H.542 (Act 130)

An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Sponsors: Rep. Peter Conlon

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

9:15 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk-through

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

Friday, January 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

10:30 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
Caty Sutton, Superintendent, Hartford School District
Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
Matt Foster, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
Layne Millington, Superintendent, Two Rivers Supervisory Union

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

2:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Trish Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, February 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

10:45 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Committee Discussion

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

11:10 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Committee discussion

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

After Floor

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Vote

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk through and possible vote

Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Vote

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

9:35 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Review proposed amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

2:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk-through

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

Friday, March 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

2:15 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Introduction

Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter and Sponsor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

1:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Danielle Thorkildsen, PCB Coordinator, Department of Health
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education

3:05 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:45 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Alternative Language Review

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

Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

2:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Brian Campion, Member, State Board of Education

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:45 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Witness Testimony

Caty Sutton, Superintendent, Hartford School District
Rebecca Fillion, Principal, Twin Valley Elementary School
Chris Young, Principal, North Country Union High School

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

2:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Witness Testimony

Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union

4:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

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

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:35 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk-through of new draft and possible vote

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

1:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Mark-up

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

1:40 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Mark-up (continued)

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jay Nichols, Senior Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

4:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Vote

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter, Senate Education Committee

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:15 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office

Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:10 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Review of amendment and possible vote

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:30 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

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

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Vote

Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education

11:30 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Review Senate changes; Straw poll

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