 (3) the broadening of the resource base of programs to secure a more active role in assisting the poor individuals …
Sponsors
- Theresa Wood (D, Washington-Chittenden) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House message: Governor approved bill on [May 18, 2026]
- : Signed by Governor on [May 18, 2026]
- : Delivered to Governor on [May 12, 2026]
- : Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
- : Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence
- : New Business/Third Reading
- : Reported favorably by Senator [Cummings] for Committee on [Health and Welfare], read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
- : Favorable report by Committee on [Health and Welfare]
- : Unfinished Business/Second Reading
- : Favorable report by Committee on [Health and Welfare]
Common questions
- What is H534?
- H534 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to community action agencies.
- What does H534 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to community action agencies. (H.534) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
- What is the status of H534?
- Signed into law as of May 18, 2026. Latest action: House message: Governor approved bill on [May 18, 2026] (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored H534?
- Theresa Wood (D, Washington-Chittenden).
- Where is the official record for H534?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.534
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