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Senate Committee on Finance (Room 6)

The Senate Committee on Finance has jurisdiction over matters affecting the revenues of the State or its instrumentalities and relating to banks; trust companies; insurance; utility companies; and private and quasi-public corporations, including other companies subject to regulation by the Public Service Board.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1, 2
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Opening Remarks

  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Windham County
1:15 PM

Fiscal Presentation

  • Stephen Klein, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Committee Recesses, Emergency Board Meets

3:00 PM

Committee Reconvenes or after E-Board

  • Tom Kavet, Kavet & Rockler
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Changes to Federal Tax Laws Affecting Vermont

  • Daniel Paradis
2:00 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association and Members

  • Molly Lambert, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
2:30 PM

Department of Public Service Update

  • - -, Department of Public Service
4:15 PM

Joint Fiscal Office Update

Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled

1:45 PM

Vermont Tax Expenditure Report

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

The Vermont Yankee Deal Context and Ratepayer Impacts

  • Ezra Hausman Ph.D., Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
  • Richard Saudek, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Committee
4:15 PM

Transportation Fund Balance Sheet

  • Neil Schickner, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9, 10
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Susan D. Plausteiner, Member, Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Hull P. Maynard, Senator, Rutland County
-

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Rachel Schumacher, Member, Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Senator, Bennington County
2:00 PM

Secretary of State's Office Update

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary of State
2:30 PM

Medicaid Update

  • Stephanie Barrett, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Act 189 Reliability Assessment of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Facility

  • Bruce Allshouse, Executive Vice President, Nuclear Safety Associates
  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Rutland County
  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jerry Rainey, President, Nuclear Safety Associates
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
3:15 PM

Catamount Health Care and Health Care Pilot Project Update

  • Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  • Jim Hester, Director, Commission on Health Care Reform
  • Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Health
  • Nolan Langweil, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy, Health Care Administration, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

Treasurer's Office Update

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
4:15 PM

Public Service Board Update

  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
-

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Thomas Pelletier, Member, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
  • Fred Kenney, Director, Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

Attorney General's Office Update

  • Julie Brill, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-22, 23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Department of Taxes Update

  • Thomas Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Priscilla Robinson, Lister, Town of Warren
3:15 PM

Economy and Revenues

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
4:15 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Valerie Rickert, Director, Unemployment Insurance and Wages, Department of Labor
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-26, 27, 28, 29
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Briefing: Entergy - Ownership and Output Contracts

  • Robert Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Saudek, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Committee
3:30 PM

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

Review Bill

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
5:00 PM

Education Funding

  • Mark Perrault, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-30, 31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Utilities Study of New Generation Alternatives

  • Bill Deehan, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
2:30 PM

Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Briefing - Spent Nuclear Fuel, Low Level Radioactive Waste, & Decomm

  • Ezra Hausman Ph.D., Consultant, Joint Fiscal Committee, Synapse Energy Economics
  • Bruce Lacy, Subcontractor, Synapse Energy Economics
4:15 PM

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

Testimony from interested parties

  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Molly Lambert, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-34
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Review bill with staff

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Department of Taxes

Weekly statistics update; Current Use program changes, CLA and housing prices; Misc Tax Bill

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
3:15 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Testimony from interested parties

  • Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Ken Libertoff, Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
4:15 p.m.

Background on Merchant Power Plants

  • William Steinhurst, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Merging the Individual, Small-Group, and Association Markets in Vermont

Prepared for the Vermont Commission on Health Care Reform; testimony via telephone

  • Elliot Wicks, Ph.D., Senior Economist, Health Management Associates
2:15 p.m.

2008 VT Household Health Insurance Survey: Initial Findings

  • Dian Kahn, Director, Analysis & Data Management, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
3:00 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Chip Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Elaine Erenrich Rosenburg, Director, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America/New England Chapter
  • Ann Rugg, Deputy Director, Office of Vermont Health Access, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
5:00 p.m.

ECFiber

  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, ECFiber
  • Paul Haskell, Secretary, ECFiber
  • Bob Merrill, Chair, ECFiber
  • Tim Nulty, Project Director, ECFiber
  • Leslie Nulty, Project Coordinator, ECFiber
  • John Roy, Treasurer, ECFiber
  • Stan Williams, Chair, Valley Net
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Mark up and vote

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
-

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

Review bill with staff

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
3:15 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Testimony via telephone

  • Sharon Treat, Director, National Legislative Association on Prescription Drug Prices
3:45 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

  • Ken Libertoff, Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • Tom Simpatico, MD, President, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Philene Taormina, Director of Advocacy, AARP
4:30 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Testimony via telephone

  • John R Brumsted, MD, Chief Quality Officer, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Richard "Mort" Wasserman, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Friday, February 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-45
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Vermont Economic Development Authority Update

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-46, 47
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Testimony

  • Lisa Birmingham, Director, Government Affairs, Comcast
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • David Serra, Executive Director, State of Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
3:15 p.m.

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

Testimony

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Roger Nishi, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecomm, Independent Telephone Companies
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

  • Susan Baker, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Marjorie Powell, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
  • Jessica Wolfe, Manager, State Government Relations, Boston Scientific Corporation
2:30 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Testimony via telephone

  • Christopher White, General Counsel, Advanced Medical Technology Association
4:05 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
-

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

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Electric Transmission and Smart Grid Discussion

  • Steve Litkovitz, Department of Public Service
  • Hans Mertens, Department of Public Service
2:30 p.m.

Electric Energy Options for Vermont

  • Bill Deehan, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • William Powell, Washington Electric Coop
  • Doug Smith, Green Mountain Power
  • Martha Staskus, Vermont Environmental Research Associates
  • William Steinhurst, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
5 p.m.

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

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Cassandra LaRae Perez, Lobbyist, Vermont Independent Telephone Companies
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Comcast
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

Fee Only

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

S.70 - An act relating to clarifying the procedure for reinstatement of a driver’s license based on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs

Fee Only

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Rutland County
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, GlaxoSmithKline
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ken Libertoff, Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Senator, Grand Isle County
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Senator, Windsor County
  • Sen. Phil Scott, Senator, Washington County
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-60, 61, 62, 63
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.166 - An act relating to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Testimony

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Nate Freeman, Small Business Owner, Northfield
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  • Michael Stuart, Vice President, CFO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
4:00 p.m.

Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee Bills

Review economic development proposed bills

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Chittenden County
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
-

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Department of Labor, Sec. 10

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-64, 65, 66
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Local Officials Day at the State House - Education Finance Issues

  • John Cushing, Treasurer, Milton, Clerks' & Treasurers' Association
  • Alison Kaiser, Town Clerk, Town of Stowe
  • Rep. Tom Stevens, Representative, Waterbury
-

S.19 - An act relating to extension of filing deadlines for homestead declarations and property tax adjustment claims

Testimony

  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Town Clerk, Bennington
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Senator, Bennington County
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Sanford "Sandy" Miller, Town Manager, Town of Milton
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Representative, Bennington
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Senator, Bennington County
3:15 p.m.

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Review Bill

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Mark up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-67, 68
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Review of bill by staff; testimony by section

  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
-

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Department of Public Safety, Sec. 1, Sec. 2

  • Tom Douse, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Vermont Community Development Program, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Michael Macarilla, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
  • Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Division for Historic Preservation, Agency for Commerce and Community Development
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General
  • Michael Wood, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
3:15 p.m.

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Secretary of State, Professional Regulation, Sec. 8, Sec. 9

  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Mark up and vote

Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-69, 70
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration

  • George Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
2:00 p.m.

H.166 - An act relating to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
-

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Sonia Alexander, Member, Valuation Appeals Board

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Senator, Bennington County
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-71, 72
Meeting Record
3:30 p.m.

S.16 - An act relating to regional common levels of appraisal

  • Randy Mulligan, Town Assessor, Colchester
3:45 p.m.

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

Review bill

  • 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
  • Daniel Kimbell, Senior Vice President/Senior Investment Officer, Passumpsic Savings Bank
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
2:30 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Senator, Washington County
-

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
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
3:15 p.m.

H.166 - An act relating to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Testimony via telephone; bonding capacity; committee discussion

  • Chester Johnson, President, Government Finance Associates, Inc., Boston
  • Walter St. Onge III, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Boston
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-76, 77, 78
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.27 - An act relating to tastings and sale of wines, fortified wines and spirits

Fee only

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

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

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Hull P. Maynard, Senator, Rutland County
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-79, 80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
-

S.16 - An act relating to regional common levels of appraisal

  • Molly Bachman, Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Susan Bartlett, Senator, Lamoille County
  • Gloria Hobson, Department of Taxes
  • Tim Johnson MD, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
3:15 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

  • John Burke, Member, Public Service Board
-

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

Mark up and vote

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Michael Hoyt, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 p.m.

Vermont Tax Expenditure Report

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Briefing: Act 189 Public Oversight Panel Report

  • Peter Bradford, Chair, Act 189 Public Oversight Panel
  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Act 189 Public Oversight Panel
  • Fred Sears, Member, Act 189 Public Oversight Panel
  • Bill Sherman, Member, Act 189 Public Oversight Panel
3:30 p.m.

Vermont Tax Expenditure Report

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-89
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Fee only

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-

Governor's Appointment

John Burke, Member, Public Service Board

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-90, 91
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Tax Expenditure Report

Act 190 of 2008, Sec. 24; the Committee will work on Senate Bills which have been referred from other Senate Committees throughout the week

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-

Federal Stimulus Package, Tax Implications

  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Hull P. Maynard, Senator, Rutland County
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 p.m.

S.19 - An act relating to extension of filing deadlines for homestead declarations and property tax adjustment claims

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-92, 93, 94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Amy Brink, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Senator, Grand Isle County
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Jennifer Ciarlo Pacholek, Lobbyist, General Motors
  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Phil Scott, Senator, Washington County
3:30 p.m.

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

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Cisco Devires, President, Renewable Funding
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-97, 98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.77 - An act relating to the recycling and disposal of electronic waste

Fee only

  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
-

S.28 - An act relating to the regulation of landscape architects

Fee only

  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel
2:30 p.m.

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

Continuing testimony on bill

  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
  • Mark Young, President, First National Bank, Orwell
  • Mark Young, Treasurer, Orwell
5:00 p.m.

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

Continuing testimony on bill

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Dan Keene, Lamoille Valley Ford, Hardwick
  • Jennifer Ciarlo Pacholek, Lobbyist, General Motors
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-101, 102, 103
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
  • Steve Marshall, Assistant Secretary of the Senate
  • Sen. Douglas A. Racine, Senator, Chittenden County
  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 p.m.

Whither (or wither) Vermont? The Real Stakes in our Budget Choices

  • Jerry Friedman, Ph.D., Center for Popular Economics, UMASS
3:00 p.m.

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

  • Richard Brock, Counsel, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.127 - An act relating to small school districts that pay tuition for their resident students

  • Brad James, Department of Education
  • Mark Oettinger, General Counsel, Department of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel
2:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Staff review of bill

  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-107, 108
Meeting Record
3:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

The Senate is scheduled to convene at 1:00 p.m.; Finance will convene at 3:00 p.m. Finance provisions testimony

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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S.127 - An act relating to small school districts that pay tuition for their resident students

  • Brad James, Department of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

The Economic Stimulus Process in Vermont

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
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S.54 - An act relating to clean energy assessment districts

Proposed Floor Amendment

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator, Essex-Orleans County
2:30 p.m.

State Pension Briefing

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
3:15 p.m.

Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Briefing

  • Jay Thayer, Vice President - Operations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
Friday, April 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-112, 113, 114
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 1 - 2 Opportunity Zones: Pilot Program

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 3 - 5 Green Growth Zones: Two Pilot Projects

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Joe Bookchin, Executive Director, Vermont Film Commission
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Services
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Kristin Haas, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Janis St. Onge, Deputy, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Anson Tebbetts, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Multiple sections (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 29, 31, 67, 72, 75, 95, 98, 101, 103, 111)

  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 9 - 18 Pet Vendors

  • David Blittersdorf, President, Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • David Friedman, Essex, VT
  • Bob Hill, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
  • Pamela Parshall, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
  • Ed Petersen, Vermont Association of Dog Clubs
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
  • Mary Walz, Citizen, Hyde Park
2:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 94 - 103 Assistance to Start-up Companies

  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Cairn Cross, Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital
  • Denis Place, CEO, SemiProbe
  • Jim Robinson, Middlebury Alternative Investment Advisors
  • David Walsh, Founder & CEO, Standards Technology Group
  • Burr Warne, CEO, Global Classroom
3:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 75 Sales Tax Holiday

  • Bob Bouchard, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
  • Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
  • Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
  • Lee Owen, General Manager, Bouchard-Pierce Appliances
  • Heather Tremblay, VRA President, University Mall
4:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Sec. 119 Research and Development Tax Credit; testimony by telephone

  • Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
  • Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
  • David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
5:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 88-93 Tax Increment Financing

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
  • Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
6:15 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Secs. 72-74 Film Tax Credit

  • Dama Claire, Film Production Consultant
  • Damien Saccani, Film Producer
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Budget Overview

Projections

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Revenues

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.436 - An act relating to decommissioning funds of nuclear energy generation plants

  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
2:30 p.m.

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

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Jim Porter, Counsel, Department of Public Service
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
3:30 p.m.

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

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Richard Cate, Interim VP Finance & Administration, University of Vermont
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
  • Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, President, Marlboro College
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H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
4:30 p.m.

H.436 - An act relating to decommissioning funds of nuclear energy generation plants

The Committee will take testimony beginning at 4:30 p.m. or after H.287

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Town of Vernon
  • Bob Stannard, Lobbyist, Citizens Awareness Network
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-128
Meeting Record
2:00 p.m.

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

The Committee will convene at 2:00 p.m. or after the Senate adjourns

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-129, 130, 131, 132, 133
Meeting Record
11:00 a.m.

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Tom Stevens, Representative, Waterbury
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Angela Zaikowski, Apartment Owners Association
1:30 p.m.

H.436 - An act relating to decommissioning funds of nuclear energy generation plants

  • Jay Thayer, Vice President - Operations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
3:00 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:45 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Staff review of bill

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

  • Mel Adams, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Staff review of proposed amendments

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 p.m.

Revenue Estimates

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-137, 138, 139
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Proposed amendments

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Paul Giuliani, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Steve Kendall, Residential Lending Program, Union Bank
  • Mark Young, First National Bank, Orwell
4:00 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

VHFA Moral Obligation

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
Friday, April 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-140, 141, 142, 143
Meeting Record
10:30 a.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-144, 145
Meeting Record
2:00 p.m.

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

Proposed amendment

  • Richard Brock, Counsel, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel
-

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-146, 147, 148, 149
Meeting Record
10:30 a.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Finance Committee will convene at 10:30 a.m. or after the Senate adjourns; Testimony - possible revenue proposals

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Margaret Laggis, US Smokeless Tobacco
  • Patty McCarthy, Friends of Recovery Vermont
  • Edward Miller, Lobbyist, Diageo
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Apple Computer
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Rebecca Ryan, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Testimony - possible revenue proposals

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Robert Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Tucker, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
  • Bill Young, Maple Leaf Farm
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-150, 151
Meeting Record
-

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • George Beato, Controller, Champlain Oil Co. Inc.
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation, Grand Isle County
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-152, 153
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Review proposed Floor amendments

  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Senator, Franklin County
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Senator, Windsor County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Chittenden County
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Douglas A. Racine, Senator, Chittenden County
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Staff review of bill and proposed amendments

  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Victim Advocate Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Sue Skaskiw, Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-154, 155
Meeting Record
10:00 a.m.

Emergency Board Meeting

-

Consensus Revenue Forecast

Finance Committee will convene after the E-Board meeting

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
1:30 p.m.

Fairpoint Communications Update

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Representative, Arlington
  • Pam Porell, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Monday, April 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
5:15 p.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Conference committee: Senators Cummings, Carris, Hartwell; Representatives Ancel, Obuchowski, Condon

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-156, 157
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Apartment Owners Association
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
-

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
  • Ken Jones, Department of Taxes
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 p.m.

H.86 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations

Fees

  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-158, 159, 160
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Conference committee: Senators Cummings, Carris, Hartwell; Representatives Ancel, Obuchowski, Condon

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Jane Ammel, Superior Court Clerk, Windsor County
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
3:15 p.m.

H.436 - An act relating to decommissioning funds of nuclear energy generation plants

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Richard Saudek, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Committee
  • Clay Turnbull, Townshend
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-161, 162
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Conference committee: Senators Cummings, Carris, Hartwell; Representatives Ancel, Obuchowski, Condon

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
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H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Coop
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Friday, May 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-163, 164
Meeting Record
10:30 a.m.

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

Testimony

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • William Basa, Director, Research and Strategic Marketing, Northern Power
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Bob Flint, Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
Monday, May 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-165, 166, 167
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee proposed Floor amendments - TIFS

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
3:45 p.m.

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-168, 169, 170
Meeting Record
1:40 p.m.

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

Proposed Floor Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Chittenden County
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Governor's Appointment

Bartlett Frisbie, Member, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Hester, Director, Commission on Health Care Reform
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Hull P. Maynard, Senator, Rutland County
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-171, 172
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.136 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Review remainder of proposed amendments

  • Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs
  • Kristin Haas, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Alison Kaiser, Town Clerk, Town of Stowe
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ed Petersen, Vermont Association of Dog Clubs
  • Sue Skaskiw, Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program
  • Frank Stanley, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Vernon Studer, Hartland
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

Conference Committee: Senators Cummings, Carris, Hartwell; Representatives Ancel, Obuchowski, Condon

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-173, 174, 175
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

Staff review and testimony

  • Paul Harrington, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jennifer Lorrentz, Nurse Practitioner, Cambridge Family Practice
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Deborah Richter MD, Family Physician
  • Michael Scovner, M.D., Poultney
  • Rep. George W. Till, Representative, Jericho
  • Rep. Kurt Wright, Representative, Burlington
Monday, October 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint with Senate Natural Resources and Energy
CDs
09-176, 177, 178
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

Review Environmental and Land Use Data as appropriate for Decision-making relating to Certificate of

  • Bruce Lacy, Principal, Lacy Consulting Group
9:30 a.m.

Report and Identification of Missing Seismic, Leachate, and other Information from the Environmental

What information can be obtained in the short and long term, and at what cost?

  • Michael Wilson, Ph.D., Department of Geosciences, SUNY, Fredonia
10:15 a.m.

Comment on How High Level and Low Level Nuclear Waste Storage is being Addressed by the Department

The Department's concerns about the geology report, if any, actions to date; address storage plans on land owned by Entergy, current contracts for storage and any environmental issues, and the Texas compact negotiations

  • Lawrence Becker, Vermont State Geologist, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • Uldis Vanags, nuclear engineer, Department of Public Service
11:00 a.m.

