Medical Monitoring

(Vote scored: Third Reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES A bill to hold toxic polluters accountable for the costs of medical monitoring that is necessary because of exposure to a harmful chemical. The bill also allows the State to seek compensation from chemical...

Ban on toxic PFAS chemicals

(Vote scored: Second Reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES A bill to ban toxic PFAS chemicals from food packaging, firefighting foam, ski wax, and carpets and rugs. This bill will help protect people from exposure to harmful chemicals when using these products, and will...

Modernize Bottle Bill

(Vote scored: Third Reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES A bill to expand the Bottle Bill to cover additional beverages like bottled water and wine bottles. This would keep an estimated 100 million more bottles and cans out of Vermont’s landfills and off roadsides every...

Ban on Corporate Contributions

(Vote scored: Third Reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES  A bill that prohibits corporations from making direct contributions to political candidates in the state. Status: Passed the Senate 22-8, but stalled out in the House.

Modernize Act 250

(Vote scored: Third Reading) Pro-Environment vote: YES A bill to update Vermont’s state land use law, Act 250, with provisions to maintain intact forests, promote working forests, and support smart growth housing development. Status: Passed the House 99-43, but was...