Publisher’s Note: From social media sites to the Vermont Statehouse, Vermonters are preparing for Plan V. Good to see far-sighted legislators exploring COG plans for the future once and future Vermont republic. And imagine, when Vermont becomes its own country, we’ll need more than 190 embassies in downtown Montpelier. Think of the jobs we will create! The cocktail parties we shall host!

BILL AS INTRODUCED 2016

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Introduced by Representative Zagar of Barnard

Referred to Committee on

Date:
Subject: Government operations; Secretary of State; regional cooperation Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to require the Secretary of State to convene negotiations with his or her counterparts in the New England region and the Eastern provinces of Canada for the purpose of cooperation in the coordination and planning of continuity of government operations in the event the U.S. government should cease to function as a result of any natural disaster; economic, political, or constitutional crisis; or other catastrophic event. The Secretary would be required to report to the General Assembly on his or her progress in these negotiations on or before January 1, 2017.

An act relating to regional cooperation in government operations in case of catastrophic events

It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: (TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS)