VNRC keeps a daily presence at the State House to provide expertise and advocate for legislation that promotes the quality of Vermont's environment. Throughout our history we have been responsible for passage of some of Vermont’s landmark environmental laws. On this page, you'll find a summary of current bills we're working with, what they mean, and where they stand in the Legislature.
Legislative News
Highlighting our 2021 Budget Priorities
Today, VNRC and several partner organizations delivered a letter to the House Appropriations Committee highlighting a number of priorities within the 2021 State budget, including ones that directly invest in…
Transportation for Vermonters releases 2021 policy agenda
Click here to read our 2021 policy agenda. Our main agenda items in 2021 are to: Make fare-free transit permanent Fund transit agencies to continue fare-free operations, and ensure sufficient…
VNRC & VCV applaud proposals in Governor’s 2021 budget address
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud a number of Governor Scott’s proposals in his 2021 budget address, particularly a suite of proposals to significantly…
Vermont Conservation Voters
Founded in 1982, VNRC partner organization VCV works to elect environmentally-friendly candidates to public office, and then holds elected officials accountable for the decisions they make affecting our air, water, wildlife, land, communities, and health.
Visit VCV's website.