Vermont · State Representative
Karen Dolan
Bills sponsored
18
Became law
10
Cosponsored
147
Roll calls voted
170
Voted with their party
99% of 162
- This session:
- 16 of 61 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 0 of 75 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Karen Dolan, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 2025-2026 Session House, District Chittenden-22 Democrat
- 2023-2024 Session House, District Chittenden-22 Democrat
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Judiciary | Member | 2026 |
| House Committee on Rules | Member | 2026 |
| Joint Legislative Management Committee | Member | 2026 |
| Joint Rules Committee | Member | 2026 |
| Special Committee on State House Improvements | Member | 2026 |
| State House Entryway Design Special Committee | Member | 2026 |
| Canvassing Committee | Member | 2024 |
| Government Accountability Committee | Member | 2024 |
| House Committee on Judiciary | Member | 2024 |
| Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry | Member | 2024 |
Bills they sponsored
18 bills as primary sponsor and 9 resolutions, of which 10 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.C.R.2532026 | House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts | Passed both chambers | Apr 24, 2026 |
| H.5402026 | An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group | Became law | Apr 22, 2026 |
| H.5662026 | An act relating to sealing post-charge court diversion records upon successful completion | Passed one chamber | Mar 10, 2026 |
| H.C.R.1802026 | House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Essex High School Hornets on winning the State boys’ volleyball championship | Passed both chambers | Jan 30, 2026 |
| H.C.R.1792026 | House concurrent resolution congratulating the Essex High School Hornets girls’ volleyball team on winning the school’s fifth consecutive divisional championsh… | Passed both chambers | Jan 30, 2026 |
| H.5642026 | An act relating to compensation for wrongful convictions | In committee | Jan 6, 2026 |
| H.1052026 | An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program | Became law | Jun 9, 2025 |
| J.R.H.52026 | Joint resolution authorizing limited remote joint committee voting through the remainder of calendar year 2025 | Passed both chambers | May 23, 2025 |
| H.212026 | An act relating to service of writs of possession | Became law | May 6, 2025 |
| H.C.R.982026 | House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Essex High School Hornets Division I championship girls’ ice hockey team | Passed both chambers | Apr 18, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 170 recorded votes in all: 117 yes, 45 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | J.R.S.56 | Adopted in concurrence: which was agreed to on a Roll CallJoint resolution relating to final adjournment of the General Assembly in 2026 | Yes | Passed 114–16 |
| May 29, 2026 | S.208 | Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction moved to suspend rules and take up bill for immediate consideration: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | Yes | Failed 81–51 |
| May 29, 2026 | H.949 | Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill): which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property t... | Yes | Passed 111–23 |
| May 29, 2026 | H.955 | Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill): which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system | Yes | Passed 125–10 |
| May 29, 2026 | H.727 | Veto of the Governor sustained by a vote of Yeas = 83, Nays = 52An act relating to sustainable data center deployment | Yes | Failed 83–52 |
| May 28, 2026 | S.64 | Third Reading ordered: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists | No | Passed 93–38 |
| May 26, 2026 | S.193 | Report of Committee on Judiciary, as amended, agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal just... | Yes | Passed 115–9 |
| May 26, 2026 | S.71 | Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance | Yes | Passed 129–3 |
| May 26, 2026 | H.527 | Senate proposal of amendment concurred in: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a | Yes | Passed 122–14 |
| May 26, 2026 | H.527 | Rep. Pritchard of Pawlet moved to concur in the Senate proposal of amendment with a further amendment thereto: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a | No | Failed 52–89 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | S.190 | Report of Committee on Health Care, as amended, agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board | Yes | Passed 87–44 |
| May 21, 2026 | S.230 | Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment concurred in: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to fair employment practices | Yes | Passed 85–48 |
| May 20, 2026 | H.657 | Senate proposal of amendment concurred in: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department... | Yes | Passed 133–2 |
| May 19, 2026 | S.212 | Rep. Tagliavia of Corinth, Greer of Bennington, and Lipsky of Stowe moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections | No | Failed 63–74 |
| May 19, 2026 | S.208 | Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | Yes | Passed 102–39 |
| May 19, 2026 | S.208 | Rep. Berbeco of Winooski and McGill of Bridport moved to amend the report of the Committee on Judiciary: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to standards for law enforcement identification | No | Failed 65–77 |
| May 13, 2026 | PR.4 | Adopted in concurrence: which was agreed to on a Roll CallDeclaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights | Yes | Passed 128–14 |
| May 12, 2026 | H.70 | Rep. Higley of Lowell moved to relieve the Committee on Environment: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to the inclusion of use value appraisal land in the conserved... | No | Failed 58–80 |
| May 7, 2026 | S.209 | Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations | Yes | Passed 109–30 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Report of Committee on Environment, as amended, agreed to: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Yes | Passed 141–0 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Rep. Dobrovich of Williamstown moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | No | Failed 60–83 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Rep. Charlton of Chester moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | No | Failed 66–76 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Rep. Burtt of Cabot moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | No | Passed 77–66 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Rep. Burtt of Cabot moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment: which was agreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | Yes | Passed 142–2 |
| May 6, 2026 | S.325 | Rep. Burditt of West Rutland moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment: which was disagreed to on a Roll CallAn act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction | No | Failed 63–80 |
From Vermont's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.