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House rejects bill amendment to create unfunded flood-recovery program after hours of debate
Summary
A floor amendment to create a flood recovery assistance program (no state dollars attached initially) failed on a roll-call after extended debate, 44-97. Sponsors argued it would establish a federal-fund-seeking vehicle and expand eligibility to cover lost revenue and wages; Appropriations and others raised staffing and process concerns.
Lawmakers on the Vermont House floor rejected an amendment aimed at creating a flood recovery assistance program that would establish eligibility and distribution mechanisms for future federal or other off-session funds.
The amendment, offered by the member from Montpelier, proposed creating a program to let the Agency of Commerce and Community Development distribute funds to businesses and nonprofits harmed by the summer floods, covering structural damage, lost revenues, wages, inventory and…
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