Vermont Senate fails to override governor's veto of H.158 on beverage container redemption system

The Vermont Senate voted on whether to pass H.158, an act relating to the beverage container redemption system, notwithstanding Governor Philip B. Scott's veto. A roll-call vote recorded 17 "yes" and 13 "no," short of the two-thirds majority required to override a gubernatorial veto, and the presiding officer announced, "The governor's veto has been sustained."

The presiding officer explained the procedure and constitutional basis for reconsideration, citing section 11 of chapter 2 of the Vermont Constitution, and put the question to a roll-call as required. Senators answered individually during the roll call; the result left the veto intact and the bill will not become law at this time.

The vote is final for this session: the two-thirds threshold of members present was not met, so no further Senate action on H.158 occurred during the session. There were no amendments or alternative motions recorded on the floor during the reconsideration.

The Senate proceeded to other business after the announcement that the governor's veto had been sustained.