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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Room 8

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to the conservation, development, and planning of the State's natural resources, including water quality, geology, forestry, parks and recreation, and fish and wildlife; community and regional planning and development; and the conservation and planning of sources of energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1,2
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vt. Comprehensive Energy Plan; Clean Energy Development Fund; Shovel Ready Projects

  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Clean Energy Development Fund

11:00 AM

Shovel Ready Projects

  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-3,4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Statutes relating to Vermont Yankee

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

The Vermont Yankee Deal Context & Ratepayer Impacts

Joint meeting with Senate and House natural Resources and Energy Committees and House commerce and Economic Development Committee in Room 11

  • Ezra Hausman Ph.D., Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
  • Richard Saudek, Consultant, Cheney, Brock, and Saudek
Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-6,7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Cuts to natural resources agencies

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Transportation Emissions

  • Daniel Sperling, Chair, California Air Resources Board
  • Richard Watts, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-8
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Shovel Ready Projects

Vermont Futures; VYCC; CCC; B.A.R.N.S. Project; Summer Youth Employment Program

  • Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9,10,11
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Shovel Ready Projects

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ellen Kahler, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Chris Kilian, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Joel Melnick, Nathaniel Group, Inc., Vergennes
  • Randy Pratt, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Chris Recchia, Biomass Energy Resource Center
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-12
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Budget Presentation to Senate

In Senate Chamber

10:30 AM

Overview

Environmental Court and Natural Resources Board Statute

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-13,14
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Economic Stimulus Package

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Environmental Court

  • Thomas Durkin, Judge, Environmental Court
  • Merideth Wright, Judge, Environmental Court
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-15,16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Review

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:45 AM

Agency of Natural Resources Budget (continued)

11:00 AM

Vermont Yankee - Low Level Radioactive Waste

  • Committee Discussion
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-17,18,19
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Review - Dept. of Public Service and Clean Energy Development Fund

Meeting is in Room 10

  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Vermont Yankee; spent nuclear fuel; low level radioactive waste and decommissioning

This is a joint meeting with Senate and House Natural Resources and Energy Committees and House Commerce and Economic Development Committee - ROOM 10

  • Bruce Lacy, Subcontractor, Synapse Energy Economics
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-20,21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Review - Natural Resources Board

  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
10:15 AM

Budget Review - Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Joan Allen, Vermont Land Trust
  • Bob Klein, Nature Conservancy
  • Gil Livingston, Vermont Land Trust
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:00 AM

Right to conserve energy; working landscape; country stores

  • Lyman Orton, Vermont Country Store
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-22
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Smart Growth Report

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-23,24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Review-Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
10:15 AM

ANR Budget - Elimination of the LaRosa Lab

  • Peter Diminico, Bristol, Vermont
  • Marty Illick, Director, Lewis Creek Assn., Addison County River Watch Collaborative
  • Heidi Lewis, Addison Co. River Watch Collaborative
  • Crea Lintilach, Water Resources Center, University of Vermont
  • Andrea Morgante, Addison County River Watch Collaborative
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Poultney-Mettowee NRCD
  • Ann Smith, Addison County River Watch Collaborative
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-25,26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Mercury Advisory Committee Reports

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Neil Kammen, Chair, Mercury Advisory Committee
10:00 AM

Geothermal Energy

  • Claude Chevalier, Chevalier Drilling
11:00 AM

SR6 - Senate resolution to request the President to support a global treaty on mercury.

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-27,28
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

ANR Budget - DEC LaRosa Lab

  • Conor Casey, Legislative Counsel, Vermont State Employee Association
  • Dr. Jerry Divincenzo, Director, DEC LaRosa Lab
  • Tracy Footer, Organic Analyst, DEC LaRosa Lab
  • Robert Lacillade, Air Toxics Coordinator, DEC LaRosa Lab
  • Randy Mercurio, Metals Chemist, DEC LaRosa Lab
  • Mike Rapacz, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Christine Russo, Quality Assurance Officer, DEC LaRosa Lab
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-29,30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Peter Brigham, American Burn Foundation
  • Charity Carbine, VPIRG
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Steve Revell, Lincoln Fire Department
  • Heather Stapleton, Ph.d., Duke University
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-31,32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Charity Carbine, VPIRG
  • Donna Barlow Casey, Director, Central Vermont Solid Waste District
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Barbara Kyle, Electronics Take Back Coalition, California
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
  • Janice Walrafen, Central Vermont Solid Waste District
10:45 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-33,34
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Electric Energy Options for Vermont

Joint Meeting in Room 11 with House and Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committees and House Commerce and Economic Development Committee

  • Bill Deehan, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Ezra Hausman Ph.D., Consultant, Synapse Energy Economics
  • William Powell, Washington Electric Coop
  • Doug Smith, Green Mountain Power
  • Martha Staskus, Vermont Environmental Research Associates
  • William Steinhurst, Synapse Energy Economics, Synapse Energy Economics
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-35,36
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Moore, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • George Twigg, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-37,38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
10:30 AM

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

  • Nick Ammann, Apple, Inc.
  • Donna Barlow Casey, Director, Central Vermont Solid Waste District
  • Joe Choquette, IBM
  • Kali Hilke, Small Dog Electronics
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • Ed Shepard, Small Dog Electronics
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-39,40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to limiting the power of municipalities or deeds to prohibit the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources

Alexander Lee by phone after discussion of LaRosa Lab

  • Jim Knapp, Attorney
  • Alexander Lee, Project Laundry List
11:30 AM

LaRosa Lab, DEC

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hans Kastensmith, Principal, Capitol Health Associates
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-41
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

The meeting is to begin at 10:00 a.m. or whenever the Senate is off the floor.

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ray Dawson, Global Dir. of Product Advocacy, Albemarle Corp.
  • Bob Howe, Div. of Fire Safety, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Rossi, Research Director, Clean Production Action
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-42,43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Arthur Berndt, Sharon, Vermont
  • Lynn Caldwell, Milton Clean, Milton, Vermont
  • Kathy Gordon, Milton, Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alyssa Schuren, Toxics Action Center
  • Dorothy Ward, Strafford, Vermont
11:30 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

  • James Ehlers, Member, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Lori Fisher, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Ted Tyler, Member, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-44,45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Karen Horn, Legislator Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:30 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Dr. William Bress, Toxicologist, Department of Health
  • Charity Carbine, VPIRG
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
10:00 AM

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

  • Joanne McMahon, General Electric
Friday, February 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-46,47
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to the contaminant testing requirements for a public water supply that receives water from out-of-state suppliers

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-48
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-49,50,51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Neal Caldwell, Milton Clean, Milton, Vermont
  • Paul Haskell, Selectboard, Sharon
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Turner, Owner, Jeff's Salvage Yard
  • Steve Willbanks, Selectboard, Strafford
10:30 AM

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

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Apple, Inc.
  • Rick Goss, Information Technology Industry Council
  • Justin Wright, Northeast Regional Policy Director, TechAmerica
11:15 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-52,53
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Snyder, Snyder Homes, Chittenden County
  • Peter Tucker, P.T. Real Estate, Montpelier
11:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-54,55,56
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to limiting the power of municipalities or deeds to prohibit the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Senator, Sponsor of S.18
10:00 AM

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

  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

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

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-57,58
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.107 - An act relating to an entrepreneurial manifesto for Vermont

  • Anne Margolis, Manager, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-59,60,61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senator and Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Jan Marinelli, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Senator, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Sen. Douglas A. Racine, Senator, Senate Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to licensing state forest land for maple sugar production

  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Senator and Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-62,63
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to licensing state forest land for maple sugar production

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to licensing state forest land for maple sugar production

  • Sen. Matthew A. Choate, Member, Senate Agriculture Committee
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-64
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

The meeting will begin whenever the Senate is off the floor.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-65,66,67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Provisions of the Federal Stimulus Bill that relate to Natural Resources and Energy

  • Catherine Benham, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Director, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:40 AM

S.94 - An act relating to licensing state forest land for maple sugar production

  • Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • Steve McLeod, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-68,69,70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Janet Newton, Electro Magnetic Radiation Policy Institute
  • Brian Shupe, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM

The Economic Stimulus Process in Vermont

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Senator, Senate Liaison for the Federal Stimulus Bill
11:15 AM

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

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Friday, April 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-71,72
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Anne Margolis, Manager, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Leslee McKenzie, Hickok and Boardman, Vt. Assn. of Realtors
  • Parker Riehle, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Thomas Weiss, self
11:00 AM

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

  • Sen. Susan Bartlett, Senator and Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-73,74,75
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-76,77
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-78,79,80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Mark McKay, Intern, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Rep. David Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:45 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
  • Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-81,82,83,84
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
10:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.6 - An act relating to the sale of engine coolants and antifreeze

  • Karen Bradley, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Carl Hammer, Vermont Compost Co.
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Darcie Johnston, Murray Hill Association, Montpelier
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Steven LaRosa, Resident, Main St., Montpelier
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Composting Association of Vermont
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-85,86,87
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

General Permitting and Telecommunications sections

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Campbell, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Peter Meyer, Chair, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
9:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.64 - An act relating to eligibility for the state youth hunting programs

To vote bill out

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-88,89
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Voted bill out, 5-0-0

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
9:30 AM

H.6 - An act relating to the sale of engine coolants and antifreeze

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
10:00 AM

H.152 - An act relating to encouraging biomass energy production

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
10:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Campbell, Vt. Offic e of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
11:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Composting Association of Vermont
Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-90
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Monday, April 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-91,92,93
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Win Stanley Enterprises, Springfield
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Bob Flint, Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Johanna Miller, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • John O'Kane, Mgr., Government Affairs, IBM
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Andrew Perchlik, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Dr. Guy Roberts, Representative, Avatar Energy
  • Howard Shaffer, nuclear engineer, registered in Vermont, New Hampshire
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jeffery Wolfe, CEO, groSolar
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-94,95,96
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Burlington Electric Department
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Group of Municipal Electric Utilities
  • Andrew Perchlik, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-97,98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Bob Klein, State Director, The Nature Conservancy-Vermont Chapter
11:30 AM

JRH11 - Joint resolution challenging all Vermonters to institute a 20-percent reduction in energy use

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-99,100,101
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.447 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Bob Foster, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Barb Larosa, Citizen
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
10:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
Monday, October 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint with Senate Finance
CDs
09-1 Filed Under Senate Finance 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
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Committee discussion and organization

11:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing

Meeting to be held in the House Chamber

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee discussion; organization; update on bills

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Activities related to implementation of recent laws and ANR budget

Topics include: general permits; environmental ticketing; compost study no. 2; aquative nuisance; chloramines; invasive species; ANR budget/position loss

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-2
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Fiscal Office briefing on ANR budget and Public Strategies Group

  • Stephanie Barrett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Informational briefings on the major issues coming up this session

To be held in the Senate Chamber

Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-3, 4
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Funding for Renewable Energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lawrence Mott, Chair, Board of Directors, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
9:15 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.214 - An act relating to consolidating land use and environmental permit administration, rulemaking, and appeals into a department of environmental quality headed by an environmental council

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.231 - An act relating to coordination and consistency in land use and energy planning and regulation and to portfolio and siting review of electric facilities

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.238 - An act relating to coordinating land use planning among various levels of government

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-5
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

S.201 - An act relating to recycled content in plastic packaging

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, sponsor, S.201, State Senate
  • Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, OMYA
11:15 AM

S.135 - An act relating to the creation of planned unit development distributed generation systems

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, sponsor of S.135, Windham County
11:30 AM

S.147 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, sponsor of S.147, Windham County
11:45 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  • Noelle MacKay, Smart Growth Vermont
  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Montpelier, Vermont Association of Realtors
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gerry Tarrant, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, AARP
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-9, 10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Legislative and Membership Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Challenges for Change/PSG Report

Joint meeting in Room 11 with House Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife and Ag and Senate Natural Resources and Ag

  • - Representative, Public Strategies Group
Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-11, 12
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
9:30 AM

H.477 - An act relating to reauthorizing the Lake Champlain reciprocal fishing license

  • Rep. Steve Adams, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • David LeCours, Director, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Fred Dunnington, Town Planner, Town of Middlebury
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-13
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

