2023-2024 Session
Change SessionH.158
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Rep. Amy Sheldon
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Rep. Seth Bongartz , Rep. Kristi Morris , Rep. Lawrence Satcowitz , Rep. Dara Torre
1/24/2024 - Senate Message, Governor's veto sustained
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Amy Sheldon
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Seth Bongartz
- Rep. Kristi Morris
- Rep. Lawrence Satcowitz
- Rep. Dara Torre
- Less…
- Last Recorded Action
- House 1/24/2024 - Senate Message, Governor's veto sustained
Bill/Resolution Text
- Other Text
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Walk-through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- 1:45 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 2:20 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Alyssa Hill, Citizen
Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, Jimmy Kwik Store and Redemption Center
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 1:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion & Walk-through
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5 mins After The Floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 1:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 24, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 15 Mins After the Floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion and Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 2:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion and Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 2:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 11:30 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10 Mins After the Floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Vote
Friday, March 3, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 1:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 2:15 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
fiscal note
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 10:20 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
JR Bullock, Owner, Family Market, Rutland
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- After the floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Amendment discussion
- 3:30 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 17, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:15 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Ways and Means Amendment
Rep. Carol Ode, House Ways & Means Committee
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 10:30 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Walk-through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 23, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Amendment Discussion
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 23, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee vote
Friday, March 24, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 3:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Amendment
Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Thursday, April 6, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Bill Introduction and Walk through
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:45 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
Friday, April 14, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
Ken Alpert, VT Wine Growers Association
Kendra Knapik, Winemaker/Owner, Ellison Estate Vineyard and President, Grape and Wine Council
David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Stacy Harriman, Owner, Vermont VInes on the River
- 10:15 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Continued
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:15 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Nick Van Der Berg, Materials Engineer, VT Department of Transportation
Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 21, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 4:15 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee Discussion and Vote
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 2:45 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Walk-through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 3:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
Friday, May 5, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 2:30 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- 4:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee discussion
Monday, May 8, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 9:35 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion of amendment and vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, May 8, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 12:30 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 12, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 8:40 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 12:30 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- after the Floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Appropriations
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Environment and Energy
- Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
- Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
- Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
- Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
- Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
- Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
- Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
- Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
- Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
- Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
- Alyssa Hill, Citizen
- Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
- Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, Jimmy Kwik Store and Redemption Center
- John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
- Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Rep. Carol Ode, House Ways & Means Committee
- Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
- Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
- Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
- Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
- Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
House Committee on Ways and Means
- JR Bullock, Owner, Family Market, Rutland
- Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
- Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
- Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
- Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
- Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
- Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
- Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
- Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
- Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- Ken Alpert, VT Wine Growers Association
- Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
- Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
- Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
- Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
- Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
- Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
- Stacy Harriman, Owner, Vermont VInes on the River
- Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
- Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
- Kendra Knapik, Winemaker/Owner, Ellison Estate Vineyard and President, Grape and Wine Council
- John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
- John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
- Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
- Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
- Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
- Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
- Nick Van Der Berg, Materials Engineer, VT Department of Transportation
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- H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system, As passed by the House with Senate proposal of amendment
- H.158 An act relating to the beverage container redemption system, As passed by the House with Senate Natural Resources and Energy proposal of amendment and Senate Finance proposal of amendment
- H.158 An act relating to the beverage container redemption system, As proposed by the House Committee on Environment and Energy with further proposal by the House Committee on Ways and Means
No committee of conference members found for H.158 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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