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S.103

An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Brian Campion , Sen. Claire Ayer , Sen. Rebecca Balint , Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Ann Cummings , Sen. Deborah Ingram , Sen. Mark MacDonald , Sen. Richard McCormack , Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
4/27/2018 - House Message: Governor's veto sustained
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Senate 4/27/2018 - House Message: Governor's veto sustained
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An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Roll Call History

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An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee Meetings

2017-2018 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Meeting Full List

2017-2018 Legislative Session
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Summary and Bill walk-through

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

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
10:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Bill review

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
11:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

Nat Shambaugh , Concerned Citizen
11:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Testimony from interested audience members

Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion


Friday, March 17, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion

9:05 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
9:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
9:55 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
10:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
4:00 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee Discussion / Walk-Through

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote


Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health

Friday, March 24, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Friday, March 31, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Friday, March 31, 2017
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:20 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Introduction by sponsor of Bill

Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor of Bill

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sen. Brian Campion, Reporter
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Ernest Christianson, Regional Engineer Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
1:30 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion.

Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Vermont Groundwater Association
Owen Caine, Manager, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Witnesses & discussion.

Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ruma Kohli, Global Foundries
Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
5 min after floor

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion.

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

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:20 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion.

Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Mark-up.

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Daniel Tukey, Global Foundries
Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG

Friday, April 21, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
5 min after floor

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Mark-up.

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Mark-up & vote.

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health

Monday, May 1, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
10:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources

Friday, May 5, 2017
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
-

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion.


Thursday, January 11, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Matt Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, Toy Association
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
9:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Testimony Continued

Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, American Chemistry Council
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, Global Foundries

Friday, January 19, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee Discussion

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

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Karyn Schmidt, Senior Director, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council

Friday, January 26, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Chris Cleet, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability, IT Industry Association
Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Further Testimony, Mark-up and Vote

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

Friday, February 2, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Introduction

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

Thursday, February 8, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:50 PM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Introduction and discussion

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 7 & 8

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Matt Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, Toy Association
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
11:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee Discussion on Sections 7 & 8


An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Witnesses Who Testified

2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
House Committee on Human Services
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Matt Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, Toy Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Owen Caine, Manager, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Reporter
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ernest Christianson, Regional Engineer Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
  • Ruma Kohli, Global Foundries
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Vermont Groundwater Association
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
  • Daniel Tukey, Global Foundries
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Chris Cleet, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability, IT Industry Association
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, American Chemistry Council
  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, Global Foundries
  • Matt Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, Toy Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karyn Schmidt, Senior Director, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor of Bill
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Nat Shambaugh , Concerned Citizen
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation

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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel

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