Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Vermont

Political Activism

Vermont State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Vermont.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

The Vermont General Assembly consists of two chambers. The House has 150 members, while the Senate has 30 members. Members of both the House and Senate serve two year terms.

Elections are held in November of every even numbered year.

To qualify to run for office, you must be a resident of the state for two years and a resident of the district for one year prior to the election.

The Vermont Legislature meets for biennial sessions starting in odd-numbered years on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January. The opening date for the even-numbered years is determined by the sitting legislature.

There are no term limits in Vermont.

The state is a split state politically, as Democrats control both chambers and the governor is a Republican.

To learn more about the Vermont Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

H.703

2022

An act relating to promoting workforce development

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: This bill proposes to accomplish the following: (1) Immediate response to critical workforce shortages, prioritizing health and safety, including (A) $1,000,000.00 for UVM and VSU mental health nursing program funding; (B) $6,000,000.00 to VSU to double the nursing program capacity; (C) $3,000,000.00 for UVM to scale up its nursing program by 50 14 percent; and (D) $2,000,000.00 to AHS for project management, stakeholder participation, and implementation costs of the Health Care Workforce Development Strategic Plan, exclusive of financial incentive programs.

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H.621

2022

An act relating to the certification of collective bargaining representatives

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill proposes to permit a collective bargaining representative to be certified through voluntary recognition by an employer and majority sign-up by employees.

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S.233

2022

An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: This bill proposes to direct the Public Utility Commission to adopt the Clean Heat Standard for heating fuel.

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H.494

2022

An act relating to workforce development

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill proposes to amend occupational licensing regulations and processes; add a State income tax credit, and require the Agency of Education to propose a funding source for the Vermont Strong Scholars Initiative.

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H.440

2022

An act relating to creating "Green Justice Zones" in Vermont

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill proposes to create a program establishing “Green Justice Zones.” A Green Justice Zone designation would provide pilot funding for at least two communities to establish a community-led, participatory planning, budgeting, and referendum process

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H.257

2022

An act relating to business practices for employers receiving State funds

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill proposes to require that employers receiving State funds through grants or contracts comply with certain governance, operations, hiring, and employment practices.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

At-Large District:

(Since 2007)

Peter Welch (D)

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

(Since 2002)

Tim Scott (R)

(Since 2013)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Vermont. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Vermont.

Resident Agent Requirement? No, but the PAC must designate a person who resides in Vermont upon whom process may be served. V.S.A. § 2922(c).

Local Bank Requirement? No. 

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. 

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Federal and out-of-state PACs making expenditures or receiving contributions of $1,000 must register and file periodic reports with the Vermont Secretary of State. V.S.A. § 2922.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $4,080

Legislative Official: $1,020 for State Representative candidates and $1,530 for Senate and High Bailiff candidates.

Local Candidate: $1,020

PAC: $4,080

Political Party: $10,210

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $4,080

Legislative Official: $1,020 for State Representative candidates and $1,530 for Senate and High Bailiff candidates.

Local Candidate: $1,020

PAC: $4,080

Political Party: $10,210

Union

Statewide Official: $4,080

Legislative Official: $1,020 for State Representative candidates and $1,530 for Senate and High Bailiff candidates

Local Candidate: $1,020

PAC: $4,080

Political Party: $10,210

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh