Cheri L. L'Esperance
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As the 2024 Legislative session winds down, many are looking forward to a break. Both Chambers had multiple bill presentations and floor debates causing things to drag on late into the final evening.
The break won't be long as everyone is expected to be called back for a veto session on June 17th. On the list of bills that Governor Scott may veto are data privacy, education/property tax rates (Yield bill), housing/Act 250 bill, and drug (safe) injection sites officially termed “Overdose Prevention Sites”. We also expect the Governor to give several health care and environmental bills a deep review.
The past two weeks of the session have been like no other. With a self-imposed pressure to adjourn this week, disagreements over legislation have become very heated and contentious. It has been interesting watching the Senate do their best to wind down the session, but the "rookie" Senators have grappled with understanding legislative process and decorum. The continual stepping outside the chamber during floor times in an attempt to attach last minute amendments onto bills, made the Democratic "senior" Senators uncharacteristically aligned at times with Republicans in order to vote them down and move the process forward in a speedier fashion. This in itself added hours to the floor debates.
It is likely that when the General Assembly gathers in June legislators will be more rested in the midst of focusing on campaigns, and will hopefully be more united than they have been during these last few weeks of utter chaos that has been displayed.
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VDPA Session Wrap Up:
VDPA members did a great job educating their legislators and members of the public on several bills. Members contacting their legislators and discussing issues in the dairy industry and agriculture sector is helpful, and we would like to continue building on this next year. More importantly, we worked with the Senate Agriculture committee to send a letter to the federal delegation to support passage of “The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.” This federal bill ensures that students receive many health benefits and nutrients milk provides in their school lunches and demonstrated the importance of dairy in the balanced meal. VDPA also met with AAFM quarterly to receive updates and talk about issues of concern. The lines of communication have been very open and helpful this session. Working with the Agency has been helpful legislatively.
Although it was a difficult year legislatively, we should thank Senator Bobby Starr for his constant dedication to the Agriculture Sector in Vermont. Sen. Starr was always open to hearing from our dairy farmers and we appreciate his four decades of service. If you cross paths with Senator Starr, please thank him for his help to the agriculture industry of Vermont.
The action on legislation is outlined below. It will be several weeks before we know what bills Governor Scott will approve. For those that are not approved/vetoed, the General Assembly will need to decide if they have a 2/3 majority in favor of overriding the veto. The veto session is scheduled for June 17th.
H 626 - An Act Relating To Animal Welfare
NEW STATUS: Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
This bill is adding a surcharge on the rabies licenses for dogs which will go towards setting up a Division of Animal Welfare under the Department of Public Safety. The hope is this surcharge generates enough money to fund one position to run the Division of Animal Welfare and the division will continue to grow. This would be out on its own, because the Agency of Agriculture and the Division of Fish & Wildlife do not feel they can manage this sector themselves.
We were able to advocate for this bill to slowly set up this division instead of an expansive and overreaching arm of the Department of Public Safety. The original bill had a tax on commercial feed which we were able to get removed, this was replaced with a $2.00 increase to the rabies license for household pets.
H 687 - An Act Relating To Community Resilience And Biodiversity Protection Through Land Use
NEW STATUS: Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
The bill would make changes to land use regulations, municipal zoning laws, Act 250, and laws pertaining to the construction and maintenance of the housing supply in Vermont. The bill would also restructure the administration of Act 250 with a professionalized Land Use Review Board (LURB) replacing the current Natural Resources Board (NRB) on July 1, 2025. The bill would also make appropriations and establish programs and special funds to support housing development and revitalization efforts, funded by an increase to the property transfer tax (PTT) on second homes.
The fiscal impacts of the bill are:
An increase in the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) rate on year-round habitable secondary residences without a landlord certificate from 1.25% to 3.4%. Exemption thresholds for the general 1.25% rate of the PTT and Clean Water Surcharge (CWS) would also increase. These combined changes would generate $15.7 million in additional revenue in the fiscal year 2025.
