S.213 (Act 121)

An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Sponsors: Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Philip Baruth, Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Martine Gulick, Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sen. Nader Hashim, Sen. Richard McCormack, Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sen. Anne Watson, Sen. Richard Westman, Sen. Rebecca White

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - Senate Message: Allowed to become law without Governor's signature on May 30, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Friday, January 5, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager & VT NFIP Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, January 12, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Will Duane, Land Acquisition Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Possible Bill Edits

Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

-After the Floor

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Agency of Natural Resources Proposed changes to S. 213

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager & VT NFIP Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources

11:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Review of suggested edits

Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

10:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

Friday, February 2, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Dam Ownership

Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Amy Merritt, Agent, Hickock and Boardman

11:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Wetlands

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Polystyrene Flotation Management

Peter Lafamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director, Razaiia Project
Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation

Friday, February 9, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

8:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council

10:05 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Mark up, Possible Vote, Draft 3.1

Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
Peter Lafamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Bill Markup and Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Environmental Justice Considerations

Karla Raimundi, Director, ANR Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
Megan Cousino, DEC Environmental Assistance

9:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Property Valuation

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Chris Giard, Co-owner, The Dock Doctors

Friday, February 16, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

8:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Discussion and Vote

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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

4:30 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Final Mark up, Discussion and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:05 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Introduction and Committee Discussion

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 15, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee Discussion and Vote

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee Discussion and Vote Amendment

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Walk-through

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

10:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

River corridors

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy

11:35 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

River corridors

Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission

1:50 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

River corridors

Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission

3:40 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Introduction

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

2:30 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

River corridors

Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Wetlands

Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

10:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Wetlands and dams

Mary Beth Poli, Biologist, Ducks Unlimited
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Allaire Diamond, Lead Ecologist, Vermont Land Trust
Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light

3:00 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

River corridors and dams

Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

3:00 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Dams

Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Jessica Louisos, Senior Water Resources Engineer, SLR Consulting

4:00 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Dams

Bill Lovett, Fire Chief, City of Rutland
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Jessica Louisos, Senior Water Resources Engineer, SLR Consulting
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, April 12, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

11:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Polystyrene dock foam

Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director, Rozalia Project

2:50 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee discussion

Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

2:40 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Amendments

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rep. Marc Mihaly
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

3:50 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

4:00 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Possible Vote

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

2:15 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Discussion

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

3:20 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Vote

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:30 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

committee amendment
vote

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Walk through and vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Review of House proposed amendment

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Warren Colman, Lobbyist, MMR
Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters