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S.137

An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
5/7/2009 - Committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Shumlin
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Senate 5/7/2009 - Committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Shumlin
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An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

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An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Meetings

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009


Thursday, January 15, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.

Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce

Friday, January 16, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Preservation Trust of VT.

Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
Nancy Boone, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
Judith Erhlich , Director of Operations, VT. Division of Historic Preservation
11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Burlington International Airport

Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport
Bob McEwing, Director of Planning, BTV

Friday, January 16, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Chris Foster, Co-interim CEO, Food Bank
Enid Wonnacott, Northeast Organic Farming Organization of Vermont (NOFA)
David Rogers, Operations Division Director, NOFA VT
Rick Marsh, President, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
Abbie Nelson, Vermont FEED
Rebekah Murchison, President, Vermont Grass Farmers' Association
Gail and Ken Albert, Owner, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
Gail and Ken Albert, Owner, Shelburne Vineyard
Jake Feldman, owner, Honey Garden Apiaries, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
Meghan Sheradin, Vermont Fresh Network

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

East Central Vermont Community Fiber (ECF)

Janet Zug, East Central Vermont Community Fiber Organizer, Tunbridge
Loredo Sola, Chair, Esat Central Vermont Community Fiber Governing Board, Pomfret
Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, East Central Vermont Community Fiber

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

Thursday, January 29, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Vermont Workforce Development Council & Workforce Training and Education Fund Report

John O'Kane, Chair
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Scott Johnstone, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Beth Sachs, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
Paul Haskell, Vermont Futures
Executive Committee, Vermont Coalition for Workforce Solutions

Friday, January 30, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After Adj.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Enhanced Technology Initiatives

David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.

Friday, January 30, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Stephen Klein, Director, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Jim Bush, Director, Vermont Federal Recovery Office
Joan Stewart, Vermont Federal Recovery Office
Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:45 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, February 6, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
15 minutes after Floor

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Bob Paquin, Assistant to Sen. Patrick Leahy
Jenny Nelson, Assistant to Sen. Bernie Sanders
Patricia Coates, Assistant to Rep. Peter Welch
Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
15 minutes after Floor

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion


Thursday, February 12, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Karen Marshall, Chair, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
After

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion

Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Comment on Draft Committee Bills

Robert Clarke, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
11:45 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
6:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion


Thursday, February 19, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Patents - Policy and Technical Issues

Larry Meier, Downs Rachlin Martin
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Permitting - VT Home Builders & Remodelers Association

Chris Snyder, Executive Vice President, The Snyder Companies
Peg Elmer, Associate Director, Land Use Institute, Vermont Law School
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

MEETING CANCELLED


Friday, February 20, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
11:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Analysis of Draft Committee Bills

Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Action

5:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Action


Thursday, February 26, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion

After

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion


Thursday, February 26, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Put into H.313

Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council

Monday, March 16, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review of Committee Draft Bill


Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
5:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review of Committee Draft Bill

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Comments on Committee Draft Bill - Permitting; Municipal Telecommunications Assistance Fund; Purchase of Firearms - Additional testimony as requested

Michael Rooney, Executive Vice President, RingMaster Software Corporation
Robert Appel, Vice President, Stowe Mountain Resort
Brian Shupe, Vermont Forum on Sprawl
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, ECFiber
Robert Giroux, Vermont Bond Bank
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Department
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review of Committee Draft Bill

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
Richard Hessler, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
Ken Belyea, Vermont Association of Realtors
Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
6:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review and Action; Purchase of firearms: Time of Sale: Energy Efficiency, Permitting: Storm water, ARRA: Vermont Status of UIMA

Ben O'Brien, BJ's Hunting and Shooting Supply Inc.
George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Mark Perrault, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute

Friday, March 20, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
-

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Bill


Monday, March 23, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Workforce Development

Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:30 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After adj.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review and action

4:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review and action


Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After adj.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Update to members of the Senate Agriculture Committee; Committee review & action


Thursday, March 26, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Bills-Committee review and action; sustainable agriculture funding initiatives; opportunity zones pilot program

Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
12:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Financing

Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
4:30 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review and action; R&D tax credits

Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
David Blittersdorf, Founder, Earth Turbines, Inc.
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator and Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Sen. Douglas A. Racine, Senator, Senate Health and Welfare
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jan Marinelli, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications

Friday, March 27, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
After Adj.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Action


Friday, March 27, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

The meeting will begin whenever the Senate is off the floor.

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Staff review of bill

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

The Senate is scheduled to convene at 1:00 p.m.; Finance will convene at 3:00 p.m. Finance provisions testimony

Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
Anthony Iarrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
Brian Shupe, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:15 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board

Friday, April 3, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 1 - 2 Opportunity Zones: Pilot Program

Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 3 - 5 Green Growth Zones: Two Pilot Projects

Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
Kristin Haas, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Joe Bookchin, Executive Director, Vermont Film Commission
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
Janis St. Onge, Deputy, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Services
Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Friday, April 3, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Leslee McKenzie, Hickok and Boardman, Vt. Assn. of Realtors
Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Thomas Weiss, self
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Anne Margolis, Manager, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
Parker Riehle, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Multiple sections (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 29, 31, 67, 72, 75, 95, 98, 101, 103, 111)

Doug Hoffer, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 9 - 18 Pet Vendors

Ed Petersen, Vermont Association of Dog Clubs
Pamela Parshall, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Bob Hill, Vermont Association of Realtors
George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
Mary Walz, Citizen, Hyde Park
David Friedman, Essex, VT
David Blittersdorf, President, Earth Turbines, Inc.
2:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 94 - 103 Assistance to Start-up Companies

Cairn Cross, Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital
Burr Warne, CEO, Global Classroom
Denis Place, CEO, SemiProbe
David Walsh, Founder & CEO, Standards Technology Group
Jim Robinson, Middlebury Alternative Investment Advisors
David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
3:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 75 Sales Tax Holiday

Heather Tremblay, VRA President, University Mall
Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
Bob Bouchard, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
Lee Owen, General Manager, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
4:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 119 Research and Development Tax Credit; testimony by telephone

Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
5:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 88-93 Tax Increment Financing

Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
6:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 72-74 Film Tax Credit

Damien Saccani, Film Producer
Dama Claire, Film Production Consultant

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Friday, April 10, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Mark McKay, Intern, Conservation Law Foundation

Friday, April 10, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Government Operations
11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Mel Adams, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

General Permitting and Telecommunications sections

Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Peter Meyer, Chair, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Chris Campbell, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Brian Fitzgerald, Hydrology Program, Agency of Natural Resources
Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
Clark Amadon, Trout Unlimited
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Chris Campbell, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service

Friday, April 24, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
12:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Tax Incremental Financing

Karen Lafayette, City Of Burlington
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Review & Evaluation, Department of Taxes
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Senate Committee on Natural Resources Status of Bill

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
8:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Review with H. 313

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Todd Bailey, VT. League of Conservation Voters
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Action with H 313


Thursday, April 30, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, May 1, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
after

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Committee Discussion


Monday, May 4, 2009
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee proposed Floor amendments - TIFS

Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Committee(s):
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Petroleum Association

No committee documents found for S.137 in the 2009 - 2010 Legislative Session.
An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Witnesses Who Testified

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Clark Amadon, Trout Unlimited
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Petroleum Association
  • Brian Fitzgerald, Hydrology Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
Senate Committee on Agriculture
  • Gail and Ken Albert, Owner, Shelburne Vineyard
  • Gail and Ken Albert, Owner, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jim Bush, Director, Vermont Federal Recovery Office
  • Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Patricia Coates, Assistant to Rep. Peter Welch
  • Jake Feldman, owner, Honey Garden Apiaries, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Chris Foster, Co-interim CEO, Food Bank
  • Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
  • Stephen Klein, Director, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Rick Marsh, President, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  • Rebekah Murchison, President, Vermont Grass Farmers' Association
  • Abbie Nelson, Vermont FEED
  • Jenny Nelson, Assistant to Sen. Bernie Sanders
  • Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bob Paquin, Assistant to Sen. Patrick Leahy
  • David Rogers, Operations Division Director, NOFA VT
  • Meghan Sheradin, Vermont Fresh Network
  • Joan Stewart, Vermont Federal Recovery Office
  • Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Enid Wonnacott, Northeast Organic Farming Organization of Vermont (NOFA)
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
  • Robert Appel, Vice President, Stowe Mountain Resort
  • Todd Bailey, VT. League of Conservation Voters
  • Ken Belyea, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Blittersdorf, Founder, Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Nancy Boone, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Robert Clarke, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Executive Committee, Vermont Coalition for Workforce Solutions
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Peg Elmer, Associate Director, Land Use Institute, Vermont Law School
  • Judith Erhlich , Director of Operations, VT. Division of Historic Preservation
  • Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Robert Giroux, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, East Central Vermont Community Fiber
  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, ECFiber
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Paul Haskell, Vermont Futures
  • Richard Hessler, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Review & Evaluation, Department of Taxes
  • Scott Johnstone, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
  • Karen Lafayette, City Of Burlington
  • Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Karen Marshall, Chair, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Bob McEwing, Director of Planning, BTV
  • Larry Meier, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Ben O'Brien, BJ's Hunting and Shooting Supply Inc.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John O'Kane, Chair
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  • Mark Perrault, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
  • Michael Rooney, Executive Vice President, RingMaster Software Corporation
  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Beth Sachs, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport
  • Brian Shupe, Vermont Forum on Sprawl
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Department
  • Chris Snyder, Executive Vice President, The Snyder Companies
  • Loredo Sola, Chair, Esat Central Vermont Community Fiber Governing Board, Pomfret
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
  • Janet Zug, East Central Vermont Community Fiber Organizer, Tunbridge
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Mel Adams, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Blittersdorf, President, Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Joe Bookchin, Executive Director, Vermont Film Commission
  • Bob Bouchard, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Dama Claire, Film Production Consultant
  • Cairn Cross, Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital
  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Services
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • David Friedman, Essex, VT
  • Kristin Haas, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
  • Bob Hill, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
  • David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
  • Lee Owen, General Manager, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
  • Pamela Parshall, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
  • Ed Petersen, Vermont Association of Dog Clubs
  • Denis Place, CEO, SemiProbe
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
  • Jim Robinson, Middlebury Alternative Investment Advisors
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Saccani, Film Producer
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Janis St. Onge, Deputy, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Heather Tremblay, VRA President, University Mall
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
  • David Walsh, Founder & CEO, Standards Technology Group
  • Mary Walz, Citizen, Hyde Park
  • Burr Warne, CEO, Global Classroom
Senate Committee on Government Operations
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Chris Campbell, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator and Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Anne Margolis, Manager, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Jan Marinelli, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Mark McKay, Intern, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Leslee McKenzie, Hickok and Boardman, Vt. Assn. of Realtors
  • Peter Meyer, Chair, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Sen. Douglas A. Racine, Senator, Senate Health and Welfare
  • Parker Riehle, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Brian Shupe, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Thomas Weiss, self
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board

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An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

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2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
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An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

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2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
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No committee of conference report found for S.137 in the 2009 - 2010 Legislative Session.

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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

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