Ways and Means Committee

It was a busy week for the Ways and Means Committee. The energy bill zoomed in and out on its way to the Appropriations Committee. That's a bill I was very glad to see take shape in a way that most legislators could support. It even has the support of the Governor!

In addition to the energy bill, our Committee spent a lot of time working on the Miscellaneous Tax Bill, which includes the Capital Gains plan. The bill came to us with several other components too, including some policy issues on things like TIF districts and the ever concerning Vermont Economic Progress Council. The TIF districts section was set aside to be placed into another bill, and Capital Gains will probably go into another bill also.

At the end of the week we spend some time discussing our old favorite, the income tax for schools.

Watch for more info on a public hearing being planned the week after Town Meeting. The purpose of the hearing is for the Committee to get public input on the income tax proposal and LEAF, the new school funding plan.

Contact me at cbranagan@leg.state.vt.us

from Rep. Carolyn Branagan
Franklin-1, Fairfax/Georgia
Vermont House of Representatives