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: Second reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES This bill updates the Toxic-Free Families Act (Act 188) to collect more consumer-friendly information on which toxic chemicals are being used in children’s products, while also improving the process for...
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 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...
