Vermont Senate gives initial approval to H.141, the FY25 Budget Adjustment Act

MONTPELIER, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate gave initial approval to H.141, the FY25 Budget Adjustment Act (BAA). This bill makes investments in housing, flood recovery, health care and other critical needs and reflects the Senate's commitment to building a more resilient and prosperous future for all Vermonters. Highlights of H.141 include:

• Housing: $11.4 million to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) for various housing initiatives and $1.8 million to support General Assistance Emergency Housing, extending emergency winter weather housing provisions.
• Flood Recovery: $5.7 million to the Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund for flood recovery and $1.8 million for grants to municipalities impacted by floods.
• Veterans, Firefighters and EMS Workers: Funds various needs at the Vermont Veterans' Home, including $5.9 million for nurses and provides $220k to the Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit Fund which supports the families of emergency workers who have died in the line of duty.
• Health Care: $10 million to stabilize community health providers, mental health providers and substance use providers.

"This budget adjustment reflects our commitment to building a healthier and more resilient future for all Vermonters," said Senator Baruth, Senate President Pro Tempore and member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. "In H.141, we dedicated funding to support veterans, health care providers, flood-impacted communities, and to invest in housing initiatives, including vital emergency housing for Vermonters experiencing homelessness. I'm grateful to the Senate Appropriations Committee for their intentional and careful work prioritizing the needs of Vermonters."

The Senate remains committed to working with Governor Scott to find compromise. You can view the Senate's approval of nearly all of Governor Scott's FY25 BAA recommendations here.

You can see if your senator(s) voted yes to support investments in housing, health care, flood recovery, and support for veterans and emergency workers here.