Deeds, not words.

Every bill Senator Williams sponsored or co-sponsored this session, the ones signed into law, and the resolutions, each linked to the official record at the Vermont Legislature.

Of the bills he introduced himself: “All which came from constituents who got informed, involved and asked me to write and introduce their bills for them. That is what I do.”

Many of these proposals ran into legislative obstacles. They represent issues Terry believes deserve serious consideration, and the full list is here so you can judge the work for yourself.

31: Bills sponsored or co-sponsored
5: Signed into law
Act 118: Animal cruelty reform, across the aisle
18: Resolutions

Signed into Law

Bills that became law.

S.18
Licensing freestanding birth centersAct 19 of 2025
S.50
Larger solar net-metering projects qualify for expedited registrationAct 38 of 2025
S.45
Protecting farms from nuisance lawsuits over agricultural activityAct 61 of 2025
S.157
Certification of recovery residencesAct 103 of 2026
S.64
Updating the scope of practice for optometristsAct 171 of 2026

Across the aisle: animal cruelty reform

Terry introduced S.182 to address animal cruelty and the costs humane societies carry caring for abused animals. He then worked with Democratic Representative Emilie Krasnow on related House legislation, H.578, which became Act 118 of 2026. Read the story →

Bills by Issue

What he put on the table.

Economic development reaches beyond any single committee. Affordable energy, reasonable regulations, housing, agriculture and property rights all shape Rutland County’s economic future.

Affordable energy & the environment

S.68
Repealing the Affordable Heat ActSenate floor vote: failed 13–17
S.101
Ending Vermont's use of California's Clean Air Act waiver
S.110
Changes to Vermont's air pollution and renewable energy laws
S.317
Weatherization funding and workforce recruitment
S.29
A Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural ResourcesReported out of committee

Property owners, farms & land

S.303
Administering the three-acre stormwater permit (Act 64 of 2015's Three-Acre Impervious Surface Rule)
S.314
A fee for posting land enrolled in Current Use
S.267
Housing and land use
S.79
A Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee

Veterans, families & taxes

S.17
Exempting military retirement and survivor benefits from Vermont income taxWith Sen. Brian Collamore
S.231
A family caregiver tax credit
S.304
Shared parental rights and responsibilities
S.5
Guardianship proceedings

Public safety & health

S.182
Animal cruelty forfeitures and the Animal Welfare FundLed to H.578, Act 118 of 2026
S.272
Juvenile proceedings, criminal procedure and forensic facilities
S.300
Fentanyl screening in hospital urine drug screens
S.116
Crimes against an unborn child
S.275
A Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund
S.187
Allowing legislators to carry concealed handguns in the State House
S.21
Cell phone-free schools

Roads, business & government

S.287
Studying a self-funding limited-access highway to replace Route 22A, linking Burlington, Vergennes, Middlebury and Rutland to I-87
S.103
Updating the vehicle Periodic Inspection Manual
S.105
Exemptions from vehicle inspections
S.310
Subscription renewal notifications for consumers
S.78
A Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission
S.32
A free fishing license for people with developmental disabilities

Resolutions 18 resolutions sponsored or co-sponsored — show all

S.C.R.2
Honoring the Vermont Old Cemetery Association
S.C.R.4
Recognizing the American System of Conservation Funding and 75 years of federal sport fish restoration
S.C.R.7
Designating October 5, 2026, as Italian American Day in Vermont
S.C.R.9
Birthday and anniversary wishes to former Rutland County Senators Judith E. Bloomer Crowley and John P. Crowley
S.R.15
Protecting the civil rights and medical privacy of Vermonters diagnosed with autism
S.R.17
Honoring the legislative staff service of Chrissy Gilhuly
S.R.24
Reaffirming Vermont's friendship with Taiwan
H.C.R.7
Congratulating the 2024 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters Division II football champions
H.C.R.12
Congratulating the 2024 UVM Catamounts on the school's first NCAA Division I men's soccer championship
H.C.R.30
In memory of former Representative and House Republican Leader Donald H. Turner Jr.
H.C.R.32
Honoring former Killington Town Clerk and Treasurer Lucrecia Wonsor
H.C.R.52
Honoring Anthony P. Romeo on his 70th birthday
H.C.R.66
Celebrating tourism in the Vermont economy (Tourism Economy Day, April 10, 2025)
H.C.R.68
Celebrating Vermont manufacturing (Manufacturing Day, April 2, 2025)
H.C.R.72
The 250th anniversary of Ethan Allen's arrival in Castleton
H.C.R.82
Congratulating the 2025 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters state champion bowling team
H.C.R.83
Congratulating the 2024 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts
H.C.R.89
Congratulating the 2025 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters girls' basketball team on back-to-back Division II titles

Source: the Vermont Legislature’s list of bills and resolutions sponsored by Senator Williams, 2025–2026 session. Each number links to its official status page. For his votes, testimony and floor work, see goldendomevt.com.

What’s Next

The record so far. The plan ahead.

If Rutland County sends him back to Montpelier, Terry has a list of about ten bills ready to introduce.

A fair voice for every county in the Senate

Among them: a constitutional amendment to change the makeup of the Vermont Senate so that every county holds two seats.

“Chittenden County has seven Senate seats based on their population. We have three. Windsor has three. Some only have one. Chittenden County is the tail wagging the Vermont dog.”

And the promise behind every bill on the list stays the same: “If a constituent has a concern, wants me to put legislation in, I will put that legislation in.”

Quotes from the Rutland Herald, October 23, 2026.

Deeds, not words.

Read Terry’s letter on his record, then help send him back to Montpelier. Vote on November 3rd or before.

Get Involved Read the Letter →