The bill would allocate $8.3 million of the additional revenue generated by PTT changes to the General Fund for various appropriations:
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund (VHCTF) would receive a $6.1 million General Fund appropriation.
The Municipal and Regional Planning Fund (MRPF) would receive a $1.28 million General Fund appropriation.
An increase in Clean Water Surcharge (CWS) exemption values in the PTT from $100,000 to $200,000 for principal residences and from $200,000 to $250,000 for principal residences financed through the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB), the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), or U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) housing programs. The CWS increases from 0.2% to 0.22%.
This would generate an additional $60,000 in annual revenue for the Clean Water Fund.
A property tax freeze for property rehabilitation or new construction in certain designated areas impacted by flooding in 2023.
This is expected to lead to $1.16 million in forgone Education Fund revenue in fiscal year 2026, $2.44 million in foregone revenue in fiscal year 2027, and $3.90 million in foregone revenue in fiscal years 2028.
Act 250 Revision:
Board Composition: Changes include the restructuring of the Natural Resources Board, with new appointment procedures and term lengths for members and alternates.
Duties and Powers: It outlines the duties, powers, and processes for removal of board members, as well as the creation of a Nominating Committee.
Public Involvement: The document emphasizes transparency and public involvement in the appointment process and decision-making.
This change to Act 250 is the foundation for the bill in order to encourage additional housing in Vermont.
Act 250-Tiered Approach:
Tier 1A and B: Downtowns and villages with growth capacity would receive full or partial exemptions from Act 250 review until January 1, 2027.
Would exempt all construction housing within downtowns with permanent zoning and subdivision bylaws, and sewer, water, or appropriate soil. It would also exempt the construction of 75 units within a half-mile of a designated downtown development district, or within new town centers, growth centers, or neighborhood development areas.
Interim exemptions would also include housing projects of 50 units or less on ten acres of land within a quarter mile of village centers with permanent zoning or subdivision bylaws, and sewer, water, or appropriate soil. Areas within a quarter mile of a transit route in an urbanized area of greater than 50,000 would also be exempt.
Would not require Act 250 permitting for the construction of improvements for a hotel or motel converted to permanently affordable housing.
Exempt the construction of improvements for an accessory dwelling unit until July 1, 2028.
Tier 2: Areas falling between these categories would largely maintain the status quo under the law.
Tier 3: Ecologically important natural resource areas would automatically trigger Act 250 consideration.
The adoption of Tier 1A and Tier 1B areas could create further expansions of areas exempt from Act 250. Municipalities could apply for Tier 1A status starting January 1, 2026, if they meet certain criteria related to flood risk, capital budget, and municipal staffing to support development, zoning and by-law requirements, wastewater infrastructure, and historic and environmental planning. Residential developments in these areas would be exempt from Act 250 and associated permitting fees.
Tier 1B areas would be noted on regional plans developed by RPCs and approved by the LURB if they meet certain requirements related to permanent zoning and bylaws, flood risk, water supply and wastewater infrastructure, and municipal staff available to support the development. Residential or mixed-use developments in these areas would be exempt from Act 250 and related permitting fees if they have fewer than 50 housing units on ten acres or less of land.
The exemptions contained in this section would reduce Act 250 permitting fees that flow to the Act 250 Permit Fund, which funds NRB and ANR activities related to the Act 250 process. Fees for the NRB are $6.65 per $1,000 of the first $15,000,000 of construction costs. Fees decrease to $3.12 per $1,000 of additional construction costs, up to a maximum of $165,000 per permit. Projects may also be subject to subdivision.
Promoting Housing Development: The proposal calls for exempting areas with strong local zoning regulations from Act 250 review. This move encourages denser housing development in existing downtowns and villages.
Enhanced Protection: The study also recommends strengthening Act 250 to better safeguard highly sensitive natural resource areas.
Other provisions:
Create three Act 250 fees to all persons filing an appeal, cross appeal, or petition from a District Commission decision or jurisdictional opinion. This fee would be $295 unless the LURB approves a waiver based on indigency. Appeals are currently heard through the Judiciary’s Environmental Division. Initial appeal filings currently incur a $295 fee, subsequent pleadings a $120 fee, and post judgment motions a $90 fee, all of which flow to the General Fund. Currently, the number of filings per year is limited, leading to a negligible General Fund impact starting in fiscal year 2027 with the transfer of the appeal process to the LURB. The second fee would be $295 for any municipality filing an application for Tier 1A status. The third would be $295 and apply to any regional planning commission (RPC) filing a regional plan or future land use map that is reviewed by the LURB. Revenue would depend both on the number of towns that file applications and how RPCs file plans and maps. If all 247 municipalities and 11 RPCs were to submit plans, the two fees could generate approximately $76,000 for the Act 250 Permit Fund. However, it is unclear how many towns will apply for Tier 1A status and when they will apply. Therefore, revenue is likely to be far less than $76,000. RPCs would also have to pay the $295 fee when they resubmit regional plans or land use maps every eight years, generating nominal additional revenue.
Modifies the definition of accessory on-farm businesses and exempts improvements to those businesses from Act 250 permitting. Due to the limited number of current permits issued to on-farm businesses.
accessory businesses, this change is estimated to have a negligible impact to Act 250 Permit Fund revenues.
Would create an Act 250 jurisdictional trigger for the creation or improvement of a new single road of greater than 800 feet or of roads and any associated driveways greater than 2,000 feet, after July 1, 2026.
Extend the Act 250 exemption created by Act 47 of 2023 for priority housing projects within a designated center through July 1, 2027, which is one additional year compared to current law. It would also add an exemption to developments within a half-mile of the designated center located within the same municipality. The exemptions would only apply if a development received a jurisdictional opinion and substantially completes construction by June 30, 2029
Oppose - H 706 - An Act Relating To Banning The Use Of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment (05/03/24)
This bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, distribution, or use of neonicotinoid treated article seeds for soybeans or cereal grains crops. It prohibits outdoor application of neonicotinoid pesticides during bloom and on certain crops, including soybeans, cereal grains, and specific vegetable crops.
It does allow for the Agency of Agriculture Food, & Markets (AAFM) to give exemptions for reasons such as “environmental” and “agricultural emergencies”.
Importantly, there is a contingency in the bill that ties this law to New York State. If New York does away with or delays their law banning treated seeds, Vermont will follow, without having to come back to the legislature. It is important to note that New York also has an exemption process, and only bans the sale of these seeds, not the use like Vermont’s law. This bill goes into effect in 2029.
This bill as introduced was a much more aggressive ban, VDPA members came out in droves to testify and educate legislators on the detrimental effects of this bill. Amending the language by pushing out the effective date and having the language mirror New York’s is a win because we can work with our neighboring state to buy seeds. Spreading the work about this bill and educating members of the public was also helpful, we did this by getting members to do interviews, call their legislators, and talk to radio stations and newspapers was helpful to our cause.
H 877 - An Act Relating To Miscellaneous Agricultural Subjects
NEW STATUS: Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
The annual House Miscellaneous Agriculture bill is largely technical but does include changes to pesticide training and certification program. The Agency wants to contract with a third-party vendor to administer pesticide examinations through a remote program. The Agency may also charge an additional fee to applicants who prefer to utilize the electronic or alternate testing service for pesticide certification or licensing examinations. AAFM will continue to administer in person examinations that do not include an additional fee. Finally, the language makes changes to indirect discharges into Class A waters and regulations concerning hemp and cannabis.
H 887 - An Act Relating To Homestead Property Tax Yields, Nonhomestead Rates, And Policy Changes To Education Finance And Taxation
NEW STATUS: House proposal of amendment to Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
The bill changes to property tax yields and rates, which were projected to increase 15-18%, for the homestead and nonhomestead property tax bills. As passed by both Chambers, the bill establishes an average statewide property tax increase of 13.8%. The lower rate of increase is in part due to a $25 million buy-down.
Summary:
Revenue Increases: It seeks to generate additional revenue by repealing the sales tax exemption for remotely accessed prewritten software and imposing a 3% surcharge on short-term rentals.
Committees and Commissions: Establishes various groups to study and recommend improvements to Vermont’s public education system, including the "Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont."
Fiscal Impact: The Joint Fiscal Office cannot estimate the overall impact on the Education Fund but provides projections for specific sections of the bill.
Commission Creation: Establishes the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont, focusing on a vision for a sustainable and equitable education system.
Commission Composition: Details the diverse membership of the Commission, including representatives from various educational and governmental bodies.
Duties and Reports: Outlines the Commission’s responsibilities, including public engagement, policy considerations, and the submission of reports and proposed legislation.
Support and Meetings: Specifies the support and assistance provided to the Commission, including the scheduling of meetings and the provision of necessary data.
Education Spending: Adds an exclusion for certain voter-approved bond payments from “education spending” calculations.
Transportation Reimbursement: Details a 50% reimbursement grant for allowable transportation expenditures, with specific conditions and limitations.
Tax Credit Claims: Recommendations for property tax credit claims improvements, including asset declaration, are to be submitted by December 15, 2024.
H.887 also establishes a committee to study options for a long-term solution to Vermont’s K-12 funding.
This bill is on Governor Scott’s list to review closely and potentially veto. If a veto occurs the Legislature can try to override the Governor in June or amend the bill through negotiations.
S 25 - An Act Relating To Regulating Cosmetic And Menstrual Products Containing Certain Chemicals And Chemical Classes And Textiles And Athletic Turf Fields Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
NEW STATUS: Passed by Senate and House
The bill contains measures affecting agriculture and will require cooperation between the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, the Department of Health and the Office of the Attorney General. Both Agencies will set up a working group that will propose a program requiring the State to identify and restrict the sale and distribution of consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that could impact public health and the environment.
The program will:
(1) identify categories of consumer products that could have an impact on public health and environmental contamination.
(2) propose a process by which manufacturers determine whether a consumer product contains PFAS and how that information is communicated to the State.
(3) address how information about the presence or lack of PFAS in a consumer product is conveyed to the public.
(4) describe which agency or department is responsible for administration of the proposed program.
(5) determine whether and how other states have structured and implemented similar programs and identify the best practices used in these efforts.
(6) propose definitions of “intentionally added,” “consumer product,” and “perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” (“consumer products” includes restricted and nonrestricted use pesticides.).
(7) provide recommendations for the regulation of PFAS within consumer products that use recycled materials, including food packaging, cosmetic product packaging, and textiles.
The report and recommendation shall be submitted to the Committees of Jurisdiction by November 1, 2024.
The language pertaining to agriculture came from S. 197, where it was a ban on the pesticide containers with PFAS in them, however we were able to advocate for a study on this topic because the EPA is working on finding a replacement container for these products but there is currently no alternative.
Monitor - S 102 - An Act Relating To Expanding Employment Protections And Collective Bargaining Rights
NEW STATUS: Passed in concurrence
The bill establishes a good cause standard for termination of employment, require employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees, and permit employees or representative organizations to bring an enforcement action on behalf of the State for violations of the good cause termination requirement. It would prohibit employers from taking adverse employment actions against an employee related to their exercise of free speech rights.
Current law allowed for an exemption for agricultural workers to collectively bargain. In the Senate, the agriculture workers exemption was removed. VDPA member, Richard Nelson, testified on this bill to the House committee on General & Housing. After much outreach and discussion, the exemption was restored in the House and a study to further consider. The bill creates the Agricultural Worker Labor and Employment Laws Study. The study will examine the application of Vermont’s labor relations and employment laws to agricultural workers and identify potential legislative actions to provide additional coverage to agricultural workers under those laws. The composition of the committee is eight members, four from the House and four from the Senate, ensuring representation from different political parties and relevant committees.
Power & Duties:
Identify existing employment rights for agricultural workers under Vermont and federal law.
Identify Vermont and federal employment and collective bargaining laws that do not apply to some or all Vermont agricultural workers.
Examine and compare the structure of collective bargaining rights for agricultural workers in other states with similar agricultural economies, including coverage, certification of exclusive bargaining representatives, subjects for bargaining, procedures for resolving bargaining impasse, unfair labor practices, and costs related to organizing and contract negotiation for both employers and labor organizations.
Examine the structure of Vermont’s existing labor relations laws and the capacity of the Vermont Labor Relations Board to administer collective bargaining in Vermont’s agricultural sector.
Develop a framework for agricultural collective bargaining in Vermont and identify other potential changes to Vermont’s employment laws to provide additional rights and protections to agricultural workers.
The written report is due to the General Assembly by December 15, 2024, containing findings and recommendations for legislative action. The report should include a proposal for permitting agricultural workers to collectively bargain, addressing various aspects such as coverage, bargaining unit size, seasonal workers, bargaining procedures, and the role of the Vermont Labor Relations Board.
VDPA member, Richard Nelson, testified in the House Committee on General & Housing, his testimony made a big difference and allowed the exemption to remain in law and they will now study the topic and we can review next year with the legislature.
S 213 - An Act Relating To The Regulation Of Wetlands, River Corridor Development, And Dam Safety
NEW STATUS: Passed in concurrence
There was a near double digit bill introduction this session regarding wetlands, river corridor or dam safety, after the floods this summer. This bill, the only one of these to make it through the finish line, would establish a new state permitting system for building in river corridors, sets new standards for wetland protection and increases dam safety measures. Some say it is important to protect buildings from events like the floods this summer.
This bill amends statutory provisions related to wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety. Most notably, the bill requires the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) to update the Vermont Significant Wetlands Inventory (VSWI) maps no less than annually and complete High Quality Wetland Inventory mapping for all tactical basins in the state every five years. It would update the Vermont Wetlands Rules and require an annual report on losses and gains of significant wetlands in the state.
In addition, it amends the statewide River Corridor Base Map to identify areas where infill and redevelopment wouldn’t increase fluvial erosion hazards. It would redesignate the Vermont Unsafe Dam Revolving Loan Fund as the Vermont Dam Safety Revolving Loan Fund. Proposed changes would make funds available for both emergency and nonemergency projects.
S 301 - An Act Relating To Miscellaneous Agricultural Subjects
NEW STATUS: Senate proposal of amendment to the House proposal of amendment concurred in
The Annual Senate Miscellaneous Agricultural bill was largely technical in nature.
Agricultural Water Quality
Agricultural Warehouses
Amends licensing requirements for public warehouses storing farm products, including dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, and produce, and sets licensing fees.
Milk Handling
Public Warehouse Licensing
Establishes licensing requirements for various entities involved in meat, meat food products, or poultry products, including commercial processors and distributors.
Livestock Dealers
Amends definitions related to livestock dealing, clarifying exemptions and licensing requirements for livestock dealers, packers, and transporters.
Pesticides; Mosquito Control; Rodenticides
Amends rules related to mosquito control, grants, and pesticide use, including restrictions and approvals for rodenticides and larvicides.
It mandates the Secretary to register second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted use pesticides if they are distributed or sold within the state.
Vermont Agricultural Credit Program
Loan Eligibility Standards
Amends loan eligibility standards for farmers, forest product businesses, and other entities, outlining residency and ownership requirements.
The Senate had a last-minute amendment to ban the sale of bear parts and the bill will head to the Governor’s desk.
