H.710

An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Sponsors: Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Rep. Kathleen James,

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor vetoed bill on June 17, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
2:00 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk-through, Comments, Committee Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
1:30 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Steph Hoffman, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Wesley Skidmore, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission

Friday, February 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
9:00 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Committee Discussion and Vote


Friday, April 3, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:00 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Testimony

Steph Hoffman, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Wesley Skidmore, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
2:30 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Testimony

Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
3:45 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Committee Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:45 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:15 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Vote


Friday, May 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
9:15 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
10:30 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
9:00 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
10:10 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk-through of Senate Amendments

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Anne Margolis, Deputy Director, Regulated Utility Planning Division, Public Service Department
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
9:40 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

New draft, vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
2:00 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk-through and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
9:40 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Review of proposed amendments

Sen. Russ Ingalls, Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Steven Heffernan, Sponsor
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H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
12:05 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk through Senate changes; Committee discussion and straw poll

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
5:10 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk through Burtt Amendment

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
1:15 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Vote