H.481

An act relating to stormwater management

Sponsors:

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 4/24/2025 - Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

3 Acre Storm Water Rule Background and Implementation Timeline

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Terry Purcell, Operational Section Supervisor, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Three Acre Storm Rule

Page Kaleita, Concerned Citizen
Bill Houston, Concerned Citizen
Tom Dipietro, Director of Public Works, South Burlington
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
2:15 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
Jon Hill, Owner, Greenstone Slate Company
Mary Beth Hadeka, Owner, Hadeka Stone Corporation
Jerry Hadeka, Owner, Hadeka Stone Corporation
3:40 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Review of proposed stormwater legislation

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
1:15 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Review of proposed stormwater legislation

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, February 28, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
11:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk-through and discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
1:15 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Christine Dougherty, President GMWEA and Public Works Assistant Director, Town of Williston, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
Harry Shepard, Second Vice President GMWEA and Public Works Director, Town of Stowe, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
10:10 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
3:00 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
8:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
11:40 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

1:00 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion and vote

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
2:30 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

potential vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
5:00 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:45 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Technical Amendment and vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Amendment from House Appropriations Committee

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Christine Dougherty, President GMWEA and Public Works Assistant Director, Town of Williston, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
Harry Shepard, Second Vice President GMWEA and Public Works Director, Town of Stowe, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Emmalee Cherington, Citizen, Middlebury
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

Robert Ide, Citzen, Vermont
Johanna Currier, Citizen, Vermont
Richard Currier, Citizen, Barre Town
Lisa Cicchetti, Citzen, Vermont
Chelsye Brooks, Citizen, Vermont
Doug Thompson, Citizen, Vermont
Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town
Sarah Heim, Citzen, Vermont
Page Kaleita, Concerned Citizen
Amy Coonradt, Citizen, Burlington
Jay Furr, Citizen, Richmond
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up and possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 11, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Terry Purcell, Operational Section Supervisor, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

John Otis, Citizen, Montpelier
Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
Friday, April 18, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Budget

James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Serenity Wolf, Ciitzen
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Possible Vote

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