Attorney General Charity Clark today issued a formal Attorney General Opinion related to Governor Phil Scott’s Executive Order 06-25, titled “Promoting Housing Construction and Rehabilitation.” The opinion was requested by Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth and House Speaker Jill Krowiniski on October 1, 2025, to address whether the executive order exceeds the Governor’s authority by changing existing law. By law, the Office of Attorney General advises elected and appointed State officers on questions of law when requested. Informal opinions by the Attorney General’s Office are common. In contrast, formal opinions are rare. The Attorney General issued a formal opinion here because a disagreement between elected leaders has potential legal consequences for the State. Courts have found that Attorney General opinions are merely advisory and that, unlike a court, the Attorney General does not resolve legal disputes through formal opinions.