--- type: "Bill" title: "An act relating to union organizing" description: "An act relating to union organizing" jurisdiction: "us/states/vt" legislature: "Vermont General Assembly" session: "2019-2020" identifier: "S 254" citation: "Vermont S 254 (2019-2020)" classification: ["bill"] subjects: [] status: "enacted" primary_sponsors: ["Michael Sirotkin"] version_count: 5 action_count: 147 vote_count: 1 first_action: "2020-01-09" last_action: "2020-09-25" source: "openstates" source_identifier: "ocd-bill/480f8aad-a3ff-48f5-a826-4bb60b87c005" source_url: "http://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillDetailedStatus/2020/1984" source_hash: "a55506f1437abaaa8b46c6c10cbc0efcb02d518b5994e03d3dbe6886c3a0b870" vintage: "2026-07-01" source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump" retrieved_at: "2026-07-06" confidence: "reported" tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-vt"] --- # Vermont S 254 (2019-2020) — An act relating to union organizing ## Version chain The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment. 1. **As Introduced** (filed) — [source](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/S-0254/S-0254%20As%20Introduced.pdf) 2. **Act Summary** (committee substitute) — [source](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/ACTS/ACT180/ACT180%20Act%20Summary.pdf) 3. **As Enacted** (committee substitute) — [source](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/ACTS/ACT180/ACT180%20As%20Enacted.pdf) 4. **Official** (committee substitute) — [source](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/S-0254/S-0254%20As%20passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Official.pdf) 5. **Unofficial** (committee substitute) — [source](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/S-0254/S-0254%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf) ## Votes - 3rd reading ordered on roll call, requested by Senator Sirotkin, Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0 — **28–0** (pass) · upper ## Sponsors - Michael Sirotkin — primary (person) ## Timeline The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote. - **2020-01-09** Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs `introduction` - **2020-03-24** Entered on Notice Calendar - **2020-03-24** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-03-27** New Business/Second Reading - **2020-03-27** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare - **2020-03-30** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-03-30** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-01** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-01** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-03** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-03** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-06** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-06** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-07** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-07** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-08** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-08** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-09** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-09** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-10** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-10** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-11** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-11** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-14** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-14** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-16** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-16** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-17** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-17** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-20** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-20** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-22** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-22** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-23** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-23** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-24** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-24** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-27** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-27** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-04-29** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-04-29** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-01** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-01** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-04** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-04** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-05** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-05** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-07** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-07** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-12** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-12** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-14** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-14** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-19** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-19** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-20** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-20** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-21** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-21** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-22** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-22** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-26** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-26** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-27** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-27** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-28** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-28** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-05-29** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-05-29** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-02** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-02** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-03** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-03** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-04** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-04** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-05** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-05** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-08** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-08** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-09** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-09** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-10** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-10** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-11** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-11** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-12** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-12** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-16** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-16** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-17** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-17** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-18** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-18** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-19** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-19** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-22** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-22** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-23** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-23** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-24** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-24** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-25** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-25** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-06-26** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-06-26** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-08-25** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-08-25** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-08-26** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-08-26** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-08-27** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-08-27** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-08-28** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-08-28** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-01** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-09-01** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-02** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-09-02** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-02** Substitute Recommendation/Proposal of amendment, by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-03** Unfinished Business/Second Reading - **2020-09-03** Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-03** Substitute Recommendation/Proposal of amendment, by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-03** Read second time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Sirotkin for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - **2020-09-03** Recommendation of amendment by Senator(s) Hooker, text - **2020-09-03** Motion by Senator(s) Hooker to substitute an amendment for that of the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs agreed to - **2020-09-03** Recommendation of amendment, as amended agreed to - **2020-09-03** 3rd reading ordered on roll call, requested by Senator Sirotkin, Passed -- Needed 14 of 28 to Pass -- Yeas = 28, Nays = 0 - **2020-09-04** New Business/Third Reading - **2020-09-04** Read 3rd time & passed `passage` - **2020-09-04** Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Ashe - **2020-09-08** Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs - **2020-09-22** Read Second Time - **2020-09-22** Rep. Walz of Barre City reported for the committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs - **2020-09-22** Report of Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs agreed to. - **2020-09-22** Amendment as offered by Rep. Walz of Barre City agreed to - **2020-09-22** Third Reading Ordered - **2020-09-23** Read Third time and Passed in Concurrence with Proposal of Amendment `passage` - **2020-09-24** House message House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment - **2020-09-25** Entered on Notice Calendar - **2020-09-25** House Proposal of Amendment - **2020-09-25** Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Ashe - **2020-09-25** House proposal of amendment; text - **2020-09-25** House proposal of amendment concurred in - **2020-09-25** As passed by Senate and House `passage` - **2020-09-25** Rules suspended & ordered delivered to Governor forthwith, on motion of Senator Ashe - **2020-09-25** Senate Message, House proposal of amendment concurred in `passage` - **2020-09-25** Delivered to Governor on October 6, 2020 - **2020-09-25** Signed by Governor on October 12, 2020 `executive-signature` ## Source OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/480f8aad-a3ff-48f5-a826-4bb60b87c005`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Vermont legislature records).