2021-2022 Session
Change SessionH.466 (Act 135)
An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan , Rep. Amy Sheldon
5/12/2022 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 24, 2022
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- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/12/2022 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 24, 2022
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An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2021-2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- 10:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Surface Water Diversion and Transfer Study Report Presentation
Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 1:00 PM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Walk-through and Committee discussion
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
David Deen, President, Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Valley Chapter
Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- 1:00 PM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 17, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bill Scott, Member, Vermont Farm Bureau & Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Joseph Dutton, Farmer, Dutton Berry Farm
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:45 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Bill Introduction and Walk-through
Rep. Karen Dolan, Co-Sponsor, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 17, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
David Deen, President, Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Valley Chapter
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:15 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:40 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:50 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Friday, March 25, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Joseph Dutton, Owner, Dutton Berry Farm
Charles Gray, Owner, 4 Corners Farm
Kathy Urffer, River Steward, CT River Conservancy
Jason Shattie, General Manager, Burlington Country Club
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:30 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee Discussion, Amendment and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Thursday, April 7, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 11:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.
Brian Carpenter, Owner Champlain Valley Equipment and Chair, Middlebury Selectboard
Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Friday, April 15, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:45 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee Discussion and Vote
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:15 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
- 11:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 22, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association
Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Thursday, April 28, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
possible vote
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, April 29, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 4:55 PM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Review of Finance Sections and Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
- 9:30 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, May 5, 2022
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:15 AM
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Senate Agriculture Committee Amendment, Committee Discussion and Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Bloomer, Secretary, Office of the Senate Secretary
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, , -
Friday, May 6, 2022
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
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H.466 - An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2021-2022
House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
- Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
- David Deen, President, Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Valley Chapter
- Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Senate Committee on Agriculture
- Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Joseph Dutton, Farmer, Dutton Berry Farm
- Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
- Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
- Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
- Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
- Bill Scott, Member, Vermont Farm Bureau & Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
- Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Senate Committee on Finance
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- John Bloomer, Secretary, Office of the Senate Secretary
- Brian Carpenter, Owner Champlain Valley Equipment and Chair, Middlebury Selectboard
- Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- Jeff Crocker, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
- David Deen, President, Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Valley Chapter
- Rep. Karen Dolan, Co-Sponsor, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife
- Joseph Dutton, Owner, Dutton Berry Farm
- Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
- Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Charles Gray, Owner, 4 Corners Farm
- Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
- Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
- Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, , -
- Justin Rich, Vice President, Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association
- Jason Shattie, General Manager, Burlington Country Club
- Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
- Kathy Urffer, River Steward, CT River Conservancy
- Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
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No fiscal documents found for H.466 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference members found for H.466 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2021-2022
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.466 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference report found for H.466 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
Act
An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2021-2022
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| 6 V.S.A. § 4926. Definitions |
| 6 V.S.A. § 4927. Report of surface water withdrawals for irrigation, livestock watering, or other farming use |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1002. Definitions |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1041. Policy on surface water withdrawals for off-stream uses other than snowmaking |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1042. Registration and reporting; exceptions |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1043. Permit requirement; program development |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1044. Interbasin transfers of surface waters |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1045. Report to General Assembly |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1046. Rulemaking |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1253. Classification of waters designated; reclassification |
| 10 V.S.A. § 8003. Applicability |
| 10 V.S.A. § 8503. Applicability |
