MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – From the Yield Bill to Act 250 reform to safe injections, Vermont lawmakers face a long list of possible vetoes this session.
The past few sessions have seen a record number of vetoes and veto overrides by the Democratic supermajority, and this year is shaping up to be no different.
There are a few bills that Governor Phil Scott has signaled he may veto. He’s been concerned about the cost of the Renewable Energy Standard, requiring utilities to source their power from renewable energy. He’s also opposed to the bill creating a safe injection site in Burlington. And then there’s the Yield Bill which sets statewide property taxes. Scott has said lawmakers are not doing enough to provide relief to the double-digit property tax rate hike this year and are not addressing education finance reform.
One veto lawmakers will not try to override is the ban on flavored tobacco. Senate President Phil Baruth last month said they have no intention to try to override the measure and will send it back to committee.
While lawmakers are expected to adjourn as early as Friday, they already have a veto session penciled in for mid-June.
