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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont creates Green FC specialty license plate and special fund for environmental and outdoor recreation grants
Last action · January 23, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on TransportationSponsors: Kate Lalley and 22 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to issue Vermont Green FC specialty license plates for an initial and renewal fee of $45.00, establishing a dedicated fund to issue grants for environmental justice and the outdoor recreation economy starting July 1, 2026.
Vehicle owners choosing the specialty plate pay an extra $45.00 fee, with portions directed to the state Transportation Fund and the newly created Vermont Green FC Special Fund to support local environmental and recreation 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.
Vehicle owners
Vehicle owners may choose to purchase the specialty plate and must pay an additional $45.00 initial and renewal fee.
Local and regional governments
Local governments are eligible to receive grant funding from the special fund to advance environmental justice and outdoor recreation.
Nonprofit or citizen groups
Nonprofit and citizen groups may apply for and receive grants from the Vermont Green FC Special Fund.
Key Facts
- The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall issue Vermont Green FC registration plates for pleasure cars, trucks under 26,001 pounds, and state agency vehicles upon application and payment of fees.
- Applicants must pay an initial fee of $45.00 and an annual renewal fee of $45.00 in addition to regular registration fees.
- Initial registration fees are distributed as 23 percent to the Transportation Fund and 77 percent to the Vermont Green FC Special Fund.
- Renewal fees are distributed as 16 percent to the Transportation Fund and 84 percent to the Vermont Green FC Special Fund.
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- The Department of Corrections will produce the registration plates and charge the Department of Motor Vehicles for their production.
- The Vermont Green FC Special Fund is established in the Office of the Treasurer to provide grants supporting environmental justice and the outdoor recreation economy.
- The special fund is overseen by a board consisting of the Treasurer, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Director of the Climate Action Office, a representative of the Vermont Green Football Club, and the Executive Director of the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance.
- Grants from the fund may be awarded to local and regional governments, governmental agencies, and nonprofit or citizen groups.
- The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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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- Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
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Sources
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