S.78 (Act 53)

An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Sponsors: Sen. Vincent Illuzzi , Sen. Timothy Ashe, Sen. William Carris, Sen. William Doyle, Sen. Peter Galbraith

Last Recorded Action: 5/6/2011 - Signed by Governor on May 27, 2011

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

(Committee Draft Bill)

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Mike Smith, Vermont President, Fairpoint Communications
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VELCO Fiber Project - Broadband & Smart Grid

Michael Loucy, Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

(Follow-on Priority Setting)

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 21, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Draft Permit Consolidation Bill



(3) Draft Worker's Compensation - Technical Corrections Bill

(4) Draft Licensed Lender, Owner Financing Bill

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Overview of ARRA-Funded Awards & Statement from Sen. Bernie Sanders

(In Room 10)

David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comprehensive Community Infrastructure Projects (middle-mile): Permit & Construction Status and Issues

Vermont Fiber Link Partnership: VT. Telecommunications Authority (VTA) & Sovernent Fiber
Corp.

ION - Independent Optical Network: Sovernet Communication Affiliate

Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Larry Lackey, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sovernet Communications
Gregg Noble, Director of Business Development, Sovernet Communications
4:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vermont Fiber Link Partnership

Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
Gregg Noble, Director of Business Development, Sovernet Communications
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VT. Broadband Enhanced Learning Link & Rural Broadband Advancement Project

Tess Gauthier, Community Broadband Team Director, Vermont Telephone Co.
John Choi, Business Manager, Vermont Telephone Co.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Smart Grid Initiatives: Design & Integration with Broadband Projects

Green Mountain Power

Central VT. Public Service

VT. Electric Cooperative

VELCO

Brian Otley, Director, Technology Operations, GMP
Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Jeff Monder, Chief Information Officer, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Sustainable Broadband Adoption Program: e-Vermont - The VT. Community Broadband Project

Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Helen Jordan, Director, e-Vermont Community Broadband Program
David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Deborah Shannon, Director of Broadband Outreach & Coordination, VT.Telecommunications Authority (VTA)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Non-ARRA Funded Broadband Infrastructure Projects
ECFIber

Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
John Roy, Treasurer, ECFiber
Stan Williams, Chair, ValleyNet
Ron Cassell, CEO, Matrix
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comcast

John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
5:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VELCO

Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Michael Loucy, Senior Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Broadband Initiatives (last mile) Projects

Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

AT&T

Owen Smith, Director for External Affairs, AT&T Northeast Region
Friday, February 4, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Broadband Deployment - Infrastructure Build-out & Pole Attachement

Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Michael Loucy, Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Mike Smith, VT. President, Fairpoint Communications
Maureen O'Day, Construction Manager, FairPoint
Lisa O'Day, Network Engineering Manager, FairPoint
Aaron Bequeath, Planning Engineer, FairPoint
Greg White, Director of Engineering, CVPS
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Smart Grid Initiatives - Comments

Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comments

Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Non-ARRA Funded Broadband Infrastructure Projects

Pam Mackenzie, President, Comcast
John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
Owen Smith, Director for External Affairs, AT&T Northeast Region
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vermont Broadband Deployment - Review of ARRA-Funded Infrastructure Development Projects

Mark Wymer, VP Marketing & Online Services, Hughes Network Systems
William Snyder, Owner, Stingray, Inc.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Larry Lackey, Vermont Fiber Connect, Sovernet Communications
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Bill - Review and Discussion

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 11, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 11, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Worker Safety Considerations; Co-Location & Scenic Corridors Considerations

Ed Stanak, Coordinator, District 5 Environmental Commission
Mike Spillane, Local 2326, IBEW
Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
4:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review and Mark-up

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review and Mark-up

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review & Mark-up

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
4:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Mark-up and Possible Vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 18, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 18, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Mark-up and Vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Mark-up & Vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Bill Review with Sponsor, Legislative Counsel

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
3:25 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Testimony

Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Mike Loucy , Senior Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Continuation of Discussion and Committee Work

Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
William Dodge, Attorney, AT&T
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Brian Sullivan, Attorney, Verizon Wireless
Karen Marshall, Chair, Connect VT
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Testimony

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Michel Guite, President, Vermont Telephone Co.
4:00 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Testimony

Janet Newton, President, EMR Policy Institute
Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
James White, Comcast
Larry Lackey, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sovernet Communications
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Markup and Possible Vote

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Friday, March 11, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
John Hollar, Lobbyist
Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
3:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vote on S.78; 4-1

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:00 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

The Committee will schedule bills subject to bill "crossover" throughout the week

Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
3:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:15 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
3:45 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
4:15 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
4:00 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Stephen Wisloski, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 18, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Consideration of Proposal of Amendment

Karen Marshall, Chair, Connect VT
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Comcast
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
3:30 p .m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

The Senate convenes at 1:00 p.m.; The Finance Committee convenes after the Senate adjourns

Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Comcast
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:15 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Beth Robinson, Counsel, Office of the Governor
3:00 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Testimony via telephone

David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Steve Sharp, Senior Project Manager, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Friday, March 25, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
John Hollar, Lobbyist
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Friday, March 25, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
-

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Beth Robinson, Counsel, Office of the Governor
Chris Campbell, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
After Floor

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
-

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

The Committee will convene after the Joint Assembly and/or Senate Adjourns

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

(Comments on proposed changes to the bill by Senate Committee on Natural Resources)

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:30 p.m.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Chittenden County
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
5:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review & Comments on Proposed Amendments from the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Friday, April 8, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Consideration of Illuzzi Amendment

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review of Illuzzi Amendment

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
After Adj.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
-

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review Proposed Floor Amendments

Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Witnesses to be determined

Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
9:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Joint Hearing with House Appropriations and House Corrections and Institutions in Room 10

After Adj.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Testimony from the Senate Reporter of Bill

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Joint Hearing; Room 10

4:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 15, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Steven Greenfield, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
Friday, April 15, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Gregg Faber, Utility Analyst, Public Service Board
Monday, April 18, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
3:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Stephan Morse, Member, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
Tom Evslin, Member, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Peter Meyers, Vice-Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
4:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Michael Birnbaum, Cloud Alliance
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

List of invited witnesses still to be confirmed

Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
Irv Thomae, Executive Committee Member, ECFiber
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
2:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Sen. Tim Ashe, Member, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Independent Telephone Companies
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
7:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
2:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

witness order subject to change

Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Gregg Faber, Utility Analyst, Public Service Board
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
8:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kari Dolan, River Corridor & Floodplain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
15 Min after Floor

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
3:45 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion and Vote

Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
After Adj.

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Rep. Cynthia Browning, Member, Arlington
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
after H.332 discussion

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
-

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Bill Back Provisions

Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
2:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee discussion and vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Rep. Ernie Shand, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Continued....

Rep. Ernie Shand, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel