Rep. Amy Sheldon

Co-sponsor H 50

Introduced · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to prohibiting the labeling of consumer products that contain PFAS as compostable

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale or distribution in Vermont of consumer products labeled as compostable if they contain more than 100 parts per million of PFAS chemicals. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of packaging and household items by restricting how these products can be marketed. The law defines consumer products to include personal items, packaging materials, and bags, while allowing the Secretary of Natural Resources to set stricter PFAS limits through future rules. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and aims to prevent misleading environmental claims on products containing harmful fluorinated substances.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts PFAS-containing products from being labeled compostable, reducing environmental pollution and protecting soil/water from harmful chemicals.95% confidence

Introduced Jan 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 30

Introduced · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to the regulation of wetlands

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes state policy requiring Vermont to achieve a net gain in wetlands acreage through protection, regulation, and restoration efforts. It mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to update Vermont Wetlands Rules to incorporate this net gain goal and requires annual revisions to the state's Significant Wetlands Inventory maps. The legislation also sets a timeline for completing high-quality wetlands mapping across all tactical basins by 2029 and directs that all wetland management activities must be guided by science and provide net environmental benefits.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates wetland protection, restoration, and net gain goals to conserve natural resources and strengthen environmental regulations.95% confidence

Introduced Jan 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 29

Introduced · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to development in mapped river corridors

Maddy summaryThis bill expands state oversight of development in Vermont's flood-prone river corridors by requiring permits for construction projects in these areas, regardless of whether local municipalities have their own flood protection rules. It directs the Department of Natural Resources to create statewide regulations by January 2025 that will take effect in July 2025, ensuring consistent flood management standards across the state. The legislation defines mapped river corridors based on a statewide map layer and applies to properties in flood hazard areas, aiming to reduce flood damage and improve community resilience to climate-related flooding. Local governments that have adopted approved flood bylaws may receive delegated permitting authority, while the state retains oversight for projects exempt from local regulation.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protection by expanding state oversight of development in flood-prone areas, requiring permits, and establishing consistent flood management standards to reduce environmental risk.90% confidence

Introduced Jan 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 606

Vetoed · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Vetoed May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 500

Signed into law · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to prohibiting the sale of mercury lamps in the State

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary H 411

Signed into law · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to the retrieval and use of covered wild animals

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary H 626

Signed into law · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to the sale, use, or application of neonicotinoid pesticides

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor H 293

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to creating the State Youth Council

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary H 466

Signed into law · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to surface water withdrawals and interbasin transfers

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HCR 160

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution honoring the General Assembly’s venerable head doorkeeper, Cornelius F. Reed Jr. of Wolcott

Passed May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track