7/28/03-A bill that would have require advertisers who send unsolicited e-mails, or "spam," to stop has died.
S31, sponsored by Sen. John Bloomer, R-Rutland, called for punishing violators convicted to up to a year imprisonment or a $500 fine for each unsolicited junk e-mail. A second offense would have resulted in two years imprisonment or a $1,000 fine.
It was in the Senate judiciary committee when the regular session ended May 30.

2/20/03-Vermont truckers bombarded by junk e-mails may have reason to rejoice.
Sen. John Bloomer, R-Rutland, has sponsored legislation that would require advertisers who send unsolicited e-mails, or 'spam,' to stop.
"The bill proposes to prohibit the transmission of unsolicited electronic mail advertisements and the failure to cease electronic mail advertisements when requested to do so," Bowen wrote. "The bill also requires all electronic mail advertisements to contain information describing how to unsubscribe or how to stop receiving the advertisements."
Bloomer's bill, S31, would punish violators convicted to up to a year imprisonment or a $500 fine for each unsolicited junk e-mail. A second offense could result in two years imprisonment or a $1,000 fine.
The measure is in the Senate judiciary committee. For bill status, call (802) 828-2228.