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House 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.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Uniform Commercial Code

  • Carl Lisman, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-2, 3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Matt Dunne, Google
10:00 AM

Credit Unions - Overview

  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
1:30 PM

Captive Insurance Association

  • Michael Bemi, Captive Insurance Association
  • Brian Braley, Captive Insurance Association
  • Tim East, Captive Insurance Association
  • Molly Lambert, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
1:45 PM

Commerce and Community Development Overview

  • Betsy Bishop, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:15 PM

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility

  • Will Patten, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

IBM Overview

  • John O'Kane, International Business Machines
10:00 AM

The Vermont Yankee Deal Context & Ratepayer Impacts

Joint with Senate & House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Finance Committee

  • Ezra Hausman Ph.D., Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
1:30 PM

Department of Labor Overview

Overview

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
2:30 PM

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9, 10
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Overview of Comcast

  • Lisa Birmingham, Counsel, Comcast
10:30 AM

Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11, 12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Bankers' Association

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
2:30 PM

National Council on Compensation Insurance - Ratemaking

  • Laura Backus Hall, National Council on Compensation Insurance
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Janis St. Onge, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
10:15 AM

Commission on the Future of Economic Development

Presentation by CFED members - Joint with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee - Room 10

11:15 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:30 AM

Rural Development

  • JoLinda LeClair, USDA Rural Development
2:00 PM

IBM Overview

  • John O'Kane, International Business Machines
3:00 PM

Fairpoint Overview

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Telecommunications Overview

  • William Shuttlesworth, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
10:00 AM

Department of Public Service, Green Growth, Smart Grid

  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-19
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Overview

  • Chris Barbieri, Interim President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-20, 21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Smart Grid Pilot Program and Line Trimming Maintenance

  • Greg White, Director of Engineering and System Operations, Central Vermont Public Service
2:30 PM

Smart Grid and Line Trimming Maintenance

  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Ken Nolan, Burlington Electric Department
  • Brian Otley, Green Mountain Power
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-24, 25
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Smart Grid Wiring Technology and Engineering

  • Paul Hines, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

Fairpoint Workforce

Joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee - Room 11

  • Ron Behrns, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • Don Trementozzi, President, CWA Local 1400
2:00 PM

Vermont Training Program

  • Phil Fagan, Department of Economic Development
3:00 PM

Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. Overview

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-26, 27, 28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Heartland Security Breach

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:00 AM

Decommission of Vermont Yankee

Joint With Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee - Room 11

  • Bruce Lacy, Subcontractor, Synapse Energy Economics
2:00 PM

Unemployment Insurance

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-29, 30
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council; Vermont Economic Growth Incentive Program; Auditor's Report

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to compensability of mental injuries under workers’ compensation

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
  • Beth Robinson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
10:30 AM

Unified Economic Development Budget

Joint with Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs - Room 11

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Susan Zeller, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Langrock, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
  • Rep. Betty A. Nuovo, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Workforce Development - Child Care Subsidy Cliff

Joint with House Human Services Committee - Room 10

  • Donald Coderre, Newport, VT
  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  • Kim Emery, Newport, VT
  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Kimberly Keiser, Department for Children & Families
  • Jody Marquis, Owner, Creative Minds Day Care
  • Ellen Pratt, Windham Child Care Association
  • Lisa Ventriss, Vermont Business Roundtable
2:00 PM

Workforce Non-Degree Grant Program

  • Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
3:00 PM

Next Generation Funding

  • Karrin Wilks, Executive Vice President, Vermont State Colleges
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • William Shuttlesworth, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
10:00 AM

Vermont Technology Council

Joint with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - Room 11

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
2:00 PM

H.81 - An act relating to compensability of mental injuries under workers’ compensation

  • Jim Dunn, Professional Firefighters Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Matt Vinci, Professional Firefighters Association
3:00 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, February 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-39, 40
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Tourism and Marketing Overview

  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
1:00 PM

Unified Economic Development Budget

  • Doug Hoffer, Economist
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • David Hall, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • David Hall, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.81 - An act relating to compensability of mental injuries under workers’ compensation

  • Ken Libertoff, Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • William Nash, Psychologist
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Tour

All day trip for a tour of the plant in Vernon, VT

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-44, 45, 46
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.135 - An act relating to wireless communication facilities and project approvals for municipal and cooperative utilities

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Open mic session - Room 10

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, White River Jct.
  • Joe Bookchin, Executive Director, Film Commission
  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  • Rep. Tim Jerman, Essex Jct.
  • Rep. John S. Rodgers, Glover
  • Kathy Simanskas, Vermont Mortgage Bankers' Association
  • Rep. Larry Townsend, Randolph
  • Rep. Rachel Weston, Burlington
  • Rep. John Zenie, Colchester
  • Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Electric Energy Options for Vermont

Joint hearing with Senate and House Natural Resources & Energy Committees

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-47, 48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
After Adj.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Robert Clarke, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • William Morison, Workforce Education and Training Council
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Lenae Quillen-Blume, Workforce Education and Training Council
-

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

H.231 - Farm-to-Plate C orporation

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-51. 52
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.109 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act

  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, Snelling Center
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-53
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Chip Evans, Workforce Development Council
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

e-commerce

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-54
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-55, 56, 57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.254 - An act relating to the Vermont business reinvestment act

Section 3; economic development ideas and initiatives

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Open Mic Session for Businesses in Vermont - Room 11; workers' compensation; unemployment insurance

  • Chuck Baraw, Stoweflake Mountain Resort, Stowe
  • DeWayne Bush, Falls General Store
  • Paul Carroccio, TPW Management
  • Jim Eckhardt, Sensor Security, Rutland, VT
  • Gregory Edwards, Stantec
  • Peter Farber, Barre Partnership
  • Richard Feeser, Superior Technical Ceramics, St. Albans, VT
  • Chet Greenwood, Ethan Allen
  • Pauline Harris, Harris Plumbing and Heating
  • Michael Howe, You Diligence, Montpelier, VT
  • Paul Hutchins, Rock of Ages, Barre, VT
  • Lawrence Keyes, Microdesign, Colchester, VT
  • Norman Lash, Sofas 'n More, Rutland, VT
  • Patrick Martell, Newport, VT
  • Fuad Ndibalema, Samosaman Natural Foods, Barre, VT
  • Susan Noyes, Northern Gas Transport, Lyndonville, VT
  • Michael Rainville, Maple Landmark, Middlebury, VT
  • Jonathan Rutstein, Bread and Chocolate, Inc.
  • Tim Shea, Vermont Convention Bureau
  • William Stenger, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
  • William Thrialkill, Advanced Illumination, Rochester, VT
  • Jim Walsh, Executive Director, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-60, 61, 62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Kupersmith, Vermont Law School
1:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-67, 68
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.135 - An act relating to wireless communication facilities and project approvals for municipal and cooperative utilities

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-69, 70, 71
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
After Adj.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
2:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

Committee discussion continued

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Mortgage Bankers' Association
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-72, 73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

  • Richard Cate, Interim VP Finance & Administration, University of Vermont
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carl Lisman, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
  • Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, President, Marlboro College
  • Tom Robbins, CFO, Vermont State Colleges
10:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to the creation of the Farm-to-Plate Corporation

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
  • Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
After Adj.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Kelly Ault, Kids are Priority 1
  • Michael Belenky, President, Zutano
  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  • Barbara Postman, Voices for Vermont's Children
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-76, 77, 78, 79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Barbieri, Interim President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Morrow, Northshire Book Store
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Robert Zider, Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center
1:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

Committee Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
2:00 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
After Adj.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee discussion

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

Committee Vote

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
1:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Rep. Janet Ancel
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
  • Martin Temple, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Remaining priorities

After Adj.

Committee Discussion

Remaining priorities continued

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

To Be Announced

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-85, 86
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

10:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Insurance, BISHCA
  • Doug Head, Life Insurance Settlement Association
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Ross Sargent, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Gregory Woodworth, General Counsel, National Life
4:00 PM

HR8 - House resolution urging the United States Congress to repeal the federal law authorizing a trade embargo with Cuba

  • Brian Dubie, Pres. Senate Pro-Tem
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

HR8 - House resolution urging the United States Congress to repeal the federal law authorizing a trade embargo with Cuba

  • Sandy Baird, Burlington College
  • Jared Carter, Vermont Law School
  • Matthew Samuels, Student, Burlington College
10:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
11:00 AM

The Mortgage Industry in Vermont

  • Christie Mitchell, VP & CMP, Chittenden Bank
  • Jason Pidgeon, Mortgage Loan Officer & AMP, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Gene Richard, CEO & CMP, Spruce Mortgage Inc.
  • Mark Severance, Branch Manager, Summit Branch of Merrimack Mortgage
  • Kathy Simanskas, Mortgage Manager, CMP, Vermont State Employees Credit Union
  • Heidi Hayward Urish, MLO, CMP and Corp Secretary, Spruce Mortgage Inc.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Sue Clark, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • John Cronin, Deputy Commissioner, Securities Division, Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Admin.
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
1:00 PM

S.42 - An act relating to the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Monday, March 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.86 - An act relating to the administration of trusts

  • George Belcher, Probate Judge, Washington District
  • Christopher Chapman, Vice President and Principal, Trust Company of Vermont
  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-95
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Phil Keller, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Telecommunications Funding

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington, VT
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Rep. Jim Masland, Thetford Center
  • Thomas Murray, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
9:00 AM

HR8 - House resolution urging the United States Congress to repeal the federal law authorizing a trade embargo with Cuba

  • Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
9:30 AM

Economic Development

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
10:30 AM

S.86 - An act relating to the administration of trusts

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Daniel Kimbell, Senior Vice President/Senior Investment Officer, Passumpsic Savings Bank
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-99
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Phil Keller, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Friday, April 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-100
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.54 - An act relating to clean energy assessment districts

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-101, 102
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.86 - An act relating to the administration of trusts

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-103, 104
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Phil Keller, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
11:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-105, 106, 107
Meeting Record
After Adj.

S.86 - An act relating to the administration of trusts

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

S.42 - An act relating to the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
3:00 PM

Captive Insurance Association

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Captive Insurance Association
3:30 PM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-111, 112
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Announced

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Joint with House Ways and Means Committee - Room 10

  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-113, 114
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

Amendments; committee discussion

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
After Adj.

S.42 - An act relating to the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration

Amendments; committee discussion

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
2:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Amendments; committee discussion

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-115, 116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Member, House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the universal service fund

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Cassandra LaRae-Perez, Lobbyist, Phone companies
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Comcast
  • David Serra, Executive Director, State of Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Amy Brink, Attorney, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Jay Landers, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
  • Bruce Mekkelsen, Mekkelsen RV Sales & Rentals
  • Marilyn Miller, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Jay Mitchell, Auto Dealer
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Jennifer Ciarlo Pacholek, Lobbyist, General Motors
  • Doug Poor, Goss Dodge
  • Wade Walker, Walker Motors
Friday, April 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-120
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Amendments

  • Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Burlington
  • Rep. Patti Komline
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram
  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-121
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Mount, Westaff
  • Valerie Rickert, Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Vermont Building Trades
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
After Adj.

S.73 - An act relating to the universal service fund

Committee discussion

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Bruce Mekkelsen, Mekkelsen RV Sales & Rentals
  • Marilyn Miller, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
After Adj.

HR8 - House resolution urging the United States Congress to repeal the federal law authorizing a trade embargo with Cuba

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-125, 126, 127, 128
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the universal service fund

Committee discussion

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Independent Telephone Companies
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Maher, Comcast
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Comcast
  • Tamera Pariseau, Coordinator of Consumer Aff. & Public Info., Department of Public Service
-

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

Committee time as needed

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
After Adj.

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Committee Discussion

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • John Dwyer, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Todd Keyworth, Harborside Market, No. Hero
  • Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Carole Pouliot-Piper, Spates Construction Inc.
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Ernest Smalley, Smalley Contractors
Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-129, 130
Meeting Record
After Adj.

S.86 - An act relating to the administration of trusts

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, member, House Judiciary Committee
  • Daniel Kimbell, Senior Vice President/Senior Investment Officer, Passumpsic Savings Bank
  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Attorney, Barre City
-

S.73 - An act relating to the universal service fund

  • Lisa Birmingham, Counsel, Comcast
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Independent Telephone Companies
  • Jay Landers, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-131
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.222 - An act relating to senior protection and financial services

Committee discussion and vote

Friday, May 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-132
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

Committee discussion and vote

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-133
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to home mortgage protection for Vermonters

Committee vote

9:15 AM

JRH10 - Joint resolution recognizing the commitment to quality service of Vermont’s locally owned banks

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council Letter

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Deployment Update

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
After Adj.

Session Priorities

Committee discussion

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-2, 3, 4
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Phil Fagan, VT Training Program
10:30 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Betsy Bishop, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
2:00 PM

Uniform Commercial Code

UCC 7

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Economic Development - jobs creation

  • William Schubart, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

State of the State Address

Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-7, 8
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Commission on the Future of Economic Development

  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, CFED
  • Will Patten, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
1:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Will Patten, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.261 - An act relating to expired automotive insurance

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Auto Insurance Industry
  • Mike Smith, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

H.480 - An act relating to dissolution of limited liability companies

  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
2:30 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

SFSF Broadband Funding

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
3:30 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-12, 13, 14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.458 - An act relating to predatory pricing of petroleum and heating fuel products

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to the uniform common interest ownership act

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, Sponsor
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:30 AM

VEGI Cap Increase

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
After Adj.

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • Jon Bondy, Selectboard, Fletcher, VT
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
-

H.479 - An act relating to lease agreements for telecommunications facilities

  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Planning Commission
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Arthur Sanborn, Executive Director, RDC Lamoille County
9:45 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Jon Crystal, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Don Jamison, Program Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
10:30 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Joint with Senate Economic Development in Room 10 - talking with PSG

2:00 PM

Captive Insurance Association

  • Tim East, Director, Risk Management, Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Steven McElhiney, President, Tall Pines Insurance Co., Dallas, TX
  • Dianne Salter, Senior Vice President, Insurance Operations, Mountain Laurel RRG, Radnor, PA
3:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion

Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-17
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council

  • Doug Hoffer, Executive Director, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
1:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Commission on the Future of Economic Development

Benchmarks - Joint with House Ways and Means, Room 10

  • Jeff Carr, Economic Consultant, Agency of Administration
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
10:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Room 10

  • Jeff Carr, Economic Consultant, Agency of Administration
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
11:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Room 35

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:00 PM

Bonds 101

  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, Montpelier
3:00 PM

Vermont Economic Progress Council Letter

Committee discussion and vote

Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-21, 22
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Jobs Forum

Well of the House from 9:30 to 12:00 noon with 14 local businesses presenting

2:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Steering Committee Member and PSG member to speak to committee

  • Babak Armajani, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Chair, Joint Government Accountability Study Committee
  • Jeff Zelonis, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
3:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee discussion

Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-23, 24
Meeting Record
After Adj.

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-25, 26
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Bonding, recap of last year's economic bill, ideas for jobs

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
2:30 PM

H.559 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage for hazardous material cleanup costs

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Rep. Ernie Shand, Sponsor
  • Rep. Don Turner, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-27, 28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Smart grid and energy issues

  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Brian Otley, IT Director, Green Mountain Power
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
2:00 PM

H.550 - An act relating to the Vermont economic development board

  • Seth Bowers, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, CFED
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Arthur Sanborn, Executive Director, RDC Lamoille County
  • Susan Sinclair, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.519 is now in S.288
CDs
10-31, 32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.541 - An act relating to green automobile insurance

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Rep. Kate Webb, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to buy local

H.519 is now in S.288

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helen Labun Jordan, Ag Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Colin M. Robinson, Director, Peace & Justice Center
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, Sponsor
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Vermont Title Attorneys' Association
2:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Outcomes from Senate Economic Development, Housing & Military Affairs Committees

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Vice Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Job Gap Study - Phase 10

  • Doug Hoffer, Executive Director, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
  • Nancy Lynch, Executive Director, Peace & Justice Center
10:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Chair, Workers' Compensation Task Force
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Michael Morelli, Local 7, Ironworkers
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Patient Choices Vermont
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Joseph Donahue, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
2:30 PM

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Chair, Workers' Compensation Task Force
4:00 PM

Budget Adjustment

Agriculture; spring planting assistance, VEDA

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-42, 43, 44, 45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council

  • Chris D'Elia, Former Ex. Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Former VEPC Board Member
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Private activity bonds

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Treasurer's Office
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Broadband

  • Beth Fastiggi, Fairpoint Communications
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Roger Nishi, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecomm
  • Rebecca Sears, Executive Director, Newport Renaissance Program
  • John Sutich, Comcast
2:00 PM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-51, 52
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.559 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage for hazardous material cleanup costs

and

-

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

  • Larry Alan, Nationwide Insurance
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mark Roy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rep. Ernie Shand, Sponsor
  • David Tatlock, Middlebury Insurance Coop
1:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
1:30 PM

Employer Day

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Glen Foster, Columbia Forest Products
  • David Rogers, Fab-Tech
  • Tim Smith, Franklin County Development Corp.
3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.640, H.675, H.724 are now in S.288
CDs
10-53, 54, 55
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Tom Daniel, Director of Finance and Administration, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Lori Valburn, Civil Rights & Labor Compliance Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
2:30 PM

H.565 - An act relating to the Vermont title guaranty program

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Sponsor
2:45 PM

H.640 - An act relating to state approval of international trade agreements

H.640 became part of S.288

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Commission on International Trade & State Sovereignty
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:05 PM

H.675 - An act relating to powers and duties of the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

H.675 is now part of S.288

  • Rep. Howard T. Crawford, Sponsor
3:15 PM

H.682 - An act relating to state regulation of rent-to-own agreements for merchandise

  • Rep. Sarah Edwards, Sponsor
3:35 PM

H.724 - An act relating to digital nonprofit corporations

H.724 is now part of S.288

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
3:45 PM

H.748 - An act relating to corporate transparency in the state budget

  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, Sponsor
3:55 PM

H.750 - An act relating to Vermont dollars

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Sponsor
4:10 PM

H.723 - An act relating to corporate transparency in the state budget

  • Rep. Floyd Nease, Sponsor
4:20 PM

H.594 - An act relating to access to restroom facilities

  • Rep. Alice Miller, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-56, 57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Emily Kaminsky, Community Capital of Vermont
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
After Adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Private activity bonds

  • Robert Giroux, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-60, 61, 62, 63
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Broadband - VEC talking for Northlink

  • John Bloch, Onion River Community Access Center
  • Ron Cassel, Technical Advisors, ECFiber
  • Tom Evslin, Agency of Administration
  • Paul Giuliani, Attorney, Montpelier
  • David Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Coop
  • Tim Nulty, CEO, ECFiber
  • John Roy, Treasurer, ECFiber
  • Robert White, Director of Connect Vermont, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Janet Zug, East Central Vermont Community Fiber Organizer, Tunbridge
After adj.

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Consumer Data Industry Association
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H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-64, 65
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.559 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage for hazardous material cleanup costs

-

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

  • Rich Carlson, Mendon, VT
  • Ryan Thurber, Woodford, VT
1:00 PM

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

Committee Vote

1:10 PM

JRH35 - Joint resolution urging Congress not to diminish any aspect of the existing state regulatory authority over the insurance industry or consumer protection policy with respect to national banks

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking Division, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Warren
  • Steven Meyers, Safety Consultant, Olde 44 llc
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
2:30 PM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Abbot B. Abbott, II, Vermont Courier, Inc.
  • Jeff Adams, Manager, Priority Express
  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • George Noel, Director, Massachusetts Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-69, 70, 71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Jobs creation

  • David Bradbury, President and CEO, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Caroline Earle, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Dr. Domenico Grasso, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, University of Vermont
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • John O'Kane, Chair, Workforce Development Council
  • Lenae Quillen-Blume, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  • Robin Scheu, Addison County Economic Development
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Lunch & round-table discussion at AGC , 148 State St. - Joint with Senate Economic Development

3:30 PM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

Also H.559

  • Steve Revell, Professional Firefighters Association
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Swanton, Vermont
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.550 - An act relating to the Vermont economic development board

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
9:45 AM

H.639 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance for volunteer drivers

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
10:15 AM

H.683 - An act relating to unemployment insurance contributions

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of State Colleges and UVM Trustees

11:30 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
  • Daniel Pullium, Ticket Network
After Adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Broadband

  • Michel Guite, CEO, V-Tel Communications
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-76, 77, 78, 79
Meeting Record
8:45 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Private activity bonds

  • Christian Anderson, CFA/Principal, Oleet & Co., Burlington, VT
10:00 AM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
1:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
1:30 PM

JRH35 - Joint resolution urging Congress not to diminish any aspect of the existing state regulatory authority over the insurance industry or consumer protection policy with respect to national banks

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
2:00 PM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
2:30 PM

JRH35 - Joint resolution urging Congress not to diminish any aspect of the existing state regulatory authority over the insurance industry or consumer protection policy with respect to national banks

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
2:45 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Doug Robie, Safety Director, DEW Construction Corp.
  • Ward Smyth, Turtle Creek Builders
  • Michael Walsh, Vermont Insurance Agents' Association
9:50 AM

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

  • Rep. Willem Jewett, member, House Judiciary Committee
After Adj.

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • John Broderick, Regional Affordable Housing Corporation, Bennington
  • Jack Lazor, Butterworks Farm
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
11:15 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Build America Bonds - Testimony in the Well of the House - No recording

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Robert Giroux, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
2:00 PM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

Committee discussion and vote

2:15 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-86, 87, 88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Broadband - ARRA Money

  • Chris Campbell, Assistant Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Beth Fastiggi, Fairpoint Communications
  • Roger Nishi, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecomm, Independent Telephone Companies
After Adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Broadband

  • John Sutich, Comcast
3:00 PM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-91, 92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discusion

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Next Generation Funding

  • Chip Evans, Workforce Development Council
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:50 AM

H.600 - An act relating to permitted investments by the state treasurer

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, House Committee On Government Operations
1:00 PM

Next Generation Funding

  • Fred Tyburski, Newport
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Coleen Krauss, Governor's Office, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

H.640 - State Approval of International Trade Agreements

  • Steven Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After caucus

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Agriculture - Farm-to-School; H.519 - Buy Local; H.601 - Farm-to-Plate Investment Program; Agriculture issues

  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Rep. Will Stevens, Member, House Agriculture Committee
3:30 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

H.675 - Powers and Duties of the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

H.724 - Digital Nonprofit Corporations

  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
4:30 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Ronda Berns, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
  • Jospeh Carton, Chair, Vermont Convention Bureau
  • Steven Cook, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Tim Shea, Vice President, Vermont Convention Bureau
6:30 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

15 minutes each

  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, RDC Windam County
  • William Stritzler, Managing Director, Smuggler's Notch
7:15 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-010, 102, 103, 104
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Agriculture issues

  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, House Committee on Agriculture
9:15 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

H.601 - Farm to Plate

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
9:30 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Training of para-medics

  • Doug Brent, Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department
  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Sally Fox, Vermont State Colleges
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
10:45 AM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

Committee discussion

11:10 AM

H.711 - An act relating to the use of state fiscal stabilization funds allocated to Vermont under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Committee discussion

11:15 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, House Committee On Government Operations
After adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • David Carter, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion of amendments by others

After Adj.

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
6:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Agency of Administration
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-111, 112, 113, 114, 115
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.594 - An act relating to access to restroom facilities

Committee discussion

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anthony Otis, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Donald Swartz, Medical Director, Vermont Department of Health
After adj.

H.550 - An act relating to the Vermont economic development board

Committee discussion on new language

1:00 PM

H.639 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance for volunteer drivers

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
1:15 PM

H.639 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance for volunteer drivers

  • Mary Grant, Rural Community Transit
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP
1:30 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion

1:45 PM

H.594 - An act relating to access to restroom facilities

Committee vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.550 - An act relating to the Vermont economic development board

Language vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

H.639 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance for volunteer drivers

committee vote

2:30 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion and vote

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor of H.640
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-116, 117
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce & Community Development

Budget

  • Rep. Ann Manwaring, Member, House Appropriations Committee
3:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

Also H.599 - Motor vehicle insurance coverage for hazardous material cleanup costs - Committee discussion and vote

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-118, 119, 120, 121
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Scalping

  • Dusty Brighton, StubHub
  • A.J. Fucile, Flynn Theater
  • Tom Oddy, Director of Special Events, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Daniel Pullium, Ticket Network
10:30 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Internet security

  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
11:30 AM

Economic Development (Early Childhood Legislative Day)

  • Katie Gonyaw, Director, Ascension Day Care & Preschool, So. Burlington
  • Kashka Koralewska, Parent, Westford
  • Cinda Morse, Oak Hill Children's Center, Pownal
  • Linda Moses, North Pownal
After Adj.

