H.915

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

Sponsors:

Location: House Committee on Ways and Means

Last Recorded Action: 2/25/2026 - Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

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

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