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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont House Bill 749 alters state land use laws, amends conservation vision, and updates rulemaking for Act 250
Last action · January 22, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on EnvironmentSponsors: Gregory Burtt and 13 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 749 updates Vermont's conservation vision, amends land use and development rules under , modifies resource mapping requirements, and repeals specific road jurisdiction provisions, taking effect July 1, 2026.
Changes statutory requirements for state land conservation goals, resource mapping by the Secretary of Natural Resources, and development review standards affecting landowners, developers, and municipalities statewide.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Landowners and Developers
Subject to updated Act 250 rulemaking standards, resource mapping considerations, and land use conservation guidelines.
Secretary of Natural Resources
Required to maintain resource maps, update the conserved land inventory biennially, submit reports, and collaborate on rulemaking.
Land Use Review Board
Tasked with adopting rules to implement administrative requirements under Act 250 in consultation with the Agency of Natural Resources.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does H.749 do regarding state land use laws?
Are the resource maps produced by the Secretary of Natural Resources binding for permits?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
Version history
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Act 250 Rulemaking and Resource Mapping Updates
The bill modifies rulemaking mandates for the Land Use Review Board and clarifies that GIS resource maps are advisory rather than determinative.
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legislature.vermont.gov
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