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VT H0481

An act relating to stormwater management


summary

Introduced
03/18/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
Passed
05/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to stormwater management.

AI Summary

This bill addresses stormwater management in Vermont by modifying several key provisions related to stormwater permitting, implementation, and funding. The bill extends the timeline for implementing stormwater permits for impervious surfaces of three acres or more, pushing back deadlines from 2023 and 2033 to 2028 and 2038, respectively, with additional flexibility for watersheds. It allows municipalities to assess special assessment fees for stormwater systems and provides financial assistance programs for developed lands and municipal stormwater implementation. The bill also creates a new Study Committee on the Creation of Regional Stormwater Utility Districts to explore more efficient ways of managing stormwater compliance across multiple municipalities. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to publish a Public Resource Guide to Stormwater Management by January 2027, which will provide comprehensive information and resources for individuals and municipalities navigating stormwater permitting requirements. The bill also makes changes to the Clean Water Fund priorities and extends the Clean Water Surcharge, with a requirement to review its sufficiency beginning in January 2028.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (H)

Last Action

House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025 (on 05/28/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.481
BillText https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT037/ACT037%20As%20Enacted.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, Senate proposal of amendment https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v7-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v3.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As passed by the General Assembly https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v8-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v3.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v5-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v2.pdf
BillText https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0481/H-0481%20As%20Passed%20by%20Both%20House%20and%20Senate%20Official.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As passed by the Senate https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v7-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v2.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As passed by the Senate https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v7-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Appropriations https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v6-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v2.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Appropriations https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v6-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v5-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As introduced by the House Committee on Environment https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v1-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v4.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the House Committee on Appropriations https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v3-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v2.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As passed by the House of Representatives https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v4-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
BillText https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0481/H-0481%20As%20passed%20by%20the%20House%20Official.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As recommended by the House Committee on Appropriations https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v3-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As introduced by the House Committee on Environment https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v1-H_481_Fiscal_Note-v3.pdf
Fiscal Note - H.481 – An act relating to stormwater management, As introduced by the House Committee on Environment https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Uploads/GENERAL-381802-v1-H_481_Fiscal_Note.pdf
BillText https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0481/H-0481%20As%20Introduced.pdf
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