Bill H.831 proposes an amendment to the Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) § 104, which governs the preparation and publication of acts and resolutions by the Secretary of State. The amendment mandates that starting from the 2027-2028 biennium, the Secretary of State must include the year of passage in the numbering of all acts passed by the General Assembly. The new numbering format will be structured as Act No. [NUMBER]-[YEAR], thereby providing clearer identification of when each act was enacted.

This change aims to enhance the clarity and organization of legislative documents, making it easier for citizens and officials to reference and understand the timeline of legislative actions. By incorporating the year of passage into the act numbers, the bill seeks to improve the accessibility and usability of Vermont's legislative records.