Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Democratic Caucus - Chair Priorities
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Chair Priorities at the Vermont Senate Democratic Caucus.
On Tuesday, the Senate Democratic Caucus had brief presentations from committee chairs to hear about priorities for the coming session. Senator Cummings, Chair of Senate Finance, brought up S.181 as something the committee is looking at - with the caveat that the main focus this year will be finding ways to lower the property tax rate. Senator Hardy, chair of Senate Government Operation & Military Affairs, mentioned her committee would be taking testimony on open meeting laws as a priority this session.
Senator Cumming and Senator Hardy speak.
S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf
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