House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

 

AGENDA

 

Room 35 and Zoom

February 13, 2024 - February 16, 2024

Last Updated 2/16/2024 1:18 PM

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-commerce-and-economic-development.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

9:05 AM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

 

10:00 AM                   House Floor

 

-                                   Lunch and Caucuses

 

1:00 PM                   FY25 Budget

Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities Council

Susan Evans McClure, Executive  Director, Vermont Arts Council

Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council

 

1:40 PM                   FY25 Budget

Regional Planning Commissions

Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission

 

-                                   Break

 

2:30 PM                   FY25 Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

9:00 AM                   H. 143 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

Introduction

Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor

 

9:45 AM                   FY25 Budget

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra

 

10:00 AM                   Break

 

10:15 AM                   FY25 Budget

Better Places Program, Downtown Tax Credits, and Regional Development Corporations

Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development

Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of  Housing & Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

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

Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation

Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation

Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation

 

11:40 AM                   FY25 Budget

Department of Tourism and Marketing

Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust

Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust

Mary Cohen, Executive  Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County

Camilla Rainville, Representative, Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association

 

-                                   Break

 

1:50 PM                   FY25 Budget

Vermont State Colleges

Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System

Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Thursday, February 15, 2024

9:00 AM                   FY25 Budget

University of Vermont

Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont

Michelle Karode, Outreach Professional, University of Vermont Office of Engagement

Maureen Hebert, Employer Partnership Coordinator, University of Vermont

Greg Farnham, Executive Director of University Marketing, University of Vermont

 

10:30 AM                   Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   FY25 Budget

Department of Economic Development

Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

 

2:00 PM                   H. 143 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

Walk-through

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Friday, February 16, 2024

9:10 AM                   Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont

 

9:30 AM                   House Floor

 

10:15 AM                   FY25 Budget

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative

Budget testimony and program update

Jackie Dagger, Program Manager, Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative

Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Sarah Pelkey, Community Development Director, Town of Poultney

Owen Milne, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Community Sailing Cener

Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance

Claire Zhu, Founder, Hootie Hoo

Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone LLC

Avery Ryan, Trailbuilder, Timber and Stone LLC

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:15 PM                   FY25 Budget

Committee discussion

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

ATTENTION WITNESSES

 

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If you have any questions or comments, please contact

 Andrew Hegarty at ahegarty@leg.state.vt.us