The following bills did not pass the House & Senate in concurrence
H 81 - An Act Relating To Fair Repair Of Agricultural Equipment
NEW STATUS: Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment (05/10/24)
The bill as passed by the Senate states that if an original equipment manufacturer has entered into an MOU, then they are not subject to the bill. However, if that MOU is canceled for any reason, they must comply. The latest language also took out the language related to costs and limitations and that it has be a fair and reasonable price.
This bill was sent back to the House, where the two committees of jurisdiction did not like the Senate changes. There was not enough time for the House to make changes and send it back for the Senate to concur. Therefore, the bill did not make it to the finish line. The bill is considered dead; however, the committees could work on this bill during the veto session. The current language is a compromise and far better than the bill as introduced. VDPA members testify and work with legislators to get this language in a workable place for relevant stakeholders.
S 258 - An Act Relating To The Management Of Fish And Wildlife
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy (03/28/24)
The bill passed by the Senate redefines the composition and functions of the Fish and Wildlife Board, emphasizing conservation, public input, and scientific management in regulating fish and wildlife. It also addresses the hunting of coyotes with dogs, introducing permits and regulations.
This bill was highly contentious this year but died in the House committee on Environment & Energy after the Senate amended it. This bill could come back up during the veto session.
S 197 - An Act Relating To Restricting Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances In Consumer Products
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services (03/20/24)
The bill was turned into a study and that language was added into S.25.
S 272 - An Act Relating To The Regulation Of Second-generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture (01/17/24)
This bill was turned into a study and language was added into S.301. This bill was born out of one-person misusing rodenticide; we advocated for less strict regulation than was originally drafted. Please review S.301 for a detailed breakdown.
S 286 - An Act Relating To The Regulation Of Accessory On-farm Businesses
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (01/17/24)
This bill stalled in the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee. An expansion of the current law was included in H.687.
S 292 - An Act Relating To Animal Welfare
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations (01/17/24)
House version, H.626 passed both House & Senate.
S 311 - An Act Relating To Bringing Everyone Home
Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy with report of Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs intact, under suspension of Senate Rule 49, on motion of Senator Baruth Committee Bill for Second Reading (02/20/24)
Some Language added into H.687, An act relating to Community Resilience And Biodiversity Protection Through Land Use.
H 128 - An Act Relating To Removing Regulatory Barriers For Working Lands Businesses
Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to commit the resolution to the Committee on Environment and Energy, which was agreed to Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to commit resolution to the Committee on Environment and Energy, which was agreed to Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment (02/29/24)
H 420 - An Act Relating To Establishing A Program To Encourage The Implementation Of Year-round Agricultural Practices
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry (02/28/23)
H 586 - An Act Relating To Flood Protection And Climate Resilience Infrastructure And Financing
Rep. Sheldon of Middlebury moved that the Committee on Environment and Energy be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Ways and Means, which was agreed to (01/24/24)
H 674 - An Act Relating To Regulation Of Septage And Other Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy (01/05/24)
H 715 - An Act Relating To Climate Change Resilience Under Act 250
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy (01/10/24)
H 760 - An Act Relating To Act 250 Transparency
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy (01/11/24)
H 771 - An Act Relating To Landowner Liability For Unmarked And Improperly Marked Access Control Devices
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (01/12/24)
H 810 - An Act Relating To Establishing The Agricultural Workforce And Housing Directory
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry (01/16/24)
H 811 - An Act Relating To The Eligibility Of Posted Land For Enrollment In The Use Value Appraisal Program
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy (01/16/24)
H 844 - An Act Relating To Appeal Rights For Extraterritorial Users Of Municipal Water And Sewer Systems
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (02/01/24)
S 228 - An Act Relating To Requiring A Jurisdictional Opinion To Be Exempt From Act 250
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (01/09/24)
S 306 - An Act Relating To Changes To The Clean Heat Standard
Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Bray Committee bill read first time & placed on Notice Calendar per Senate Rule 48 (01/31/24)
S 308 - An Act Relating To Updates To Land Use Planning
Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Bray Committee bill read first time & placed on Notice Calendar per Senate Rule 48 (01/31/24)
