2011-2012 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs (Room 44)
The House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs considers matters relating to alcoholic beverages; housing; claims against the State; labor relations; military matters, including those relating to civil defense and discharged veterans, their dependents, and survivors; and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 5, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Floor Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor Douglas Speaking
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Floor Convenes
- 10:00 AM
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Canvassing Committee Report
House receives report of the Canvassing Committee (Election of Governor and
Lieutenant Governor) - 1:30 PM
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Joint Assembly
Administering Oath of Office to Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts and Attorney General and hearing the Inaugural Address of the Governor
Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-07;11-08
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Floor Convenes
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Floor Convenes
- 11:00 AM
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Adjutant General Briefing - Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Caucus
- 2:30 PM
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Commission on Native American Rights
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
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Luke Willard, Chair, Commission on Native American Affairs
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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Committee Discussion of Priorities & Bills
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Field Trip
Tour of Camp Johnson. Meet with Adj. General Dubie and staff
- 1:00 PM
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Field Trip
Tour of Canal Street Veteran's Housing in Winooski. Rita Markley (COTS), Kenn Sassorossi (Housing Vermont),Chris Donnelly (Champlain Housing Trust) and Amy Wright (Cathedral Square Corp) will be available for parts of the Field Trip tours.
- 2:15 PM
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Field Trip
Committee tour of Brookside, affordable rental housing in Colchester
- 3:30 PM
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Field Trip
Committee tour of O'Dell Housing in South Burlington, a mix of affordable senior rentals (newly opened), and affordable condos
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-02;11-03;11-04;11-05;11-06
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Overview and Goals
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Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Overview and Goals
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Floor Convenes
- 2:15 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
- 3:00 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-07;11-08
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Floor Convenes
- 10:30 AM
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Training for Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Clerks
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-09; 11-10
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Overview and Goals
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Melissa Jackson, Director, Vermont Veteran's Home
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Melissa Jackson, Director, Vermont Veteran's Home
- 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 12:30 PM
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Briefing on Fiscal Outlook
House Chamber
- 2:15 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
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Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
- 2:30 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
- 3:30 PM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
Walk the Committee through the bill
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-011
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion/TBA
- 9:30 AM
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Act 128 Draft report on Health Care System Design
Joint Assembly in House Chamber
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 11:00 AM
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Press Conference
Native American Affairs in the Cedar Creek Room
- 1:00 PM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
Sponsors and other Representatives to present the bill. Rep. Shaw, Pittsford; Rep. Shand of Weathersfield
- 1:30 PM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
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Bernard Dubois, Benefits Chair, Vermont State Firefighters Association
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Dean Gimore, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont State Firefighters Association
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Bernard Dubois, Benefits Chair, Vermont State Firefighters Association
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-012;11-013;11-014;11-015
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Overview and Goals
Testimony from Melinda Bussino will be by phone.
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Melinda Bussino, Executive Director, Brattleboro Area Drop In Center
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Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House, Inc.
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Melinda Bussino, Executive Director, Brattleboro Area Drop In Center
- 10:00 AM
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Overview and Goals
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Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 11:00 AM
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Overview
Cyrus Patten, residential supervisor, will accompany Ms. Castro
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Lynn Castro, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
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Lynn Castro, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Budget Adjustment
- 3:00 PM
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Report of the Commission on Financing and Delivery of Affordable Housing and Conservation
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
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Neil Mickenberg, Chair
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-016;11-017
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Overview
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Richard Williams, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Richard Williams, Vermont State Housing Authority
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
Budget Adjustment
- 11:00 AM
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Overview and Goals
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Basic Needs Report
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-018;11-019
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Adjournment
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Committee Discussion
TBA
- 12:00 - 2:00 pm
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
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Budget Address
- 3:30 PM
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Veteran's Service Organizations
Committee will meet with representatives from Veterans Service Organizations in Room 10
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-020;11-021;11-022;11-023
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe
The session will take place in the House Chamber. Testimony by Melody Walker Brooks will be by telephone.
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Melody Walker Brooks, Vice Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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David Skinas, Expert Review Panelists
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Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
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Melody Walker Brooks, Vice Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.86 - An act relating to recognition of the Elnu Abenaki tribe as a Native American Indian tribe
The meeting will take place in the House Chamber
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Eloise Biel, Expert Review Panelists
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Roger Longtoe, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
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Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Eloise Biel, Expert Review Panelists
- 3:30 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
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Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-023;11-024;11-25
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
Introduction of bill by sponsor
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Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
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Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
- 9:10 AM
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H.39 - An act relating to persons authorized to direct disposition of service members' remains
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Colonel (Ret) Harold Cooney, State Liaison Office, Department of Defense
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Colonel (Ret) Harold Cooney, State Liaison Office, Department of Defense
- 9:20 AM
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H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
Introduction of bill by sponsor
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Rep. Margaret Cheney
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Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor
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Rep. Margaret Cheney
- 9:30 AM
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
Introduction of bill by sponsor. Rep. Wizowaty will also provide an introduction for H. 42, Credit Information
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Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
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Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
- 9:50 AM
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H.55 - An act relating to safety standards for swimming pools
Introduction of bill by sponsor
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Rep. Richard J. Howrigan
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Rep. Richard J. Howrigan
- 10:30 AM
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Overview and Goals
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John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
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John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
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Benj Deppman, Deppman & Foley
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
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Benj Deppman, Deppman & Foley
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-026;11-027;11-028
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Legislative study report on Unmarked Burials - Status
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Giovanna Peebles, Director, and State Historic Preservation Officer & and VT State Archeologist, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
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Giovanna Peebles, Director, and State Historic Preservation Officer & and VT State Archeologist, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-029;11-030
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Adjournment
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Overview
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Lou Lertola
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Lou Lertola
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.39 - An act relating to persons authorized to direct disposition of service members' remains
Testimony will be by telephone
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Colonel (Ret) Harold Cooney, State Liaison Office, Department of Defense
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Colonel (Ret) Harold Cooney, State Liaison Office, Department of Defense
- 3:00 PM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
Committee Discussion and possible vote
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-031;11-032;11-033;11-034;11-035
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: Much of the day's testimony will be conducted by conference call due to the snow storm.
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
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Overview
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Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
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Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Realtor's Luncheon
- 1:30 PM
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Overview and Goals
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 2:30 PM
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Civility in Public Disclosure - House Chambers
- 3:45 PM
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H.127 - An act relating to malt and vinous beverages
Bill sponsor will introduce bill, as well as H.128
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-036;11-037;11-038;11-039;11-040
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.114 - An act relating to electrical installations
Sponsors will introduce bill. Testimony from Shelley Warren will be by telephone.
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Rep. Jim McCullough
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Adam Necrason, Lobbyist
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Rep. Butch Shaw
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Rep. Tom Stevens
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Shelley Warren
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Rep. Jim McCullough
- 11:15 AM
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H.55 - An act relating to safety standards for swimming pools
Introduction by bill sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:15 PM
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PACE
PACE Program Overview and Proposed Modifications
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Peter Adamczyk, Efficiency Vermont
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Clay Francis, VPIRG
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Peter Adamczyk, Efficiency Vermont
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-041;11-042;11-043
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion of Bills
Discussion and possible vote: H.85; H.86; H.39
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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PACE
PACE Program Overview and Proposed Modifications
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Johanna Miller, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
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Johanna Miller, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 11:30 AM
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H.23 - An act relating to benefits for survivors of emergency personnel
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Michael O'Neil, Burlington Fire Department
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Michael O'Neil, Burlington Fire Department
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion of Bills
Discussion and possible vote: H.85; H.86; H.39
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-044
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Liquor control issues
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Testimony will be by telephone for Mr. Lippert and Ms. Lawson. Ms. Lawson will also offer testimony on H. 41: An act relating to requiring employment breaks.
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Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Kim Lawson, Vermont Workers' Center
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Kim Lawson, Vermont Workers' Center
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Nat Lippert, Research Analyst, UniteHere
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Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-045;11-046
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
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Jennifer Flynn
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Jennifer Flynn
- 9:30 AM
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H.114 - An act relating to electrical installations
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Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
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Donald Pierce, Middlesex Electric
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Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
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Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of Bills
Discussion of bills on Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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Sexual Harassment Training
This training will run from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in Room 11
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-047;11-048;11-049;11-050
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
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Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
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Bill Dakin, Attorney
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Richard Faesy , Energy Futures Group, Inc.
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Bruce McLaughry, Principal, Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate
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Gaye Symington, Executive Director, High Meadows Fund
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Jeffrey Wick, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
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Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of Bills
Discussion of bills on Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:15 PM
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H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
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Brad Cook, Building Performance Services
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Jeff Kilgore, Attorney
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Peter Tucker, President, Vermont Association of Realtors
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Brad Cook, Building Performance Services
- 4:00 PM
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H.101 - An act relating to voting requirements in common ownership communities (2011)
Introduced by bill sponsor
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Rep. Helen Head
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Rep. Helen Head
- 4:15 PM
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H.182 - An act relating to emergency personnel wages
Introduced by bill sponsor
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Rep. Brian K. Savage
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Rep. Brian K. Savage
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-051;11-052
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Adjournment
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H.114 - An act relating to electrical installations
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Wayne Lamberton, Lamberton Electric
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Rep. Don Turner
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Wayne Lamberton, Lamberton Electric
- 11:30 AM
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H.114 - An act relating to electrical installations
Committee Discussion and possible vote
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Meet with Governor
Committee will meet in the Governor's Ceremonial Office in the Statehouse
- 1:40 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
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Kristin Baker, Nurse Manager of ER, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Diane Leach, Director of Critical Care Nursing, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Kristin Baker, Nurse Manager of ER, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-053;11-054;11-055
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.101 - An act relating to voting requirements in common ownership communities (2011)
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Carl Lisman, Attorney
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Jeffrey Towsley, President Eastwood Commons Condominum Assoc.
