2015-2016 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)
The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development considers matters relating to business organizations, including banking, insurance and utility companies and corporations, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance, and the industrial and internal development of the State, but excluding matters relating to transportation.
Meeting Record
Friday, April 15, 2016
- 9:00 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers
Committee discussion
- Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
- Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
- 9:30 AM
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Floor Convenes
- -15 min after adj
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H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors
S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification
- Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 1:00 PM
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Career and Technical Education
Joint meeting with House Education Committee in Room 11
- Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
- Pat Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
- Sherry Lussier, Director, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
- 3:15 PM
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H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors
S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification
- Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
- Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
- Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
- Amy Schullenberger, Lobbyist, American Federation of Teachers
- Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Liz Raddock at (802) 828-2255 or lraddock@leg.state.vt.us