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Committee discussion

6:15 PM

JRH45 - Joint resolution urging Google Incorporated to give all due consideration to Vermont applicants for selection to participate in the Google Fiber for Communities project

Committee discussion and vote

6:30 PM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Committee discussion

8:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

House Agriculture Committee amendment

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

House Appropriations amendment and amendment by Rep. M. Johnson and others

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Member, House Appropriations Committee
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

After Adj.

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Witnesses to be confirmed

  • Beverly DeRouchey, Quechee, VT
6:00 AM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion

  • Allen Bridges, Blake Hill Townhouse Association, Woodstock
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-125, 126, 127, 128
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Committee discussion and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
9:25 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

Committee discussion and vote on amendment to S.288

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
11:30 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

Committee discussion and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

Committee discussion and vote

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:55 PM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-129, 130, 131
Meeting Record
After Adj.

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Realtors Association
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-132
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

Committee discussion of amendment

Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-133
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.287 - An act relating to the licensing and regulation of loan servicers

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
After Adj.

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Economic Development - Witnesses to be determined

  • Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-137, 138, 139, 140, 141
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Economic Development

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Rex Burke, Bennington County Regional Commission
  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Agency
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Mary Niebling, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Steven H. Patterson, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
2:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Vermont Training Program

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  • Dan Kurzman, Ethan Allen
3:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, CFED
  • Jeff Nolan, Lake Champlain Workforce Investment Board
  • Ruth Wallman, Vermont Association of Regional Chambers
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-142, 143, 144, 145
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Economic Development

  • Jordan Benjamin, Aqua Vitea Kombucha
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Jon Crystal, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Steve Densham, Chittenden-Franklin Small Business Center
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Don Jamison, Program Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • James Matteau, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Paul Millman, Chroma Technology
  • Gail Wheel, Wheelhouse Design
4:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Nancy Burzon, Bennington-Rutland Workforce Investment Board
  • Linda Ingold, Director, Vermont Women's Business Center
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Friday, April 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-146, 147
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Telecommunications

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Deborah Shannon, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Department of Public Service
After Adj.

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

1:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
2:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Monday, April 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
meeting not recorded
CDs
not recorded
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Challenges for Change

Committee discussion

2:45 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Babak Armajani, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
4:00 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-148, 149, 150, 151
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

After Adj.

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

2:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

  • Peg Elmer, President, Northern New England Chapter, American Planning Association
  • Dana Farley, President, Vermont Planners Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Munson, FAICP, Vermont Planners Association
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-152, 153, 154, 155
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion and decision

10:00 AM

S.182 - An act relating to determining unemployment compensation experience rating for successor businesses

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.263 - An act relating to the Vermont Benefit Corporations Act

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Reporter of the Bill
11:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Telecommunications Report

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Deborah Shannon, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Department of Public Service
After adj.

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-156, 157, 158, 159
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Telecommunications

  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
10:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After Adj.

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-160, 161, 162
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion and vote

9:20 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Worker's comp charter unit

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:00 PM

Telecommunications Report

  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Deborah Shannon, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Department of Public Service
2:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-163, 164, 165
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the city of St. Albans

  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, St Albans City
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Joseph McNeil, City Attorney, St Albans City
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
2:30 PM

S.287 - An act relating to the licensing and regulation of loan servicers

15 minutes each

  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Mortgage Bankers Asso.
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
4:00 PM

S.58 - An act relating to electronic payment of wages

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. John Moran, Reporter of the Bill
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Reporter of the Bill
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-166, 167, 168, 169
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to the licensing and regulation of loan servicers

Committee discussion

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
2:00 PM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

Committee discussion

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, MetLife
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American International Group
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-170, 171
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to the licensing and regulation of loan servicers

Committee discussion and possible vote

9:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing

House Chamber

9:30 AM

S.263 - An act relating to the Vermont Benefit Corporations Act

  • Jon Crystal, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Jerry Greenfield, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Moody, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-172, 173
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.263 - An act relating to the Vermont Benefit Corporations Act

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Cairn Cross, Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-174, 175, 176
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

  • William Callnan, Vermont Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association
  • Joseph Gunset, Lloyd's America, Inc.
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • John Mulhern, Attorney, Lloyd's America, Inc.
  • Robert Romano, Hanover Re
After Adj.

H.780 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the city of St. Albans

Committee discussion

  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, St Albans City
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Rep. Ernie Shand, Liaison to House Government Operations Committee
11:40 AM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
2:30 PM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
2:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

More witnesses to be named

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Mallory Duncan, National Retail Federation, Washington, D.C.
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Kathy Miller, Elmore Store
  • Steve Raucshenberger, Electronic Payments Coalition
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-183, 184, 185
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Committee discussion

  • Stacey Chase, Union Bank
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, American Express
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Card Coalition
  • Sue Leonard, CFO, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Steve Post, President, Vermont State Employees Credit Union
  • Richard Santoro, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Mastercard
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA
Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-186, 187
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Committee discussion

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, American Express
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
1:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Committee discussion

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

S.263 - An act relating to the Vermont Benefit Corporations Act

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-188, 189, 190
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to the Vermont Benefit Corporations Act

Committee discussion and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Committee discussion and vote

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.682 - An act relating to state regulation of rent-to-own agreements for merchandise

  • Jeremy Doria, District Manager, Aaron's
  • Dwight Dumler, Rent-A-Center
  • Dave Edwards, Aaron's
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Byron Stookey, Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
4:00 PM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-191, 192, 193
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee discussion of Senate amendment to H.647

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
11:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Background information and committee discussion

  • Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
After Adj.

H.689 - An act relating to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee discussion and vote of Senate amendment

-

S.278 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

Discussion of committee amendment and vote

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
10-195
Meeting Record
5:00 PM

Draft Telecommunication Plan

Joint with Senate Finance Committee in Room 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Telecommunications Plan Link

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
CD 195 public hearing on telecommunications plan
CDs
10-194, 195
Meeting Record
After Adj.

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Committee discussion of amendment to S.138

  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
-

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

Committee discussion and vote of Senate amendment

5:00 PM

Draft Telecommunication Plan

Public Hearing joint with the Senate Finance Committee in Room 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Telecommunications Plan Link

Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-196, 197, 198, 199
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Senate passed version of H.647

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Dr. Donald Schwartz, Medical Director, Department of Health
  • Janet Thomas, Colonel, Vermont National Guard
-

H.622 - An act relating to solicitation by prescreened trigger lead information

Committee discussion and vote

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
10:00 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Joint meeting with House Ways and Means Committee - Room 11

  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
  • Rep. Shap Smith, Speaker of the House
1:00 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Continuation of the morning session

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-200, 201
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

1:15 PM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

  • Michael Casey, General Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jill Charbonneau, State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
  • Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Rep. Robert South, Local 234
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-202
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

-

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

Committee discussion and vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-203
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund

  • Rep. Susan Davis, Chelsea
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  • Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-204
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.182 - An act relating to determining unemployment compensation experience rating for successor businesses

Committee discussion and vote

8:45 AM

Challenges for Change

Update and committee discussion

9:00 AM

JRS47 - Joint resolution strongly urging the Republic of Turkey to recognize the right to religious freedom for all its residents and to end all discriminatory policies directed against the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Church

Committee discussion and vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Co-sponsor, Bennington County
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Co-sponsor
9:20 AM

H.647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Update on committee of conference and committee discussion

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

After Adj.

To Be Announced

Committee will meet as time permits and as needed

Friday, May 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-205, 206, 207
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to municipal recovery of costs of fire department response

  • David Bergeron, Chief, Winooski Fire Department
8:40 AM

Challenges for Change

Discussion of measures for Challenges for Change and vote

  • Cynthia Eisenhower, Public Strategies Group
  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

After Adj.

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Bob Flint, Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Robin Scheu, Addison County Economic Development
4:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-208
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

Committee discussion of Senate amendment

-

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion on Senate amendment version

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-209
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Senate amendments to H.792 - committee discussion and vote

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