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Ela Chapin
VT House District Washington-5
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Civil Rights & Liberties 11Government Operations & Budget 11Technology & Privacy 11Healthcare 9Education 8Environment & Energy 7Criminal Justice & Policing 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 3Labor & Employment 3Agriculture 2Economy & Taxes 2Gun Policy 2Housing 2Immigration 2Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT House District Washington-5 current
Vermont |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (74 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 949 — An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 208 — An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | Yea | May 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| JRS 56 — Joint resolution relating to final adjournment of the General Assembly in 2026 | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 955 — An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 727 — An act relating to sustainable data center deployment | Yea | May 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 64 — An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists | Nay | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 527 — An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 527 — An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a | Nay | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 193 — An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 71 — An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 190 — An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 230 — An act relating to fair employment practices | Not voting | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 657 — An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families | Not voting | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 208 — An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | Yea | May 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 208 — An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 212 — An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections | Nay | May 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| PR 4 — Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 70 — An act relating to the inclusion of use value appraisal land in the conserved land inventory | Nay | May 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 209 — An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Nay | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Nay | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Nay | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 325 — An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)
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H 28
VT · —
An act relating to including an affirmation option in oath requirements in Titles 1–10 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated
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HCR 174
VT · —
House concurrent resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont
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HCR 299
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House concurrent resolution in memory of Elana Grace Korey and recognizing August 2, 2026, as 802 Day in Vermont
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HCR 200
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House concurrent resolution celebrating the life of Nathan Suter of Montpelier
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SCR 12
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Senate concurrent resolution in memory of former Washington County Senator Mary Just Skinner of Middlesex.
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HR 9
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House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and all aspects of personal…
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H 778
VT · —
An act relating to dam safety
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HCR 48
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House concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative Curt McCormack of Burlington
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HCR 223
VT · —
House concurrent resolution honoring former Public Service Board Chair and East Montpelier Town Moderator Michael Dworkin
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HCR 253
VT · —
House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts
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