Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 D · 2 R cosponsors

H.778 — An act relating to dam safety

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 27, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill addresses safety regulations for dams.

The bill establishes standards and regulations to ensure the safety of dams. It aims to manage risks associated with dam failures to protect public safety and property.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means better protection of local ecosystems and waterways from potential dam failures.

Summary

An act relating to dam safety

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on May 27, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on May 21, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment, text

  7. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment

  8. House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment

  9. Entered on Notice Calendar

  10. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment with proposal of amendment

  11. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in with further amendment thereto, as offered by Rep. Chapin of East Montpelier

  12. Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  13. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  14. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  15. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  16. New Business/Third Reading

  17. 3rd reading ordered

  18. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy agreed to

  19. Reported favorably by Senator Watson for Committee on Appropriations

  20. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Williams for Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  21. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  22. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  23. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  24. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  25. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  26. Second Reading

  27. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  28. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  29. Second Reading

  30. Entered on Notice Calendar

  31. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  32. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  33. Second Reading

  34. Entered on Notice Calendar

  35. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  36. Read third time and passed

  37. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  38. Third Reading ordered

  39. Report of Committee on Environment agreed to

  40. Rep. Squirrell of Underhill recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  41. Rep. Chapin of East Montpelier reported for the Committee on Environment

  42. Read second time

  43. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  44. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  45. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  46. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  47. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.778 do?
An act relating to dam safety
Who sponsors H.778?
H.778 is sponsored by Ela Chapin (Democrat), Marc B Mihaly (Democrat), Sarah "Sarita" C Austin (Democrat), Conor Casey (Democrat), Larry Labor (Republican), Kate McCann (Democrat), Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard (Republican), Larry Satcowitz (Democrat), Amy D Sheldon (Democrat), Thomas S Stevens (Democrat), and Theresa A Wood (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.778?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.
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