A bill intended to reduce youth suicide is among legislation signed into law by Governor Scott yesterday.
Scott signs housing bill allowing higher density development in some areas

S100 enables Act 250 exemptions for affordable housing in all the designated centers, including villages.
No payroll tax for childcare, Scott says
Once the payroll tax door opens, it will take a little bit out of everyone’s pocket and the Legislature will be going back to the well time and time again, Gov. Phil Scott said.
Impeachment committee to hold secret hearings on Grismore and Lavoie

Despite objections from the Vermont press, the Vermont Legislature impeachment investigation committee will meet this week behind closed doors.
State of Vermont advertises for permanent bureaucrats to plan, implement S.5

A help wanted ad placed by the State of Vermont says, “The recently enacted S. 5 requires the establishment of a clean heat credit evaluation program, a technical advisory group, an equity advisory group, a credit tracking and trading system, and a registration system.”
Roper: Scott veto calls out tone deaf legislative pay raise

The Democrats may have the votes to override Phil Scott’s vetoes, but at least the governor is going to extract maximum embarrassment when they do.
Interstate compact bills signed
Legislation signed by Gov. Scott should make it easier for out of state health care workers to treat Vermont patients.
Scott vetoes juvenile crime bill
“This bill would make it more difficult to investigate and prosecute young adult perpetrators involved in serious crimes, such as narcotics trafficking, sex offenses, including sexual assaults that happen on college campuses and child sex abuse cases, and internet crimes against children,” Scott said.
Underage, non-citizen voting vetos face override
Gov. Scott has said non-citizen voting should be allowed statewide, or not at all.
Scott vetoes legislative pay hike: “it doesn’t seem fair”

“This year, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation that will significantly increase costs for Vermonters through new and higher taxes, fees, and penalties. In my opinion, it does not seem fair for legislators to insulate themselves from the very costs they are imposing on their constituents by doubling their own future pay,” Scott said.