Comments on Capacity for Storage for Current Certificate of Public Good, and then beyond

Plans for use of land in Vernon

  • Jay Thayer, Vice President - Operations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
CDs
09-179, 180, 181
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Public Service Board Docket 7404; Review Memorandum of Understanding

Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy Committee to review MOU between Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and the Vermont Department of Public Service

  • Ron Behrns, Director, Finance and Economics, Department of Public Service
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Saudek, Esq., Cheney, Brock, and Saudek
  • Jay Thayer, Vice President - Operations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
Friday, December 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
CDs
09-182, 183, 184
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

The Structure and Operation of New England Wholesale Electricity Markets

Including the implications for future power supply options; Joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee

  • Richard Silkman, Ph.d., Competitive Energy Services, LLC, Maine
11:30 a.m.

Electric Utility Comments

  • Bill Deehan, Vice President, Power Planning & Reg. Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • Craig Kieny, Senior Power Resource Planner, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. (VEC)
  • Doug Smith, Power Planner, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1, 2
Meeting Record
2:00 p.m.

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

3:00 p.m.

Balance Sheet Review

Finance will convene at 3:00 p.m. after the State of the State Address; Balance Sheet Review: Transportation Fund, Medicaid, Challenges for Change - fiscal impacts, other Fiscal Issues

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10 -3, 4
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Amy Whitehorne, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:00 p.m.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency Update

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-5
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Education Fund Balance Sheet

  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 p.m.

Treasurer's Office Update

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10- 6, 7
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Emergency Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

Economic and Revenue Update

Finance convenes at 2:00 p.m. after the E-Board meeting

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
3:30 p.m.

Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program Update

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-8, 9
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Vermont Captive Insurance Association and Members

  • Tim East, Director, Risk Management, Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA
  • Steven McElhiney, President, Tall Pines Insurance Co., Dallas, TX
  • Dianne Salter, Senior Vice President, Mountain Laurel RRG, Radnor, PA
  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
2:00 p.m.

Public Service Board Update

  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
3:15 p.m.

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • Thomas Murray, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-10, 11
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Department of Taxes Update

  • Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 p.m.

Tax Provisions Review from State of the State Address

  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-12, 13
Meeting Record
2:00 p.m.

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly

3:15 p.m.

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

Bill review

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-14, 15
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

BISHCA bill testimony from interested parties

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
2:00 p.m.

S.191 - An act relating to an initial block of free electric power

Review bill

  • Sen. William H. Carris, Rutland County
-

S.216 - An act relating to credit card disclosures

Review bill

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Sen. Harold Giard, Addison County
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
2:15 p.m.

Estate Taxes

Briefing

  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 p.m.

S.173 - An act relating to technical corrections to the trust laws

Bill review and testimony from interested parties

  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
  • Harland Miller III, Chair, Real Estate Committee, Vermont Bar Association
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE) Briefing

  • Steve Rourke, Vice President, Planning, Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE)
  • Eric Wilkinson, Vermont Government Affairs, Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE)
3:15 p.m.

Health Care Briefing

Federal health care reform, Vermont programs, Catamount update

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
-

S.173 - An act relating to technical corrections to the trust laws

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 p.m.

Education Fund

Income sensitivity

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-19
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Vermont Economic Development Authority Update

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
1:30 p.m.

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

BISHCA Bill,vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-20, 21
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Revenue for a Sustainable Economy: Green Taxes, Common Assets & Subsidy Reform

  • Gary Flomenhoft, Research Associate/Lecturer: Community Development and Applied Economics, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
3:15 p.m.

Tax Department Update

Follow up on previous testimony regarding Local Option Tax, Current Use data, any other topics

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (error), 27
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Department of Public Service Update

  • Ron Behrns, Director, Finance and Economics, Department of Public Service
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Special Counsel, Department of Public Service
3:15 p.m.

S.229 - An act relating to mold insurance coverage

Bill review, testimony from interested parties

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, State Farm Insurance
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Brenda Shores, Constituent
  • Austin Sumner, M.D., State Epidemiologist-Environmental Health, Department of Health
4:00 p.m.

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

Review bill, testimony from interested parties

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Cohen, Clinical Director, Autisim Spectrum Program, Howard Center, Burlington
  • Frank Davis, Derby Line
  • Lisa Erwin-Davidson, MS, CCC, SLP; Supervisor of Speech-Language-Swallowing Disorders Dept, North Country Health System, Newport
  • Jon Gilbert, Parent
  • Ron Marcellus, Co-Chair, Vermont Citizen Coalition for Autism Insurance Reform
  • Kristin Murphy, Author, Autism Insurance Reform, NH
  • Melinda Neff
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Linda Riddle, Occupational Therapist, Parent
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, State Advocacy Relations, AutismSpeaks
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-28, 29
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Review bill draft, testimony from interested parties

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Grace Pazdan, Vermont Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-30, 31
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Governor's Appointments

Steven Gurin, Member, Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
-

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Bill review (testimony from interested parties will take place Tuesday, February 2, beginning at 1:30 p.m.)

