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H.401 (Act 42)

An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Rep. Jonathan Cooper , Rep. Ashley Bartley , Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun , Rep. David Bosch , Rep. Michael Boutin , Rep. Gregory Burtt , Rep. Emily Carris Duncan , Rep. Voranus Coffin IV, Rep. Esme Cole , Rep. Joshua Dobrovich , Rep. Abbey Duke , Rep. David Durfee , Rep. Zon Eastes , Rep. Edye Graning , Rep. William Greer , Rep. Robert Hunter , Rep. Chris Keyser , Rep. Kate Lalley , Rep. Jed Lipsky , Rep. Jubilee McGill , Rep. Anthony Micklus , Rep. Leland Morgan , Rep. Michael Mrowicki , Rep. Richard Nelson , Rep. Michael Nigro , Rep. John O'Brien , Rep. Herb Olson , Rep. Monique Priestley , Rep. Laura Sibilia , Rep. Heather Surprenant , Rep. Shawn Sweeney , Rep. Kenneth Wells , Rep. Kirk White
6/3/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 2, 2025
Sponsor(s)
  • Rep. Jonathan Cooper
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Rep. Ashley Bartley
  • Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
  • Rep. David Bosch
  • Rep. Michael Boutin
  • Rep. Gregory Burtt
  • Rep. Emily Carris Duncan
  • Rep. Voranus Coffin IV
  • Rep. Esme Cole
  • Rep. Joshua Dobrovich
  • Rep. Abbey Duke
  • Rep. David Durfee
  • Rep. Zon Eastes
  • Rep. Edye Graning
  • Rep. William Greer
  • Rep. Robert Hunter
  • Rep. Chris Keyser
  • Rep. Kate Lalley
  • Rep. Jed Lipsky
  • Rep. Jubilee McGill
  • Rep. Anthony Micklus
  • Rep. Leland Morgan
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki
  • Rep. Richard Nelson
  • Rep. Michael Nigro
  • Rep. John O'Brien
  • Rep. Herb Olson
  • Rep. Monique Priestley
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia
  • Rep. Heather Surprenant
  • Rep. Shawn Sweeney
  • Rep. Kenneth Wells
  • Rep. Kirk White
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Senate 6/3/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 2, 2025
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An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Detailed Status

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An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

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An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Friday, February 28, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
11:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
11:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
3:45 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Department of Health Testimony

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager
4:25 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
4:00 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Joint Fiscal Office testimony

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:15 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
3:30 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up and Committee Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:15 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Julie Arel, Interim Commissioner, Department of Health
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:40 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:25 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion, mark-up, and possible vote

Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 25, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:55 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion and mark-up

Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up and vote

Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 PM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Vote


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
10:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Review Senate Changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
9:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion

Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
10:20 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee Discussion

Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, May 16, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Straw poll


Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture
  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor
  • Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
  • Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  • Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager
  • Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Julie Arel, Interim Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Reporter
  • Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  • Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
  • Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health

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Fiscal notes and materials available on this web page are provided for informational purposes only, and may not comprise all materials received by the Vermont Legislature or the final fiscal information related to a specific bill.  The Legislature is not responsible for the accuracy of any information in these materials, and their posting does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Legislature.

Fiscal Information

Print Report
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
  • Act 42 (H.401) – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As enacted
  • H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As passed by the General Assembly
  • VT LEG #381577 v.5 H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, Senate proposal of amendment
  • H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As passed by the House of Representative
  • H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As recommended by the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry, Draft, 1.1
  • H.401 – An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments, As introduced

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No committee of conference members found for H.401 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee of Conference Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.401 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.401 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 42)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2025-2026
Statute
18 V.S.A. § 4301. Definitions
18 V.S.A. § 4303. Rulemaking
18 V.S.A. § 4353. Fees
18 V.S.A. § 4358. Exemptions

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Staff
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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