Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

H 932 — An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 17, 2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 13, 2026. Enacted.

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

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In plain language

The bill updates forestry regulations under Act 250.

This legislation modifies existing forestry regulations that fall under Act 250, affecting how forestry operations are managed. It aims to better align those regulations with current practices and needs in forestry.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the amended version of Bill H 932, specific sections of Title 10 of the Vermont Statutes have been updated. The changes involved adding amendments to sections 6001 and 6081, which outline permit requirements and exemptions related to environmental regulation. These amendments clarify the rules surrounding environmental permits, ensuring that the regulations are up-to-date and easier to understand for those affected. This matters because clearer guidelines can help individuals and businesses comply with the law, promoting better environmental practices.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.932 Page 1 of 3 H.932 An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.932 Page 1 of 3 H.932 Introduced by Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Date:
Subject:
Conservation and development;
land use;
forestry;
Act 250 Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to clarify Act 250 jurisdiction over forestry by specifying that on a parcel devoted primarily to forestry, that jurisdiction only attaches to the part of the property that is for development.
It would also exempt log and pulp concentration yards from Act 250.
It would also clarify that forestry and logging below 2,500 feet in elevation is exempt from Act 250, provided it does not violate any other Act 250 permit conditions.
An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
§ 6001 is amended to read:
§ 6001 is amended to read:
* * * (C) For the purposes of determining jurisdiction under subdivision (3)(A) of this section subdivision (3), the following shall apply:
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.932 Page 2 of 3 (C) For the purposes of determining jurisdiction under subdivision (3)(A) of this section subdivision (3), the following shall apply:
Permits issued under this chapter shall not impose conditions on other VT LEG #388257 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.932 Page 2 of 3 portions of the parcel or tract of land that do not support the development or necessary mitigation areas and that restrict or conflict with the Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont.
Permits issued under this chapter shall not impose conditions on other portions of the parcel or tract of land that do not support the development or necessary mitigation areas and that restrict or conflict with the Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont.
“Wood products manufacturer” includes sawmills;
“Wood products manufacturer” includes BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.932 Page 3 of 3 sawmills;
§ 6081 is amended to read:
§ 6081 is amended to read:
§ 6081.
§ 6081.
Permits shall include a VT LEG #388257 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.932 Page 3 of 3 statement that logging and forestry activities consistent with this subsection and below the elevation of 2,500 feet are exempt from amendment jurisdiction.
Permits shall include a statement that logging and forestry activities consistent with this subsection and below the elevation of 2,500 feet are exempt from amendment jurisdiction.
VT LEG #388257 v.1
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 17, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026

  3. Delivered to the Governor on June 11, 2026

  4. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment

  5. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  7. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

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

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

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

  11. New Business/Third Reading

  12. 3rd reading ordered

  13. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance agreed to

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

  15. Reported favorably by Senator Hardy for Committee on Finance with proposal of amendment

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

  17. Favorable report by Committee on Finance

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

  19. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  20. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  22. New Business/Second Reading

  23. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

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

  25. Second Reading

  26. Entered on Notice Calendar

  27. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

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

  29. Second Reading

  30. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

  32. Read third time and passed

  33. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  34. Third Reading ordered

  35. Rep. Kimbell of Woodstock recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  36. Rep. Lipsky of Stowe spoke for the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

  37. Read second time

  38. Action Calendar: Favorable

  39. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  40. Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors H 932?
H 932 is sponsored by House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry.
What is the current status of H 932?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 13, 2026. Enacted.
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