S.25

An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Sponsors: Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sen. Anne Watson, Sen. Rebecca White, Sen. Irene Wrenner

Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024 - Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Overview of Chemicals

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Testimony

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Janet Nudelman, Senior Director of Program and Policy, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
Kelsey Johnson, Vice President State Government Affairs, Personal Care Products Council
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
Chelsea Murtha, Director of Sustainability, American Apparel & Footwear Association
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Testimony, Mark Up, and Discussion

K. Malaika Walton, Director of Operations, Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products
Scott Schloegel, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Motorcycle Industry Council
Jamie McConnell, Deputy Director, Women's Voices for the Earth
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

9:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Holly Davies, Senior Toxicologist, Environmental Public Health Division, Washington State Department of Health
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Avi Kar, Textiles Expert, Natural Resources Defense Council

10:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Discussion and Mark Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Friday, March 17, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:15 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

Friday, March 24, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:30 PM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Discussion

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Sarah Owen, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:10 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Introduction & walk-through
Including a walk-through of S.197

Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter of bill
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

9:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Kelsey Johnson, Vice President State Government Affairs, Personal Care Products Council

11:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Research presentation

Daniel Schroeder, Research Scientist, Dartmouth College
Elizabeth Chun, Student, Dartmouth College
Aidan Ferrin, Student, Dartmouth College
Nico Ludkowski, Student, Dartmouth College

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

8:50 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity

9:15 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Jeff Gearhart, Research Director, Ecology Center

9:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion

10:50 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
Holly Davies, Senior Toxicologist, Environmental Public Health Division, Washington State Department of Health

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
Chelsea Murtha, Director of Sustainability, American Apparel & Footwear Association
Kate Donovan, Senior Attorney and Director, Northeast Environmental Health, Natural Resources Defense Council
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management

10:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Hillary Burrows, President, Autumn Harp, Inc.
Ethan Alden-Danforth, Vice President of Research and Development, Autumn Harp, Inc.
Kelsey Johnson, Vice President State Government Affairs, Personal Care Products Council

Friday, March 29, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

8:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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Kyla Bennett, Director, Science Policy, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
Marguerite Adelman, Coordinator, Vermont PFAS/Military Poisons Coalition
Polly Jones, Member, Don't Undermine Memphremagog's Purity

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up and potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

After Floor

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:25 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

11:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:35 PM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association (VHCA) & Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS)

Friday, April 5, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

-

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Vote

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

10:50 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Review amendment

Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor of Amendment
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of Amendment

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Walk-through of House amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group

Friday, April 26, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Continued overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel