Statement from Speaker Jill Krowinski Following the House Passage of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
, on Apr 07, 2026
Montpelier, VT – Today, House Speaker Jill Krowinski issued the following statement following the bipartisan House vote of 97-40 on H.951, an act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government:
“Today, after months of deliberation and collaboration, the House of Representatives passed Vermont's state budget on a strong bi-partisan vote.
The House Appropriations Committee unanimously recommended the proposed $9.334 billion FY27 budget, which makes impactful one-time and ongoing investments that meet crucial needs for Vermonters in all corners of the state,” said Speaker Krowinski. “This was an especially difficult year as we have seen a decline in federal funds and state revenue as a result of actions taken by the Trump Administration.
“I am thankful for the hard work our House Committee on Appropriations undertook to make sure that Vermonters had access to health care, housing, and food security. I’m especially proud of the additional funding in the House budget for seniors with disabilities and community mental health services, funding for free health care clinics for Vermonters without health care, critical funding for NOFA and the Vermont Foodbank, grants for Vermont kids to attend Vermont higher education institutions for free, and funding for the Northeast Kingdom communities impacted by flooding that FEMA rejected helping. While the governor’s budget did not include these investments, our budget recognizes that these are critical to support Vermonters.”
Highlights include:
The House Appropriations Committee unanimously recommended the proposed $9.334 billion FY27 budget, which makes impactful one-time and ongoing investments that meet crucial needs for Vermonters in all corners of the state,” said Speaker Krowinski. “This was an especially difficult year as we have seen a decline in federal funds and state revenue as a result of actions taken by the Trump Administration.
“I am thankful for the hard work our House Committee on Appropriations undertook to make sure that Vermonters had access to health care, housing, and food security. I’m especially proud of the additional funding in the House budget for seniors with disabilities and community mental health services, funding for free health care clinics for Vermonters without health care, critical funding for NOFA and the Vermont Foodbank, grants for Vermont kids to attend Vermont higher education institutions for free, and funding for the Northeast Kingdom communities impacted by flooding that FEMA rejected helping. While the governor’s budget did not include these investments, our budget recognizes that these are critical to support Vermonters.”
Highlights include:
- There is a 6.1% funding increase to the Weatherization Assistance Program for a total of nearly $17 million.
- $1.34 million to the Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund for Disaster Relief Assistance to Northeast Kingdom communities impacted by severe flooding in 2025.
- Establishes two new permanent positions within the Agency of Natural Resources to implement the Flood Safety Act of 2024.
- $924,000 to support healthcare services to Vermonters without health insurance.
- $21.18 million to the Department of Children and Families for Homelessness Response Initiatives.
- $300,000 to Vermont Legal Aid for an Immigration Attorney to support the Immigrant Minor Guardianship Project and the Vermont Legal Aid Helpline.
- $61.12 million for caseload and utilization pressures at the Agency of Human Services.
- $1 million to the Department of Housing and Community Development to grant to the Vermont State Housing Authority for the Rent Arrears Assistance Fund created by Act 47 of 2023.
- $800,000 to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program.
- Over $11 million for economic development.
- $3 million for Freedom and Unity Scholarships and loan repayment for primary care doctors.
The bill passed Yeas: 97, Nays: 40. See highlights of the bill and how your legislator voted.
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