The bill proposes a series of technical corrections and updates to various sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, with a primary focus on streamlining state governance and clarifying the roles of state agencies. It repeals the Lake Champlain Bridge Commission and the Tri-State Regional Medical Needs Board, indicating a reduction in the number of state agencies. The bill emphasizes that any delegation of duties by the Governor must be documented in writing and filed with the Secretary of State, while also ensuring that the Governor retains ultimate responsibility for the actions of designated officers. Additionally, the bill updates terminology throughout, replacing "regulations" with "rules" and gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms, thereby enhancing clarity and consistency in the law.

Furthermore, the bill addresses various employment-related laws, including provisions for the Vermont Internship Program and the Vermont Employees Retirement System, ensuring that participants fulfill their obligations post-internship or reimburse the state for costs incurred. It introduces new sections for short-term family leave and updates definitions related to employee leave and unemployment compensation. The bill also modifies labor practices, municipal regulations, and motor vehicle laws, ensuring that local ordinances align with state laws and enhancing the authority of enforcement officers. Overall, the bill aims to improve legal clarity, streamline administrative processes, and enhance compliance across multiple areas of state governance.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019(a), 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101(b), 23-3101, 23-29, 25-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711
As Passed By the House -- Official: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019(a), 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-17, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101(b), 23-3101, 23-29, 25-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019(a), 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-17, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101(b), 23-3101, 23-29, 25-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-17, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101, 23-29, 23-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-17, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101, 23-29, 23-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711
As Enacted: 3-2(3), 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-129, 3-159, 3-263, 3-16, 3-535(b), 3-535, 3-19, 3-20, 3-27, 3-1021(a), 3-1021, 3-1228(b), 3-1228, 3-2291a, 3-47, 3-51, 3-59, 3-4020(a), 3-4020, 5-1019, 7-656(f), 7-656, 9-4501, 13-7554(a), 13-7554, 18-4230b(f), 18-4230b, 18-9351(d), 18-9351, 19-10, 20-2371(c), 20-2371, 21-12, 21-17, 21-19, 21-20, 21-22, 23-751(e), 23-751, 23-941(a), 23-941, 23-13, 23-3101, 23-29, 23-3514, 23-39, 24-2793b(b), 24-2793b, 24-5084(c), 24-5084, 28-760(e), 28-760, 28-801(g), 28-801, 32-182(a), 32-182, 32-306(a), 32-306, 32-308b(c), 32-308b, 32-605(a), 32-605, 32-711