S.254 (Act 152)

An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Sponsors: Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sen. Rebecca White

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 3, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

George Kercherner, Executive Director, The Rechargeable Battery Association
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Carin Stuart, Call 2 Recycle
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Don Maglienti, Program Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management
John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
Suna Bayrakal, Director of Policy and Programs, Product Stewardship Institute
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Mark-up committee discussion and vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 1, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
4:00 PM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Discussion and possible vote

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
8:45 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10:10 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

George Kerchner, Executive Director, The Rechargeable Battery Association
Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:10 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
Lelande Rehard, Policy & Programs Senior Associate, Product Stewardship Institute
Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Household and Commercial Products Association
Michael Gruber, Senior Vice President, Household and Commercial Products Association
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, April 26, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
11:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
10:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Arrison Amendment

Rep. John Arrison, Sponsor
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:15 PM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

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