Vermont House of Representatives

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Vermont House of Representatives
Vermont General Assembly
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Type
Type
Term limits
None
History
New session started
January 8, 2025
Leadership
Jill Krowinski (D)
since January 6, 2021
Majority Leader
Lori Houghton (D)
since January 6, 2025
Minority Leader
Patricia McCoy (R)
since January 8, 2019
Structure
Seats150
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Political groups
Majority (94)
  •    Democratic (87)
  •    Progressive (3)
  •    Independent (4)

Minority (56)

Length of term
2 years
AuthoritySection 7, Legislative Department, Constitution of Vermont
Salary$636/week + per diem
Elections
First-past-the-post/Plurality-at-large
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
November 3, 2026
RedistrictingLegislative control
Meeting place
Vermont State House Representatives Hall.jpg
State House Chamber,
Vermont State House
Montpelier, Vermont, U.S.

The Vermont House of Representatives is the lower house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of Vermont. The House comprises 150 members, with each member representing around 4,100 citizens. Representatives are elected to two-year terms without term limits.

Contents

Vermont had a unicameral legislature until 1836. It added a senate by constitutional amendment. [1] The House meets in Representatives Hall at the Vermont State House in Montpelier. It is the only U.S. state legislature whose debating chamber seating layout comes closer to that of the Westminster-style parliament found elsewhere, being similar to debating chambers in Australian state parliaments. [2]

One Town, One Vote

From 1777 to 1965, each city/town elected one representative to the Vermont House of Representatives, regardless of the population of the municipality. [3] [4] This changed with the U.S. Supreme Court's 1964 decree of "One Man, One Vote" in Reynolds v. Sims , which affected all state legislatures across the Union. [5]

Leadership

The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. The Speaker is elected by the full House by Australian Ballot. If there is only one candidate, the election is usually held by voice vote. In addition to presiding over the body, the Speaker controls committee assignments and the flow of legislation. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders and whips, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the chamber. There are three party caucuses in the Vermont House; the Democratic Caucus which is currently in the majority, and the Republican and Progressive Caucuses, each currently being in the minority. Independent members of the House may choose to caucus with a party or none at all.

Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) is serving her second term as House Speaker. [6]

Current leadership

PositionNamePartyResidenceDistrict
Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski Democratic Burlington Chittenden-16
Majority Leader Emily Long Democratic Newfane Windham-5
Minority Leader Patricia McCoy Republican Poultney Rutland-1

Composition

AffiliationParty
(shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Democratic Progressive Independent Republican Libertarian Vacant
End 201294534701500
Begin 201396544401491
End 20144501500
2015–201685665301500
2017-201883775301500
2019-202095754301500
2021–202292754601500
Begin 2023104533801500
End 20241054371
Begin 202587435601500
January 25, 2025 [7] 34
Latest voting share

Members

DistrictRepresentativePartyResidenceFirst elected
Addison-1 Robin Scheu Dem Middlebury 2016
Amy Sheldon DemMiddlebury2014
Addison-2 Peter Conlon Dem Cornwall 2016
Addison-3 Matt Birong Dem Vergennes 2018
Rob North RepVergennes2024
Addison-4 Karen Lueders Dem Lincoln 2025↑
Herb Olson Dem Starksboro 2024
Addison-5 Jubilee McGill Dem Bridport 2022
Addison-Rutland Jim Casey Rep Orwell 2024
Bennington-1 Jonathan Cooper Dem Pownal 2024
Bennington-2 Timothy Corcoran II Dem Bennington 2002
Will Greer Dem North Bennington 2024
Bennington-3 David Durfee Dem Shaftsbury 2018
Bennington-4 Robert Hunter Dem Manchester 2024
Kathleen James DemManchester2018
Bennington-5 Mary A. Morrissey RepBennington1996
Michael Nigro DemBennington2024 (2021–2023)
Bennington-Rutland Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault Rep Dorset 2024
Caledonia-1 Debra Powers Rep McIndoe Falls 2024
Caledonia-2 Michael Southworth Rep East Hardwick 2024
Caledonia-3 Martha Feltus Rep Lyndon 2024 (2013–2023)
Beth Quimby Rep Lyndon 2024↑
Caledonia-Essex Scott Campbell Dem St. Johnsbury 2018
Deborah Cordz Dolgin RepSt. Johnsbury2024
Caledonia-Washington Greg Burtt Rep Danville 2024
Chittenden-1 Jana Brown Dem Richmond 2020
Chittenden-2 Angela Arsenault Dem Williston 2022
Erin Brady DemWilliston2022
Chittenden-3 Edye Graning Dem Jericho 2022
Trevor Squirrell Dem Underhill 2016
Chittenden-4 Phil Pouech Dem Hinesburg 2022
Chittenden-5 Chea Waters Evans Dem Charlotte 2022
Chittenden-6 Kate Lalley Dem Shelburne 2022
Chittenden-7 Shawn Sweeney DemShelburne2024
Chittenden-8 Bridget Burkhardt Dem South Burlington 2024
Chittenden-9 Emilie Krasnow DemSouth Burlington2022
Chittenden-10 Kate Nugent DemSouth Burlington2022
Chittenden-11 Brian Minier DemSouth Burlington2022
Chittenden-12 Martin LaLonde DemSouth Burlington2014
Chittenden-13 Tiff Bluemle Dem Burlington 2020
Bram Kleppner DemBurlington2024
Chittenden-14 Barbara Rachelson DemBurlington2012
Mary-Katherine Stone Dem/Prog [a] Burlington2022
Chittenden-15 Brian Cina Prog/Dem [a] Burlington2016
Troy Headrick IndBurlington2022
Chittenden-16 Jill Krowinski DemBurlington2012↑
Kate Logan Prog/Dem [a] Burlington2012
Chittenden-17 Abbey Duke DemBurlington2024↑
Chittenden-18 Robert Hooper DemBurlington2018
Carol Ode DemBurlington2016
Chittenden-19 Sarita Austin Dem Colchester 2018
Wendy Critchlow DemColchester2024
Chittenden-20 Doug Bishop DemColchester2024
Gayle Pezzo DemColchester2024
Chittenden-21 Daisy Berbeco Dem Winooski 2022
Chloe Tomlinson Prog/Dem [a] Winooski2024
Chittenden-22 Karen Dolan Dem Essex Junction 2020
Lori Houghton DemEssex Junction2016
Chittenden-23 Leonora Dodge Dem Essex Town 2022
Rey Garofano DemEssex Town2021
Chittenden-24 Alyssa Black DemEssex Town2020
Chittenden-25 Brenda Steady Rep Milton 2024
Chittenden-Franklin Anthony Micklus RepMilton2024
Chris Taylor RepMilton2022
Essex-Caledonia John Kascenska Rep East Burke 2024 (2022–2023)
Essex-Orleans Larry Labor Rep Morgan 2022
Franklin-1 Ashley Bartley Rep/Dem [a] Fairfax 2022
Carolyn Branagan Rep Georgia 2022 (2003–2017)
Franklin-2 Eileen Dickinson Rep St. Albans Town 2008
Franklin-3 Joe Luneau Rep St. Albans City 2024
Franklin-4 Thomas Oliver Rep/Dem [a] Sheldon 2022
Matt Walker Rep Swanton 2022↑
Franklin-5 Lisa Hango Rep Berkshire 2019↑
Wayne Laroche Rep Franklin 2022↑
Franklin-6 James Gregoire Rep Fairfield 2018
Franklin-7 Penny Demar Rep Enosburg 2022
Franklin-8 Casey Toof Rep St. Albans City 2018
Grand Isle-Chittenden Leland Morgan RepMilton2024
Michael Morgan Rep West Milton 2020
Lamoille-1 Jed Lipsky Ind Stowe 2022
Lamoille-2 Richard J. Bailey Rep Hyde Park 2024
Daniel Noyes Dem Wolcott 2016
Lamoille-3 Lucy Boyden Dem Cambridge 2022
Lamoille-Washington Saudia LaMont Dem Morrisville 2022
David Yacovone DemMorrisville2024 (2017–2023)
Orange-1 Michael Tagliavia Rep Corinth 2024
Orange-2 Monique Priestley Dem Bradford 2022
Orange-3 Joshua Dobrovich Rep Williamstown 2024
Orange-Caledonia Joseph Parsons Rep Newbury 2020
Orange-Washington-Addison Jay Hooper Dem Randolph 2016
Larry Satcowitz Dem Brookfield 2020
Orleans-1 Richard M. Nelson Rep Derby 2024
Orleans-2 Woodman Page Rep Newport City 2018
Orleans-3 Ken Wells RepNewport City2024
Orleans-4 Leanne Harple Dem Glover 2024
