H.554 (Act 161)

An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Sponsors: Rep. David Deen

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 22, 2018

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2017-2018 Legislative Session

Friday, January 5, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

15 mins after floor

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Bill Introduction and Testimony

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer & Scientist, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
Josh Cox, Critical Infrastructure Planner, Vermont Emergency Management
Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission

1:00 PM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

2:15 PM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Discussion and mark up

Hilton Dier, Renewable Energy Design, Missisquoi River Hydro LLC
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, January 12, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

-

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Discussion and vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

8:45 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Dam amendment discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Bill Introduction

Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steve Hannah, Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
Brian T. Fitzgerald, Dam Project & Vermont Dam Task Force, VNRC
Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer & Scientist, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
Monica Stillman, Environmental Analyst, Public Utility Commission
Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Lang Durfee, Bethel Mills
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association and Green Mountain Power
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Bob Finucane, Retired Engineer
Phil Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

10:30 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Discussion

Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:15 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
Craig DiGiammarino, Highway Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering

Friday, May 4, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:15 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Amend and vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation

1:00 PM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Vote

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

After

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Committee Discussion