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S.220 (Act 199)

An act relating to furthering economic development

Sen. Kevin Mullin ,
5/10/2014 - Senate Message, Signed by Governor June 24, 2014
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An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Meetings

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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An act relating to furthering economic development

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2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
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S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sen. Kevin Mullin
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brian Palaia, Town Manager, Town of Milton
Charles Baker, Executive Director, Regional Planning Commission, Chittenden County
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Betsy Bishop, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Tori Ossola, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Tourism

Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Karen Ballard, Program Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Linda Edelman, Owner, Custom Tours, Inc.
Sam Cutting IV, President, Dakin Farm
Dave Kaufman, Lecturer, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Tourism/Independent Contractors

Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
David Mickenberg, Attorney
Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aerospace Manufacturing

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
John Mullen, North Hartland Tools
Friday, January 31, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:45 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Dawn Francis, Town Manager of Colchester
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Brian Palaia, Mayor, Town of Milton
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736

Rep. Paul Ralston, H.736
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, H.736
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones and Independent Contractors

Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
John Hollar, Lobbyist, FedEx Corporation; Vermont Insurance Agents Association
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Ed Miller, Lobbyist
David Huber, Legislative Counsel
Kenneth Schatz, City Attorney, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
-after floor

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones and Independent Contractors

Ted Laskaris, Associate Vice President, Information Systems and Security
Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 -summary sections 15,16

Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - summery sections 4,5,25,26

Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Independent Contractors-new language

David Huber, Legislative Counsel
Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, United Parcel Service
Kenneth Schatz, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - New language

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - sections 19 - 20

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - sections 2-3

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, February 14, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - section 24

Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Independent Contractors

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Joseph Giancola, Owner, Howe Center, Rutland
Robert E. Haynes, Director of Business Development, DEW Construction Corporation
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736-section 6-downtown tax credits
Enterprise Zones

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-after joint assembly

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

One Stop Shop for businesses-as related to S.269

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-after floor

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Reducing electricity costs for businesses - new language

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
11:15 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Affordable Housing

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sections 3 and 4

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Reducing electric costs for businesses

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

One Stop Shop - web portal for businesses

Ali Sarafzade, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

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Committee Discussion - Mark- up

Thursday, February 27, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:45 AM

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Review Sections 21-23 (Draft No. 6.1)

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
Followed By

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Vt Strong Scholars- Potential addition to S.220

Donna Russo-Savage, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Friday, February 28, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Section 40 of S.220 - "Vermont Strong"

Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
11:40 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion

Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Sen. Philip Baruth
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
4:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Walk Through of S.220

Sen. Kevin Mullin, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 14, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:20 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
3:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:50 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
2:45 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
11:55 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Friday, March 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Possible amendment regarding Vermont Products Program

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, March 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
1:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sen. Tim Ashe
Sen. Kevin Mullin
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

TBA Representative, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
2:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Vermont Scholars' Program

Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
10:40 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Discussion of VT Scholars' Program

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Scott Giles, President/CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Kimberly Jessup, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
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Committee discussion

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Commerce draft 1.1, Sections 23-26

Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations
Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Member, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sections 17 & 18

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Gary Murphy, Member, Vermont Partnership Bank Coalition
1:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
10:45 AM

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S.220/H.693 - continuation from morning meeting

Dean Pierce, Town Planner, Shelburne
Ture Nelson, Berlin Selectboard, Berlin, VT
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Michel Guite, President, V-Tel Communications
Diane Guite, Project Manager, V-Tel Communications
2:45 PM

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S.220/H.693 - Committee discussion

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Ezra Hall, Richmond
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 11, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion - VT Strong Scholarships

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion/ mark up - Section 21 JFO ACCD Demographic Study; Section 22 Tourism Funding Pilot Project Study; Section 36 Vermont Products Program

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Nancy Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 17 10% for Vermont (new language)

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section Administration Proposal of $4.5 Million

Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section Administration Proposal of $4.5 million

Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
4:40 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section on 248a telecommunications permitting

Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
6:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section on 248a Telecommunications Permitting

Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
6:50 PM

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Continue committee discussion/mark up - Section 7 Electricity Rates for Business (new language)

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
7:00 PM

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Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 Vermont Strong Scholars Program

Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 17 10% for Vermont - Changes

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section on 248a - changes

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:50 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section regarding Administration's Proposal of $4.5 million - Chamges

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 Vermont Strong Scholars Program - Chamges

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Rep. Tim Jerman, Essex
15 Min. after Adj.

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 VT Strong Scholars

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Agriculture and Forest Products,
15 minutes after Floor

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Rep. Paul Ralston, Middlebury
Friday, April 18, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section on Administration proposal regarding $4.5 million

Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
15 Min. after Adj.

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Committee discussion/ mark up - Section 15 - deminimis licensed lender exemption

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Committee discussion/mark up/vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
1:00 PM

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Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations,
9:30 AM

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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:15 AM

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Walk- through of House Bill

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
11:15 AM

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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
9:00 AM

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Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
9:30 AM

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Sec. 12

Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Rep. Paul Ralston, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations,
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Rep. Paul Ralston
Rep. Steve Carr
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:15 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

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Workforce issues

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
8:50 AM

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Section 19

Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
2:45 PM

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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
9:00 AM

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Sec. 12

Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Jaye Johnson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:15 PM

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Sec. 12 - Committee Discussion

Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
11:30 AM

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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

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Voted: 11-0-0

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:10 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion of amendments to S.220

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:30 AM

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Commerce amendment to S.220 - Committee discussion

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:55 AM

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Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

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Committee will discuss any amendments to S.220

Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor of amendment
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
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Senate proposal of amendment - Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:35 AM

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Committee discussion and update on H.297 committee of conference

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 AM

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Botzow amendment for further proposal of amendment - committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
6:00 PM

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Committee vote on Botzow amendment

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
7:30 AM

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Committee of conference discussion

2:15 PM

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Committee of conference discussion

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
6:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
8:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

An act relating to furthering economic development

Witnesses Who Testified

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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Committee of Conference
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
House Committee on Agriculture and Forest Products
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, Middlebury
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Nancy Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Member, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
  • Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President/CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Diane Guite, Project Manager, V-Tel Communications
  • Michel Guite, President, V-Tel Communications
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ezra Hall, Richmond
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Tim Jerman, Essex
  • Kimberly Jessup, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Gary Murphy, Member, Vermont Partnership Bank Coalition
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Ture Nelson, Berlin Selectboard, Berlin, VT
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Dean Pierce, Town Planner, Shelburne
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor of amendment
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • TBA Representative, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Jaye Johnson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
House Committee on Government Operations
  • Rep. Steve Carr
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rep. Paul Ralston
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Regional Planning Commission, Chittenden County
  • Karen Ballard, Program Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Betsy Bishop, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Sam Cutting IV, President, Dakin Farm
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Linda Edelman, Owner, Custom Tours, Inc.
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager of Colchester
  • Joseph Giancola, Owner, Howe Center, Rutland
  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, United Parcel Service
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert E. Haynes, Director of Business Development, DEW Construction Corporation
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, FedEx Corporation; Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Dave Kaufman, Lecturer, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
  • Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Ted Laskaris, Associate Vice President, Information Systems and Security
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • John Mullen, North Hartland Tools
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Tori Ossola, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Brian Palaia, Mayor, Town of Milton
  • Brian Palaia, Town Manager, Town of Milton
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, H.736
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ali Sarafzade, Secretary of State's Office
  • Kenneth Schatz, City Attorney, Agency of Human Services
  • Kenneth Schatz, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, H.736
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Senate Committee on Education
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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Committee of Conference Members

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Committee of Conference Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

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Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
7:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

2:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
6:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
8:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee of conference discussion

No committee of conference report found for S.220 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.

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Act


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Statutes Affected

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Staff & Other Information

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David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Notes
S.220 includes portions of the following bills: H.242, H.297, H.532, H.594, H.627, H.639, H.645, H.693, H.736, H.737, H.788, H.802, H.852, S.204, and S.269.

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