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant for Donor and Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  • Sylvia Jensen, Land Use Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review Division, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Testimony from interested parties

  • Sam Burr, Assistant, Current Use Coalition
  • Robert Clark, Hartland
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • John Meyer, Forester, Calais
  • Keith Thompson, Waterbury
  • Alan Turner, South Royalton
  • Tom Vickery, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
  • Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
  • Sandy Vitzthum, Landowner, Berlin
  • George Weir, Chair, Consulting Foresters' Association of Vermont
3:15 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Testimony from interested parties

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sylvia Jensen, Land Use Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review Division, Department of Taxes
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Entergy Power Purchase Proposal

Entergy has been invited to explain their power purchase proposal; Vermont utilities and the Department of Public Service have been invited for their response

  • Bill Deehan, Vice President, Power Planning & Reg. Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Mark Potkin, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Enexus
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Michael Schnitzer, Outside Consulting Expert; Director, Northbridge Group, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Enexus
  • Doug Smith, Power Planner, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-38, 39
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Senate convenes at 1:00 p.m.; Finance Commtitee convenes at 1:30 p.m. or after the Senate adjourns

  • Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Sylvia Jensen, Citizen
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 p.m.

Education Fund/Analysis of Governor's Recommendations

  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-40
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Washington Electric Coop Resolution regarding continued operation of Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee

  • Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Roger Fox, Board Vice President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

Continuing testimony

  • Claire Bruno, Autism Consultant, Department of Education
  • Lisa Erwin-Davidson, MS, CCC, SLP; Supervisor of Speech-Language-Swallowing Disorders Dept, North Country Health System, Newport
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, State Advocacy Relations, AutismSpeaks
  • Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
3:30 p.m.

Education Fund/Analysis of Governor's Recommendations

  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-44, 45
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Events and the Impact of Underground Radioactive Piping on VT Yankee's Reliability & Decommissioning

  • Maggie Gundersen, Founder, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
  • Arnie Gundersen, Founder, Chief Engineer, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
3:15 p.m.

IBEW Local 300 and the Economic Impact of Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee

  • George Clain, President, Local 300, IBEW
  • Richard Heaps, Vice President, Northern Economic Consulting
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-46
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Vermont System Reliability Planning

  • Frank Ettori, Process Owner, Planning, Engineering and Design, VELCO
Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-47, 48
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Kenneth Gibbons, Member, Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
-

Governor's Budget Proposal Summary

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
2:00 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant for Donor and Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Review & Evaluation, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Robert McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. John S. Rodgers, Orleans- Caledonia 1
  • Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-52, 53
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Review bill

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
3:15 p.m.

S.289 - An act relating to approval for continued operation of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power station

Review bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.289 - An act relating to approval for continued operation of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power station

Testimony: Entergy, electric utilities, Department of Public Service invited

  • Paul Blanch, Energy Consultant, Hartford, CT
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Program Manager, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Raymond Shadis, Consulting Technical Advisor, New England Coalition
  • Bob Stannard, Vermont Citizens Awareness Network
  • Kenneth R. Theobalds, Vice President Government Relations, Entergy Nuclear
Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-57
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Sandi Murphy, Member, Valuation Appeals Board

  • Sen. Harold Giard, Addison County
-

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

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Vermont Treasurer's Office
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-58, 59
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Vermont Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission

  • Kathy Hoyt, Chair, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
  • William Sayre, Vice Chair, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
  • William Schubart, Member, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
2:00 p .m.

Estate Tax

Testimony and discussion

  • Jim Donohue, CPA, CFP, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney, Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.
  • Stephanie O'Brien, President and CEO, O'Brien Brothers Agency Inc.
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Senate on Floor

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-60, 61, 62
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Dwight Bullis, Dairy farmer, Grand Isle
  • Tim Carver, Montpelier
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 p.m.

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Staff review; Administration and interested parties will have an opportunity to testify another day

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Otto Trautz, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 p.m.

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield
-

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

S.283 - An act relating to amending miscellaneous motor vehicle laws, eliminating the motorcycle rider training program advisory committee, and repealing the interstate compact for motor vehicle safety equipment

Fee provisions only

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

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

Review bill

  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
3:15 p.m.

AARP Low-income electric rate petition before the Public Service Board

Update

  • Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP
3:45 p.m.

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

Testimony

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-69, 70, 71
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Testimony

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Matt Peake, Business Agent, Granite Cutter's Association
  • Ron Rabideau, Principal Officer, Vermont Teamsters
  • George Wentworth, National Employment Law Project
3:30 p.m.

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

Testimony

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
  • Valerie Rickert, Deputy, Department of Labor
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-72, 73, 74
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Robert Alberts, Member, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Addison County
-

Governor's Appointment

John Valente, Director, Vermont Municipal Bond Bank

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant for Donor and Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Claire Bruno, Autism Consultant, Department of Education
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Rutland County
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Bardill Land Lumber Co.
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Education Funding

Income Sensitivity and Renter Rebate

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-78, 79
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Senate in Session

1:00 p.m. Senate convenes; the Finance Committee convenes at 2:30 p.m. or after the Senate adjourns

3:00 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Administration testimony by Section; interested parties will have an opportunity to testify another day

-

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Department of Public Safety - Secs. 1 - 9

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, BISHCA
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
  • John Wood, Director, Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
4:00 p.m.

S.226 - An act relating to medical marijuana dispensaries

The Committee will take up Senate bills which are subject to crossover; Senate Finance provisions only, fees

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Administration testimony by Section; interested parties will have an opportunity to testify another day

-

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Department of Health - Secs. 26 - 27

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Leo Clark, CFO, Vermont Department of Health
  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Joanna Pallito, Financial Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Will Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Assoc. and Vermont Sheriffs
3:45 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Natural Resources Board - Sec. 34

  • Lou Borie, Acting Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
4:45 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-83, 84
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Peter Gregory, Member, State Infrastructure Bank Board

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
-

S.224 - An act relating to the establishment of a paint stewardship program

Fee only

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, National Coding Association
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-85, 86, 87
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Cheryl Fatnassi, CEO, Opportunities Credit Union
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
-

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 Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Montpelier
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, Health Care Administration, BISHCA
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
3:15 p.m.

Vermont Telecommunications Plan

Department of Public Service, March 2010

  • Deborah Shannon, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-88, 89
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

-

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Interested party testimony by bill section

  • Keith Darby, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Windham
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Otto Trautz, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 p.m.

Licensed Lender Working Group Report

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-90, 91
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant for Donor and Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:45 p.m.

Governor's Education Finance Plan

Administration review

  • Aaron Brodeur, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-92, 93
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Governor's Appointment

Dagyne Canney, Member, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Sen. William H. Carris, Rutland County
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Governor's Appointment

Laurie Rowell, Chair, Valuation Appeals Board

  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

Bill review; interested party testimony

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Steve Finner, Policy Committee, Community of Vermont Elders
  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Mary Grant, Rural Community Transit
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Susan Russell, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Kelly Stoddard, Vice President, Health & Advocacy Initiatives, American Cancer Society
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Associate State Director, AARP
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Bill review

  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax department testimony

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-97, 98, 99
Meeting Record
1:00 p.m.

Senate in Session

1:00 p.m. Senate convenes; 1:30 p.m. or after Senate adjourns, Finance Committee convenes

1:45 p.m.

Renewable Energy

  • Tom Garden, Triland Partners
  • Sam Matthews, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
2:15 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:30 p.m.

Vermont Telecommunications Plan

Department of Public Service March 2010

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Governor
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-100, 101, 102
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Governor's Appointments

Ann Hogan, Member, State Infrastructure Bank Board; David Kimel, Director, Vermont Municipal Bond Bank

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Tax Department testimony

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:45 p.m.

H.562 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations

Fiscal Impacts

  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 p.m.

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

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-103, 104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

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

House Amendments; Secs. 25-28 Digital Nonprofit Corporations; Secs. 39-42, VT Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA)

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: General Tax Provisions, Secs. 1- 5; VEGI, Sec. 8

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Estate Tax Provisions, Secs. 25-26; Income Tax Provisions, Secs. 27-29; Vermont Veterans' Fund and Income Tax Checkoff, Secs. 47-48

  • Lou Lertola, South Burlington
  • John Miner, State Council President, Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Bennington
5:15 p.m.

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

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Carl Lisman, Attorney; Chair, Vermont Uniform Law Commission
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Senate on Floor for afternoon

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-107, 108, 109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Sales and Use Tax Provisions, Secs. 30-31; Sales and Use to Dietary Supplements, Secs. 36-37; Fuel Taxes, Sec. 32-33

  • Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Cooperative
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
  • Kathy Kilcourse, People with AIDS Coalition
  • Margaret Luce, VT State Nurses Association
  • Bernie Noe, ND, VT Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Lynn Ellen Schimoler, Grocery and Wellness Manager, City Market/Onion River Coop
  • Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, March of Dimes
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Machinery and Equipment Tax Credit, Secs. 41-42; Production Deduction, Secs. 38-40

  • Tayt Brooks, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Paul Frascoia, Fab-Tech
  • John Goodrich, Vice President and General Manager, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  • Michael Rooney, Principal, Spring Above Marketing
5:15 p.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-112, 113, 114, 115
Meeting Record
8:30 a.m.

Senate in Session

Senate Fiannce Committee convenes after the Senate adjourns

10:00 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Property Tax Provisions, Secs. 9-24; Statewide Collection, Sec. 34; Tax Structure Commission, Sec. 35; One-time Education Property Tax Appeal, Secs. 43-46

  • Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
  • Ray Dubreuil, Canaan Border Riders, Vice President, Essex County VAST
  • Matt Tatro, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  • Irv Thomae, Norwich
  • Tim Tierney, Board of Directors, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
  • Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
  • Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
11:30 a.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Calais
1:00 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony: Effective Dates and Transition Rules, Sec. 49; Proposed Amendments: Downtown Tax Credit

  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Chris Cochran, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-116, 117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jessica Edgerly, VT Community Organizer, Toxics Action Center
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • Kristin Haas, D.V.M., State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, VT Sheriff's Association
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Testimony

  • John Arnott, President, Ladd Research Industries
  • Rita Arnott, President, International Sales, Ladd Research Industries
  • Ruth Austin, Vice President, New Chapter, Inc.
  • John Cushing, Town Clerk - Treasurer, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
  • Susan Lamb, Finance Director, Williston
  • Richard McGuire, Town Manager, Williston
  • Ernest Pomerleau, President and CEO, Pomerleau Real Estate
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
-

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Will Smith, Lobbyist, Probate Judge Association
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, VT Association of Realtors
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Todd Bailey, VT. League of Conservation Voters
  • Conor Casey, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Proposed Floor Amendments

  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Franklin County
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
10:00 a.m.

Fiscal Update

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:30 p.m.

H.772 - An act relating to alcoholic beverage tastings and other liquor licensing issues

Fee only

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
3:15 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-128, 129
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 p.m.

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
-

Fiscal Update

  • Sen. Susan Bartlett, Lamoille County
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Clayton Clark, Director, VT Veterans' Service Division
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Proposed Amendment - Tobacco Tax

  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Windsor County
  • Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Christy Mihaly, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Greg Osmen, Senior Manager, RAI Services
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-133, 134, 135
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

  • Deb Brighton, Economist, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
4:00 p.m.

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

Testimony via telephone

  • Beverly DeRouchey, Quechee, VT
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-136, 137
Meeting Record
12:50 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

The Committee will meet as needed

  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senator, Windham County
2:35 p.m.

H.772 - An act relating to alcoholic beverage tastings and other liquor licensing issues

Fee only

-

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Fee only

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
Monday, April 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-138, 139
Meeting Record
2:30 p.m.

Bill Reviews

House Proposals of Amendment - S.278 BISHCA Bill, S.287 Loan Servicers

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Herbert Olson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
-

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amusement Tax Exemption for 501(c)(3) Organizations - Staff and Tax Department Review

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney, Montpelier
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-140, 141
Meeting Record
2:30 p.m.

H.783 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax provisions

Amusement Tax Exemption for 501(c)(3) Organizations - Testimony from interested parties

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Dan Casey, Director, Barre Opera House
  • David Coates, Consultant, Retired Managing Partner, KPMG
  • Peter Erly, Counsel; Board Vice-Chair, Flynn Theater
  • David Grimm, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Chico Lager, Board Chair, Flynn Theater
  • Eric Mallette, Assistant Director, Paramount Theatre, Rutland
  • Kevin Marchand, Treasurer, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Andrea Rogers, Executive Director, Flynn Theater
Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-142, 143, 144
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

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

Proposal

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 p.m.

H.769 - An act relating to the licensing and inspection of plant and tree nurseries

Fee only

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
-

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Fees only

Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-145, 146
Meeting Record
10:30 a.m.

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

Proposal

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 p.m.

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

Staff Review

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 p.m.

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

Testimony from interested parties

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Gregg Faber, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Lobbyist, Burlington Electric Department
  • Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-149, 150
Meeting Record
10:00 a.m.

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Rep. Tom Stevens, Waterbury
  • Shelly Warren, Member, VT Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors
  • Jeffrey Wimette, Local 300, IBEW
4:00 p.m.

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-151, 152
Meeting Record
1:30 p.m.

Hydro-Electric Generating Facilities

  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Saudek, Attorney, Town of Rockingham
  • Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 p.m.

H.66 - An act relating to voluntary school district merger, virtual merger, supervisory union duties, and including secondary students with disabilities in senior year activities and ceremonies

  • Retta Dunlap
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Rutland County
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Brad James, Department of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
Friday, May 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-153, 154, 155
Meeting Record
9:15 a.m.

H.66 - An act relating to voluntary school district merger, virtual merger, supervisory union duties, and including secondary students with disabilities in senior year activities and ceremonies

  • Jeff Fannon, VT National Education Association
  • Brad James, Department of Education
  • John Nelson, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Rep. Peter Peltz, Woodbury
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel
3:00 p.m.

H.66 - An act relating to voluntary school district merger, virtual merger, supervisory union duties, and including secondary students with disabilities in senior year activities and ceremonies

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Rutland County
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County

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