S.202 (Act 138)

An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sponsors: Sen. Virginia Lyons

Last Recorded Action: 5/5/2012 - Signed by Governor on May 15, 2012

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Friday, January 13, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Overview

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:45 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 20, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

MARK-UP OF COMBINED BILL

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

In Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee Room - Room 8 - Mark-Up #2 of Combined Bills

Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management
Ray Doherty, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, VT Emergency Management
Peg Elmer, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Mark-Up of Combined Bills

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 17, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

MARK-UP OF COMMBINED BILLS

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Combined Bills - Committee Discussion and BILL MARK-UP

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

BILL MARK-UP

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-up and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion, Final Mark-Up and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 2, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:20 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up Draft 1.3 3/1/12 and Possible Vote

Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Jim Leland, ARM and Lab Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sen. Agriculture Amendment

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Committee Discussion
Friday, March 23, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
8:45 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, March 23, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:40 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sen. Lyons amendment draft 1.1 3/21/12 12:25 p.m.

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
3:20 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
8:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management
Ray Doherty, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, VT Emergency Management
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
3:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony will be by phone.

Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
3:45 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
Steve Libby, Executive Director, Vermont Rivers Conservancy
Friday, March 30, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
10:20 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
1:15 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Ms. Magara will be joined by other Mitigation Staff members. This will be conducted by telephone

Angela Magara, Mitigation Branch Director, FEMA
Wally Smith, Flood Plain Specialist, FEMA
Kathy Graf, Flood Plain Specialist, FEMA
2:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

This will be by telephone

Ivy Frances, Chief, FEMA Floodplain Mgmt & Insurance Branch Mitigation Division
Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Cathy Voyer, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
David Markowski, Markowski Excavating
Richard Kirn, Department of Fish & Wildlife
15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line-by-line and Committee Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion

Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion and line by line

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony from Mr. Torizzo and Mr. MacDonald will be by telephone

Andres Torizzo, Watershed Consulting
Alex MacDonald, Owner, MacDonald Construction
Pete Diminico, Founder, New Haven River Watch
3:15 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:20 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line by line of Draft 1.2

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Jeff Nelson, VHB, Inc.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony will be by telephone

Jeff Nelson, VHB, Inc.
4:00 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Friday, April 20, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:50 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line by line: draft 1.4

Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:15 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee discussion

4:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Draft 1.6- discussion and vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Proposed amendment to bill

Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Friday, April 27, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
8:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee discussion re: amendments; Fiscal Note

Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 30, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:55 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Side by Side dated 4/27/12