Bill > H0467

This bill aims to enhance flood response and infrastructure resilience by requiring the Agency of Transportation to take several proactive measures. Specifically, the bill would provide funding to rural and flood-prone municipalities for upgrading critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, culverts, gravel roads, and emergency access routes. The Agency would be mandated to design and implement comprehensive stormwater management system upgrades, including installing larger culverts, reinforcing ditches, and developing drainage systems capable of handling severe weather events. Additionally, the bill calls for creating a statewide asset management system to track flood response equipment, trained personnel, and critical resource locations. The Agency would also be tasked with procuring and distributing state-funded regional fleets of vacuum trucks and other heavy-duty equipment to assist municipalities with debris removal and flood mitigation system maintenance. Importantly, the bill seeks to improve transparency and communication regarding the Agency's prioritization of flood recovery and infrastructure projects, ultimately aiming to enhance the state's preparedness and response capabilities during flood events.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.467