An act relating to flood response and financial assistance for municipalities

This bill (H 465) makes Vermont municipalities eligible for state financial assistance to cover flood-related emergency response costs, temporary housing, sheltering services, and local infrastructure repairs. It directly affects municipalities impacted by flooding by requiring the state to cover the federal "local match" cost (the portion municipalities usually pay themselves) for FEMA reimbursement. The state assistance is temporary, pending reimbursement from FEMA, and applies to costs incurred during flood emergencies. The bill is currently before the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs after its first reading.