S.224

An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Sponsors: Sen. Anne Watson, , Sen. Seth Bongartz,

Location: Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Last Recorded Action: 1/8/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, January 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
Jenny Austin, Manager Lakes and Ponds

Friday, January 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

10:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Jim Mitchell, < None >
Diane Lehder , Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
Beth Torpey , Citizen, Morgan
David Wieselmann, Coordinator, Lake Seymour
Rob Hofmann, Citizen, Waterbury

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, Barre City

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New draft

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

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:50 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Rodney Putnam, Citizen, Lake Iroquois

10:25 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Barry Cahoon, Joe's Pond
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

11:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Kevin Burke, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division

10:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Fish and Wildlife language

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

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

11:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Robert Dufresne, Principal-in-Charge for Design and Construction Management, Barre City
Braedon Vail, Chief of Police, Barre City
Jake Drown, Superintendent Waste and Water Treatment, Barre City

Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee Discussion

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

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

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft, Committee Discussion

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

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee Discussion

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:40 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Walkthrough

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

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