H.783 (Act 160)

An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 6/9/2010 - Signed by Governor on 6/4/2010

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Walkthrough

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes

Friday, January 29, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

1:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sec. 1, Compliance

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Written Comments, Attorney General's Office
Written Comments, Vermont State Tea Party
Cheryl Hanna, Professor, Vermont Law School
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sec. 28, VEGI

Written Comments, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:40 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Digital Products

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Ethical Practice

9:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

9:25 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Use Value Appraisal Program

Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax Increment Finance Districts

Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
David Weinstein, Staff, CEDO, City of Burlington

11:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Collection Assistance Fees

Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families

After

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Fuel Gross Receipts Tax

Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Property Transfer Tax

Karen Richard, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Bobbi Brimblecombe, Clerk, Marshfield
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Michael Piwowarski, Property Valuation & Review

After

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sales and Use Tax

Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
John Nelson, Executive Director, Vermont School Board Association
Written Comments, Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Scott Mackey, Kimbell Sherman & Ellis
Warren Coleman, Verizon Wireless
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Estate Tax

Mark A. Langan, Estate Tax Practitioner
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Paul P. Hanlon, Estate Tax Practitioner
Monica Greene, President, Vermont Precision Tools

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Capital Gains

Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sections other than Estate Tax, Renters Rebate and Capital Gains

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes

2:45 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Capital Gains

Ray Ault, Vermont Association of Realtors

4:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Renter Rebates

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

And

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Local Option Taxe Charges

Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Clarendon Education Fund

Rep. Dave Potter, Clarendon, VT
Brad James, Department of Education
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Local Option Tax Charges

Rep. Jeff Wilson

Friday, February 19, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joe Choquette, Vermont Petroleum Association

After

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Snowmobile Trails

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Digital Download

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:40 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax Increment Finance Districts

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Capital Gains

10:50 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Renter Rebates

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

1:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Clarendon/Rutland City

Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Abandoned Property Lien

Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Clarendon Ed Fund

Brad James, Department of Education
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Rep. Dave Potter, Clarendon, VT
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Joe Choquette, Vermont Petroleum Association

4:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sales and Use Taxes

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

After

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Abandoned Property Lien

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
Joe Choquette, Vermont Petroleum Association

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Estate Tax

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

10:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax Increment Financing District

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:45 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 26, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joe Choquette, Vermont Petroleum Association

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes

4:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Use tax liability table

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

State Collection, Appraisal Appeals,

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:45 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

10:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

1:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 12, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

10:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Statewide Collection of Property Tax

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

3:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Capital Gains on Sale of Farm

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Property Tax Adjustment

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

State Collection of Property Tax, Education Finance Study, Capital Gains from Sale of Farm

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Chair, House Committee on Education
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:40 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Markup and Vote

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendment

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendment

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendments

Rep. Oliver K. Olsen
Rep. Kurt Wright

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendments

Rep. Gregory S. Clark
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann

2:45 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendments

Rep. Oliver K. Olsen
Rep. Kurt Wright
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education,

2:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Committee came off the floor for brief discussion.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Education,

9:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Discussion on section 35, related to education.

Rep. Michael J. Obuchowski

Friday, March 26, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendments

Rep. Linda J. Martin
Alison Kaiser, President, Clerks' & Treasurers' Association
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amendments

Rep. Adam B. Howard
Rep. Pat McDonald

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Bill review

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax department testimony

Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax Department testimony

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: General Tax Provisions, Secs. 1- 5; VEGI, Sec. 8

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Estate Tax Provisions, Secs. 25-26; Income Tax Provisions, Secs. 27-29; Vermont Veterans' Fund and Income Tax Checkoff, Secs. 47-48

Lou Lertola, South Burlington
John Miner, State Council President, Vietnam Veterans of America
Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Bennington

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Sales and Use Tax Provisions, Secs. 30-31; Sales and Use to Dietary Supplements, Secs. 36-37; Fuel Taxes, Sec. 32-33

Bernie Noe, ND, VT Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Cooperative
Lynn Ellen Schimoler, Grocery and Wellness Manager, City Market/Onion River Coop
Kathy Kilcourse, People with AIDS Coalition
Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, March of Dimes
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Margaret Luce, VT State Nurses Association
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Machinery and Equipment Tax Credit, Secs. 41-42; Production Deduction, Secs. 38-40

John Goodrich, Vice President and General Manager, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
Michael Rooney, Principal, Spring Above Marketing
Paul Frascoia, Fab-Tech
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Tayt Brooks, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs

Friday, April 9, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

10:00 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Property Tax Provisions, Secs. 9-24; Statewide Collection, Sec. 34; Tax Structure Commission, Sec. 35; One-time Education Property Tax Appeal, Secs. 43-46

Irv Thomae, Norwich
Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
Ray Dubreuil, Canaan Border Riders, Vice President, Essex County VAST
Matt Tatro, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
Tim Tierney, Board of Directors, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association

11:30 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Rep. Janet Ancel, Calais

1:00 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Effective Dates and Transition Rules, Sec. 49; Proposed Amendments: Downtown Tax Credit

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Chris Cochran, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony

John Arnott, President, Ladd Research Industries
Rita Arnott, President, International Sales, Ladd Research Industries
Ernest Pomerleau, President and CEO, Pomerleau Real Estate
Ruth Austin, Vice President, New Chapter, Inc.
Richard McGuire, Town Manager, Williston
Susan Lamb, Finance Director, Williston
Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
John Cushing, Town Clerk - Treasurer, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Conor Casey, Vermont State Employees Association
Todd Bailey, VT. League of Conservation Voters
Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, April 16, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Clayton Clark, Director, VT Veterans' Service Division

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Proposed Amendment - Tobacco Tax

Sen. John F. Campbell, Windsor County
Greg Osmen, Senior Manager, RAI Services
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Christy Mihaly, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Deb Brighton, Economist, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

12:50 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

The Committee will meet as needed

Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senator, Windham County

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Joe Choquette, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.

11:55 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

1:45 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

9:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:35 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amusement Tax Exemption for 501(c)(3) Organizations - Staff and Tax Department Review

Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney, Montpelier

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:10 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

2:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amusement Tax Exemption for 501(c)(3) Organizations - Testimony from interested parties

Chico Lager, Board Chair, Flynn Theater
Andrea Rogers, Executive Director, Flynn Theater
Peter Erly, Counsel; Board Vice-Chair, Flynn Theater
Dan Casey, Director, Barre Opera House
Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
David Grimm, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
Kevin Marchand, Treasurer, Champlain Valley Exposition
Eric Mallette, Assistant Director, Paramount Theatre, Rutland
David Coates, Consultant, Retired Managing Partner, KPMG

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

8:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Senate Amendment: Amusement Tax

Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Chico Lager, Board Chair, Flynn Theater

11:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Senate Amendment: Asset Calculations

Tom Lauzon, Mayor, Barrey City

11:45 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Senate Amendment: Skating Rinks

David Butsch MD, Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center

2:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Senate Amendments: Tobacco Tax, Net Worth for Income Sensitivity, Asset Calculation

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

8:30 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Committee of Conference

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:00 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Committee of Conference

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

5:20 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

8:30 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Committee of Conference

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

11:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Steve Cairns, President, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

9:00 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Committee of Conference

Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

1:15 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amusement Tax

Mark Nash, Artistic Director, Vermont Stage Company
Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Chico Lager, Board Chair, Flynn Theater
Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

3:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

Sometime

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Hydro Dams

Richard Saudek

After

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Goodrich, Vice President and General Manager, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
Joe Choquette