H.809 (Act 146)

An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Sponsors: Rep. William Botzow, Rep. Anthony Klein, Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Rep. Michael Marcotte

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2014 - Signed by Governor on May 27, 2014

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10 min. after the Floor

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Committee Discussion

Joseph Krawczyk, Chair, Selectboard, Town of Bennington
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Hannah Smith, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
William Coster, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
Sarah Hadd, Director of Planning & Zoning , Town of Colchester
10 min. after Floor

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board

Thursday, February 6, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
1:45 PM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

review of recent committee draft changes, first

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

Friday, February 7, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:00 PM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

bill mark up/VOTE

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, February 7, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
After

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Initial walk- through of bill - additional witnesses TBA

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Friday, March 28, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:30 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association; Vermont Home Builders Association
Margaret Murray, Citizen
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:25 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Committee discussion


Friday, April 4, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:45 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Committee discussion and Vote

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 4, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

10:30 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers


Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
15 min. after Floor

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Bill Overview

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:10 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers


Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:50 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 18, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Voted Out

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:25 AM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Proposed amendment

Sen. Alice W. Nitka
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
12:30 PM

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Brief committee review of Sen. Proposal of Amendment