H.1 Becomes Law Without Governor's Signature
Summary
Governor Philip B. Scott allowed Vermont H.1 to become law without his signature on June 9, 2025. The bill modifies how the State Ethics Commission accepts and refers complaints. The Governor expressed concern that the legislation weakens the Legislature's commitment to the statutory State Code of Ethics, though he chose not to veto it, stating it does not rise to that level. The Executive Branch will continue adhering to ethics standards under existing laws and the Governor's executive order.
“I'm allowing H.1, An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission, to become law without my signature.”
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Vermont's H.1 became law on June 9, 2025 without Governor Scott's signature. The bill modifies complaint procedures for the State Ethics Commission. While acknowledging the balance of the bill preserves remaining ethical requirements, the Governor stated his belief that H.1 softens the Legislature's commitment to the statutory State Code of Ethics. Vermont state agencies and officials should review how these changes affect ethics complaint processes under the Commission's jurisdiction.
The Executive Branch will continue adhering to higher standards applied by existing laws and the Governor's own executive order on ethics matters.
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H.1 becomes law without Governor Scott's signature- Governor's comments on H.1
Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:00
MONDAY, JUNE 09, 2025
The Honorable BetsyAnn Wrask
Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives State House
Montpelier, VT 05633
Dear Ms. Wrask:
Pursuant to the Vermont Constitution, I’m allowing H.1, An act relating to accepting and referring
complaints by the State Ethics Commission, to become law without my signature.
Just last year, in a rare area of consensus in that session, the Legislature agreed to enhance
accountability and transparency in State ethics laws, including applying these higher standards to
its own branch.
Among the many changes in H.1, it’s my belief this bill softens the Legislature’s commitment to the
statutory State Code of Ethics. I’m concerned about how this change will be viewed by Vermonters,
who want their state government to set a high standard for the conduct of its officials and the
transparency with which issues are addressed.
Nevertheless, considering the balance of the bill and remaining ethical requirements, it does not
rise to the level of a veto.
For these reasons, I’m allowing H.1 to become law without my signature and urge the Legislature to
take another look at this in the next session. In the meantime, the Executive Branch will continue
to adhere to the standards applied to it by both our laws, as well as the self-imposed higher
standards of my executive order on this matter.
PBS/kp”
Sincerely,
/s/Philip B. Scott Governor
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