H.26 (Act 37)

An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Sponsors: Rep. Kathryn Webb, Rep. David Deen , Rep. Robert Krebs, Rep. James McCullough, Rep. Kristy Spengler

Last Recorded Action: 5/6/2011 - Signed by Governor on 5/19/2011

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist
Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Neil Kamman, Manager, Water Quality Division, Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Warren Coleman, Vermont Golf Association, Vermont Golf Association
Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Brian Herrington, Government Relations, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Ken Lallier, Vermont Golf Association
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Committee discussion and mark-up

3:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vt Golf Association
3:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Bruce Douglas, Hydrogeologist, Stone Environmental
4:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Testimony will be by telephone

Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:50 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mark up

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:15 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Brian Herrington, Government Relations, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Friday, February 18, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
15 minutes after the floor

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Review Section 1 - Violations and Section 3 - judicial bureau

Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
8:30 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Introduction of amendment to bill

Rep. Richard Lawrence
Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Rep. Jim McCullough, Reporter
Rep. Kate Webb, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman, Water Quality Division, Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Paul Sachs, North Country Organics
Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
Art Whitman, Vermont Feed Dealers; Owner, Whitman's Feed Store
Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Vermont Food Venture Center
Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
Steve Hardy, Oliver Seed, Williston
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Jim Zablocki, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies
Friday, April 1, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Committee Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, April 8, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Vote: 5-0

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board