Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S.212 — An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

Last action — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 4% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill relates to connections for potable water and wastewater systems.

This bill addresses the regulations surrounding the connection of potable water supplies and wastewater systems. It aims to update and clarify the procedures for these connections.

Summary

An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  6. As passed by Senate and House

  7. House proposal of amendment concurred in

  8. House proposal of amendment; text

  9. Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth

  10. House proposal of amendment

  11. Entered on Notice Calendar

  12. House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment

  13. Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  14. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  15. Third Reading ordered

  16. Report of Committee on Environment, as amended, agreed to

  17. Rep. Greer of Bennington and Chapin of East Montpelier moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended, which was agreed to

  18. Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 63, Nays = 74

  19. Rep. Nelson of Derby demanded yeas and nays

  20. Rep. Tagliavia of Corinth, Greer of Bennington, and Lipsky of Stowe moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended

  21. Rep. Olson of Starksboro asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment

  22. Rep. Olson of Starksboro moved to amend the report of the Committee on Environment, as amended

  23. Report of the Committee on Environment amended as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means

  24. Rep. Burkhardt of South Burlington recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  25. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh reported for the Committee on Environment

  26. Read second time

  27. Action Calendar: Unfinished Business

  28. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 18, 2026

  29. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh moved to postpone action until May 18, 2026, which was agreed to

  30. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 15, 2026

  31. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh moved to postpone action until May 15, 2026, which was agreed to

  32. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 14, 2026

  33. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh moved to postpone action until May 14, 2026, which was agreed to

  34. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 13, 2026

  35. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh moved to postpone action until May 13, 2026, which was agreed to

  36. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  37. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  38. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

  39. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

  41. Read 3rd time & passed

  42. New Business/Third Reading

  43. 3rd reading ordered

  44. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy agreed to

  45. Reported favorably by Senator Beck for Committee on Finance

  46. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Watson for Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  47. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

  48. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  49. New Business/Second Reading

  50. Second Reading

  51. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

  52. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  53. Entered on Notice Calendar

  54. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  55. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  56. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 69 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Which was disagreed to

Failed 63 Yea · 74 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4500
Republican 45003
Democrat 96509
Republican/Democrat 2000
Independent 3101
Progressive/Democrat 0300
Total 6374013
% of votes cast 42%49%0%9%
How each member voted (150)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Nay
Casey of Hubbardton — Yea
Casey of Montpelier — Nay
Hooper of Randolph — Yea
Long of Milton — Yea
Long of Newfane — Nay
Taylor of Mendon — Yea
White of Bethel — Nay
White of Waitsfield — Nay
Abbey Duke Democrat Nay
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Nay
Alyssa Black Democrat Nay
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Nay
Angela Arsenault Democrat Nay
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Nay
Bram Kleppner Democrat Nay
Brian Minier Democrat Nay
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Nay
Carol Ode Democrat Nay
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Nay
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Nay
Christopher Morrow Democrat Nay
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Nay
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Yea
Dara Torre Democrat Nay
David K Durfee Democrat Nay
David W Yacovone Democrat Yea
Doug Bishop Democrat Nay
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Nay
Edye Graning Democrat Nay
Ela Chapin Democrat Nay
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Not Voting
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Nay
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Nay
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Nay
Erin Brady Democrat Nay
Esme Cole Democrat Nay
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Nay
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Nay
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Nay
James W Masland Democrat Nay
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Yea
John L Bartholomew Democrat Nay
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Nay
Jubilee McGill Democrat Nay
Karen Lueders Democrat Nay
Karen N Dolan Democrat Nay
Kate Lalley Democrat Nay
Kate McCann Democrat Not Voting
Kate Nugent Democrat Nay
Kathleen C James Democrat Nay
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kevin P Scully Democrat Nay
Kristi C Morris Democrat Nay
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Nay
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Not Voting
Leslie Goldman Democrat Nay
Lori Houghton Democrat Nay
Lucy Boyden Democrat Nay
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Not Voting
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Nay
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Not Voting
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Nay
Matthew J Birong Democrat Not Voting
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Not Voting
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Nay
Michael Nigro Democrat Nay
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Nay
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Nay
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Nay
Phil Pouech Democrat Nay
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Nay
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Nay
Robert Hunter Democrat Nay
Robin P Scheu Democrat Nay
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Nay
Saudia LaMont Democrat Nay
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Nay
Theresa A Wood Democrat Nay
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Nay
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Nay
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Nay
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Nay
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Nay
William "Will" Greer Democrat Yea
Zon Eastes Democrat Nay
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Not Voting
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Yea
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Nay
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Nay
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Nay
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Nay
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Yea
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Yea
Beth M Quimby Republican Yea
Brenda Steady Republican Yea
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Yea
Chris Keyser Republican Not Voting
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Yea
Christopher Howland Republican Yea
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Yea
David J Soucy Republican Not Voting
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Yea
Debra L Powers Republican Yea
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Yea
Eric Maguire Republican Yea
Gina M Galfetti Republican Yea
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Yea
Jack H Brigham Republican Yea
James A Gregoire Republican Yea
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Yea
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Yea
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Yea
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Yea
Kevin C Winter Republican Yea
Larry Labor Republican Yea
Leland J Morgan Republican Yea
Lisa A Hango Republican Yea
Mark A Higley Republican Yea
Martha A Feltus Republican Yea
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Yea
Matt E Walker Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Yea
Michael Boutin Republican Yea
Michael J Marcotte Republican Yea
Michael R Morgan Republican Yea
Patricia A McCoy Republican Yea
Richard J Bailey Republican Yea
Richard M Nelson Republican Yea
Rob North Republican Yea
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Yea
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Yea
Thomas B Burditt Republican Yea
Todd Nielsen Republican Yea
VL L Coffin IV Republican Yea
Wayne A Laroche Republican Not Voting
William P Canfield Republican Yea
Woodman H Page Republican Yea
Zachary J Harvey Republican Yea
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Yea
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.212 do?
An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections
Who sponsors S.212?
S.212 is sponsored by Anne E Watson (Democrat/Progressive).
What is the current status of S.212?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S.212?
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