Jul 11, 2019
(Vote scored: Concurrence with House version) Pro- Environment vote: YES This bill would hold large polluters accountable for the harm caused by toxic chemical releases. The bill provides two important legal tools to address toxic pollution. The first legal remedy...
Jul 11, 2019
(Vote scored: Third reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill requires testing for lead contamination in drinking water in all Vermont schools and childcare facilities. The bill sets a standard for acceptable lead levels (4 parts per billion) that is more...
Jul 11, 2019
(Vote scored: Third reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill requires the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources to develop drinking water and surface water standards for PFAS chemicals, to ensure Vermonters’ water is healthy and safe. PFAS is the class of toxic...
Jul 11, 2019
(Vote scored: Third reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill restricts single-use plastic bags at the point of sale; bans plastic stirrers such as used for coffee or tea; requires that plastic straws only be offered on demand; and bans the use of expanded...
Jul 11, 2019
(Vote scored: amending the bill as recommended by the Committee on Ways & Means) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill would have increased the long-term investment in the existing, highly successful low-income weatherization programs, which help Vermonters save...
