H.915 (Act 158)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:05 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Jacob Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption INC
Kimberly Trombley, Owner, Vermont Redemption INC
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

2:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Discussion

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

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:10 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Sam Tracy, Director of Legislative Affairs & Business Development, CLYNK
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Joint Hearing with House Environment, to be held in Room 11

Resa Demino, Principal, Resource Recycling Systems
Rachel Pearlman, Primary Researcher, Resource Recycling Systems
Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

This is a Joint Hearing with Senate Natural Resources and Energy, Room 11 and will be livestreamed on House Environment YouTube channel

Resa Demino, Principal, Resource Recycling Systems
Rachel Pearlman, Primary Researcher, Resource Recycling Systems
Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:15 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

2:45 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:55 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

3:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Discussion

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

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont

9:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Discussion

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

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

11:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

2:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron

2:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

11:50 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:15 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

12:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

vote

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

2:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter, House Committee on Environment

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

2:05 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee discussion

3:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:10 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:15 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

9:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Sam Tracy, Director of Legislative Affairs & Business Development, CLYNK
Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute

10:15 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Ethan Hayes, Owner, MO Beverage

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs
Tristan Steichen, Executive Director, NLCRC
Andrew Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Junior Products Manufacturers Association
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
JR Bullock, Owner, Olivia's Market Rutland City
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:40 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

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

11:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

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

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:52 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Bill Review

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

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

side by side of bill

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

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:20 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through, testimony and possible vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sal Spada, Joint Fiscal Office
Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption and Beverage
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

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H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations,

3:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk-through and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sal Spada, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

3:35 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through of Senate changes

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

12:00 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through of Senate changes and straw poll

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Review Senate changes

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
Shane Switser, Concerned Citizen, Lyndonville Redemption and Beverage
Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Wholesale Beverage Distributors

3:30 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Amendment discussion

Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

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