2017-2018 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, corporations, workforce development, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance, and the industrial and internal development of the state, but excluding matters relating to transportation, utilities, telecommunications, and energy.
Meeting Record
Thursday, March 1, 2018
- 9:00 AM
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H.877 - An act relating to creating a workforce training pilot project for weatherization trades
- Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
- Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Capstone Community Action
- Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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VEDA Request for Increase in State's Moral Obligation Support
- Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10:40 AM
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H.916 - An act relating to increasing the moral obligation authority of the Vermont Economic Development Authority
Committee Discussion, markup, possible vote
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- After
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H.854 - An act relating to promoting television and film production
Committee Discussion and Vote
- After
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H.802 - An act relating to rural economic development infrastructure districts
Committee discussion and vote
- After
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H.766 - An act relating to creating a homeowner’s rehabilitation tax credit
Committee Discussion and vote
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- After
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H.919 - An act relating to workforce development
Committee discussion and vote
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor