Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

H.542 — An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill mandates testing of Vermont schools for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

This legislation requires that schools in Vermont be tested for the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls, which are harmful chemicals. The goal is to ensure a safe environment for students and staff by identifying and addressing any PCB contamination.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means potential assurance of a safer learning environment for children by identifying hazardous substances in schools.

Summary

An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read H.542 on the official Vermont source →

Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 15, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 9, 2026

  4. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment

  5. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  7. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  8. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  9. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  10. New Business/Third Reading

  11. 3rd reading ordered

  12. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Education, as amended, agreed to

  13. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Education amended as recommended by Committee on Finance

  14. Reported favorably by Senator Watson for Committee on Appropriations

  15. Reported favorably by Senator Gulick for Committee on Finance with proposal of amendment

  16. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Ram Hinsdale for Committee on Education

  17. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  18. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

  19. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education

  20. New Business/Second Reading

  21. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  22. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

  23. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education

  24. Second Reading

  25. Entered on Notice Calendar

  26. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  27. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Finance

  28. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education

  29. Second Reading

  30. Entered on Notice Calendar

  31. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  32. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education

  33. Second Reading

  34. Entered on Notice Calendar

  35. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education

  36. Read third time and passed

  37. Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to

  38. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  39. Third Reading ordered

  40. Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 16, Nays = 119

  41. Rep. Donahue of Northfield demanded yeas and nays

  42. Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Health Care

  43. Rep. Kascenska of Burke recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  44. Rep. Conlon of Cornwall reported for the Committee on Education

  45. Read second time

  46. Action Calendar: Favorable

  47. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  48. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  49. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  50. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 110 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Which was disagreed to

Failed 16 Yea · 119 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17009
Republican 133303
Republican/Democrat 0300
Unaffiliated 0802
Progressive/Democrat 0300
Independent 2201
Total 16119015
% of votes cast 11%79%0%10%
How each member voted (150)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Nay
Casey of Hubbardton — Not Voting
Casey of Montpelier — Nay
Hooper of Burlington — Not Voting
Hooper of Randolph — Nay
Long of Newfane — Nay
Taylor of Mendon — Nay
Taylor of Milton — Nay
White of Bethel — Nay
White of Waitsfield — Nay
Abbey Duke Democrat Nay
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Nay
Alyssa Black Democrat Nay
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Nay
Angela Arsenault Democrat Nay
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Nay
Bram Kleppner Democrat Not Voting
Brian Minier Democrat Nay
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Nay
Carol Ode Democrat Nay
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Nay
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Nay
Christopher Morrow Democrat Nay
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Nay
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Nay
Dara Torre Democrat Nay
David K Durfee Democrat Nay
David W Yacovone Democrat Not Voting
Doug Bishop Democrat Nay
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Nay
Edye Graning Democrat Nay
Ela Chapin Democrat Nay
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Nay
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Nay
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Nay
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Nay
Erin Brady Democrat Nay
Esme Cole Democrat Nay
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Nay
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Nay
Herb Olson Democrat Nay
Ian Goodnow Democrat Nay
James W Masland Democrat Nay
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Nay
John L Bartholomew Democrat Nay
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Nay
Jubilee McGill Democrat Nay
Karen Lueders Democrat Nay
Karen N Dolan Democrat Nay
Kate Lalley Democrat Nay
Kate McCann Democrat Yea
Kate Nugent Democrat Nay
Kathleen C James Democrat Nay
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Nay
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Not Voting
Leanne Harple Democrat Nay
Leonora Dodge Democrat Nay
Leslie Goldman Democrat Nay
Lori Houghton Democrat Not Voting
Lucy Boyden Democrat Nay
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Nay
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Nay
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Nay
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Not Voting
Matthew J Birong Democrat Nay
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Nay
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Not Voting
Michael Nigro Democrat Nay
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Nay
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Not Voting
Monique Priestley Democrat Nay
Peter C Conlon Democrat Nay
Phil Pouech Democrat Nay
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Nay
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Nay
Robert Hunter Democrat Nay
Robin P Scheu Democrat Nay
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Nay
Saudia LaMont Democrat Nay
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Nay
Theresa A Wood Democrat Nay
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Nay
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Nay
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Nay
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Nay
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Nay
William "Will" Greer Democrat Nay
Zon Eastes Democrat Nay
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Yea
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Not Voting
Laura H Sibilia Independent Nay
Troy Headrick Independent Nay
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Nay
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Nay
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Nay
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Yea
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Nay
Chris Keyser Republican Nay
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Nay
Christopher Howland Republican Nay
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Nay
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Not Voting
Eric Maguire Republican Nay
Francis M McFaun Republican Nay
Gina M Galfetti Republican Yea
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Nay
Jack H Brigham Republican Yea
James A Gregoire Republican Nay
John Kascenska Republican Nay
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Nay
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Nay
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Yea
Kevin C Winter Republican Yea
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Yea
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Nay
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Nay
Matt E Walker Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Yea
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Yea
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Yea
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Yea
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Nay
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Nay
Thomas B Burditt Republican Yea
Todd Nielsen Republican Not Voting
VL L Coffin IV Republican Nay
Wayne A Laroche Republican Nay
William P Canfield Republican Nay
Woodman H Page Republican Yea
Zachary J Harvey Republican Yea
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Nay
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Nay
Thomas Oliver Republican/Democrat Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.542 do?
An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls
Who sponsors H.542?
H.542 is sponsored by Peter C Conlon (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.542?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.
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