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VT H0932

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • On parcels devoted to logging and forestry, Act 250 jurisdiction applies only to portions supporting proposed development, not the entire property
  • Permits cannot impose conditions on non-development portions of forestry land that conflict with Vermont's Acceptable Management Practices for water quality on logging jobs
  • Log and pulp concentration yards are added to the definition of "wood products manufacturer," exempting them from Act 250 permitting requirements
  • Logging and forestry activities below 2,500 feet elevation are exempt from Act 250 permits, provided they do not violate existing permit conditions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250

Last Action

Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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