H.485 (Act 148)

An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Sponsors: Rep. Anthony Klein , Rep. Margaret Cheney, Rep. Sarah Edwards

Last Recorded Action: 5/5/2012 - Signed by Governor on 5/16/2012

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Composting Rules

Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Introduction/walk through

Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 13, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony paused at 10:30 for an H.475 matter; H.485 testimony resumed at 11:00

Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Friday, January 20, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

H.468 discussion will share a.m. and p.m. time

Andrew MacLean, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
1:00 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

A. Hackman testimony via phone

Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Teresa Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management District
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

G. Parmenter and K. Harris testimony via phone

George Parmenter, Manager, Corporate Responsibility, Hannaford Bros.
Kasey Harris, Environmental Program Specialist, Hannaford Bros.
Mr. Jody Hall, Manager, Jiffy Mart
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
10 min. after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
Judy Stermer, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
Friday, February 3, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:30 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
2:45 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Sylvia Knight, Citizen
Frank Stanley, for Myers Container Service Corp.
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
Paul Poe, Co-Director, Government Affairs, American Forest and Paper Association
11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

new draft review

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 10, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

B. Spencer testimony via phone

Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
1:15 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:40 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony via phone

Christina Erickson, Sustainability Director, Champlain College
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10 min Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

bill mark up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSource
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

vote on v. 1.8

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Human Services Committee
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
After

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Amendment

Friday, March 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

review of proposed amendments

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor
Rep. Tony Klein, Sponsor
Friday, March 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Discussion of Amendments

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Walk-Through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Tim Jerman, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 23, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
Friday, March 30, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:55 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Andy Hackman testifying by phone 513-583-9257

Andy Hackman, Senior Director, Toy Industry Association
Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Donna Barlow Casey, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Practice, VTC
Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption Center, Inc
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:50 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
Paul Poe, Co-Director, American Forest and Paper Association
Friday, April 6, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (draft 1/2 4/6/12, 12:55 PM)

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 1/3, 4/10/12, 1:55 PM)

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up ( draft 1.4, 4/12/12, 8:55 PM)

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:25 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Draft 1.5, 4/12/12, 8:55 PM), Discussion of Sen. McCormack's amendment & Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Gillis Moreau, Owner, M&M Beverage
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, April 20, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion of Possible Amendments; Sen. McCormack amendment (draft no. 1.2; 4/20/12; 12:17 PM) (draft no. 1.3 4/20/12 9:05 AM)

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
after or during Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of Senate proposal; Time to be determined

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist
Heidi Tringe, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

House Proposal of Amendment (draft 1.1 4/28/12 3:35 PM)

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee consideration of Senate's further proposal of amendment

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council