Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

AGENDA

Room 11 and Zoom

April 30, 2026

Last Updated 4/29/2026 1:54 PM

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/shared-joint-committees.

8:00 AM                   Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes of April 9, 2026

8:05 AM                   25-P047 & 25-P048 - Vermont Residential (RBES) and Commercial (CBES) Building Energy Standards Amendments

Discussion of memo

8:10 AM                   24-P042 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules

Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services

Ashley Johns, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services

8:20 AM                   25-P040 - Vermont Wetland Rules

Rule received 4/6/2026 and is posted here: https://dec.vermont

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

Misty Sinsigalli, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

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

Emily Ruff, Executive Director, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary

Zapata Courage, Resident of Ripton

Laura Hill-Eubanks, Concerned Citizen

Nat Shambaugh, Berlin Pond Watershed Association

Brendan Deso, Manufactured Home Retailer

Josh Jerome, Executive Director, Barre Area Development, Inc.

Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Dale Azaria, Conservation Law Foundation

Karina Dailey, Science and Restoration Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Chris Snyder, President/Owner, Snyder Homes

Andy Rowe, Snyder Homes

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