Orleans-Lamoille Mark Higley Rep Lowell 2008
Michael Marcotte Rep Newport Town 2004
Rutland-1 Patricia McCoy Rep Poultney 2014
Rutland-2 David Bosch Rep Clarendon 2024
Tom Burditt Rep West Rutland 2010
Rutland-3 Zachary Harvey Rep Castleton 2025↑
Rutland-4 Christopher Howland Rep Rutland Town 2024
Rutland-5 Eric Maguire Rep Rutland City 2022
Rutland-6 Mary Howard DemRutland City2016
Rutland-7 Chris Keyser RepRutland City2024
Rutland-8 Alicia Malay Rep/Dem [a] Pittsford 2024
Rutland-9 Todd Nielsen Rep Brandon 2024
Rutland-10 Bill Canfield Rep Fair Haven 2004
Rutland-11 Jim Harrison Rep Chittenden 2017↑
Rutland-Bennington Chris Pritchard Rep Pawlet 2024
Rutland-Windsor Kevin C. Winter Rep Ludlow 2024
Washington-1 Anne Donahue Ind Northfield 2002
Kenneth Goslant Rep Berlin 2020
Washington-2 Dara Torre Dem Moretown 2022
Candice White Dem Waitsfield 2024
Washington-3 Michael Boutin Rep Barre City 2024
Edward Waszazak DemBarre City2024
Washington-4 Conor Casey Dem Montpelier 2022
Kate McCann DemMontpelier2022
Washington-5 Ela Chapin Dem East Montpelier 2022
Washington-6 Marc Mihaly Dem East Calais 2022
Washington-Chittenden Tom Stevens Dem Waterbury 2008
Theresa Wood DemWaterbury2015↑
Washington-Orange Gina Galfetti Rep Barre Town 2022
Francis McFaun RepBarre Town2004
Windham-1 Zon Eastes Dem Guilford 2024
Windham-2 Laura Sibilia Ind Dover 2014
Windham-3 Michelle Bos-Lun Dem Dummerston 2020
Leslie Goldman Dem Bellows Falls 2020
Windham-4 Mike Mrowicki Dem Putney 2008
Windham-5 Emily Long Dem Newfane 2014
Windham-6 Emily Carris-Duncan Dem Whitingham 2024
Windham-7 Emilie Kornheiser Dem Brattleboro 2018
Windham-8 Mollie Burke DemBrattleboro2008
Windham-9 Ian Goodnow DemBrattleboro2024
Windham-Windsor-Bennington Christopher Morrow Dem Weston 2024
Windsor-1 John Bartholomew Dem Hartland 2010
Elizabeth Burrows Dem/Prog [a] West Windsor 2020
Windsor-2 VL Coffin Rep Cavendish 2024
Windsor-3 Alice Emmons Dem Springfield 1982
Kristi Morris DemSpringfield2019↑
Windsor-4 Michael Hoyt Dem West Hartford 2025↑
Windsor-5 Charles Kimbell Dem Woodstock 2024 (2017–2023)
Windsor-6 Kevin "Coach" Christie Dem Hartford 2010
Esme Cole DemHartford2022
Windsor-Addison Kirk White Dem Bethel 2020
Windsor-Orange-1 John O'Brien Dem Tunbridge 2018
Windsor-Orange-2 Rebecca Holcombe Dem Norwich 2022
Jim Masland Dem Thetford Center 1998
Windsor-Windham Thomas F. Charlton Rep Chester 2024
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When two parties are listed, it means in the last election the representative received enough votes in two parties' primaries to be listed on the general election ballot as the nominee of both. The representative's primary party is listed first.

Past notable members

Nearly all of the Governors of the state and most of its U.S. representatives and U.S. senators were first members of this house. Other prominent members include:

Operations

The house typically meets Tuesday through Friday during the session. [8]

See also

References

  1. "REPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENT BOARD: The 2001 Tentative Plan for the Vermont Senate" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
  2. "Power of Place". www.ncsl.org. 24 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. "Unpacking Vermont's history of reapportionment - Mountain Times". 2021-12-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-12. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  4. Bushnell, Mark (2020-01-12). "Then Again: Until 1965, the smallest town had as much clout as the biggest city in the Vermont House". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  5. Shull, Charles W. (1941). "Reapportionment: A Chronic Problem". National Municipal Review. 30 (2): 73–79. doi:10.1002/ncr.4110300204
  6. "After record turnover, a new crop of Vermont legislators is sworn in for the 2023 session". Valley News . Newspapers of New England. January 4, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  7. Troy Headrick changed his affiliation from Progressive to Independent.
  8. Remsen, Nancy & Hallenbeck, Teri (January 8, 2009). Following the Legislature. Burlington Free Press.

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