S.258

An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

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

Location: House Committee on Environment and Energy

Last Recorded Action: 3/28/2024 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Bill Introduction and Walk through

Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
Mike Covey, Lobbyist, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
Pat Barry, Middlebury Resident
David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
John Rodgers, Cannabis Farmer, West Glover, VT
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction to Strike all Amendment

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Eric Morton, Citizen
Eric Nuse, Retired Vermont Game Warden, Johnson
Jeffrey Mack, Citizen
Barbara Fetetti, Citizen
Emily Gagner, Citizen
Karima Borni, Resident, Addison County
Trevor Bunnell, Citizen
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
Bruce Martin , Citizen
Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
Adam Merrill, Citizen
Katie Nolan, Campaigner, Defense of Animals
Ben Broe, Citizen
Nancy Fitzpatrick, Citizen
Ray Gonda, Citizen
Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Services
David Lashy, Citizen
Rob Mullen, Citizen, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
David Senecal, Citizen
Devin Brennan, Citizen
Fred Schroeder, Citizen
Courtney Ferenc, Citizen
john Bronner, Citizen
Mark Green, Citizen
Anne Jameson, Wildlife Advocacy Coordinator, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
David Laskey, Citizen
Anne McKinsey, Citizen
Jean Hunt, Citizen
Ron LaFreniere, Citizen
Katherine Kingston, Citizen
Jean Lovette, Citizen
Friday, February 23, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

Justin Cornett, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
Walter Medwid, Citizen, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
Don Rosinski, Citizen
John Aberth, Citizen
Kirby Spague, Citizen
David Bardes, Citizen
Jane Fitzwilliam, Resident, Westminister
Robb Boudreau, Citizen
Mario Heitman, Citizen
Will Staats , Citizen, Victory
Ann Smith, Citizen
Jim Calchera, Citizen
Wendy Lamphere, Citizen
Dhyan Nirmegh, Citizen, Starksboro
Tristan Leggett, Citizen
Maureen Dwyer, Citizen
Rick Reed, Citizen
Beverly Soychak, Private Citizen
Emily Ruff, , Citizen
Beth Volker, Citizen
Rhonna Gable, Citizen
Laura Smith Riva, Citizen
Dwight Day, Citizzen
Diana Hansen, Resident, Craftsbury
Jane McKinney , Citizen
Diane Levin, Citizen
9:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony, Discussion and Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction and Vote

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Amendment Review and Vote

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:00 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy
Friday, April 19, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:00 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
2:10 PM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
Jeffrey Mack, Citizen, Shoreham
Rob Mullen, Board Chair, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Justin Lindholm, Former Fish & Wildlife Board Member
John Rodgers, Former Senator, Saint Johnsbury
Devin Brennan, Student, Vermont Law School
Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

William Sargent, Former Deputy Game Warden
Michelle Lute, Co-Director, Wildlife for All
Trevor Bunnell, Citizen, Danville
Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Alex Smith, Member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers