H0718

An act relating to building energy efficiency

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Vermont H0718 aims to enhance building energy efficiency by establishing a residential building code, improving the contractor registry, and.

Vermont H0718 establishes a residential building code to be adopted by the Division of Fire Safety, based on the International Residential Code, effective January 1, 2028. The bill creates a Residential Contractor Regulation Task Force to improve the contractor registry and expedite voluntary certifications. It mandates energy education modules for various professionals, including plumbers, boiler inspectors, and construction site supervisors, to align with state energy goals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 83–58 · Mar 25
Current
Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 83, Nays = 58

83 Yea

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58 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Hearing

Apr 29

10:20 AM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Hearing

History

Mar 27

Senate

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Mar 25

House

Action Calendar: Third Reading

Mar 25

House

Action Calendar: Third Reading