H0556

An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Vermont H0556 amends the state minimum wage law to exclude municipal legislative body members from employee definition.

Vermont H0556 amends the state minimum wage law by modifying the definition of "employee" to exclude members of the legislative body of a municipality from the scope of state minimum wage and overtime provisions. This change takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 18
Current
Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

Mar 27

11:00 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 20

Senate

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Mar 18

House

Action Calendar: Third Reading

Mar 18

House

Read third time and passed