S.253 (Act 151)

An act relating to building energy codes

Sponsors: Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Rebecca White

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 3, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Bill Introduction and Walk through

Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Vermont Builders & Remodelers Assn.
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:40 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Overview of Act 47 Report

Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Vermont Department of Public Service
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Colin Frisbee, Sterling Homes
Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects

10:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Witnesses Continued

Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:22 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Committee Discussion Possible Vote

Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Friday, March 15, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Committee Discussion, Amendment and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:00 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

4:00 PM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Introduction and Vote

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

After Floor

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Co-sponsor
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment and Energy

9:00 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.

10:50 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service

11:40 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Mark-up and possible vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes

3:00 PM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Discussion and vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 3, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

8:30 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Walk through and vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel