H.175

An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Sponsors: Rep. James McCullough

Last Recorded Action: 5/11/2022 - Roll Call, requested by Senator Brock, Failed -- Needed 22 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 20, Nays = 9

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
2:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Kimberly Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption Center
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
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H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Judith Enck, Visiting Professor Bennington College; Former EPA Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2, Founder of Beyond Plastics
Peter Blair, Attorney, CLF Zero Waste Program, Conservation Law Foundation
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Alyssa Hill, Student, Williston Central School
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, Newport
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Alan McPherson, General Manager, Baker Distributing Corporation
Bob Montgomery, Owner, Hill Farmstead, Vermont Brewers Association
2:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
2:15 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Sarah Edwards, Eunomia Research & Consulting, Director, Eunomia
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
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H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee discussion

Ten Minutes After House Floor

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Ted Siegler, Resource Economist, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 26, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
Ten Minutes After House Floor

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
1:15 PM

H.175 - 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
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Ken Albert, President, Vermont Wine and Grape Council
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Denis Noel, Owner, Bennington Beverage Outlet
Michael Trackim, Associated Grocers of New England
Michael Evans, Associated Grocers of New England
Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ted Siegler, Resource Economist, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:50 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion

Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Friday, March 12, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
After the floor

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Kimberly Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption Center
Justin Heilenbach, President, Co-Founder, Citizen Cider
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.175 - 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
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Steve Changaris, Northeast Region Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
Marty Beattie, Owner, Marty's 1st Stop, Danville, VT
Tom Mehuron, Owner, Mehuron's Supermarket
Jeff Weld, Director of Community Engagement, Casella Waste Management
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

potential vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendment

Rep. Carol Ode, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Ten Minutes After House Floor

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendment

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Carol Ode, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Rep. James Masland, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
Ten Minutes After House Floor

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendments

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor of amendment, House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendments

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:45 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor of amendment, House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Friday, April 16, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendments

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee On Human Services
11:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Proposed amendments

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor, Chittenden
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
9:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
10:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Continued

Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
11:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Friday, March 18, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Bob Montgomery, Manager, Hill Farmstead Brewery
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Peter Blair, Attorney, CLF Zero Waste Program, Conservation Law Foundation, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Elizabeth Balkan, North America Director, Reloop Platform
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Field Trip To the Barre Redemption Center

Friday, April 1, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Ken Albert, President, Vermont Wine and Grape Council
Jim Mazzonna, Owner, DeBanville's General Store and Cafe, Bloomfield, VT
Bruce Hyde, Owner, Mehuron's Market
Denis Noel, Owner, Bennington Beverage Outlet
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Monday, April 4, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
5:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion, Report of Working Group

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Chuck Riegle, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs & Compliance, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
Friday, April 8, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 22, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Strike-all Amendment, Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Monday, April 25, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
3:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Vote

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Mike Hammond, Senior Director Sales Center and Operation, Coca-Cola
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Vote

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Friday, April 29, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:50 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Review of Finance Sections

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:30 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
4:25 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Fiscal Note

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Sen. Christopher Bray
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
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H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Monday, May 9, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:50 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Review Bray Amendment

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Bray Amendment

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
-

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group