The BIG BILL Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Act is designed to allocate necessary funding for the operations of the State government and capital appropriations for the fiscal year 2027. It emphasizes that state agencies must limit their activities to those supported by the appropriated funds or prior acts, directing agency heads to adjust staffing and service levels accordingly. The bill includes significant funding allocations for various departments, such as $2,982,995 for the Vermont pension investment commission, $17,500,000 for homeowner rebates, and $15,500,000 for renter rebates. It also outlines substantial funding for public safety, mental health services, and education, reflecting a comprehensive approach to supporting essential services across multiple sectors.

Additionally, the bill introduces several amendments and new provisions, including the establishment of a School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Fund and a Rural Industry Development Grant Program. It modifies existing laws to enhance reporting requirements and oversight related to appropriations, mandates quarterly updates on federal law changes affecting SNAP, and allocates funds for homelessness response initiatives. The bill also proposes salary adjustments for state officials and employees, with specific increases outlined for various positions, ensuring that compensation aligns with average rates for classified employees. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for critical services while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with federal requirements.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-118, 3-3306, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-922, 3-1225, 30-202d, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 33-2605, 16-51, 16-2885, 3-2807, 19-11, 19-11a
As Passed By the House -- Official: 3-118, 3-3306, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-922, 3-1225, 30-202d, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 33-2605, 16-51, 16-4011(f), 16-4011, 16-4021(b), 16-4021, 16-2885, 3-2807, 19-11, 19-11a, 32-1003, 32-1003(c), 32-1141, 32-1142, 32-1182, 32-1183
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 3-118, 3-3306, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-922, 3-1225, 30-202d, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 33-2605, 16-51, 16-4011(f), 16-4011, 16-4021(b), 16-4021, 16-2885, 3-2807, 19-11, 19-11a, 32-1003, 32-1003(c), 32-1141, 32-1142, 32-1182, 32-1183
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 3-118, 3-3306, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-922, 3-1225, 30-202d, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 33-2605, 16-51, 16-4011(f), 16-4011, 16-4021(b), 16-4021, 16-2885, 3-2807, 19-11, 19-11a, 32-1003, 32-1003(c), 32-1141, 32-1142, 32-1182, 32-1183, 3-2283, 24-3270, 30-209, 18-4812, 33-3702, 33-1703, 33-10, 32-3709, 19-306
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 3-118, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-2283, 24-3270, 3-922, 30-202d, 30-209, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 18-4812, 33-3702, 33-1703, 33-2605, 33-10, 16-51, 16-4011(f), 16-4011, 16-4021(b), 16-4021, 16-2885, 3-2807, 32-3709, 19-306, 19-11, 19-11a, 32-1003, 32-1003(c), 32-1141, 32-1142, 32-1182, 32-1183
As Enacted: 3-118, 32-307(b), 32-307, 3-2283, 24-3270, 3-922, 30-202d, 30-209, 33-1900, 33-1904a, 16-2959a, 18-4812, 33-3702, 33-1703, 33-2605, 33-10, 16-51, 16-4011(f), 16-4011, 16-4021(b), 16-4021, 16-2885, 3-2807, 32-3709, 19-306, 19-11, 19-11a, 32-1003, 32-1003(c), 32-1141, 32-1142, 32-1182, 32-1183