2017-2018 Session
Change SessionS.135 (Act 69)
An act relating to promoting economic development
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
6/21/2017 - Signed by Governor on June 8, 2017
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 6/21/2017 - Signed by Governor on June 8, 2017
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to promoting economic development
Detailed Status
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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Roll Call History
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An act relating to promoting economic development
Committee Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to promoting economic development
Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Draft 3.1
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- -
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Section A
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Thursday, February 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- -
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, February 24, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 10:30 AM
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Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 8:59 AM
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Sections C.6 , C.7, and E
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
- - after floor
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Section C.3 ~~ Aviation Sales Tax Exemption
Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Bill Hanf, Green Mountain Avionics
- 11:00 AM
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 11:45 AM
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Section J
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 8:45 AM
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Walk thru of Section K
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
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Section K
Jan Demers, Executive Director, CVOEO
Steve Geller, Executive Director, SEVCA
Jasmine Walker, Walker Tutoring Services
Tom Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action in Southwestern Vermont (BROC)
- 10:15 AM
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Section H - public retirement
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 11:00 AM
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Section C.5 - Energy Efficient Appliance Sales Tax
Eileen Simollardes, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
Neale Lunderville, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 8:45 AM
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"Canadian Initiative"
Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Gail Stevenson, VQEI Coordinator, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 9:15 AM
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 10:15 AM
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Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center
- 10:45 AM
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Section C.5 (Energy Efficient Appliance Sales Tax)
Bob Bouchard, Bouchard Pierce, Essex Junction
Rusty Pelkey, Superstore
- 11:15 AM
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Section D
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 11:45 AM
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Section C.3
Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Friday, March 3, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 8:45 AM
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Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 9:00 AM
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kenneth Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:00 AM
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Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:30 AM
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Angel Tax Credit
Kenneth Merritt, Managing Director, North Country Angels
- 11:00 AM
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Section D
Charles Storrow, AT&T
Warren Coleman, Verizon
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 8:45 AM
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Section D.1
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- -after floor
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Draft 9.1
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 5:00 PM
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Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Draft 10.1
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
- 11:15 AM
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
Thursday, March 16, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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Section C.5
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Markup & Vote
June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Friday, March 17, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- -
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Markup
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 17, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 3:15 PM
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Walk-Through
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 3:30 PM
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Committee Discussion / Walk-Through
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 11:05 AM
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Section B.1 Walk-through
Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 2:55 PM
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Kevin Mullin
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 2:30 PM
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 11:00 AM
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Section B.1
Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
- 11:35 AM
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Section B.1
Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Friday, March 24, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- -
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Friday, March 24, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 1:30 PM
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Friday, March 24, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:30 AM
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Section B.1
Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 30, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 10:20 AM
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Draft 1.1
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Ann Cummings, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Committee will be hearing testimony on housing.
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Kathleen Berk, Director, Housing Program Administration, Vermont State Housing Authority
Friday, April 7, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- 5 min after floor
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Section H.1 - H.6
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sarah Carpetner, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Diane Sherman, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, April 7, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 15 min. after Floor
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Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 1:00 PM
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Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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Overview and Section A1 and A2
Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- After the Floor
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Committee Amendments, Sections M1 - M7
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Liz Scharf, Savings and Credit Program Coordinator, Capstone Community Action
Sarah Phillips, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Gillian Franks, Credit and Financial Coach, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- 11:30 AM
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Discussion.
Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 2:15 PM
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Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 3:00 PM
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Section C: Public Retirement Study Committee
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 9:00 AM
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Bob Stevens, Vice President, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Adam Grinold, Regional Development Corporations of Vermont
Ken Braverman, Partner, Snyder Homes
Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Education
- 9:00 AM
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Section E.
Patricia Moulton, President, Vermont Technical College
- 11:30 AM
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Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Energy and Technology
- 8:30 AM
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Walk-thru
Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Public Service Department
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
CJ Stumpf, Happy Feet Farm, Citizen Solutions Group
Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 2:30 PM
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Section C
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 13, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Energy and Technology
- 11:30 AM
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Testimony and Discussion
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 13, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 3:00 PM
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B1-Economic Development. REDI
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 14, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction to further Committee Amendments
Rep. Charles Kimbell
Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 14, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 8:30 AM
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Section C - Public Retirement
Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- Ten minutes after the Floor adjourns
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Section C: Public Retirement
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 8:45 AM
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Section C - VOTE
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:15 PM
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Sec. B-REDI
Rep. Laura Sibilia
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:45 PM
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B-REDI
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Energy and Technology
- 3:30 PM
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Sec. B.1
Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 2:30 PM
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Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
Stephanie Lane, Executive Director, Shires Housing
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 9:30 AM
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 2:30 PM
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Section B REDI - VOTE
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 20, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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Sections J1-3
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
- After the Floor
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Section E1 and E2
Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Jessica Gingras, Legal Liaison, Department of Labor
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:45 PM
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Sections H1-H10; Section B1; Sections C1 & C2; Sections F1 & H1
Rep. Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations
Rep. Stephen Carr, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
- 7:20 PM
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Committee discussion
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
Rep. Charles Kimbell
Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Thursday, April 20, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- 10:45 AM
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Consideration of the "H" sections of the bill.
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 21, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
- 1:45 PM
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Committee Discussion Vote
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Tom Yennerell, Town Manager, Town of Springfield
- 3:30 PM
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Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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Section H, Committee Amendments
Rep. David L. Deen
Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- After the Floor
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Section H, Committee Amendments continued
- 2:20 PM
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Section H, Committee Amendments continued
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges
Robert Stirewalt, Director of Policy, Regulations and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
Rep. Michael Marcotte
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
Rep. Paul N. Poirier
Rep. Patricia McCoy
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- 6:00 PM
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 2:15 PM
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 10:00 AM
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Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:15 AM
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David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
- After the Floor
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TIF districts
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Thursday, April 27, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:00 AM
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- After the Floor
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TIFs
Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, April 28, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:50 AM
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Committee Discussion
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 1, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 11:00 AM
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Review Ways & Means Amendment
James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, May 1, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 1:00 PM
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Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
James Condon, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 2:30 PM
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 12:00 PM
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Review Amendments and vote
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 2:30 PM
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TIF language
Friday, May 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
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11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
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12:00 PM
Thursday, May 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
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9:00 AM
Committee Documents
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- House Committee on Education
- House Committee on Energy and Technology
- House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- House Committee on Government Operations
- House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to promoting economic development
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Appropriations
- Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- James Condon, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
- Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- Rep. Stephen Carr, House Committee on Energy and Technology
- Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
- James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
- Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- Rep. David L. Deen
- Gillian Franks, Credit and Financial Coach, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
- Jessica Gingras, Legal Liaison, Department of Labor
- Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
- Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
- Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
- Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- Rep. Charles Kimbell
- Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
- Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
- Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
- Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- Rep. Michael Marcotte
- Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
- Rep. Patricia McCoy
- Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
- Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
- Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
- Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
- Sarah Phillips, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
- Rep. Paul N. Poirier
- Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Liz Scharf, Savings and Credit Program Coordinator, Capstone Community Action
- Robert Stirewalt, Director of Policy, Regulations and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
- Rep. Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations
- David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
- Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges
- Tom Yennerell, Town Manager, Town of Springfield
House Committee on Education
- Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
- Patricia Moulton, President, Vermont Technical College
House Committee on Energy and Technology
- Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
- Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Public Service Department
- Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- CJ Stumpf, Happy Feet Farm, Citizen Solutions Group
House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
- Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- Kathleen Berk, Director, Housing Program Administration, Vermont State Housing Authority
- Ken Braverman, Partner, Snyder Homes
- Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
- Adam Grinold, Regional Development Corporations of Vermont
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
- Stephanie Lane, Executive Director, Shires Housing
- Bob Stevens, Vice President, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
- Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
- Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
- Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
House Committee on Government Operations
- Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Rep. Laura Sibilia
House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
- Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Sarah Carpetner, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- Diane Sherman, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
- Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
- Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Kevin Mullin
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- Bob Bouchard, Bouchard Pierce, Essex Junction
- Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
- Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Warren Coleman, Verizon
- Sen. Ann Cummings, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
- Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Jan Demers, Executive Director, CVOEO
- Tom Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action in Southwestern Vermont (BROC)
- Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
- Steve Geller, Executive Director, SEVCA
- Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Bill Hanf, Green Mountain Avionics
- Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Kenneth Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- Neale Lunderville, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
- Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- Kenneth Merritt, Managing Director, North Country Angels
- Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
- Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- Rusty Pelkey, Superstore
- Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center
- Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
- Eileen Simollardes, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
- Gail Stevenson, VQEI Coordinator, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Charles Storrow, AT&T
- Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
- Jasmine Walker, Walker Tutoring Services
- Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
Senate Committee on Finance
- Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
- Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
- Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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An act relating to promoting economic development
Committee of Conference Members
2017-2018 Legislative Session
An act relating to promoting economic development
Committee of Conference Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
| Meeting Date | Committee |
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An act relating to promoting economic development
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Friday, May 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
- 11:00 AM
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S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
- 12:00 PM
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S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Thursday, May 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
- 9:00 AM
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S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Act
- Signed into law 6/8/2017
- As Enacted (ACT 69)
- Act Summary
An act relating to promoting economic development
Statutes Affected
2017-2018 Legislative Session
| Statute |
|---|
| 3 V.S.A. § 2472. Department of Housing and Community Development |
| 10 V.S.A. § 543. Workforce education and training fund; grant programs |
| 10 V.S.A. § 6001. Definitions [Effective until July 1, 2026] |
| 10 V.S.A. § 6081. Permits required; exemptions |
| 10 V.S.A. § 6084. Notice of application; hearings; commencement of review |
| 21 V.S.A. § 210. Penalties |
| 21 V.S.A. § 711. Workers' Compensation Administration Fund |
| 24 V.S.A. § 1892. Creation of district |
| 24 V.S.A. § 1894. Power and life of district |
| 24 V.S.A. § 1903. Definitions |
| 24 V.S.A. § 1904. Municipal tax increment financing district |
| 24 V.S.A. § 4005. Vermont State Housing Authority; establishment, members, powers |
| 24 V.S.A. § 4303. Definitions |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5701. Purpose |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5702. Establishment; general provisions |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5703. Limitations; taxes; indebtedness; eminent domain |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5704. Governing board; composition; meetings; report |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5705. Officers |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5706. Audit |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5707. Committees |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5708. District powers |
| 24 V.S.A. § 5709. Dissolution |
| 30 V.S.A. § 55. Priority housing projects; stretch code |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3102. Confidentiality of tax records |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3332. Application; approval criteria |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3334. Enhanced incentive for a business in a qualifying labor market area |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3335. Enhanced incentive for environmental technology business |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3338. Claiming an incentive; annual filing with Department of Taxes |
| 32 V.S.A. § 3339. Recapture; reduction; repayment |
| 32 V.S.A. § 5404a. Tax stabilization agreements; tax increment financing districts |
| 32 V.S.A. § 5930bb. Eligibility and administration |
| 32 V.S.A. § 5930ee. Limitations |
| 32 V.S.A. § 5930u. Tax credit for affordable housing |
| 32 V.S.A. § 9741. Sales not covered |
Staff & Other Information
- Staff
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel
- Notes
- This act includes subject matter from H.459.
