Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 13 D · 4 R cosponsors

H 283 — An act relating to delegation of authority to regulate use of State waters

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 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    17 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the authority of the Secretary of Natural Resources to delegate the regulation of public waters to municipalities specifically for the purpose of managing wake boats.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 1424

    may shall → shall

    This change clarifies that the Secretary is required to delegate authority, rather than merely having the option to do so.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 1424(f)(1)

    The the → The

    This correction removes a typographical error for grammatical accuracy.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 1424(f)(1)(A)

    The the → The

    This correction removes a typographical error for grammatical accuracy.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 1424(f)(1)(B)

    which

    This change simplifies the language used in specifying the municipality that may request delegation.

  • 10 V.S.A. § 1424(f)(1)(2)(C)

    The the → The

    This correction removes a typographical error for grammatical accuracy.

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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17 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (17)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 283?
H 283 is sponsored by Kenneth "Ken" L Wells (Republican), Michael "Mike" Southworth (Republican), Phil Pouech (Democrat), Herb Olson (Democrat), Kate Nugent (Democrat), Richard M Nelson (Republican), Kate McCann (Democrat), James W Masland (Democrat), Kate Lalley (Democrat), Larry Labor (Republican), Robert Hunter (Democrat), Leonora Dodge (Democrat), R. Scott Campbell (Democrat), Bridget M Burkhardt (Democrat), Mollie S. S Burke (Democrat), Monique Priestley (Democrat), and Leanne Harple (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 283?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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