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

Two Things: Wildlands in New England Report Briefing & Legislative Wrap Up

Two things: A legislative wrap up and a webinar for the release of the Wildlands in New England Report.  Stay informed, stay connected—two things. That’s a Wrap! Final Legislative Victories…

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Three Things: Celebrating State House Victories, Art Gibb Award Nominations, and VECAN’s Spring Summit!

Three things: we’re celebrating legislative victories, inviting you to VECAN’s Spring Summit, and seeking Art Gibb Award nominations.  Stay informed, connected, and engaged—three things. Celebrating State House Victories  It’s the…

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Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of the Affordable Heat Act 

Montpelier – Today, in a decisive vote of 107-42, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. The veto override…

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Act 250

Act 250

The legislation that has protected Vermont for 50 years.

Enacted in 1970, Act 250 is Vermont’s landmark land use law. It regulates development by reviewing larger scale projects for their potential impacts on the surrounding area.

But a lot has changed since Act 250 was first created. That's why VNRC worked modernizing the legislation to protect our natural resources and communities for generations to come.

Read more about Act 250 here.

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.
Vermont Conservation Voters