An act relating to moratoria on climate change programs

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Tagliavia

H.767 would pause or suspend selected state climate programs, setting temporary moratoria and review criteria before reinstatement.

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

Summary of H.767 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and intent

H.767 is an act to establish moratoria on climate change programs. The bill aims to pause or halt certain government or state-supported climate initiatives and programs while under consideration or until specified conditions are met.

Sponsored by Rep. Michael Tagliavia (with a listed co-sponsor) and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure.

Key provisions and changes (as described in the bill title and context)

Moratoria Scope: The act would set temporary bans or suspensions on selected climate change programs. The exact programs subject to moratorium are not specified in the provided overview, but the bill’s title indicates the focus is on “climate change programs” at the state level.

Criteria and Process: The bill would likely establish criteria for which programs are paused, the duration of moratoria, and the process for instituting, extending, or lifting moratoria. Details such as exemptions, review timelines, or override mechanisms are typical in moratoria legislation, though specific language is not provided here.

Oversight and Accountability: The act may include reporting requirements or oversight provisions to monitor the impact of moratoria, ensure compliance, and inform lawmakers of effects on programs, stakeholders, and budgets.

Who or what would be affected

State-funded Climate Programs: Programs related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, energy efficiency, renewables, carbon reduction incentives, or related regulatory actions funded or administered by the state would be candidates for moratorium, depending on the bill’s specified scope.

State Agencies and Departments: Agencies implementing climate programs would be impacted by the pause, including potential delays in grant programs, rulemaking, or statewide initiatives.

Stakeholders: Local governments, businesses, non-profits, and residents participating in or affected by climate programs (grants, incentives, or regulatory actions) could experience delays or changes in access to benefits or requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced by Rep. Michael Tagliavia and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure (as of January 23, 2026).

Committee Action: The standard pathway includes committee review, potential amendment, and a reported bill to the full House. A committee hearing and discussion are noted (January 30, 2026) in the schedule.

Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee votes, potential floor action in the Vermont House, and eventual consideration by the Senate, subject to the state legislative calendar and any further amendments.

Notable considerations for readers

The bill’s text would specify which climate programs are affected, the duration of any moratorium, and any exceptions (e.g., programs affecting public health, safety, or disaster response).

Stakeholders may want to monitor committee meetings (Energy and Digital Infrastructure) for amendments, fiscal notes, and impact assessments.

Given the emphasis on moratoria, questions to watch include how program funding, workforce, and ongoing regulatory processes are paused, and how and when programs can be reinstated.