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Vermont Commission on International Trade & State Sovereignty

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1, 2
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Review Minutes of November 17, 2008

After

Draft Bill of Rights

  • Dana Eidsness, Director of International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Carlton Mayers, Former Legislative Intern
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
4:25 PM

Canadian Border Trip Report

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan
  • Rep. Jeff Young
4:45 PM

Federal/State Consulting Options

  • Albert Louie, Sr Policy Advisor, Trade & Int'l Policy Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Canada
  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
5:15 PM

Review Letter to Ron Kirk, US Trade Representative Nominee

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-7, 8, 9
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

Review Minutes

January 13, 2009 and February 17, 2009

2:00 PM

Federal/State Consultation, Commission Position Process

1. Brief Review of 6 options/3 major proposals
2. Suggested Process at May meeting
3. Additional Information Needed by Members

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:05 PM

Trade Promotion and Economic Development

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Co-Chair
3:15 PM

United States Trade Representative Update

  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
4:00 PM

Letter to United States Trade Representative, Ron Kirk

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:05 PM

Future Meeting Schedule

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-10, 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Review Minutes of April 13, 2009

9:20 AM

Review Proposals to Create New Oversight Entity

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
10:15 AM

Introduction & Update from USTR

By phone

  • Christina Sevilla, Dir, Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Liaison, Office of the United States Trade Representative
  • Myesha Ward, Dir, Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Liaison, Office of the United States Trade Representative
10:40 AM

Discussion of Proposals

  • Diana Hinton Noel, Dir, Labor & Econ Development Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
  • Kay Wilkie, Chair, Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee
11:30 AM

Small Group Discussion

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

Update from National Conference of State Legislatures

By phone

  • Diana Hinton Noel, National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Paul Snow, National Conference of State Legislatures
1:40 PM

Review 'Substantive' Options & Discussion

Prior informed consent; Transparency of trade agreement negotiations, process, texts & improving trade data; GAO role; Investment reforms

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
3:00 PM

Small Group Discussion

3:15 PM

Development of Commission Position

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Monday, June 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-14, 15,
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Review Minutes of May 21, 2009

9:40 AM

Federal/State Consultation Models - Review Notes: Continued Discussion

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Draft letter on Investment to Ron Kirk, USTR

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Buy America Provisions in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

By phone

  • Jean Grier, Senior Procurement Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative
  • Myesha Ward, Intergovermental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the United States Trade Representative
11:15 AM

Draft Letters to NCSL and to Council of State Governments

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
At GBTC, Champlain College
CDs
09-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Approve Minutes of June 8, 2009

9:10 AM

Council of State Governments Trade Resolution

  • Dana Eidsness, Director of International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

National Conference of State Legislatures Trade Resolutions

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:50 AM

Regional Updates

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

National Updates

US Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade Hearing
President Obama's Speech on Trade
The TRADE Act
State Round-up

  • Peter Riggs, Forum on Democracy & Trade
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Monday, September 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Approve Minutes of August 20, 2009

9:10 AM

Overview of Prior Informed Consent

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

Prior Informed Consent: Testimony

  • Sarah Edelman, State and Local Program Coordinator, Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
  • Jean Grier, Senior Procurement Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative
10:30 AM

Maine Act Requiring Legislative Consultation

  • Sarah Bigney, Maine Fair Trade Campaign
  • Rep. Peggy Rotundo, Maine
11:10 AM

Status of Trade Act

  • Warren Gunnels, Senator Sanders' Staff
11:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Monday, October 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
VCET, Burlington
CDs
09-21, 22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review Minutes of September 21, 2009

9:10 AM

Review

1. The TRADE Act
2. Vermont Bill of Rights

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

Commission Discussion

11:00 AM

Buy America Provisions in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

  • Sarah Edelman, State and Local Program Coordinator, Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
  • Jean Grier, Senior Procurement Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative
Monday, November 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review Minutes of September 21, 2009 and October 19, 2009

