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H.485 (Act 148)

An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Rep. Anthony Klein , Rep. Margaret Cheney , Rep. Sarah Edwards
5/5/2012 - Signed by Governor on 5/16/2012
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House 5/5/2012 - Signed by Governor on 5/16/2012
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An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Detailed Status

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
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An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Roll Call History

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
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An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Meetings

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Composting Rules

Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Introduction/walk through

Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, January 13, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony paused at 10:30 for an H.475 matter; H.485 testimony resumed at 11:00

Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Friday, January 20, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

H.468 discussion will share a.m. and p.m. time

Andrew MacLean, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
1:00 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

A. Hackman testimony via phone

Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Teresa Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management District

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

G. Parmenter and K. Harris testimony via phone

George Parmenter, Manager, Corporate Responsibility, Hannaford Bros.
Kasey Harris, Environmental Program Specialist, Hannaford Bros.
Mr. Jody Hall, Manager, Jiffy Mart
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
10 min. after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
Judy Stermer, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank

Friday, February 3, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:30 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
2:45 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Sylvia Knight, Citizen
Frank Stanley, for Myers Container Service Corp.
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
Paul Poe, Co-Director, Government Affairs, American Forest and Paper Association
11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

new draft review

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

Friday, February 10, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

B. Spencer testimony via phone

Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
1:15 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:40 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony via phone

Christina Erickson, Sustainability Director, Champlain College

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10 min Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

bill mark up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSource

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

vote on v. 1.8

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

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Human Services Committee

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
After

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Amendment


Friday, March 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

review of proposed amendments

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor
Rep. Tony Klein, Sponsor

Friday, March 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Discussion of Amendments


Thursday, March 22, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Walk-Through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Tim Jerman, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, March 23, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

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

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG

Friday, March 30, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:55 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Andy Hackman testifying by phone 513-583-9257

Andy Hackman, Senior Director, Toy Industry Association
Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Donna Barlow Casey, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Practice, VTC
Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption Center, Inc

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:50 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
Paul Poe, Co-Director, American Forest and Paper Association

Friday, April 6, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (draft 1/2 4/6/12, 12:55 PM)

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

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 1/3, 4/10/12, 1:55 PM)

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

Thursday, April 12, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
-

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up ( draft 1.4, 4/12/12, 8:55 PM)

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

Friday, April 13, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:25 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Draft 1.5, 4/12/12, 8:55 PM), Discussion of Sen. McCormack's amendment & Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Gillis Moreau, Owner, M&M Beverage
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, April 20, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion of Possible Amendments; Sen. McCormack amendment (draft no. 1.2; 4/20/12; 12:17 PM) (draft no. 1.3 4/20/12 9:05 AM)

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

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
after or during Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of Senate proposal; Time to be determined

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist
Heidi Tringe, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

House Proposal of Amendment (draft 1.1 4/28/12 3:35 PM)

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

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee consideration of Senate's further proposal of amendment

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

No committee documents found for H.485 in the 2011 - 2012 Legislative Session.
An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Witnesses Who Testified

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
  • Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Human Services Committee
  • Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Christina Erickson, Sustainability Director, Champlain College
  • Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • Mr. Jody Hall, Manager, Jiffy Mart
  • Kasey Harris, Environmental Program Specialist, Hannaford Bros.
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Sponsor
  • Sylvia Knight, Citizen
  • Teresa Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management District
  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSource
  • Andrew MacLean, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor
  • George Parmenter, Manager, Corporate Responsibility, Hannaford Bros.
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Paul Poe, Co-Director, Government Affairs, American Forest and Paper Association
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
  • Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
  • Frank Stanley, for Myers Container Service Corp.
  • Judy Stermer, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District
  • Heidi Tringe, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption Center, Inc
  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
  • Donna Barlow Casey, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Practice, VTC
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
  • Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, Toy Industry Association
  • Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Rep. Tim Jerman, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Gillis Moreau, Owner, M&M Beverage
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Poe, Co-Director, American Forest and Paper Association
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc

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No fiscal documents found for H.485 in the 2011 - 2012 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference members found for H.485 in the 2011 - 2012 Legislative Session.
An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee of Conference Meetings

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.485 in the 2011 - 2012 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference report found for H.485 in the 2011 - 2012 Legislative Session.

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Act


An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Statutes Affected

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel

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