Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 397: An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Enacted Last action June 13, 2025: House message: Governor approved bill on June 11, 2025

Plain-language summary

H 397 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response. Primary sponsor: Teddy Waszazak (Democratic), Gina Galfetti (Republican), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Michael Boutin (Republican), Lucy Boyden (Democratic), Jana Brown (Democratic), Mollie Burke (Democratic), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Elizabeth Burrows (Democratic), Greg Burtt (Republican), Scott Campbell (Democratic), Bill Canfield (Republican), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Conor Casey (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Kevin Christie (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Esme Cole (Democratic), Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Mari Cordes, Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Zon Eastes (Democratic), Marty Feltus (Republican), Ian Goodnow (Democratic), Will Greer (Democratic), James Gregoire (Republican), Lisa Hango (Republican), Leanne Harple (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Jay Hooper (Democratic), Rob Hunter (Democratic), Charlie Kimbell (Democratic), Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Kate Lalley (Democratic), Saudia Lamont (Democratic), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Kate Logan (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Francis McFaun, Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Marc Mihaly (Democratic), Kristi Morris (Democratic), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), Richard Nelson (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Dan Noyes (Democratic), Kate Nugent (Democratic), John O'Brien (Democratic), Carol Ode (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Gayle Pezzo (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Beth Quimby (Republican), Tom Stevens (Democratic), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Dara Torre (Democratic), Ken Wells (Republican), Candice White (Democratic), Kirk White (Democratic), Kevin Winter (Republican), Theresa Wood (Democratic), Dave Yacovone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): House message: Governor approved bill on June 11, 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teddy Waszazak (Democratic); Gina Galfetti (Republican); Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic); Michael Boutin (Republican); and 67 more.