9:05 AM

Review Letter to US Trade Representative about Consultation

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

Review TRADE Act Member Comments, Continue Discussion

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

Break

10:45 PM

Prior Informed Consent, Other States' Laws

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

US Trade Representative's Objection to Federal Insurance Office Proposal

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:40 AM

Legislative Session Activities

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Future Meetings and Agendas

Monday, December 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review Minutes of November 16, 2009

9:05 AM

Review Draft Letter to Governor

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

Review Letter to US Trade Representative

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

Review & Finalize Suggestions for the TRADE Act

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

Updates from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
11:00 AM

Prior Informed Consent Bill Draft

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Next Meeting and Future Agenda

Monday, January 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-01, 02, 03
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Update on New Hampshire Trade Commission

  • Chuck Weed, Representative, New Hampshire
9:45 AM

Letter to Congressional Delegation on the TRADE ACT

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

Break

10:15 AM

Prior Informed Consent Bill Draft

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Commission Membership Discussion

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

Updates from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
Monday, February 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-04, 05, 06
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review Minutes of January 11, 2010

After

Prior Informed Consent Bill Draft

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Updates from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
11:00 AM

Introduction

  • Ali Sarafzade, Director of International Trade, Vermont Global Trade Partnership
11:15 AM

Updates from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

Continued

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-07, 08, 09, 10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review Minutes of February 8, 2010

9:10 AM

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

Process for new FTAs, Commission Membership, and Jobs Bill in Senate Economic Development

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Special 301

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:10 AM

Forum on Democracy & Trade Update

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
10:20 AM

Update on Federal Legislation

Including Insurance Legislation and TRADE Act

  • Lori Wallach, Direct Marketing Program Coordinator, Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
After

Update on Federal Legislation

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Trade Adjustment Assistance

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

Domestic Regulations

  • Robert Stumberg, Director, Harrison Institute for Public Law, Georgetown University Law Center
12:05 PM

Forum on Democracy & Trade Update

Continued

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
Monday, May 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Trans Pacific Partnership and Forum Updates

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
9:45 AM

Office of National Insurance in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

  • Lori Wallach, Director, Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
10:30 AM

Letter on Domestic Regulation

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

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

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
GBIC Burlington
CDs
10-14,15,16
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

Commission Letter on Global Agreement on Trade in Services

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

Commission's August "Retreat"

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Co-Chair
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-Chair
11:00 AM

Office of National Insurance Update

By phone

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lori Wallach, Director, Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
11:45 AM

Office of National Insurance in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Forum on Democracy & Trade Update

  • William Waren, Policy Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
12:45 PM

Vermont Council on World Affairs Update

  • Gail Stevenson, Executive Director, Vermont Council on World Affairs
Monday, August 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-17, 18
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

Welcome and Introduction of New Members

9:30 AM

Review Retreat Purpose

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:35 AM

Review Committee Charge

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

Review Past Actions

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

Future of the Commission

Breakout Groups

11:00 AM

Action Planning, Review Breakout Group Discussions

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
60 Main Street, Burlington, VT
CDs
10-19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Annual Report

1:30 PM

Update from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
2:00 PM

Regional Letter regarding the TPP - Review and Discuss

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
2:20 PM

Review and Discuss Draft Work Plan

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:50 AM

Update/Discussion on the Trade Display

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
3:00 PM

International Trade Issues

  • HE Wegger Chr. Strommen, Ambassador, Norway
Monday, November 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-22,23
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Update on Commission Budget

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:25 AM

Commission's Trade Display

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

Annual Report

Commission Discussion

9:45 AM

Discussion of Commission Nomination for Expanded IGPAC

  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Continued Review of Action Plan; Commission Focus

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:40 AM

Discussion of USTR Letter to Commission on Korea Free Trade Agreement

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Co-Chair
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-Chair
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

Update from the Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Monday, December 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-24, 25
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

US Trade Representative's Response on Conference Call & IGPAC Questions

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

Review Trans Pacific Partnership/Tobacco Letter

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

Commission Workplan: Education/Communication Items

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:40 AM

Commission Workplan: NAFTA Analysis

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

Update from Forum on Democracy and Trade

  • Dana Eidsness, Director, Forum on Democracy & Trade

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