Bill S.291 aims to enhance transparency regarding travel expenses incurred by legislators and certain executive officers in Vermont. It mandates that these individuals file disclosures with the State Ethics Commission for any travel costs associated with their official duties that are paid by sources other than the state or themselves. The bill specifies that disclosures are not required if the travel expenses are fully covered by the individual, the state, another state, or the federal government.

The bill outlines the required contents of the travel disclosures, which include the purpose of the travel, the itinerary, detailed expense information, and the sources of funding for the travel costs. Additionally, it requires that disclosures be filed within 30 days of incurring travel expenses and mandates a supplemental disclosure if a matter related to the payer of any expenses arises within six months of the reimbursement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.