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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont bill repeals Village of Old Bennington highway authority to transfer duties to the Town of Bennington
Last action · February 27, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military AffairsSponsors: William Greer and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill repeals Sec. 39 of 1959 No. 300, eliminating the Village of Old Bennington's separate highway tax and road commissioner authority and transferring highway duties within the Village limits to the Town of Bennington. The act takes effect upon passage.
Changes municipal governance and road management responsibilities for local properties by shifting highway maintenance oversight from the Village to the Town of Bennington.
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.
Village of Old Bennington
Loses its separate highway authority and tax structure under the 1959 act, permitting the transfer of highway duties to the Town of Bennington.
Town of Bennington
Assumes duty and authority over highways, streets, lanes, and sidewalks within the Village limits.
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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 27, 2025HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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