Five new Vermont laws coming your way starting Monday: What to know ahead of July 1
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Some things are changing in the Green Mountain State starting in July. The Vermont Legislature addressed subjects like gun waiting periods, plastic bag bans and raising the smoking age to 21 in 2019.
Take a look at five laws that have been signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott so you know what's coming your way after the weekend.
More:Vermont Legislature 2019: What passed
Vermont laws going into effect July 1
H.47 (Act 28)
"An act relating to the taxation of electronic cigarettes," signed by Gov. Scott May 23.
A 92 percent excise tax will be expanded to include items like vaping liquid and e-cigarettes.
More:Vermont 92 percent e-cigarette tax going into effect Monday: How this will impact you
H.536 (Act 46)
"An act relating to education finance," signed by Gov. Scott June 4.
Vermont's "average homestead education property tax rate," as well as "the nonresidential rate" (rental and commercial properties, second homes) will increase by approximately one penny.
S.68 (Act 18)
"An act relating to Indigenous Peoples' Day," signed by Gov. Scott May 6.
Columbus Day will officially be renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the fall.
H. 205 (Act 35)
"An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides," signed by Gov. Scott May 28.
This law seeks to protect the well-being of bees by placing restrictions on neonicotinoids ("a class of pesticides").
S.162 (Act 78)
"An act relating to promoting economic development," signed by Gov. Scott June 19.
The state's efforts to get people to move to Vermont is mirrored in the passage of this "workforce development bill," in which people could be reimbursed for pursuing work in the Green Mountain State.
The bill is technically set for Monday, though the actual grants come into play in 2020.
Contact Maleeha Syed at mzsyed@freepressmedia.com or 802-495-6595. Follow her on Twitter @MaleehaSyed89.