S.287 (Act 209)

An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Sponsors: Sen. John Rodgers

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2018 - Signed by Governor on May 30, 2018

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2017-2018 Legislative Session

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Bill walk-through

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

Friday, January 12, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

8:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

8:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Witness Testimony

Natasha Durarte, Director, Composting Association of Vermont
Nicole Whalen, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
Jason Manning, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Food Bank
George Bergin, Co-owner, Beverage Warehouse, Winooski
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
Mark Simakaski, Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape and Wine Council

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Solid Waste

Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

9:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Consolidation of S.285 & S.287 mark up and possible vote

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

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Austin, Hauler, Orleans County
Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jen Holiday, Chittenden County Solid Waste Management District
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Aquatic Nuisance

Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Friday, March 16, 2018

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Possible amendment

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

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

8:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Friday, April 27, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

10 minutes after floor

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Discussion

Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Josh Mulhollem, Aquatic Invasive Animal Species Specialist, Lakes and Ponds Program
Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

12:45 PM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

10:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Committee(s):

House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife

10:40 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Discussion

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