Feb 27, 2020
(Vote scored: Third reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill strengthens environmental protections in Act 250 by better protecting forest blocks, ecologically-sensitive areas, river corridors, and by better addressing climate change. The bill promotes smart growth...
Feb 21, 2020
(Vote scored: veto override) Pro-Environment vote: YES The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) will turn Vermont’s climate goals into requirements. The Solutions Act establishes a Climate Council and requires the state to develop and implement a plan that will reduce...
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...
