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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont directs Department of Buildings and General Services to propose monument for former Governor Philip Hoff
Last action · February 18, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and InstitutionsSponsors: Ian Goodnow and 4 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers introduced a directing the Department of Buildings and General Services to develop a proposal for constructing a monument or physical structure honoring former Governor Philip Hoff on public property.
Changes only the planning duties for a state agency by requiring a proposal for a new commemorative structure; no funding, construction authorization, or service changes are stated.
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.
Department of Buildings and General Services
The department is tasked with developing a proposal for a monument on public property.
Key Facts
- The bill directs the Department of Buildings and General Services to develop a proposal for a monument or physical structure on public property.
- The monument is intended to commemorate former Governor Philip Hoff.
- The measure was introduced in the House as a short-form bill and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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