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S.327 (Act 128)

An act relating to economic development

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
5/29/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
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An act relating to economic development

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An act relating to economic development

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An act relating to economic development

Committee Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to economic development

Meeting Full List

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Committee Discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
10:50 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Committee Discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
-

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:40 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 6, Sections 10 and 11, Section 1.

Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Sarah Bartlett, Manager, Brownfields Program
Trish Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 3 Testimony

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Small Business Law Center and Clinic, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Rosie Gray, Financial Securities Specialist and Business Coach, Capstone Community Action
Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
10:45 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 11 Testimony

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matt Cropp, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
11:15 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 7 Testimony

Lyle Jepson, Commissioner, Agency of Economic Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:50 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility

Chelsea Bardot Lewis, Executive Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:50 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 3

Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
Emma Paradis, Co-Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
11:35 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

New Draft Walk Through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section by section walk through and committee discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Drake Turner, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Emma Paradis, Co-Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
10:15 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 10

Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
11:00 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 5
Taiwan partnership

Nick Grimley, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Jacqueline Odanga-Kegode, Director, Eastern Trade Council
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Table summary

Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Testimony and mark up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Roy Newton, Editor and Publisher, Lakeside News
Nick DeLauri, Culinary Arts Instructor, SouthWest Tech
Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Leslie Wells, Employee, Pizzeria Verita and Sotto Enoteca
Derek Williams , Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:30 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Walk-through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
-

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
2:20 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Walk-through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
3:30 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:15 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Amendment Straw Poll

Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
1:10 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Walk-through

Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Lyle Jepson, Commissioner, Agency of Economic Development
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
Jon Copans, Executive Director, Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience
Rick Ufford-Chase, Mayor, Newport
Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:10 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Committee Discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:00 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Drake Turner, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Jeff Lawson, Vice-Pres. Tourism & Marketing, Hello Vermont, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
2:40 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
10:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Section 11 Introduction and Discussion

Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
11:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
1:00 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Rep. Kathleen James, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
Michael Yaki, Senior Vice President, Petros PACE Finance
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Joe Valenti, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Amanda Samai, Castle Green Finance
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
After Floor

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Mark-up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Sam Buckley, Director of Energy and Broadband Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
Joe Valenti, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
9:05 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Hospitality section

Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rowan Hawthorne, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Cash rounding

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:05 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Mark up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rowan Hawthorne, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
2:40 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Mark up and Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:25 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Abbey Duke, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:30 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Yaki, Senior Vice President, Petros PACE Finance
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:20 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

vote

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
1:05 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Walk through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Abbey Duke, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
3:05 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vote

Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
11:50 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Amendment Discussion

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter
12:15 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development,
11:40 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Amendment Discussion

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:45 AM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Committee discussion and straw poll vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Barre
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
-

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

An act relating to economic development

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Appropriations
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Abbey Duke, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
  • Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
  • Sam Buckley, Director of Energy and Broadband Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Jon Copans, Executive Director, Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  • Rowan Hawthorne, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
  • Lyle Jepson, Commissioner, Agency of Economic Development
  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Jeff Lawson, Vice-Pres. Tourism & Marketing, Hello Vermont, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  • Amanda Samai, Castle Green Finance
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Drake Turner, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  • Rick Ufford-Chase, Mayor, Newport
  • Joe Valenti, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Yaki, Senior Vice President, Petros PACE Finance
House Committee on Transportation
  • Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Abbey Duke, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Yaki, Senior Vice President, Petros PACE Finance
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Chelsea Bardot Lewis, Executive Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
  • Sarah Bartlett, Manager, Brownfields Program
  • Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Trish Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
  • Matt Cropp, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nick DeLauri, Culinary Arts Instructor, SouthWest Tech
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Rosie Gray, Financial Securities Specialist and Business Coach, Capstone Community Action
  • Nick Grimley, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
  • Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lyle Jepson, Commissioner, Agency of Economic Development
  • Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Small Business Law Center and Clinic, Vermont Law and Graduate School
  • Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Barre
  • Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
  • Roy Newton, Editor and Publisher, Lakeside News
  • Jacqueline Odanga-Kegode, Director, Eastern Trade Council
  • Emma Paradis, Co-Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  • Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Drake Turner, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  • Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
  • Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
  • Leslie Wells, Employee, Pizzeria Verita and Sotto Enoteca
  • Derek Williams , Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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An act relating to economic development

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No committee of conference meeting history found for S.327 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for S.327 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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An act relating to economic development

Statutes Affected

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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel

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