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S.26

An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Sen. Virginia Lyons , , Sen. Alison Clarkson , Sen. Brian Collamore , Sen. Martine Gulick , Sen. Wendy Harrison , Sen. Nader Hashim , Sen. Andrew Perchlik , Sen. Anne Watson , Sen. Richard Westman , Sen. Rebecca White ,
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
4/28/2026 - Recommitted to Committee on Health and Welfare on motion of Senator Baruth
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An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

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An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

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Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
11:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Walkthrough

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Lisa Lefferts, Consultant, Environmental Health/Sciences
Shilpa Ravella, Gastroenterologist
Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
10:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Scott Fay, Child Nutrition Director, Essex Westford School District
Laura La Vacca, Director of Food Services, Burlington School District
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
11:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Friday, March 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
11:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group
  • Scott Fay, Child Nutrition Director, Essex Westford School District
  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
  • Laura La Vacca, Director of Food Services, Burlington School District
  • Lisa Lefferts, Consultant, Environmental Health/Sciences
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Shilpa Ravella, Gastroenterologist
  • Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

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An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Committee of Conference Meetings

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An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

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Act

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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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