Extended Camping

  • Rep. Bill Frank, Underhill/Jericho
11:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Biomass Project Case Study presentations

In Room 11 - Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy and House and Senate Agriculture Committees

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Back in Room 8

Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeff Zlonis, Public Strategies Group
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Act 193 - Lead and Plumbing Fixtures

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Scott Mills, Mills Hardware Store, Bethel, Vermont
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Process used to support development of the revised TMDL implementation plan

  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Clean and Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

S.232 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Committee discussion of various bills

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Paint Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.234 - An act relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.190 - An act relating to establishing a general permit for the certification of hydroelectric projects

  • Lori Barg, Founder, Community Hydro
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-19
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Nuclear Technology: the beginning and the end of the nuclear fuel cycle

ROOM 11 - Joint meeting with the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee

  • Kevin Kamps, Radioactive Specialist, Beyond Nuclear
  • Lorraine Rekmans, Serpent River, First Nation, Elliot Lake, Ontario, self
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-21, 22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
9:30 AM

S.232 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-23, 24
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harold Garabedian, Former Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cliff Gross, Citizen, self
  • Sabina Haskell, Dep. Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Composting Study Committee #2 report

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Eric Christensen, Citizen, Barnard, VT
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Brian Moyer, Director, Rural Vermont
  • Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Shallow, Vermont Audubon Society
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-27, 28
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

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

  • Alison Keane, American Coatings Assn.
  • Mark Kurschner, Product Care Assn.
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Energy Planning

  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:15 AM

Energy Planning

  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

Vermont Yankee

Washington Electric Coop board resolution on Vermont Yankee relicensing

  • Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Roger Fox, Board Vice President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

Presentation by members

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
9:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to amending the Act 250 criteria relating to traffic, scattered development, and rural growth areas

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director Legislative Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • George Malek, Executive Vice President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Peter Van Oot, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Yankee

Causative Factors and the Impact of Underground Tritium Leaks at Vermont Yankee

  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee

Subjects to include Tritium 101; decommissioning; impact of tritium leak; dry cask storage; Texas compact update

  • Bruce Lacy, Subcontractor, Lacy Consulting Group
10:00 AM

Vermont Yankee

Subjects to include MOU overview; decommissioning; dry cask storage

  • Richard Saudek, Consultant, Cheney, Brock, and Saudek
11:00 AM

Energy Planning

  • Frank Ettori, Process Owner for Planning, Engineering and Design, VELCO
Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-35
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee: regulation of operation, maintenance, management

Meeting is whenever the Senate is off the floor.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
9:55 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

In Room 10 - Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy and House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committees.
CD's recorded by House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-36, 37
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

Vermont Yankee

  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
  • Maggie Gundersen, President, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
11:30 AM

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

  • Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-38,39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Energy Planning

  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harold Garabedian, Former Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Rebecca Ryan, Lobbyist, American Lung Association
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

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

  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee - NRC issues

  • Paul Blanch, Energy Consultant, Hartford, CT
10:15 AM

Break to go to Senate Chamber

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

The Joint Assembly is in the House Chamber

Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-42, 43
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Update on Growth Center Proposal

  • Joss Besse, Director, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-44
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

Confirmations

11:00 AM

JRS50 - Joint resolution urging expedited federal initiation of the National Environmental Policy process relating to the proposed federal acquisition of Eagle Point Farm in Derby, Vermont

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
11:15 AM

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

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-45
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.232 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ruma Kohli, Chemical Management Program Manager, International Business Machines
  • Mark Kohorst, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • John O'Kane, Chair, International Business Machines
  • George Twigg, Efficiency Vermont
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-46, 47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association
9:30 AM

S.64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joss Besse, Director, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Noelle MacKay, Smart Growth Vermont
10:15 AM

Break

Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-48, 49
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • John Brabant, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Doreen Chambers, Resident, Williamstown, Vermont
  • Jessica Edgerly, VT Community Organizer, Toxics Action Center
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gilbert Rhoades, businessman, Milton, Vermont
11:00 AM

