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
VNRC and its Partners are Looking for our Next Legislative Intern!
Would you – or someone you know – like to learn about the legislative process, tracking issues related to climate change, land use (including Act 250, housing and transportation), environmental…
2025 Vermont Legislative Bulletin –Fighting Rollbacks to Protect Vermont’s Future
Successfully defending our environmental laws and putting a stop to damaging rollbacks was the headlining win for the 2025 legislative session. These wins were made possible in large part because…
Vermont Senate advances bill to ban toxic “forever chemicals” from firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and more
May 15, 2025 5/20/2025 Update: Since the publication of this post, H.238 has moved out of committee to a full vote in the state senate. On Tuesday, May 20th, the…
Resilience Policies
As Vermont experienced firsthand this summer, the climate crisis is already threatening our communities through increasingly severe weather events and flooding. The Legislature must work swiftly and strategically to advance policies that strengthen our resilience, protect critical natural resources and waterways, and support our communities in adapting to climate change. Learn more about the importance of protecting our wetlands and riparian areas, and the key resilience recommendations VNRC is advocating for this Legislative session, below.
Learn more about our key resilience recommendations for 2024.