Senate Committee on Agriculture (Room 26)

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Committee vote

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
• Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
• Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
• Nona estrin, East Montpeleir
• Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont

11:15 AM

H.780 - An act relating to portable rides at agricultural fairs, field days, and other similar events

• Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
• Representative Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
• Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office