S.290 (Act 124)

An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2010 - Signed by Governor on May 24, 2010

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

(in Rutland City Hall, Board of Alderman Chambers)
9:00 - 9:30: Economic Impact of Crown Point Bridge Closing
9:30 - 12:00: UITF Reform

Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
Bob Smith, Farmer, Chimney Point Farm
Neil Gruber, Helen Porter Nursing Home
Robin Scheu, Addison County Economic Development
Michelle Wright, Helen Porter Nursing Home
Phil Varney, JP Carrara & Sons
Dan Franklin, West Addison General Store
Carl Turner, USW Union
Paul Gallo, Magic Brush Painting
Blair Enman, Consultant, Enman Engineering
Ben Lynch
Ellen Coyle, MVRTD
William Ocker, AFGE Union
Michael Morelli, Local 7, Ironworkers Union
Phil Varney, JP Carrara & Sons
Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
Stephen Macder, Kmacy Motors
Ernest Smalley, AGC Past President, Smalley Construction
Cynthia Phillips
Bill Bauer, Summit Lodge, Killington
Alen Frey, Three Tomatoes
Brett Wright, Wright Construction
Carolyn Schwalbe
Julie Ellis, Service Master by Ellis

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Public Hearing in Burlington City Hall, Contois Auditorium

Al Gobeille, Gobeille Hospitality Group
David Mount, Mount Family Group Ltd.
Bob Lake, President, Majestic Corp
Paula Routly, Publisher and Editor, Seven Days Newspaper
Kelly Devine, Executive Director, Burlington Business Assoc.
Matt Lash, IBEW Local 300
Mark Camire
Marc Sherman, Outdoor Gear Exchange
Michael Plageman, Plageman, Gagnon and Daughters
Abbot B. Abbott, II, Vermont Courier, Inc.
Ralph Montefusco, CWA Local 1400
Tim Brockmyer, Colchester
Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO

Friday, February 5, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

After

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Friday, February 12, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:30 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

After

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

(Draft Committee Bill - Mark-up & Public Comments)

Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Vote)

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Action)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

-

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Review bill

Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:45 p.m.

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Testimony

Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 p.m.

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Testimony

Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Ron Rabideau, Principal Officer, Vermont Teamsters
Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Matt Peake, Business Agent, Granite Cutter's Association
George Wentworth, National Employment Law Project

3:30 p.m.

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Testimony

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
Valerie Rickert, Deputy, Department of Labor

Friday, April 9, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:15 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Background and Options

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Valerie Rickert, Director, Department of Labor

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Committee Discussion

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, April 30, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

9:00 a.m.

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Proposal

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor

Friday, April 30, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

10:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Joint meeting with House Ways and Means Committee - Room 11

Rep. Shap Smith, Speaker of the House
Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee

1:00 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Continuation of the morning session

Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Monday, May 3, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

10:30 a.m.

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Proposal

Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 3, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:15 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Jill Charbonneau, State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
Michael Casey, General Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
Rep. Robert South, Local 234

Monday, May 3, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

2:15 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Jt Hearing with H.Commerce in Room 11. Recorded by H.Commerce

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

-

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Committee discussion and vote

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

5:30 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

8:30 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Amendments

Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
Rep. Susan Davis, Sponsor

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

8:30 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
Rep. Susan Davis, Chelsea