S 218·VT·senate
An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters
VetoedFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Anne Watson (D)
Latest Action
Recommitted to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Baruth
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would require the Secretary of Natural Resources to set up a voluntary training and certification program for commercial and municipal salt applicators. Certified applicators would receive an affirmative defense in lawsuits over snow‑ or ice‑related damages if they followed state‑approved best‑management practices. The goal is to improve safety while lowering chloride contamination of the state’s waterways.
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