What does Vermont Senate Bill S 298 do?

S 298: An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

When was Vermont Senate Bill S 298 introduced?

S 298 was introduced on Jan 23, 2026.

Yes, S 298 has passed the Senate on Mar 17, 2026.

The latest action on S 298 by the House was: Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs on Mar 19, 2026.

S 298 was introduced by Kesha Ram Hinsdale.

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for S 298

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NO: 0

ABSENT: 2

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Actions

Mar 19, 2026 | House
- Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- New Business/Third Reading
- Read 3rd time & passed
Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
- New Business/Second Reading
- Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Government Operations
- Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator White for Committee on Government Operations
- Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Government Operations agreed to
- 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0
Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
- Entered on Notice Calendar
- Second Reading
- Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Government Operations
Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Senate Committee on Government Operations - Vote
Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
- Senate Committee on Government Operations - Continued Testimony
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
- Senate Committee on Government Operations - Continued Testimony
Feb 06, 2026 | Senate
- Senate Committee on Government Operations - Walk-through
Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
- Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations

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