Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 176: An act relating to prohibiting the use of the herbicide paraquat
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 176 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use of the herbicide paraquat. Primary sponsor: Martine Gulick (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Progressive 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Rob Plunkett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture