H.86

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Sponsors: Rep. Amy Sheldon , Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Rep. John Bartholomew, Rep. Elanor Chapin, Rep. Kate Logan, Rep. Kristi Morris, Rep. Lawrence Satcowitz

Location: House Committee on Environment

Last Recorded Action: 5/6/2025 - Rep. Chapin of East Montpelier moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Environment, which was agreed to

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
2:00 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

S.29 comparison

Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
10:10 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Matthew Vaughan, Chief Scientist, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Kristine Stepenuck, Extension Associate Professor, Rubenstein School, University of Vermont
Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
1:15 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Service
Aubrey Voelker, Coordinator, Salt Reduction Program and Green SnowPro, NH Department of Environmental Services, Watershed Assistance Section
Kent Henderson, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice
Robbie Devoid, Owner, Potential View
Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:00 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
2:00 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
2:50 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Rob LaClair, Private Salt Applicator
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
3:30 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Walk-through and witness testimony

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Adam Necrason, Necrason Group, Necrason Group
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:45 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion and possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Witness testimony

Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Service
Aubrey Voelker, Coordinator, Salt Reduction Program and Green SnowPro, NH Department of Environmental Services, Watershed Assistance Section
Michael Johnson, Lawyer, Boyle Shaughnessy Law
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
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
10:15 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
1:50 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
After Floor

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Witness testimony

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Adam Necrason, Necrason Group, Necrason Group
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
2:00 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
3:45 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
2:20 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Discussion and vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
after the floor

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Ela Chapin, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment
Friday, April 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
11:30 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
Friday, April 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:20 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:30 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
11:30 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Straw poll vote

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
2:55 PM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Walk through, amendment, and possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Ela Chapin, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Environment
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment
9:30 AM

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
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H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Comparison to S.29

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