The bill H.9, introduced by Representative Casey of Montpelier, aims to reinstate a Cost-Savings Incentive Program for employees in the Executive and Judicial Branches of Vermont. This program will provide financial incentives to state employees whose suggestions lead to financial savings for the state government. The bill establishes a new section in the law, 3 V.S.A. 266, which outlines the definitions, eligibility criteria, and procedures for submitting suggestions. Employees must submit their proposals on a designated form, and if their suggestions are adopted and result in savings, they are entitled to a monetary award equal to 25% of the savings, capped at $25,000.

The bill also includes provisions for the assessment of suggestions, the formation of review panels for rejected suggestions, and the process for employees to contest the savings calculations. Additionally, it mandates annual reporting by the State Auditor and the Court Administrator on the program's outcomes, including implemented suggestions and savings realized. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.