H.527

An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Sponsors: Rep. Laura Sibilia

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 2/18/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
11:15 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Introduction & Overview

Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
3:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Walk-through of 30 V.S.A & 248a

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
9:00 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Public Utilities Commission Testimony

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Wireless Provider Testimonies

Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
Ryan Clark, Director of External Affairs, AT&T
Stephanie Lee, Vice President, New England State and Local Government Affairs, Verizon Wireless
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Vermonters for a Clean Environment Testimony

Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Friday, January 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Vermont League of Cities and Towns Testimony

Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
2:30 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Citizen Experience of the 248a Public Utility Commission Process

Donna Dzugas-Smith, Citizen
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
10:00 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Act 250 and Sec 248a Discussion

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Alison Despathy, Chair of the Danville Planning Commission
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
10:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Gail Fallar, Tinmouth Town Clerk and Treasurer
11:15 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
9:00 AM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Act 250 vs Sec 24a Process

Will Dodge, Managing Partner, CEO, Downs Rachlin Martin
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
3:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
2:30 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Draft Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
2:35 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Committee Discussion and Vote

Friday, March 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:10 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

H.527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Testimony

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment