H.606

An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Sponsors: Rep. Amy Sheldon

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2022 - Governor vetoed bill; text of Governor's veto message

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022

Thursday, January 20, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Global Deal for Nature Presentation

Jamison Ervin, Manager, Nature for Development Global Program
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H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Discussion and Walk-through

Gustave Goodwin, Senior Conservation Planner, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Resident of East Calais
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
David Mears, Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
Kent McFarland, Co-Founder, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
Lauren Oates, Interim Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10:30 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Resident of East Calais
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
Zack Porter, Director, Standing Trees
Brenda Bergman, Director of Science and Freshwater Programs, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10 mins after Caucus

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark-up and discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10:15 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark Whitworth, President, Energize Vermont
Brenda Bergman, Director of Science and Freshwater Programs, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Tracy Zschau, Vice President for Conservation, Vermont Land Trust
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, Agency of Natural Resources, Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Friday, February 11, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
1:00 PM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark-up and discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark-up and discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:35 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
11:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands and Administration, Division Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark-up and discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
1:15 PM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Mark-up and discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
10:15 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Possible Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
-

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Sheldon Amendment Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
12:00 PM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Donahue Amendment Discussion

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:45 PM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Donahue Amendment Discussion

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
Zack Porter, Director, Standing Trees

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:45 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Lauren Oates, Interim Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:40 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion and Vote

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, April 22, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

H.606 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel