The Vermont Legislature convened on May 31, 2025, for a House session focused on key legislative actions, including housing initiatives and cannabis regulations. The meeting began with expressions of gratitude to conferees for their efforts in reaching consensus on housing legislation, although some members voiced concerns about the bill's effectiveness in addressing homelessness and low-income housing needs.

A member from Waterbury acknowledged the passage of the housing bill but cautioned that it may not sufficiently improve the situation for vulnerable populations. In contrast, a member from Dover supported the bill as a necessary tool for expanding housing and boosting the state's education fund, emphasizing the need for additional resources tailored to rural Vermont in the future.

The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of the housing bill, with 137 votes for and only 2 against, leading to a motion to suspend rules and promptly communicate the decision to the Senate.

The session then shifted to House Bill 321, which pertains to miscellaneous cannabis amendments. The House had previously concurred with a Senate proposal but was set to reconsider the vote. A member from Vergennes moved to suspend rules for immediate reconsideration, which was approved.

Following this, an amendment was proposed by a member from Chittenden to remove specific sections related to a cannabis showcase event permit pilot from the Senate's proposal. This amendment was supported by the committee and passed with a favorable vote.

Ultimately, the House concurred with the Senate's proposal, as amended, and a motion was made to message this action to the Senate without delay.

The session concluded with a scheduled recess, allowing members to regroup and prepare for any further business later in the day. The legislative actions taken reflect ongoing efforts to address housing and cannabis regulation in Vermont, with a clear focus on collaboration and responsiveness to community needs.