H0542Introduced in the House
An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls
Introduced by Peter Conlon, District ADD2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls
Where it stands
House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 16, Nays = 119 · March 13, 2026
16
Yes
119
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
150 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| James Casey | ADD | Absent |
| Amy Sheldon | ADD1 | No |
| Robin Scheu | ADD1 | No |
| Peter Conlon | ADD2 | No |
| Matt Birong | ADD3 | No |
| Robert North | ADD3 | Yes |
| Herb Olson | ADD4 | No |
| Karen Lueders | ADD4 | No |
| Jubilee McGill | ADD5 | No |
| Sandra Pinsonault | BEN | No |
Bill history
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
Notice Calendar: Favorable
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
Notice Calendar: Favorable
Action Calendar: Favorable
Read second time
Rep. Conlon of Cornwall reported for the Committee on Education
Rep. Kascenska of Burke recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Health Care
Rep. Donahue of Northfield demanded yeas and nays
Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 16, Nays = 119
Third Reading ordered
Action Calendar: Third Reading
Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
Read third time and passed
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
New Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Ram Hinsdale for Committee on Education
Reported favorably by Senator Gulick for Committee on Finance with proposal of amendment
Reported favorably by Senator Watson for Committee on Appropriations
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Education amended as recommended by Committee on Finance
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Education, as amended, agreed to
3rd reading ordered
New Business/Third Reading
Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
Delivered to the Governor on June 9, 2026
Signed by Governor on June 15, 2026
House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
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