House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

Thursday, April 20, 2017

9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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

3:20 PM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

• Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

3:45 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections H1-H10; Section B1; Sections C1 & C2; Sections F1 & H1

• Representative Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations
• Representative Stephen Carr, House Committee on Energy and Technology
• Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
• Representative Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

6:00 PM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Discussion and vote

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist
• Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office

7:20 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee discussion

• Representative Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
• Representative Charles Kimbell
• Representative Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association