H.657 (Act 145)

An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Sponsors: Rep. Katherine Sims , Rep. Peter Anthony, Rep. James Masland

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 3, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
Kristen Christopher, Comcast
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
Nancy Werner, Vermont Access Network
Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
Anna Lucey, Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs, NECTA
Roger Nishi, Vice President, Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Independent Telecom
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

John Scott, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, on behalf of CTIA
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 23, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
after the floor

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

10:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Draft 1.5, potential vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:10 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Introduction, walk-through, testimony, and possible vote

Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, NECTA
Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:35 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
Jeffrey Austin, Senior Director of Fiber Build Strategy, Consolidated Communications
2:35 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion and vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, March 18, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Walk through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
2:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 22, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Amendment and vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Stebbins Amendment

Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

HAC Amendment

Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:11 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Peterson Amendment

Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Health Care
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:47 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Amendments

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:55 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Peterson Amendment

Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Katherine Sims, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Walk-through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
3:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
Friday, April 12, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:55 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
1:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
Mimi Burnstein, Assessor/Lister, Randolph Lister's Office
Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Kim Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
Stephen Whittaker, Self Advocate, Montpelier
Sen. Irene Wrenner, Amendment Sponsor
Friday, April 19, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion and markup

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion and markup

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

David Healy, Board Member, CVFiber
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion and possible vote

Friday, April 26, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Markup

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:20 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Introduction

Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:10 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Vote

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
5:50 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Discussion of amendment

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
2:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Senate Proposal of Amendment

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:50 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Senate Proposal of Amendment

Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance