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Legislative Updates
Under the Golden Dome July 13th 2022
The following is an update related to bills and conversations that have an impact on our Agricultural Landscape. ACT 155 (S.161) An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement Although VTFB was not tracking this bill, it does contain…
Broadband Resolution
Despite unanimous support from the Senate Judiciary Committee, S.166 (a bill focusing on utility worksite cleanup and consumer protection) did not make it out of the Senate Finance Committee intact. Introduced by Senators Hardy, Pearson, MacDonald and Starr, the language would have…
NEW STATE LAW REQUIRES VERMONT FARMERS TO REPORT SURFACE WATER USAGE FOR 2022
Vermont farmers who withdraw any surface waters (definition 10 V.S.A. Section 1002(20)) for farming are advised to begin keeping records of irrigation events this summer if a farm does not already do so. A new state law went into effect on July…
A WHITE PAPER ON ACT 145 (H.626) From Under the Golden Dome
Click here to read the White Paper on Act 145 (H.626)
A WHITE PAPER ON THE SENATE AND HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEES HOUSEKEEPING BILLS
A WHITE PAPER ON THE SENATE AND HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEES HOUSEKEEPING BILLS Every year, the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets reviews legislation previously passed and requests changes from the two Agriculture Committees to either update or clarify existing statute. These are known…
Act 146. Act 146 changes Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal (UVA)
As you may know, the Governor signed H.697 into law – now Act 146. Act 146 changes Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal (UVA) Program by adding a subcategory to Managed Forestland called ‘Reserve Forestland.’ Appropriately, folks have questions. I’m writing to provide an overview of the…
A WHITE PAPER FOR ACCESSORY ON FARM BUSINESSES- Under the Golden Dome
Governor Scott vetoes S.234 A WHITE PAPER FOR ACCESSORY ON FARM BUSINESSES S.234 was another attempt by the Legislature to make major changes to the Act 250 language currently in statute, based on a year long process of public hearings by the…
Under the Golden Dome May 13, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome May 6, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome April 29, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome April 22, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome April 8, 2022
Under the Golden Dome April 8, 2022 Read the Under the Golden Dome April 8, 2022 edition here.
Under the Golden Dome April 1, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome March 25, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome March 18, 2022
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Under the Golden Dome February 25, 2022
Read the Under the Golden Dome February 25, 2022 Read the correction to the February 25 edition.
Under the Golden Dome January 28, 2022
Under the Golden Dome January 28, 2022 Read Under the Golden Dome January 28, 2022
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 29, 2021
This publication is for the benefit and education of Vermont Farm Bureau members. Please do not forward or copy this for any purpose other than to promote the farm bureau. Thank you. Week Ending January 29, 2021 Bills of Interest Introduced Due…
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 15, 2021
This publication is for the benefit and education of Vermont Farm Bureau members. Please do not forward or copy this for any purpose other than to promote the farm bureau. Thank you. Welcome to the New Year and the New Session …
LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP October 7, 2020
The end of the 2019-2020 legislative session came at the fall of the gavel at 6:31 pm on Friday September 25. To say that the session was challenging is an understatement. COVID-19 created an unprecedented session; however, in the end, the Legislature,…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE July 7, 2020
The Legislature recessed June 26, 2020 and will be back August 25, 2020. When the Legislature returns, they will be finishing the budget for rest of the fiscal year and review the stimulus bills that were passed. They may also work on…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 15, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *jane WEEK 23 Last Friday, the House…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 8, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 21 As was reported previously,…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 1, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 21 As I reported last…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 26, 2020
As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 20 Last Wednesday Governor Phil…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 18, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 19 During last Wednesday and…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 11, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 18 During last Wednesday and…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 4, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 17 A reminder for all…