The bill H.463 proposes a series of technical corrections to Vermont statutes in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Notable amendments include the repeal of the Lake Champlain Bridge Commission and the Tri-State Regional Medical Needs Board, as indicated by the insertions of "[Repealed.]" in the relevant sections. The bill also modifies the delegation of duties by the Governor, requiring such delegations to be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State, while clarifying that the Governor retains ultimate responsibility for designated officers' actions. Additionally, the bill updates terminology by replacing "regulations" with "rules" in multiple instances, reflecting a shift in governance language, and emphasizes compliance with merit system principles in personnel practices.

Further amendments address various aspects of state governance, including the Vermont Internship Program and the Vermont Employees Retirement System, establishing conditions for internship participants and updating language for clarity and consistency. The bill also modernizes labor practices, municipal regulations, and motor vehicle operations, enhancing employee rights and clarifying the authority of labor organizations. It introduces new provisions for employee leave, updates penalties for traffic violations, and clarifies the authority of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles regarding motorboat registrations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline and clarify existing laws while ensuring effective governance and accountability across various state functions.

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