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House overrides governor's veto on bottle bill, H.158
Summary
The Vermont House voted to override the governor's veto of House Bill 158, which would modernize the state's beverage container redemption system. The override passed by a roll-call vote of 112–32, exceeding the two-thirds threshold of members present.
The House of Representatives voted to override the governor's veto of House Bill 158, an act related to the beverage container redemption system. After floor debate, the clerk conducted a roll-call vote, and the House recorded 112 votes in favor and 32 opposed, with 144 members present; two-thirds of those present (96) were required to override the veto.
Supporters told colleagues the bill would close gaps in the current system, expand redemption opportunities and producer…
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