An act relating to flood response and the duties of the Agency of Transportation

This bill requires Vermont's Agency of Transportation to fund infrastructure upgrades for rural and flood-prone municipalities, including roads, bridges, culverts, and emergency access routes. It mandates the agency to design stormwater management improvements like larger culverts and reinforced drainage systems, and to create a statewide tracking system for flood response equipment and personnel. The bill also directs the agency to provide state-funded regional fleets of vacuum trucks and heavy equipment to assist municipalities with debris removal and maintenance after floods. These changes directly affect local governments in flood-prone areas by increasing state support for resilience and recovery.