Gov. Scott vetoes 'Hotel-Motel transition bill' citing ineffectiveness

Gov. Scott vetoes bill to overhaul hotel voucher program

MONTPELIER — The governor has vetoed a bill that would have overhauled a hotel voucher program used to shelter people experiencing homelessness, saying it’s too expensive.

Gov. Phil Scott vetoes motel program overhaul

The bill would have marked a fundamental pivot in how Vermont approaches homelessness, which has spiked amid a crushing housing shortage and rising housing costs.

Gov. Scott vetoes 'Hotel-Motel transition bill' citing ineffectiveness

Scott has been vocal about his opposition to expanding the Hotel-Motel program, saying that it costs Vermont taxpayers too much money and does not provide enough benefit for unhoused people.

Scott signs eight bills, vetoes homeless housing legislation - Vermont Daily Chronicle

Supporters of H.91 say it provides a framework of permanent, comprehensive continuity of care for homeless Vermonters.