Vermont

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2025-2026 Session, from filing to law.

61 bills on environment and climate Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
H.942 An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
S.328 An act relating to housing and common interest communities Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
S.223 An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont Seth Bongartz Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
S.212 An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections Anne Watson Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
H.932 An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250 House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Became law Jun 17, 2026Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026
H.928 An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes House Committee on Environment Became law Jun 17, 2026Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026
H.915 An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers House Committee on Environment Became law Jun 17, 2026Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026
H.757 An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives Gayle Pezzo, Marc Mihaly Became law Jun 17, 2026Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026
S.325 An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Became law Jun 16, 2026Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026
H.542 An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls Peter Conlon Became law Jun 15, 2026Signed by Governor on June 15, 2026
S.327 An act relating to economic development Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Became law Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
H.778 An act relating to dam safety Ela Chapin, Marc Mihaly Became law May 27, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2026
H.C.R.306 House concurrent resolution honoring George Springston for his exemplary roles in environmental and natural resources management House Committee on Environment Passed both chambers May 22, 2026Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
H.723 An act relating to posting of land Zon Eastes Became law May 1, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 30, 2026
H.922 An act relating to the extension of isolation distances of potable water supplies and wastewater systems onto neighboring property William "Will" Greer Died Mar 10, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.911 An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging David Durfee Died Feb 24, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agricultur…
H.632 An act relating to miscellaneous environmental amendments Amy Sheldon Died Feb 24, 2026Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
H.882 An act relating to requiring the regular servicing and cleaning of wastewater systems Michelle Bos-Lun Died Feb 4, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.863 An act relating to transportation initiatives to improve equity and infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce emissions Mollie S. Burke, Kate Lalley and 3 others Died Feb 3, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transporta…
H.843 An act relating to monitoring of municipal wastewater discharges Rob North Died Jan 30, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.820 An act relating to environmental appeals and enforcement cases Marc Mihaly Died Jan 29, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.767 An act relating to moratoria on climate change programs Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Died Jan 23, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and…
H.749 An act relating to land use and conservation Gregory "Greg" Burtt Died Jan 22, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.746 An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permitting Herb Olson Died Jan 22, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.731 An act relating to the water quality of the State Amy Sheldon Died Jan 21, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.652 An act relating to wastewater discharges from landfills Woodman Page, Larry Labor Died Jan 13, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.C.R.156 House concurrent resolution honoring Timothy McNamara for his outstanding public service in environmental and municipal law enforcement Daniel Noyes Passed both chambers Jan 9, 2026Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
S.177 An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires Rebecca "Becca" White Died Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
S.175 An act relating to climate change education Anne Watson Died Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
S.174 An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont Anne Watson Died Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.238 An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances Amy Sheldon Became law Jun 13, 2025House message: Governor approved bill on June 11, 2025
S.127 An act relating to housing and housing development Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Became law Jun 13, 2025Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025
S.124 An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects Senate Committee on Agriculture Became law Jun 13, 2025Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025
S.122 An act relating to economic and workforce development Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Became law Jun 13, 2025Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025
H.C.R.151 House concurrent resolution congratulating Casella Waste Systems, Inc. on the company’s 50th anniversary Zachary Harvey Passed both chambers May 30, 2025Ceremonial Reading
H.481 An act relating to stormwater management House Committee on Environment Became law May 28, 2025House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025
H.396 An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award Kate Logan Became law May 28, 2025House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025
H.319 An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects Amy Sheldon Died May 28, 2025Rules suspended & bill committed to Committee on Natural Re…
H.C.R.141 House concurrent resolution in memory of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engineer Edward M. Hathaway Rebecca Holcombe, James Masland Passed both chambers May 23, 2025Ceremonial Reading
H.398 An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority Michael Marcotte Became law May 22, 2025House message: Governor approved bill on May 21, 2025
H.518 An act relating to repealing the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Died May 20, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.C.R.142 House concurrent resolution honoring Steven D. Faccio of Strafford for his inspiring leadership as a conservation biologist Charles Kimbell Passed both chambers May 16, 2025Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
S.C.R.4 Senate concurrent resolution recognizing the success of the American System of Conservation Funding and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the enactment of federal sport fish restoration legislation Patrick "Pat" Brennan Passed both chambers Apr 4, 2025As adopted by Senate and House
S.110 An act relating to changes to Vermont’s air pollution and renewable energy laws Terry Williams Died Mar 11, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.434 An act relating to requiring covenants on conservation lands funded by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board William "Will" Greer Died Feb 28, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.426 An act relating to transportation initiatives to improve equity and infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce emissions Mollie S. Burke, Kate Lalley and 2 others Died Feb 28, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transporta…
S.101 An act relating to revoking Vermont’s use of California’s Clean Air Act waiver Scott Beck Died Feb 28, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
S.100 An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit Ruth Hardy Died Feb 28, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.422 An act relating to testing of groundwater samples from contaminated sites at the State Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory James Masland Died Feb 27, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.328 An act relating to compliance with the environmental justice State policy Kate Logan Died Feb 25, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

From Vermont's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.