House approves property tax abatement changes and second bill by voice vote

The Vermont House passed two bills during its floor session: H.629, described as "an act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales," and H.694, whose subject was redacted in the transcript.

Both measures were considered on third reading and adopted by voice vote. After each reading the Speaker put the question and the clerk announced "the ayes do have it," indicating passage. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or named individual votes for either bill.

H.629 was presented as affecting state revenue; the clerk noted the bill would be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means when first read. The transcript does not provide further detail on the specific statutory changes in H.629 or any amendments to the bill on final passage. Similarly, the text or substantive provisions of H.694 are not specified in the provided transcript.

Next steps for both bills—such as transmittal to the Senate, gubernatorial action, or specific effective dates—are not recorded in the transcript.