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S 174VERMONTSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Vermont Treasurer directed to study Green Bank models for climate and agriculture infrastructure by December 2026

Original title: An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

Last action · January 6, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and EnergySponsor: Anne Watson

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What This Bill Would Do

The State Treasurer must conduct a study evaluating financing models from other jurisdictions to accelerate climate mitigation and agricultural investments in Vermont, with a report due to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal state review of whether to create a new financing entity or grant specialized powers to existing agencies to fund green infrastructure and farming projects.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Must conduct a comprehensive study, consult multiple entities, hold a public hearing, and submit a report by December 1, 2026.

Directly affected

Vermont Public Finance Climate Collaborative

Must provide input to the Treasurer during the conduct of the study.

Directly affected

Vermont Climate Council

Must provide input to the Treasurer during the conduct of the study.

Indirectly affected

Agricultural producers and farmers

May be impacted by future financing mechanisms evaluated for agricultural and farming infrastructure projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of Senate Bill 174?
The bill directs the State Treasurer to study financing models to see if implementing them in Vermont would accelerate investment in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture.
When is the final report due?
The Treasurer must submit a written report to the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2026.
Will the public have a chance to provide input?
Yes, the Treasurer must establish a mechanism for written public comments and hold at least one public hearing on the draft findings and recommendations.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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  1. Jan 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Anne WatsonSenateDemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Coalition for Green Capital, Vermont Public Finance Climate Collaborative, House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and 7 more
OrganizationCoalition for Green Capital“Vermont members are consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
OrganizationVermont Public Finance Climate Collaborative“Consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure“Recipient of the final written report.”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of Natural Resources“Consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
OrganizationCommissioner of Public Service“Consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
locationVermont“Jurisdiction where the study and potential Green Bank models apply.”Map →
OrganizationSenate Committees on Finance“Recipient of the final written report.”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets“Consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
OrganizationVermont Climate Council“Consulted during the Treasurer's study.”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Required to conduct the Green Bank model study.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.vermont.gov

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