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H.488 (Act 40)

An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

House Committee on Transportation
5/16/2015 - Signed by Governor on May 28, 2015
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Last Recorded Action
House 5/16/2015 - Signed by Governor on May 28, 2015
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An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Detailed Status

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Roll Call History

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
3:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 12, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #10 V.S.A. _ 1972(9)
Water Supply/ Waste Water Permit Exemption
Property Transfer Tax Exemption

Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #32 V.S.A. 10002(q)
Tax on Gains from the Sale or Exchange of Land; Exemptions

Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, February 19, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec 6.19 V.S.A. _ 7 Secretary; Powers and Duties

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

VTrans Revenue Study Proposed Language

Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, February 27, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
12:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #10 V.S.A. _ 1972 (9)
Water Supply/ Waste Water Permit Exemption
Property Transfer Tax Exemption

Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Chief Engineer Title; VTrans/ Municipal Training

Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:55 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sand and Salt

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:10 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Rail Study; Vermont Elderly and Disabled Persons Study

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation

Thursday, March 12, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation

Friday, March 13, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion and Vote

Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, March 19, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
4:20 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vote

Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Preview of the T Bill

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 26, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Preview Continued

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 27, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sections 26 and 27

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion and Planning

Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Friday, April 3, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

draft revisions, discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
Followed By

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board

Thursday, April 9, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
Followed By

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Additional Modifications

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Friday, April 10, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vote on Final Draft


Friday, April 17, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
Followed By

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion of Floor Presentation


Friday, April 17, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sen. Richard Westman
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Secs. 25-27 Naming of Roads

Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
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H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Secs. 28-31 Byways

Megan Smith, Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation
Followed By

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion and concurrence on proposals of amendment


An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Witnesses Who Testified

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
House Committee on Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Richard Westman
Senate Committee on Transportation
  • Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board

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No fiscal documents found for H.488 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference members found for H.488 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.
An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee of Conference Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.488 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference report found for H.488 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.

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Act


An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Statutes Affected

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer
Notes
House Proposal of Amendment to Senate Proposal of Amendment can be found in the Senate Calendar of May 8, 2015

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