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H 62

An act relating to repealing the Global Warming Solutions Act

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Richard Bailey and 28 co-sponsors

H.62 would repeal the Global Warming Solutions Act, ending its programs, rules, and reporting requirements across state agencies and affected entities.

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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Bill Summary · H 62

Overview

H.62 (2025-2026) from Vermont proposes repealing the Global Warming Solutions Act. The bill is sponsored by a broad group of representatives and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure for consideration.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to repeal statutes and programs established under the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).
  • The bill is framed as removing the legislative framework, regulatory requirements, and any state-level mandates associated with addressing climate change through the GWSA.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Repeal of GWSA: The act would terminate or roll back the existing Global Warming Solutions Act authorities, programs, and regulatory mechanisms previously enacted by the state.
  • Regulatory Rollback: Potential removal of agencies, rules, reporting requirements, and targets tied specifically to GWSA implementation.
  • Reversions of Obligations: Any ongoing obligations, compliance timelines, or reporting duties mandated by GWSA would be ceased or repealed, subject to transition provisions (if any) within the bill.
  • Potential Sunset or Interim Arrangements: The bill may include provisions about handling ongoing contracts, permits, or plans that were established under GWSA, including wind-down or transition timelines (details not provided in the summary).

(Note: The available information does not include the exact text of provisions, but the bill’s title clearly indicates repeal of the GWSA framework.)

Who Would Be Affected

  • State government agencies and departments implementing GWSA-related programs.
  • Regulated entities subject to GWSA standards, such as businesses and organizations with reporting or compliance obligations under GWSA.
  • Environmental programs and climate policy initiatives tied to the GWSA framework.
  • Legislators and policymakers who oversee energy, environment, and climate policy.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: H.62 was introduced and read the first time on January 23, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure.
  • Committee Activity: The bill was scheduled for committee consideration, with a noted meeting date in February 2025 for the Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee.
  • Sponsor and Support: A broad slate of sponsors and co-sponsors indicates cross-party or wide legislative interest in repealing GWSA.

Notes and Considerations

  • Because the bill’s text is not provided here, the precise definitions, transition rules, and any protections for ongoing initiatives are not known.
  • Important questions include:
    • How repeals affect existing contracts, permits, and multiyear initiatives.
    • Whether any interim or transitional guidelines would preserve essential environmental protections.
    • The fate of GWSA-related funding, grants, or program offices.
    • Any companion bills or framing amendments that address implementation gaps created by repeal.

If you would like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific stakeholders (business, environmental groups, local governments) or incorporate any available text excerpts for more precise detail.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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