Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Flood Safety Act to regulate new development in river corridors across Vermont.

Highlights:

• Establishes a flood resilience plan that (Sec. 8):

• Identifies flood hazard and fluvial erosion hazard areas based on river corridor maps;

• Areas to be protected include floodplains, river corridors, land adjacent to streams, wetlands, and upland forests;

• Recommends policies and strategies to protect the areas identified; and

• May also defer to local municipalities bylaws to mitigate hazards.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Flood Safety Act to regulate new development in river corridors across Vermont.

Highlights:

• Establishes a flood resilience plan that (Sec. 8):

• Identifies flood hazard and fluvial erosion hazard areas based on river corridor maps;

• Areas to be protected include floodplains, river corridors, land adjacent to streams, wetlands, and upland forests;

• Recommends policies and strategies to protect the areas identified; and

• May also defer to local municipalities bylaws to mitigate hazards.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text