H.34

An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Sponsors: Rep. Michael Marcotte , Rep. David Bosch, Rep. Michael Boutin, Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Rep. Abbey Duke, Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. Anthony Micklus, Rep. Herb Olson, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Kirk White

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 5/13/2025 - Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

10:15 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Walk-Through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

1:00 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter, Committee Representative
Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:30 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Mark-Up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, January 31, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

2:15 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Mark-Up and Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:45 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Workforce: Military Recruitment

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Workforce: Military Recruitment

Brian Carpenter, BG(R) and Former Member, Vermont Workforce Development Board
June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

Friday, May 9, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:25 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Possible Amendment and Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Matt Cropp, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

Friday, May 16, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:10 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Walk-through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:00 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Committee discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel