Vermont 2011 Legislative Priorities
The Vermont Government Relations Committee is currently identifying priority issues for the next legislative session. Check back in November for updates.
2010 Legislative Priorities
S. 150
An Act Relating To Parking Reserved For People with Disabilities
This new law increases the fine for illegally parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities to $200 and adds ADAAG conformity requirements
Current Status: signed in law this spring Effective Date: July 1, 2010
H.659
An act relating to prescription drug coverage by health insurers
Current Status: did not pass
“Challenges for Change”-legislative proposals to address and reduce millions in spending in FY 2011-2012 which focuses in particular on coordinated health systems and community based long-term care. Ongoing proposal with updates
Legislative Platforms Supported through Membership in Local Coalitions
Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights Priorities include S.150, maintaining current Medicaid benefits and the Medicaid long-term care services for individuals with disabilities and state-funded programs to ensure independence, community participation and employment, preserving and increase community transportation and public transit funding, including state and federal funds for critical care transportation and senior and accessible transportation.
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
S.88/H.100
Health Care Financing and Universal Access
Current Status: passed into law
Hn.510
An Act Relating To a Public Health Care Coverage Option
Current Status: did not pass
H.372
An Act relating to the Vermont Freedom Health Plan
Current Status: did not pass
H.512
An Act Vermont hospital security plan
Current Status: did not pass
H.491
An Act relating to a Single-Payer Health Care
Current Status: did not pass
H 741
An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development and implementation
Current Status: did not pass.