S.246

An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Sponsors: Sen. Sara Kittell, , Sen. John Campbell, Sen. Vincent Illuzzi,

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 3/20/2012 - Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Roger Allbee, Former Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Peter Condaxis, Ryegate Associates
Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
10:15 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 13, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
6:30 PM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

PUBLIC HEARING Room 11. 6:30-8:30 PM
CDs and record sheet are with House Agriculture Committee. Joint public hearing.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Public Hearing in Room 11
Joint Hearing - Senate and House Committees on Agriculture, House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, & General Affairs

Witnesses & Recordings listed in Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing 1/18/12

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:45 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office - sections 10 and 11 of bill
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Friday, January 27, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
11:15 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
15 minutes after Floor

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:30 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 3, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Bill Sayre, Chair, Forest Policy Task Force, AIV
Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
10:45 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Current Use Tax Coalition
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:30 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
9:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

comments from NOFA about current programs and S.246

Enid Wonnacott, Director, NOFA VT
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

comments from the Center for Sustainable Agriculture about current plans and S.246

Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 10, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:45 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

committee discussion

Colleen Leonard, Agricultural Policy Administrator-, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:15 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
Following Assembly

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:30 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
10:45 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture,
11:15 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion and possible vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 16, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
After

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Final Mark-up & Vote on Senate Agriculture Committee Strike-all Amendment

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
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S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes