H 556·VT·house
An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage
FailedFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Michael Marcotte (R)
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Vermont's definition of “employee” to specifically exclude members of a municipality’s legislative body, so they are not subject to the state minimum‑wage and overtime rules. The change applies only to those municipal legislators and becomes effective on July 1, 2026. It has been read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.
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