H.401 (Act 42)

An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Sponsors: Rep. Jonathan Cooper , Rep. Ashley Bartley, Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Rep. David Bosch, Rep. Michael Boutin, Rep. Gregory Burtt, Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan, Rep. Voranus Coffin, Rep. Esme Cole, Rep. Joshua Dobrovich, Rep. Abbey Duke, Rep. David Durfee, Rep. Zon Eastes, Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. William Greer, Rep. Robert Hunter, Rep. Chris Keyser, Rep. Kate Lalley, Rep. Jed Lipsky, Rep. Jubilee McGill, Rep. Anthony Micklus, Rep. Leland Morgan, Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Rep. Richard Nelson, Rep. Michael Nigro, Rep. John O'Brien, Rep. Herb Olson, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Laura Sibilia, Rep. Heather Surprenant, Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Rep. Kenneth Wells, Rep. Kirk White

Last Recorded Action: 6/3/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 2, 2025

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, February 28, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

11:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

11:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm

3:45 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Department of Health Testimony

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager

4:25 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

4:00 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Joint Fiscal Office testimony

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:15 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

3:30 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up and Committee Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

10:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:15 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Julie Arel, Interim Commissioner, Department of Health
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:40 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:25 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion, mark-up, and possible vote

Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 25, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:55 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion and mark-up

Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up and vote

Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:00 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Vote

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

10:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Review Senate Changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

9:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion

Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm

10:20 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee Discussion

Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, May 16, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

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H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Straw poll