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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
CDs
09-0
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs - Planning Meeting

Establish a Process for Considering Economic Stimulus and Development Ideas (Federal & State)

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Ted Brady, Vermont Office of Senator Leahy
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Bob McEwing, Director of Planning, Burlinton International Airport
  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Peter Shumlin
  • Mary Sprayregen, Vermont Office of Congressman Welch
  • Tom Torti, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-001,002
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

9:45 AM

Economic Development Stimulus and Permit Reform Initiatives

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:45 AM

VT. Telecommunications Authority

Mobile & Broadband Deployment Permitting

  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • William Shuttlesworth, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
6:00 PM

Work Place Bullying

Town Hall Meeting

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Senator
  • Gary Namie, Doctor, Healthy Workplaces
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-003,004,005,006
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

9:35 AM

VT. Agency of Transportation

Implementation-Ready Projects

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Google, Inc

Cloud Computing Program

  • Matt Bouchard, Enterprise Account Manager
  • Matt Dunne, Google
10:30 AM

Vermont Department of Labor

Federal Stimulus Initiatives

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:15 AM

VT. Natural Resources Board

Task Force on Permitting Reform

  • Peter Young, Chair, Environmental Board
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-007,008
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

North-Link

Rural Fiber Optic Project of Northern Enterprises, Inc.

  • Maureen Cregan Connolly, Development Director, Economic Development Council of Northern Vermont
  • Connie Stanley-Little, Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Northern Vermont
Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9,10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Preservation Trust of VT.

  • Nancy Boone, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Judith Erhlich , Director of Operations, VT. Division of Historic Preservation
9:30 AM

S.84 - An act relating to Vermont Veterans' Memorial Cemetery

  • Clayton Clark, Director, VT Veterans' Service Division
  • Sandy Combs, The Veteran's Place, Inc.
  • Merlin Doyle
  • Marion Gray, President, VT Fallen Heroes/Global War on Terrorism Memorial Fund
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • Robert Walsh, Former member of the House Committee on Education
10:00 AM

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

  • Gail and Ken Albert, owners, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Jake Feldman, Owner, Honey Garden Apiariesl
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
11:00 AM

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

Burlington International Airport

  • Bob McEwing, Director of Planning, BTV
  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11,12,13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.84 - An act relating to Vermont Veterans' Memorial Cemetery

Draft Committee Bill

  • Rep. Joseph L. Krawczyk, Chair, Veterans Memorial Cemetery Advisory Board
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Albert Perry, Member, Veterans Memorial Cemetery Advisory Board
9:30 AM

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

East Central Vermont Community Fiber (ECF)

  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, East Central Vermont Community Fiber
  • Loredo Sola, Chair, Esat Central Vermont Community Fiber Governing Board, Pomfret
  • Janet Zug, East Central Vermont Community Fiber Organizer, Tunbridge
10:00 AM

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility

  • Will Patten, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
10:15 AM

Commission on the Future of Economic Development

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development - Room 10

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Vice-Chair, Town of Pownal
  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, Snelling Center
11:15 AM

Housing and Economic Development

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

Rural Development Funding Programs

  • Jolinda LaClair, State Director, USDA Rural Development
  • David Robinson, Business Program Director, USDA Rural Development
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
CDs
09-0
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Overview, Commerce & Community Development

In Senate Committee on Goverment Affairs (as observers)

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-14,15,
Meeting Record
After Adj.

State Budget

Structural and Cyclical Patterns

  • Stephen Klein, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Economic Development Stimulus and Permit Reform Initiatives

Improve Existing Rural Telecommunications Infrastructure Sites

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Amy Dillon, General Manager, Great Auk Wireless
  • William Shuttlesworth, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
10:30 AM

Department of Labor

Unemployment Trust Fund

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After Adjournment

Implementation Ready Development Tools for Economic Recovery

Vermont's Economic Development Funding Initiatives - Current & Planned

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • - Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Vermont Community Development Program
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-16,16A,16B,16C,
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

East Central Vermont Community Fiber

  • Paul Giuliani, East Central Vermont Community Fiber
  • Tim Nulty, Project Manager, East Central Vermont Community Fiber
10:00 AM

Fairpoint Acquisition of the Verizon Service Network - Update

Joint hearing with the House Commerce and Economic Development - Room 11

  • Ron Behrns, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • Don Trementozzi, President, CWA Local 1400
11:15 AM

Wilderness Civil War Battlefield

Committee Draft Joint Resolution - Room 27

  • Howard Coffin, Historian
  • David Gibson, Secretary of the Senate, Vermont State Legislature
  • Jeffrey Marshall, Director of Special Collections, University of Vermont
  • Russ Smith, Superintendent, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
No recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Vermont Workforce Development Council & Workforce Training and Education Fund Report

  • Executive Committee, Vermont Coalition for Workforce Solutions
  • Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Paul Haskell, Vermont Futures
  • Scott Johnstone, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • John O'Kane, Chair
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Beth Sachs, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
11:00 AM

Vermont Retailers Association

  • Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
  • Alexandra Serra, Wall-mart, Government Relations, Augusta, ME
  • Heather Tremblay, VRA President, University Mall, So. Burlington
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
11:30 AM

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce - Tourism & Recreation Council

Economic impact on the tourism industry

  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Brian Cain, Chair
  • Jay Hathaway, Manchester Chamber of Commerce
  • Ted Riehle, VT. Ski Areas Assoc.
  • Tim Shea
  • Vicki Tebbetts, VT. Chamber of Commerce
  • Ruth Walling, Grand Isle Chamber of COmmerce
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-17,18,
Meeting Record
After Adj.

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

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
9:45 AM

JRS14 - Joint Resolution concerning the protection of The Wilderness Civil War battlefield, an historic site important to the State of Vermont, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all of the United States of America

  • Howard Coffin, Historian
10:00 AM

JRS17 - Joint resolution requesting the Department of Health to complete and update its study on the relationship of the closed Vermont Asbestos Group mine in the towns of Eden and Lowell to occurrences of asbestos-related illness

  • Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Richard Duncan, Town of Hyde Park
  • Warren Earle, Eden
  • Elmer Gervais, Twon of Eden
  • Mark Higby, Representative
  • Neil Johnson, Town of Hyde Park
  • Howard Manosh, President, Vermont Asbestos Group
  • Rep. Floyd Nease, Town of Johnson
  • Matthew Noah, Town of Eden
  • Elizabeth Noah, Town of Eden
  • Eric Osgood, Town of Johnson
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tem
  • Warren Whitcomb, Town of Eden
  • Leslie White, Town of Eden
11:00 AM

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

Enhanced Technology Initiatives

  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-019
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Unified Economic Development Budget

Joint with House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, CFED
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-020
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.84 - An act relating to Vermont Veterans' Memorial Cemetery

Committee Discussion

-

S.126 - An act relating to digital forensic specialists

Committee Discussion

  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
10:45 AM

Vermont Assoc. of Realtors

Joint Hearing with House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-21,22,23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Independent Analysis

Reports of the Commission on the Future of Economic Development for VT and the Unified Economic Development Budget

  • Doug Hoffer, Policy Analyst
10:00 AM

Vermont Technology Council

Joint Hearing with House Commerce and Economic Development

  • David Binch, Vermont Information Technology Center
  • Mark Blanchard, Small Business Development Center
  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Jeff Findeisen, Vermont Academy of Science & Engineering
  • Paul Hale, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Council
  • Jill Michaels, Vermont Environmental Consortium
  • Judy Van Houten, Vermont EPSCoR
  • Robert Zider, Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-25,26
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Economic Stimulus Planning: Public Infrastructure and Permitting Issues

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Reynes, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-027, 28, 29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Proposed Bill - Small Hydro Facilities

  • Lori Barg, Founder, Community Hydro
  • Claudia Clark, Selectboard Member, Town of Plainfield
  • Brian Fitzgerald, Hydrology Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karl Johnson, Consulting Engineer
  • Mark Lucas, Asoc. General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
-

S.126 - An act relating to digital forensic specialists

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
  • Sen. William H. Carris, Senator, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Dale Duguay
  • Marion Gray, President, VT Fallen Heroes/Global War on Terrorism Memorial Fund
  • Damon Hall, Vt Ironworkers
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Gary Kessler, Associate Professor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
  • Frank Smead
  • Burt Winans
11:30 AM

JRS14 - Joint Resolution concerning the protection of The Wilderness Civil War battlefield, an historic site important to the State of Vermont, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all of the United States of America

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
  • Dawn Philibert, VT. Dept. of Health
  • Mary Walz, Citizen, Hyde Park
  • Leslie White, Town of Eden
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-30,31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Karen Marshall, Chair, Vermont Economic Progress Council
After

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

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-32,33
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Committee Action

10:30 AM

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

  • Steve Bowden, GBIC
  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Katelyn Bush, Sirotkin Necrason
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Rebcca McCarty Copans, RMC Strategies
  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Chris Delia, Bankers Association
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sally Fox, Vermont State Colleges
  • Dawn Francis, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Steve Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
  • Mike Kundrath, Dept.of Public Service
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations
  • Lenae Quillen-Blume, Workforce Education and Training Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Janis St. Onge, VT. Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
recording CD# 09-024 - J. Maroney
CDs
09-34,35; 09-024
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Future of Vermont Farms

  • James Maroney, Owner, Oliver Hill Farm
11:00 AM

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

Comment on Draft Committee Bills

  • Robert Clarke, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
11:45 AM

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

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-36,37,38,39,40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
10:15 AM

VLCT Local Government Day

  • Duncan Hastings, Town Manager
  • Bob Kiss, Mayor
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  • John Ward, City Manager
11:00 AM

VT. Bioscience Alliance

  • John Evans, Professor, UVM
  • Bret Golann, Professor, UVM
6:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
No recording
CDs
09-0
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Patents - Policy and Technical Issues

  • Larry Meier, Downs Rachlin Martin
9:00 AM

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

Permitting - VT Home Builders & Remodelers Association

  • Peg Elmer, Associate Director, Land Use Institute, Vermont Law School
  • Chris Snyder, Executive Vice President, The Snyder Companies
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

MEETING CANCELLED

Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-41,42,43
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

East Central Vermont Community Fiber

  • Rebcca McCarty Copans
  • Robert Giroux, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, Montpelier
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senator
10:30 AM

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

Committee Action

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-44,45
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

Analysis of Draft Committee Bills

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-46,47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Action

5:00 PM

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

Committee Action

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Vermont Housing Coalition Presentation

Joint Hearing with House General, Housing & Military Affairs - Room 11

  • - Representative, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
After

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

Committee Discussion

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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

Committee Discussion

Monday, March 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

Review of Committee Draft Bill

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After

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

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
5:00 PM

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

Review of Committee Draft Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Comments on Committee Draft Bill - Permitting; Municipal Telecommunications Assistance Fund; Purchase of Firearms - Additional testimony as requested

  • Robert Appel, Vice President, Stowe Mountain Resort
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Robert Giroux, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, ECFiber
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Rooney, Executive Vice President, RingMaster Software Corporation
  • Brian Shupe, Vermont Forum on Sprawl
  • Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Department
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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

Review of Committee Draft Bill

  • Ken Belyea, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Blair Hamilton, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Richard Hessler, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc.
  • Larry Kupferman, Director, CEDO, City of Burlington
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Karen Salemi, American Payroll Association
  • Fred Starchenkovenner
9:45 AM

S.128 - An act relating to workers' compensation benefits and misclassification

  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damon Hall, Vt Ironworkers
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Vermont Building & Construction Trades Council
5:00 PM

S.128 - An act relating to workers' compensation benefits and misclassification

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
5:15 AM

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

  • Amy Brill, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Burlington Electric Department
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Russ Ingalls, Mulkin Automotive
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Scott Rotman, Legislative Counsel
6:00 PM

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

Review and Action; Purchase of firearms: Time of Sale: Energy Efficiency, Permitting: Storm water, ARRA: Vermont Status of UIMA

  • Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Ben O'Brien, BJ's Hunting and Shooting Supply Inc.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
  • George Twigg, Deputy, Efficiency Vermont
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
No recordings
Meeting Record
after adj.

S.126 - An act relating to digital forensic specialists

Committee Action

-

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

Monday, March 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Action

10:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to workers' compensation benefits and misclassification

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
10:30 AM

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

Workforce Development

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:30 PM

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

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After adj.

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

Review and action

4:30 AM

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

Review and action

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After adj.

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

Update to members of the Senate Agriculture Committee; Committee review & action

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Bills-Committee review and action; sustainable agriculture funding initiatives; opportunity zones pilot program

  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
12:30 AM

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

Financing

  • Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
4:30 PM

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

Review and action; R&D tax credits

  • Briar Alpert, CEO, BioTek Instruments
  • David Blittersdorf, Founder, Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Dan Caron, CFO, Mylan Technologies
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, Mylan Technologies
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After Adj.

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

Committee Action

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
10:30-11:30 AM

Vermont Coalition for Employment & Prosperity

(Room 10); Employer Panel Discussion

  • Bill Church, Green Mountain Antibodies
  • Al Gobeille, Gobeille Hospitality Group
  • John Goodrich, Vice President and General Manager, Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
  • Lindy Lynch, Kevin's Pub
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Reconsideration of Committee Proposed Amendment

10:30 AM

Update of VT/American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Implementation of Administrative Plans for Commerce & Economic Development Funds

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
11:30 AM

UVM Class Visit

Introductions: Student Emelie Bailey & Professor Anthony Gierzynski

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VT/ARRA - Federal Youth and Workforce Development Funds

  • Frank Barone, Doctor, Vermont Association of Technical Center Directors
  • Lynn Bondurant, Director, Smokey House Center, Danby
  • Nancy Slater Cobden, Assistant Director, Hannaford Career Center
  • Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Andrew Jope, Program Director, ReCycle North - Youth Build
  • John O'Kane, Chair, Workforce Development Council
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Amy Whitehorne, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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
  • David Burke, O'Leary-Burke Civil Associates
  • Peter Tucker, P.T. Real Estate, Montpelier
Friday, April 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
After Adj.

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
  • Brad Dousevicz, Dousevicz Inc.
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-048
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, VTrans
  • Brad Dousevicz, Dousevicz Inc.
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Noelle McKay, Smart Growth Vermont
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Van Oot, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-049; 09-050
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

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

H.26 - An act relating to plans for treatment of unmarked burial sites

  • Rep. Michel Consejo, Sponsor
  • April St. Francis-Merrill, Chief, Abenakis
10:30 AM

Proposed State Employee Layoffs and Targeted Budget Reductions

Joint Meeting - Senate Committees on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs & Government Operations - Room 10

  • Conor Casey, Legislative Counsel, Vermont State Employee Association
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
  • Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to plans for treatment of unmarked burial sites

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Division for Historic Preservation, Agency for Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
4:00 - 6:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.249 - An act relating to volunteer nonprofit service organizations and casino nights

  • Rep. Gary Gilbert, Sponsor
  • Rep. William F. Johnson, Member, House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Member, House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Yergeau, Firefighter, Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to plans for treatment of unmarked burial sites

Committee discussion

10:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

Confirmation

  • Joan Goldstein, Sustainable Jobs Fund Board Appointee
  • David Marvin, Sustainable Jobs Fund Board Appointee
  • Ben O'Brien, Occupational Safety & Health Review Board Appointee
  • Stephanie O'Brien, Liquor Control Board Appointee
  • Bruce Shields, Sustainable Jobs Fund Board Appointee
  • Thomas G. Weaver, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Appointee
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Committee Action

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-051; 09-052
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

Tax Incremental Financing

  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Review & Evaluation, Department of Taxes
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Economic Incentive Review Board
  • Karen Lafayette, City Of Burlington
  • Jonathan Leopold, CAO, City Of Burlington
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-

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

Full Faith & Credit Provisions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-053, 54, 55
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Review with H. 313

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, VT. League of Conservation Voters
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harry Colombo, Staff, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Pam Porell, Vice-President of Government Affairs, Fairpoint Communications
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

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

  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Action with H 313

-

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

Committee review & action

Friday, May 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
no recording
Meeting Record
after

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

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Information Briefing Session

JFO Staff

Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Information Briefing Session

2:00 PM

State of the State

Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Annual Economic Outlook Conference

Sheraton Burlington Conference Center

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-001, 002
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Act 54 - The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Committee Review of Implementation Progress - ARRA & Telecommunications Provisions

  • Mel Adams, Division Director, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Harry Colombo, Permitting Specialist, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
  • Coleen Krauss, Governor's Office, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • David Tucker, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program Update

2010 Cap Increase

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
9:30 AM

Act 54 - The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Committee Review of Implemenrtation Progress - Workforce Development & Labor Provisions

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, CFED
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Will Patten, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-003, 004, 005
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 54 - The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Committee Review of Implementation Progress - Financing Provisions
(Including Tax Increment Financing)

  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Department of Taxes
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Kenneth Schatz, Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • David Weinstein, Staff, CEDO, City of Burlington
10:30 AM

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

Joint Meeting of House Commerce & Economic Development and Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs (Room 10)

Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 54 - The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Committee Review of Implementation Progress - Permitting/Resource Development Provisions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lou Borie, Acting Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gary Kessler, Director, Compliance & Enforcement Div., Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Task Force Update

  • Michael Hoyt, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Valerie Rickert, Director, Unemployment Insurance and Wages, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

Budget Address

(House Chamber)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Jobs Growth - Committee Draft Bill

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund & Backroads Broadband Program

  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael Belyea, Legislative Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Coleen Krauss, Director, Economic Development & Community Affairs, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Vicki Tebbetts, Vice-President, VT Hospitality Council , VT. Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VT. Assoc. of Chamber of Commerce Day

(Testimony on Tourism Marketing Funding)

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Lamoille Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Laura Siblilia, Executive Director, Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

Jobs Forum

(in House Chamber)

Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

Committee Discussion with Public Strategies Group

  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Babak Armajani, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jeff Zlonis, Public Strategies Group
11:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

Committee Draft Comprehensive Bill

  • Sen. John F. Campbell
  • Michael Hoyt, Legilative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Sen. Diane Snelling
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-006, 007
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(in Room 10)

  • Jeff Benay, Director of Indian Education, Franklin County Public Schools
  • Charles Delaney-Megeso, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Howard Knight , Retired Chief/Senior Advisor, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
  • April Merrill, Chief, St. Francis Sokoki Band (Missisquoi)
  • Nathan Pero, Clan Chief, Nolka (Deer) Clan, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Randy Smith , Clan of the Hawk (Northeast Kingdom)
  • Don Stevens, Missisquoi Abenaki
  • Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
  • Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
  • Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Committee Discussion)

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, State of Vermont
  • David Hall, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

(Comments on Economic Development Draft Outcomes)

  • David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Emily Kaminsky, Community Capital of Vermont
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, RDC Windam County
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Arthur Sanborn, Executive Director, RDC Lamoille County
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, Broadband Infrastructure)

  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Vermont Association of Realtors

11:30 AM

Vermont Retail Association

Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-008, 009
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Act 54 - The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(2009 Licensed Lender Study)

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
9:45 AM

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

Job Gap Study - Phase 10

  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
11:30 AM

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

(Landowner Property Site Submissions)

  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10 -010, 011
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Committee Draft Bill)

  • Michael Hoyt, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Jay Spiegel, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10 - 012
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(in Rutland City Hall, Board of Alderman Chambers)
9:00 - 9:30: Economic Impact of Crown Point Bridge Closing
9:30 - 12:00: UITF Reform

  • Bill Bauer, Summit Lodge, Killington
  • Ellen Coyle, MVRTD
  • Julie Ellis, Service Master by Ellis
  • Blair Enman, Consultant, Enman Engineering
  • Dan Franklin, West Addison General Store
  • Alen Frey, Three Tomatoes
  • Paul Gallo, Magic Brush Painting
  • Neil Gruber, Helen Porter Nursing Home
  • Bonnie Hawley, VRA Vice-President, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • Ben Lynch
  • Stephen Macder, Kmacy Motors
  • Michael Morelli, Local 7, Ironworkers Union
  • William Ocker, AFGE Union
  • Cynthia Phillips
  • Robin Scheu, Addison County Economic Development
  • Carolyn Schwalbe
  • Ernest Smalley, AGC Past President, Smalley Construction
  • Bob Smith, Farmer, Chimney Point Farm
  • Carl Turner, USW Union
  • Phil Varney, JP Carrara & Sons
  • Phil Varney, JP Carrara & Sons
  • Michelle Wright, Helen Porter Nursing Home
  • Brett Wright, Wright Construction
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Public Hearing in Burlington City Hall, Contois Auditorium

  • Abbot B. Abbott, II, Vermont Courier, Inc.
  • Tim Brockmyer, Colchester
  • Mark Camire
  • Kelly Devine, Executive Director, Burlington Business Assoc.
  • Al Gobeille, Gobeille Hospitality Group
  • Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
  • Bob Lake, President, Majestic Corp
  • Matt Lash, IBEW Local 300
  • Ralph Montefusco, CWA Local 1400
  • David Mount, Mount Family Group Ltd.
  • Michael Plageman, Plageman, Gagnon and Daughters
  • Paula Routly, Publisher and Editor, Seven Days Newspaper
  • Marc Sherman, Outdoor Gear Exchange
11:00AM - 11:30AM

Aviation Technical Center at Burlington International Airport

(in Burlinton City Hall, Contois Auditorium)

  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington International Airport
10:00 AM

Capital Gains & Estate Tax Repeal - Comments

(in Burlington City Hall, Contois Auditorium)

  • Ted Adler, Union Street Media
  • Mike Brannon
  • Doug Hoffer, Executive Director, Independent Burlington-based Policy Analyst
  • Ernest Pomerleau, President and CEO, Pomerleau Real Estate
  • Rick Wolfish, Gallagher Flynn, Vermont Society of CPAs
Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Committee Draft Bill - Mark-up)

  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

(Committee Draft Bill - Mark-up)

  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10 -013
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

(Draft Committee Bill - Rural Telecommunications & Broadband Provisions)

  • Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

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

(Committee Draft Bill)

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, Healthy Living Natural Foods (So. Burlington)
  • Ed Schwarz, Manager, Fine Wine Cellars (Stowe)
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jason Zuliani, Daedalus Wines (Burlington)
11:30 AM

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

(Sec. 8, Farm-To-Hospital Provision)

  • Diane Imrie , Director, Nutrition Services, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Glenn McRae, Executive Director, The Intervale Center
1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:30 PM

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

(Committee Review Draft Bill)

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Committee Draft Bill - Final Review & Vote)

  • Maria Royle, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Mark-up and Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

S.293 - An act relating to state standards for boilers and pressure vessels

(Proposed Adoption of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code)

  • David Blittersdorf, Founder, NRG Systems & Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Co-Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Mark DiMario, SunWood Systems
  • David Frank, SunWood Systems
  • Bob Howe, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Division of Fire Safety, DPS
  • Wayne Nelson, LN Mechanical Engineering Consulting
  • Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ben Rose, President, Green Mountain Club
  • Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Energy Balance
  • Toby Talbot, Lt., East Montpelier Vol. Fire Department
  • Marshall Webb, Shelburne Farms
  • John Wood, Director, Fire Safety, DPS
10:30 AM

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

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

(Draft Committee Bill - Mark-up & Public Comments)

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Introductory Committee Review)

  • Tom Maneggia, Norse House (Winhall)
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Jamaica
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Bennington County
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Mark-up & Vote)

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Vote)

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-014
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Action)

10:30 AM

Burlington Telecom & Public Service Board Ruling

  • Geoff Commons, Counsel, Department of Public Service
  • Ken Schatz, City Of Burlington
11:00 AM

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

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Action)

Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-015, 016
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

(Establishing a For-Benefit Corporation)

  • Jeffrey Hollander , CEO, Seventh Generation
  • Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
10:30 AM

Farm to Plate Program

(Program Update)

  • Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Eric Deluca, Neighboring Food Cooperative Association
  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Rep. Will Stevens, Member, House Agriculture Committee
  • Melissa Zoerheide, Valley Farm & Food, Vital Communities
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Mark-Up)

  • Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA
  • Tom Daniel, Division Director, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Property Tax Rate - Pre-Town Meeting Briefing

(For All Members in Room 11)

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Elect Status as For-Benefit Corporation; Creating Public Benefit)

  • Chris Bailey, Owner, Vermont Smoke and Cure
  • Jon Crystal, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
  • H. Kenneth Merritt, Merritt Merritt & Moulton
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
10:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

(Presentation of priorities and initiatives - Speakers TBD)

10:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Workforce Development Council

(Winter Meeting - Room 11)

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-017, 018
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.293 - An act relating to state standards for boilers and pressure vessels

  • Bob Howe, Chief, Division of Fire Safety, DPS
  • Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Wood, Director, Fire Safety, DPS
9:50 AM

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

Crown Point Bridge Closing - Impact on Addison County

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Assistant Majority Leader, Addison County
  • Sen. Harold Giard, Addison County
10:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bil - Mark-up & Vote)

  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Sirotkin, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Dr. Michael Tveraas , Chiropractic Physician
11:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Property Tax Rate - Pre-Town Meeting Briefing

(For All Members - Room 11)

Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Burlington Telecom & Public Service Board Ruling

(Review Committee Options)

  • Paul Ganelli, President, New England Cable & Telecommunications Assoc.
  • Edward Miller, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
10:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(Committee Draft - Mark-up and Vote)

  • Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
11:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)

  • Daniel Brush, GCIU Local #1, Teamster's Union
  • Ron Fox, Attorney
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, VT Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Phyllis Severance, VT. Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Dr. Michael Tveraas , Chiropractic Physician
11:30 AM

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

(For-Benefit Corporation)

  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Dorothy Schnure, Green Mountain Power
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-019
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Vote)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)

10:30 AM

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

(For Benefit Corp./Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.266 - An act relating to rights of workers’ compensation claimants

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
After

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

(Draft Committee Amendment to S. 290 - Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.293 - An act relating to state standards for boilers and pressure vessels

(Draft Committee Bill - Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

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

(A Benefit Corp Re-Draft - FInal Mark-up & Vote)

AFTER

S.293 - An act relating to state standards for boilers and pressure vessels

10:00 AM

SR17 - Senate resolution relating to problems associated with underage consumption of alcohol

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-020
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

H.281 - An act relating to the removal of bodily remains

(Introductory Review)

  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly for Judicial Retention

(House Chamber)

Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

H.281 - An act relating to the removal of bodily remains

(Committee Mark-up & Vote)

  • Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

H.281 - An act relating to the removal of bodily remains

  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Giovanna Peebles, State Archeologist, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

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

(Introductory Review)

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • John Hollar, American Financial Services Association
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
5:00 PM

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

(Review House Amendments)

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.542 - An act relating to transfers of mobile homes and rent-to-own transactions

(Introductory Review)

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Linda LaBrie, Owner, Mobile Home Parks, Barre
  • Karen Richards, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Robert South, Reporter of the Bill
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills & Resolutions

  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

The Intervale Center - in City of Burlington

(Study Tour and Programs Discussion)

  • Diane Imrie , Director, Nutrition Services, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Glenn McRae, Executive Director, The Intervale Center
Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Economic Development Challenges for Change Proposal - Overview

  • Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

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

(Inroductory Review)

  • Rep. Joseph Baker, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.695 - An act relating to definition of premises for award of liquor license

(Introductory Review)

  • Rep. Joseph Baker, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Steve Miller, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Johannes vonTrapp, Owner, Trapp Family Lodge
11:00 AM

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

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Sponsor
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.281 - An act relating to the removal of bodily remains

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

H.229 - An act relating to mausoleums and columbaria

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

SR17 - Senate resolution relating to problems associated with underage consumption of alcohol

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

11:45 AM

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

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

12:00 PM

Challenges for Change Progress Report

(in House Chamber)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Sen. Ag. 10 - 068
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Seal of Quality - Interim Strategy

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Agriculture - in Room 10

  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Daniel Brush, GCIU Local #1, Teamster's Union
  • Bernie Kientzlemann, Small Business Owner
10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to buy local

(S. 288/Review of House Version, Sec. 24)

  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Helen Labun Jordan, Ag Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:00 AM

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

(S. 288/Review of House Version, Sec's. 43-44)

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Commission on International Trade & State Sovereignty
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

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

(Inter Fund Lending & Economic Recovery/Opportunity Program - Sec 16 & 17)

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills - Final Vote

9:30 AM

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

(Committee Review of House Version - Sec's. 16 & 17)

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
10:00 AM

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

(S. 288/Review of House Version, Sec's. 39-42)

  • Rep. Howard T. Crawford, Sponsor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
11:00 AM

H.724 - An act relating to digital nonprofit corporations

(S. 288/Review of House Version, Sec's. 25 - 38.)

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-021
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Crown Point Bridge Update - Project Labor Agreements

(Joint Hearing with Senate Transportation Committee)

  • Dr. Dale Belman, Professor, Michigan State University
  • Ernie Blais, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
  • Daniel Brush, GCIU Local #1, Teamster's Union
  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
  • David Millman, President, Chroma Technology
  • Jeff Potvin, Local 693, Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Dale Tatro, President, Tatro Brothers Concrete, Inc.
  • Prarie Wells, Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers, Local #2 NY & VT
  • Adam Wesolow, Contractor, Ironworkers Union
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

H.281 - An act relating to the removal of bodily remains

(FInal Mark-up & Vote)

  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Confirmations

(Electricians Licensing Board nominees)

  • Wayne Lamberton, Montpelier
  • Leo C. Larocque, Whiting
  • Robert Williams, Poultney
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-022, 023
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Mark Simakaski, Owner, Artesano LLC
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Crown Point Bridge Update - Project Labor Agreements

(In Room 11 - Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Transportation)

  • Bryan Bouchard, Local 1496, Carpenters Union
  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Holly Dixon, Resident, Ticonderoga NY
  • Andrew Martin, Pizzagalli Corp.
  • Michael Morelli, Local 7, Ironworkers Union
  • Jeff Potvin, Local 693, Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Carole Pouliot, Chair, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Prarie Wells, Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers, Local #2 NY & VT
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(Mark-up and Vote)

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Challenges for Change - Public Comment

(Comments on Planning, Economic Development and Workforce Development Components)

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Bob Flint, Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Will Patten, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Tim Searles, Representing, Community Action Agencies & Micro-Business Development Programs
11:00 AM

Vermont Environmental Consortium Report

  • Tom Broido, Branch Manager/Principal Scientist, ATC Associates, Inc
  • Samantha Dunn, Yellow Wood Associates, Inc.
  • Joan Richmond Hall, Director, Sustainable Design & Technology Program, VTC
  • Jill Michaels, President, Vermont Scenery Preservation Council
11:30 AM

Next Generation Funding - VSC Dual Enrollment

  • Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State College
Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

H.542 - An act relating to transfers of mobile homes and rent-to-own transactions

(Final Mark-up & Vote)

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Linda LaBrie, Owner, Mobile Home Parks, Barre
10:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Challenges, Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

(

  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Agency
  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
5:00 PM

Crown Point Bridge - Project Labor Agreements

(Review Draft Resolution)

After

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

(Committee Discussion)

Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

5:00 PM

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

(Committee Discussion)

Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
After

Committee Discussion of Bills - Mark-up & Vote

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Challenges for Change - Public Comment

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Bob Mazur, Representing, Vermont Adult Technical Education Assoc.
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

Challenges for Change - Economic Analysis

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
5:00 PM

Challenges for Change - Programmatic Options

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Meredith Sumner, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Rep. Pat McDonald, Berlin
5:00 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Committee Discussion of Bills - Final Mark-up & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Community Development Block Grants - Consolidated Plan/Funding Priorities

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • John Shullenberger, Counsel, Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Senate Committee on Government Operations
10:30 AM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Challenges for Change - Programmatic Options

  • John Fischer, Director, Integrated Support for Learning, Department of Education
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Lenae Quillen-Blume, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  • William Talbott, CFO, Department of Education
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Challenges for Change - Programmatic Options

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

FLOOR

5:00 PM

Challenges for Change: Defining Economic Development Outcomes & Indicators

  • Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to ticket scalping

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Representing, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Stephen Kimbell, Representing, Lexus/Nexus
  • Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • John O'Kane, Manager, Government Relations, International Business Machines
After

H.542 - An act relating to transfers of mobile homes and rent-to-own transactions

  • David Hall, l, Office of Legislative Council
  • Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
5:00 PM

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

Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Challenges for Change

Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

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