S.239 (Act 188)

An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Sponsors: Sen. Virginia Lyons, Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sen. Timothy Ashe, Sen. Anthony Pollina

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2014 - Senate Message, Signed by Governor June 10, 2014

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
Friday, January 17, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:15 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 30, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Bill Overview

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Public Health Perspective

Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
Melinda Moulton, CEO, Main Street Landing
Ben O'Brien, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
Ellen Starr, Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
9:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Business Perspective

Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
Ashley Orgain, Seventh Generation
James Stewart, Plant Manager, OMYA
10:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Administration and Resources

Terri Goldberg, Executive Director, Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse
Carol Kraege, Washington State Department of Ecology
11:15 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Jaime Heins, General Counsel, Burton Snowboards
Ali Kenney, Global Sustainability Director, Burton Snowboards
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
Friday, February 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Government Accountability Committee
12:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Review amendment

Sen. Diane Snelling
Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien
Friday, February 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-after the floor

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Andy Hackman, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Toy Industry Association
Owen Caine, Manager of State Affairs, Consumer Specialty Products Association
Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Testimony

Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
Julian Stephens, General Manager, Stephens Precision, Inc.
Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Testimony and Committee Discussion

David Issacs, Vice President of Government Affairs, Semiconductor Industry Association
Dan Ansit, Manager, Emissions and Recycling Planning, Ford Motor Company
Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Friday, March 14, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
6:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
Matt Bruhns, Burton Snowboards
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:15 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Walk through of bill, as passed by Senate

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senate Health and Welfare
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
Thom Jagielski, STG Product Stewardship, Construction & Planning Manager, International Business Machines
Friday, April 4, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Greg Costa, Director, State Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers Asso.
Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
Jaime Heins, General Counsel, Burton Snowboards
Matt Bruhns, Product Compliance Manager, Burton Snowboards
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thomas Osimitz, Toxicologist, American Chemistry Council
Marc Boolish, Director of Technology, Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Michael Rainville, Owner, Maple Landmark Woodcraft
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Mark Corey, Beverage R&D Group Leader, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist
Owen Caine, Manager, State Government Affairs, Consumer Specialty Products Association
Tom Tremble, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Advanced Medical Technology Association
Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
2:45 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Jacob Smith, Senator Bernie Sanders
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:15 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Walk through of new draft

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

An update on the Federal TSCA program

Jonathan Black, Senator Tom Udall, New Mexico
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
11:15 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Draft 1.2

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
15 Min after Floor

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Next Draft

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 18, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Toy Industry Association
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
12:40 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Next Draft, 1.3, and vote

Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
Michael Rainville, President, Maple Landmark, Inc.
Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
AFTER

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations
3:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Rep. David L. Deen
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
3:30 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
12:45 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Voted 8-2-0

Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:10 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee discussion

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
Michael Rainville, President, Maple Landmark Woodcraft
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Proposed amendments

Rep. Patti Komline
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Reynolds Tobacco Products
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Discussion of Amendments offered by Rep. Deen, Rep. Komline, Rep. Marcotte and William Driscoll

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, Westminster
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Reynolds Tobacco Products
Rep. Patti Komline
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:40 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
8:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
2:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Draft 1.3b

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont