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VT S0169
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alison Clarkson
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AI Summary
- Appeals of Act 250 permit decisions would transfer from the Environmental Division of the Superior Court to the Land Use Review Board, which would conduct de novo hearings in the municipality where the project is located
- Appellants must have had party status before the District Commission and participated in those proceedings, and may only appeal issues for which they were granted party status
- Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the District Commission decision, accompanied by a $295.00 fee plus publication costs, a statement of issues, summary of evidence, and preliminary witness list
- The Environmental Review Board must adopt procedural rules by January 1, 2028, and submit a workload assessment report by October 1, 2027 regarding capacity to handle appeals
- Appropriates $125,000 for permit appeal process setup costs and $175,000 for a new Legal Services Specialist position at the Land Use Review Board in fiscal year 2027
Legislative Description
An act relating to Act 250 permit appeals
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Energy1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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