Vermont Commission on International Trade & State Sovereignty

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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
  

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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
  

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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

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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

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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
  

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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

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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

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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
  

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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

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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

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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
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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

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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
  

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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

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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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