S.213

An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Sponsors: Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Anne Watson

Location: House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

Last Recorded Action: 3/17/2026 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Bill Introduction and Walk through

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Joseph Duncan, General Manager, Champlain Water District
Liz Royer, Executive Director, Rural Water District
Ben Montross, Agency of Natural Resources
11:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
11:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Michael Lazorchak, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Stowe Electric Department
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

In addition to comments on the dam memorandum

Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Denise Riley-Hughes, Commissioner, Agency of Digital Technology
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

New Draft

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Committee Discussion and Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
8:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Walk-through

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
9:55 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
10:35 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
11:35 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Liz Royer, Exective Director, Rural Water District