H.25 (Act 24)
An act relating to natural burial grounds
Sponsors:
Rep. Michael Yantachka, Rep. James McCullough, Rep. William Lippert
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Rep. Maida Townsend, Rep. Teo Zagar
Last Recorded Action: 5/16/2015 - Signed by Governor on May 18, 2015
Committee Activity - Meeting Full List
2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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15 min. after Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Hearing will be in Ethan Allen
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor, Charlotte
Lisa Carlson, Executive Director, Funeral Ethics Organization
Thursday, February 5, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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15 min. after Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
In Ethan Allen.
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Jess Robinson, State Archaeologist, Department of Housing and Community Development. Division of Historic Preservation
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Mary Alice Bisbee, Vice President, Funeral Consumers Alliance
Joyce Foley, Vice President, Cedar Brook Burial Ground, Inc.
Peter Smith, Vice Chair, Stowe Cemetery Commission
Randy Garner, Day Funeral Home
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Marlene Wallace, South Burlington
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation
Brian Miller, Detective Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
Christine Thompson, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Sandra Mennella, Cabot
Lisa Carlson, Executive Director, Funeral Ethics Organization
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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15 min. after Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
In Room 10.
Testimony on bill.
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association
Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
Christine Thompson, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Rep. Linda J. Martin, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Wolcott
Rep. Patricia McCoy, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Poultney
Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Friday, February 20, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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11:15 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Andrea Morgante, Selectboard Member, Hinesburg
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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15 min. After Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Committee will view the documentary "A will for the Woods".
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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15 min. after Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Committee Discussion in Ethan Allen
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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2:30 PM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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2:30 PM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Committee discussion as needed.
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 12, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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8:00 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Committee discussion and possible vote.
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 13, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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1:30 PM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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9:15 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 16, 2015
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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11:00 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Walk thru of the bill
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 17, 2015
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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10:00 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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- after the floor
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Rep. Diana Gonzalez
Randy Garner, Day Funeral Home
Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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10:30 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Walk thru of Draft 2.1
Committee Discussion; Vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jess Robinson, State Archaeologist, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Friday, May 1, 2015
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
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8:45 AM
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H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds
Update on Senate action.
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council