Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 739: An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 739 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat. Primary sponsor: Esme Cole (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Daisy Berbeco (Democratic), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Lucy Boyden (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Zon Eastes (Democratic), Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), John O'Brien (Democratic), Carol Ode (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Democratic/Progressive 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Daisy Berbeco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-21 |
| Michelle Bos-Lun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-3 |
| Lucy Boyden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-3 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Zon Eastes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-1 |
| Emilie Krasnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-9 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Chris Morrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-Windsor-Bennington |
| Mike Mrowicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-4 |
| John O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-1 |
| Carol Ode | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-18 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026
- Signed by Governor on May 26, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on May 20, 2026
- House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
- Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
- Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- New Business/Third Reading
- 3rd reading ordered
- Proposal of amendment by Committee on Agriculture agreed to
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