Vermont H 556: An act relating to exempting property owned by Vermont-recognized Native American tribes from property tax

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H.556
Introduced by Representative Marcotte of Coventry
Referred to Committee on
Date:
Subject: Labor; employment practices; minimum wages; municipalities
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to exclude
members of the legislative body of a municipality from the definition of
employee for the purpose of State minimum wage and overtime provisions.
An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
Sec. 1. 21 V.S.A. § 383 is amended to read:
§ 383. DEFINITIONS
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor or designee.
(2) “Employee” means any individual employed or permitted to work
by an employer except:
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(H) outside salespersons; and
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(I) students working during all or any part of the school year or
regular vacation periods; and
(J) members of the legislative body of a municipality.
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Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sec. 1. 21 V.S.A. § 383 is amended to read:
§ 383. DEFINITIONS
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor or designee.
(2) “Employee” means any individual employed or permitted to work by
an employer except:
* * *
(H) outside salespersons; and
(I) students working during all or any part of the school year or
regular vacation periods; and
(J) elected and appointed municipal officers.
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Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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