Bill S.68, introduced by Senator Williams, proposes the repeal of the Affordable Heat Act, specifically removing 30 V.S.A. chapter 94 from the Vermont statutes. The bill also amends 32 V.S.A. 3102 regarding the confidentiality of tax records by eliminating provisions that allowed the Commissioner to disclose certain tax return information to the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service for auditing compliance with the Clean Heat Standard. This disclosure included details about businesses selling heating fuel, which will no longer be required as a result of the repeal.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the abolishment of positions created to support the Clean Heat Standard program within the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service, effective January 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-94, 32-3102