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H.158

An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Rep. Amy Sheldon , Rep. Seth Bongartz , Rep. Kristi Morris , Rep. Lawrence Satcowitz , Rep. Dara Torre
1/24/2024 - Senate Message: Governor's veto sustained
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House 1/24/2024 - Senate Message: Governor's veto sustained
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
1:45 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:20 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Alyssa Hill, Citizen
Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, Jimmy Kwik Store and Redemption Center

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion & Walk-through

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5 mins After The Floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 24, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
15 Mins After the Floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion and Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion and Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
11:30 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Mark-up and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10 Mins After the Floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Vote


Friday, March 3, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
1:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
2:15 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

fiscal note

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:20 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
JR Bullock, Owner, Family Market, Rutland
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
After the floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment discussion

3:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 17, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:15 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Ways and Means Amendment

Rep. Carol Ode, House Ways & Means Committee
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
10:30 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
-

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee vote


Friday, March 24, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment

Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Bill Introduction and Walk through

Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:45 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association

Friday, April 14, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Ken Alpert, VT Wine Growers Association
Kendra Knapik, Winemaker/Owner, Ellison Estate Vineyard and President, Grape and Wine Council
David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Stacy Harriman, Owner, Vermont VInes on the River
10:15 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Continued


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Nick Van Der Berg, Materials Engineer, VT Department of Transportation
Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 21, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
4:15 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Vote


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:45 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage

Friday, May 5, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
4:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee discussion


Monday, May 8, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
9:35 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Discussion of amendment and vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 8, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
12:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 12, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
8:40 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
12:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
after the Floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
  • Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
  • Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
  • Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
  • Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Alyssa Hill, Citizen
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, Jimmy Kwik Store and Redemption Center
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
  • Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Carol Ode, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • JR Bullock, Owner, Family Market, Rutland
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
  • Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ken Alpert, VT Wine Growers Association
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
  • Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
  • Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
  • Stacy Harriman, Owner, Vermont VInes on the River
  • Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
  • Kendra Knapik, Winemaker/Owner, Ellison Estate Vineyard and President, Grape and Wine Council
  • John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
  • Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
  • Nick Van Der Berg, Materials Engineer, VT Department of Transportation

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No committee of conference members found for H.158 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee of Conference Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

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No committee of conference meeting history found for H.158 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for H.158 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Staff
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel

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