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

  • Rick Bibens, Ace Hardware
  • Gerritt Crowley, Vermont Paint Company
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, American Coatings Assn.
  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-50
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harold Garabedian, Energy and Environmental Analytics
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joss Besse, Director, Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.
  • Noelle MacKay, Smart Growth Vermont
  • Mike Munson, FAICP, Vermont Planners Association
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations

Continued testimony and mark-up

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • John Brabant, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Garrett Earls, Town Manager, Town of Williamstown
  • Jessica Edgerly, VT Community Organizer, Toxics Action Center
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • Gary Kessler, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Amy Mason, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Darling, American Coatings Assn.
  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • David Lloyd, American Coatings Assn.
11:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Elaine O'Grady, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-60
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Information Technology Industry Council
  • Jen Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-61, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.232 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-63
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations

Review of amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly in House Chamber for Judicial Retention

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-64,65
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

Review of the contents of the bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-66, 67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.119 - An act relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, decommissioning, and rural economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.219 - An act relating to increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Vermont

Review of the contents of the bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Elise Annes, Vice President of Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Nona Estrin, East Montpelier Trail Project
  • Roger Krussman, Trust for Public Land
  • Trevor Parsons, Housing Vermont
  • Susan Premo, Friends of Zack Woods, Worcester
  • Camilla Roberts, Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-68, 69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.240 - An act relating to no-net-loss of state hunting lands

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:15 AM

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

  • Rep. Steve Adams, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Bob Krebs, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
9:45 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.759 - An act relating to executive branch fees

Re: Additional moose permits

  • Keith Darby, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
10:45 AM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Agency of Natural Resources Budget

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-70, 71
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Lawrence Mott, Chair, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Eileen Simollardes, VP Supply and Regulatory Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-72
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Senate Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Robert Dostis, Co-Chair, Green Mountain Power
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Chris Kilian, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • John Spencer, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Power Producers, Inc
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Garden, Triland Partners
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Sam Matthews, Exec. V.P., Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee

Joint meeting with the House Committees on Natural Resources and Energy and Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources in ROOM 11

10:45 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Thomas Durkin, Judge, Environmental Court
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-77
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Kelly Launder, Dept.of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Steve Adams, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
  • Steve Gray, US Sportsmen's Alliance
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Nuse, Vermont Wildlife Partnership
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-78,79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Richard First, POMG Bike Tours of Vermont
  • Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
  • Andrew Raubvogel, Attorney, Shems Dunkiel Raubvogel & Saunders
  • Bill Rowell, Owner, Green Mountain Dairy Farm
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs
  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Frank Stanley, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-80, 81
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Senate Resolution

  • David Gibson, Secretary of the Senate, Vermont Senate
9:15 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Phil Swanson, Town Manager, Town of Woodstock
9:45 AM

JRH36 - Joint resolution urging Congress to create a cleaner and greener standard for heating oil in the Northeast and to extend the federal tax credit for biodiesel fuel

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

JRH43 - Joint resolution urging Congress to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Green Building Design

  • Ian Altendorfer, Student Intern, University of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Crawford, Pale Morning Media, Waitsfield, VT
  • Rep. Bob Krebs, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Dave Kumlein, Trout Unlimited
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Bob Wiltshire, Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species, Livingston, Montana
11:45 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-82, 83
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Lori Fisher, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
11:30 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:50 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-84, 85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Tanya Marshall, Assistant State Archivist, State Archives and Records Division
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Michael Dworkin, Law Professor, Vermont Law School
Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-87, 88, 89
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:15 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:30 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:45 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:00 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

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

  • Bill Bartlett, Citizen
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keefer Irwin, Rochester, VT
  • Bill Irwin, Rochester, VT
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-90
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-91
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-92, 93
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
  • Mary Powell, CEO, Green Mountain Power
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Monday, April 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-94, 95
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • A.J. Goulding, Ampersand Energy Partners, LLC
1:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-96, 97
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-98, 99
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
  • Mike Kundrath, Dept.of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
11:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-100, 101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.781 - An act relating to renewable energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

Followed by discussion of other bills IF there is time.

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-102, 103
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Bill Bartlett, Citizen
  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
1:15 p.m.

Meeting - Committee discussion

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-104, 105
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Committee Discussion, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
10:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

To Be Announced

Friday, May 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

To Be Announced

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