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S.258

An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Richard McCormack , Sen. Rebecca White
House Committee on Environment and Energy
3/28/2024 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy
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House Committee on Environment and Energy
Last Recorded Action
House 3/28/2024 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy
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An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Bill Introduction and Walk through

Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
Mike Covey, Lobbyist, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
Pat Barry, Middlebury Resident
David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
John Rodgers, Cannabis Farmer, West Glover, VT

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction to Strike all Amendment

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Eric Morton, Citizen
Eric Nuse, Retired Vermont Game Warden, Johnson
Jeffrey Mack, Citizen
Barbara Fetetti, Citizen
Emily Gagner, Citizen
Karima Borni, Resident, Addison County
Trevor Bunnell, Citizen
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
Bruce Martin , Citizen
Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
Adam Merrill, Citizen
Katie Nolan, Campaigner, Defense of Animals
Ben Broe, Citizen
Nancy Fitzpatrick, Citizen
Ray Gonda, Citizen
Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Services
David Lashy, Citizen
Rob Mullen, Citizen, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
David Senecal, Citizen
Devin Brennan, Citizen
Fred Schroeder, Citizen
Courtney Ferenc, Citizen
john Bronner, Citizen
Mark Green, Citizen
Anne Jameson, Wildlife Advocacy Coordinator, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
David Laskey, Citizen
Anne McKinsey, Citizen
Jean Hunt, Citizen
Ron LaFreniere, Citizen
Katherine Kingston, Citizen
Jean Lovette, Citizen

Friday, February 23, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Justin Cornett, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
Walter Medwid, Citizen, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
Don Rosinski, Citizen
John Aberth, Citizen
Kirby Spague, Citizen
David Bardes, Citizen
Jane Fitzwilliam, Resident, Westminister
Robb Boudreau, Citizen
Mario Heitman, Citizen
Will Staats , Citizen, Victory
Ann Smith, Citizen
Jim Calchera, Citizen
Wendy Lamphere, Citizen
Dhyan Nirmegh, Citizen, Starksboro
Tristan Leggett, Citizen
Maureen Dwyer, Citizen
Rick Reed, Citizen
Beverly Soychak, Private Citizen
Emily Ruff, , Citizen
Beth Volker, Citizen
Rhonna Gable, Citizen
Laura Smith Riva, Citizen
Dwight Day, Citizzen
Diana Hansen, Resident, Craftsbury
Jane McKinney , Citizen
Diane Levin, Citizen
9:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony, Discussion and Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote


Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction and Vote

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Amendment Review and Vote


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:00 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy

Friday, April 19, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:00 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
2:10 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
Jeffrey Mack, Citizen, Shoreham
Rob Mullen, Board Chair, Vermont Wildlife Coalition

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Justin Lindholm, Former Fish & Wildlife Board Member
John Rodgers, Former Senator, Saint Johnsbury
Devin Brennan, Student, Vermont Law School
Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

William Sargent, Former Deputy Game Warden
Michelle Lute, Co-Director, Wildlife for All
Trevor Bunnell, Citizen, Danville
Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Alex Smith, Member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
  • Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Devin Brennan, Student, Vermont Law School
  • Trevor Bunnell, Citizen, Danville
  • Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy
  • Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Justin Lindholm, Former Fish & Wildlife Board Member
  • Michelle Lute, Co-Director, Wildlife for All
  • Jeffrey Mack, Citizen, Shoreham
  • Rob Mullen, Board Chair, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Rodgers, Former Senator, Saint Johnsbury
  • William Sargent, Former Deputy Game Warden
  • Alex Smith, Member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • John Aberth, Citizen
  • John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • David Bardes, Citizen
  • Pat Barry, Middlebury Resident
  • Karima Borni, Resident, Addison County
  • Robb Boudreau, Citizen
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Devin Brennan, Citizen
  • Ben Broe, Citizen
  • john Bronner, Citizen
  • Trevor Bunnell, Citizen
  • Jim Calchera, Citizen
  • Justin Cornett, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
  • Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
  • Mike Covey, Lobbyist, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Dwight Day, Citizzen
  • Maureen Dwyer, Citizen
  • Courtney Ferenc, Citizen
  • Barbara Fetetti, Citizen
  • Nancy Fitzpatrick, Citizen
  • Jane Fitzwilliam, Resident, Westminister
  • Rhonna Gable, Citizen
  • Emily Gagner, Citizen
  • Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action
  • Ray Gonda, Citizen
  • Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
  • Mark Green, Citizen
  • Diana Hansen, Resident, Craftsbury
  • Mario Heitman, Citizen
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Jean Hunt, Citizen
  • Anne Jameson, Wildlife Advocacy Coordinator, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  • David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
  • Katherine Kingston, Citizen
  • Ron LaFreniere, Citizen
  • Wendy Lamphere, Citizen
  • David Lashy, Citizen
  • David Laskey, Citizen
  • Tristan Leggett, Citizen
  • Diane Levin, Citizen
  • Jean Lovette, Citizen
  • Jeffrey Mack, Citizen
  • Bruce Martin , Citizen
  • Jane McKinney , Citizen
  • Anne McKinsey, Citizen
  • Walter Medwid, Citizen, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Adam Merrill, Citizen
  • Eric Morton, Citizen
  • Rob Mullen, Citizen, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
  • Dhyan Nirmegh, Citizen, Starksboro
  • Katie Nolan, Campaigner, Defense of Animals
  • Eric Nuse, Retired Vermont Game Warden, Johnson
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rick Reed, Citizen
  • John Rodgers, Cannabis Farmer, West Glover, VT
  • Don Rosinski, Citizen
  • Emily Ruff, , Citizen
  • Fred Schroeder, Citizen
  • David Senecal, Citizen
  • Ann Smith, Citizen
  • Laura Smith Riva, Citizen
  • Beverly Soychak, Private Citizen
  • Kirby Spague, Citizen
  • Will Staats , Citizen, Victory
  • Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Services
  • Beth Volker, Citizen

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An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel

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