House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

 

AGENDA

 

Room 35 and Zoom

March 12, 2024 - March 15, 2024

Last Updated 3/15/2024 3:15 PM

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

9:00 AM                   H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor

Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board

 

10:00 AM                   House Floor

 

-                                   Lunch and Caucuses

 

1:00 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association

Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation

Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

 

-                                   Break

 

2:30 PM                   H. 769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

9:00 AM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office

 

-                                   Break

 

10:20 AM                   H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor

Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor

Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office

Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board

Amanda Wheeler, Interim Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:15 PM                   H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Committee discussion

Mark-up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor

Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont

Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board

Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor

Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

 

10 Mins After Floor                   H. 769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

9:00 AM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Jill Rickard, Regional Vice President, American Council of Life Insurers

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

John Wallace, Attorney, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

Kristin McClure, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services

Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance

 

-                                   Break

 

11:30 AM                   H. 10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Ways and Means Committee Report

Rep. Peter Anthony, Reporter

 

-                                   H. 769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Committee discussion
Vote

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

Committee discussion and mark-up

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor

 

2:00 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Kellie Beckman, General Counsel, Apriss Retail

Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

Friday, March 15, 2024

9:00 AM                   H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

Committee discussion

Vote

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

9:30 AM                   House Floor

 

10 Mins After Floor                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Aimee Sprung, Director, State Government Affairs, Microsoft

Christina Glabas, Principal, Gazelle Consulting

 

1:30 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

-                                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions

 

3:00 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports

Keir Lamont, Director, US Legislation Team, Future of Privacy Forum

 

3:15 PM                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

 

-                                   H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion

Vote

 

-                                   Adjourn

 

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