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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont bill allows General Assembly members to claim public transit reimbursement instead of mileage
Last action · February 4, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military AffairsSponsor: Chloe Tomlinson
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers introduce a bill permitting members of the General Assembly to receive public transit fare reimbursement instead of standard .
Provides an alternative travel expense reimbursement method for state legislators using public transportation services.
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.
members of the General Assembly
Lawmakers gain the option to claim reimbursement for public transit fares instead of mileage when traveling.
Key Facts
- Members of the General Assembly may receive reimbursement for public transit fares in lieu of mileage reimbursement.
- The bill was introduced by Representative Chloe Tomlinson of Winooski.
- The bill is designated as H.881 in the 2026 legislative session.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Version history
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