H.915 (Act 158)

An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:05 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption INC
Kimberly Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption INC
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

2:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Discussion

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:10 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Sam Tracy, Director of Legislative Affairs & Business Development, CLYNK
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Joint Hearing with House Environment, to be held in Room 11

Resa Demino, Principal, Resource Recycling Systems
Rachel Pearlman, Primary Researcher, Resource Recycling Systems
Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

This is a Joint Hearing with Senate Natural Resources and Energy, Room 11 and will be livestreamed on House Environment YouTube channel

Resa Demino, Principal, Resource Recycling Systems
Rachel Pearlman, Primary Researcher, Resource Recycling Systems
Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:15 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

2:45 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:55 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

3:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Discussion

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont

9:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Discussion

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR

Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

1:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

11:50 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

2:15 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

12:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

vote

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter, House Committee on Environment

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:05 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee discussion

3:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:10 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:15 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

9:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Sam Tracy, Director of Legislative Affairs & Business Development, CLYNK
Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute

10:15 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Ethan Hayes, Owner, MO Beverage

Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs
Tristan Steichen, Executive Director, NLCRC
Andrew Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Junior Products Manufacturers Association
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
JR Bullock, Owner, Olivia's Market Rutland City
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron

Friday, April 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:40 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

Friday, May 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

2:52 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bill Review

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

side by side of bill

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

Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:20 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through, testimony and possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sal Spada, Joint Fiscal Office
Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption and Beverage
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

-

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

3:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sal Spada, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

3:35 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through of Senate changes

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

12:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through of Senate changes and straw poll

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment

9:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Review Senate changes

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
Shane Switser, Concerned Citizen, Lyndonville Redemption and Beverage
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Wholesale Beverage Distributors

3:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Amendment discussion

Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association