The bill H.907 establishes the Vermont Sister State Program within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, aimed at enhancing Vermont's international engagement and fostering relationships with foreign governments to promote cultural exchange, economic development, and educational cooperation. The program will be overseen by a Sister State Program Committee, which will include various appointed members from the legislature and relevant organizations. The Committee will be responsible for developing application processes for potential partners, conducting reviews, and submitting annual reports detailing the program's activities and outcomes.

Additionally, the bill amends the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission by increasing its membership from seven to nine and includes new reporting requirements regarding the Commission's activities and financials. The Commission is tasked with advancing trade and investment between Vermont and Ireland and is authorized to raise funds for its administrative expenses. The bill also mandates a report on the future of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission by December 1, 2029, summarizing its accomplishments and financial activities. The effective dates for the various sections of the bill are specified, with some provisions taking effect upon passage and others on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 4-40, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588
As Passed By the House -- Official: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 4-40, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 4-40, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 4-40, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588, 3-1226, 3-3303, 20-2367, 9-111B
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 3-1226, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588, 3-3303, 4-40, 20-2367, 9-111B
As Enacted: 3-2313, 3-331, 6-2972, 6-4810, 10-1978, 16-164, 16-829, 18-4635, 28-104, 33-4305, 3-3902, 3-1226, 4-608, 6-4710, 6-4825, 10-11, 10-531, 10-2609a, 10-6503, 32-311, 32-588, 3-3303, 4-40, 20-2367, 9-111B
House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment Official: 9-111B
House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment Unofficial: 9-111B