VT House Overrides Scott’s Veto of Minimum Wage Bill

The Vermont House has overridden Governor Phil Scott’s veto of a minimum wage bill, reports WCAX.

On Tuesday morning, the House voted 100 to 49, achieving the two-third’s threshold, to override his veto of a bill that will see Vermont’s minimum wage climb to $12.55 by 2022. This veto override was approved in the Senate 24-6 earlier this month. Scott declined to comment on camera, instead issuing a statement. “…With the Legislature choosing to override these concerns, I hope for the sake of our rural community they are correct,” he commented.

This was the first successful veto override since 2009 in the state.