The bill approved by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont amends the charter of the Town of Panton, following voter approval of the proposed amendments on May 15, 2025. The new provisions include a detailed process for the recall of elected town officers, which allows any elected official to be removed from office under specific conditions. A written petition must be signed by at least 15 percent of registered voters and submitted to the Selectboard and Town Clerk. Depending on the timing of the petition, the Selectboard will either include the recall question in the next regular Town meeting or call a special meeting within 45 days to conduct the vote.

The bill outlines the procedures for the recall vote, which must be conducted by Australian ballot, and specifies that an officer will be removed if a majority of votes cast support the recall, provided that the number of voters supporting the petition meets certain thresholds. Additionally, it establishes that a vacancy resulting from a recall will be filled according to existing laws and restricts the ability to bring a recall petition against an individual to once within a 12-month period. The act is set to take effect upon passage.