Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 422 — An act relating to testing of groundwater samples from contaminated sites at the State Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill mandates groundwater testing at the State Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory for contaminated sites, with specific exceptions.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 6608

    the testing of groundwater samples from the contaminated site occurs at the State Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory unless: (1) the State Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory lacks the ability to conduct the necessary testing; or (2) testing at a private laboratory would result in significant costs savings to the State or the owner of the contaminated site, as approved by the Secretary.

    This change requires that testing for groundwater samples from contaminated sites be conducted at the State Laboratory unless certain conditions are met.

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 422?
H 422 is sponsored by Herb Olson (Democrat), Rebecca Holcombe (Democrat), Carolyn W Branagan (Republican), and James W Masland (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 422?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 422?
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