May 6, 2022
SPEAKER KROWINSKI STATEMENT ON UNANIMOUS 148-0 VOTE TO OVERRIDE VETO OF TEACHER, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, TROOPER PENSION STABILIZATION BILL
Montpelier, Vt. – Today, House Speaker Jill Krowinski issued the following statement:
“Today the House voted unanimously to override the Governor’s veto of S.286, a bill to stabilize the pension system for our teachers and state employees. The resounding 148-0 roll call sends a clear and strong signal of support for our hard-working state employees. This is the first time in state history that both chambers have voted unanimously to override a veto.
“Months of hard work and negotiation led to this historic pension stability package. Legislators, unions and administration representatives all came to the table. Through that collaboration, we won unequivocal tripartisan support and got a deal across the finish line.
“As I have said before, and it cannot be said enough, I want to recognize and thank the members of the Pension Task Force. Their diligent work gives our teachers and state employees peace of mind: They will have their hard-earned pension when they retire. It also saves tens of millions of dollars for Vermont taxpayers in the future and reduces our unfunded liability by $2 billion. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing S.286 enacted into law.”
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