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Carl Lisman, Attorney
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
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Bob Walker, Sustainable Energy Resource Group
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Bob Walker, Sustainable Energy Resource Group
- 3:00 PM
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-057
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
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Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
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Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Joint Meeting with the Senate Economic Development Committee in Room 11
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Bob Baird, Owner, Baird Family Farm
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Catherine Dimitruk, Board Member, Champlain Housing Trust
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Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
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Eric Farrell, Farrell Real Estate, Colchester
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Vee Gordon, Resident, Town Meadow Senior Housing, Essex
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Allen Karnatz, Vermont Land Trust
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Stephen Marsh, President and CEO, Community National Bank, Derby
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Adam Wilson, Bread and Butter Farm
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Bob Baird, Owner, Baird Family Farm
- 11:30 PM
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
Testimony by Mr. O'Donnell will be by telephone
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Vince O'Donnell, Vice President, Affordable Housing Preservation
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April Wilbur, Wharf Lane Apartments
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Vince O'Donnell, Vice President, Affordable Housing Preservation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after adjournment
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H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Julio Thompson, Attorney General's Office
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 4:00 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
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Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid
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Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-060;11-061
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant-At-Arms; Adjutant General; State Colleges Trustees and UVM Trustees
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Brian Pine, Assistant Director for Housing, City Of Burlington - Community and Economic Development Office
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Ted Wimpey, CVOEO Statewide Housing Services & Vermont Tenants
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Brian Pine, Assistant Director for Housing, City Of Burlington - Community and Economic Development Office
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-061
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 Minutes After Floor
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Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-062;11-063
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Minutes after caucus
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H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
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Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
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Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
- 4:30 PM
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H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Sponsor to introduce the bill
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Rep. Michel Consejo
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Rep. Michel Consejo
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-064;11-065
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
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Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
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Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Consumer Data Industry Association
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Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
- 10:30 AM
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H.101 - An act relating to voting requirements in common ownership communities (2011)
Testimony will be by telephone
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Steve Berkett, President, Winding Brook Homeowners Association
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Maryanne Murray, Treasurer, Ridgewood Estates Association
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Steve Berkett, President, Winding Brook Homeowners Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-066;11-067
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.259 - An act relating to increasing the number of members on the liquor control board
Introduction by bill sponsor
-
Rep. Helen Head
-
Rep. Helen Head
- 9:20 AM
-
H.260 - An act relating to flavored malt beverages
Introduced by bill sponsor
-
Rep. Tom Stevens
-
Rep. Tom Stevens
- 9:30 AM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 10:00 AM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 10:30 AM
-
H.173 - An act relating to games of chance
Introduction of bill
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Vermont Grocer's Association luncheon at Capitol Plaza
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 3:30 PM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Testimony will be by telephone
-
Nat Lippert, Research Analyst, UniteHere
-
Nat Lippert, Research Analyst, UniteHere
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-068
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
H.38 - An act relating to adopting the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children
Overview
-
Rep. Patti J. Lewis
-
Rep. Patti J. Lewis
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-069;11-070
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 minutes after Caucus
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Dave Adams, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Charlie Brush, Green Mountain Development
-
Cindy Hendee, Resident, Wharf Lane Apartments
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
-
Dave Adams, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-071;11-072;11-073;11-074
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Testimony by Mr. Kline, NYC, will be by telephone.
-
Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Adam Kline, Attorney
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
-
Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
H.101 - An act relating to voting requirements in common ownership communities (2011)
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:30 PM
-
H.389 - An act relating to union organizing
-
Louise Allen, President, Lamoille Community Connections Union
-
Chris Callaci, Attorney, UNAP Local
-
Joyce Dion, President, UNAP Local
-
Rep. Robert South
-
Louise Allen, President, Lamoille Community Connections Union
- 4:00 PM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-75;11-76;11-77;11-78;11-79
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
- 10:30 AM
-
H.259 - An act relating to increasing the number of members on the liquor control board
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, House Government Operations Committee
-
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephanie O'Brien, President, Liquor Control Board
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 3:00 PM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
-
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 4:30 PM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
David Covell, Department of Public Safety
-
David Covell, Department of Public Safety
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- recording error
- CDs
- 11-80;11-81
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion of Bills
Discussion and Vote on the following bills: H.41 and H.259
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-082
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:40 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
Joint Meeting with House Committee on Human Services, Room 11, from 2:30-4:30 pm.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-083;11-084;11-085
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.239 - An act relating to public sector fair share agency fees
Introduction by bill sponsor
-
Rep. Francis "Topper" McFaun
-
Rep. Francis "Topper" McFaun
- 1:20 PM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
Introduction by bill sponsor
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
- 1:45 PM
-
H.388 - An act relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate long-term care service needs of Vermont veterans
Introduction by bill sponsor
-
Rep. Sandy Haas
-
Rep. Sandy Haas
- 2:15 PM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 2:45 PM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
-
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
-
Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:15 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Discussion of Veteran's, Housing, Labor, Alcohol issues in budget
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-086;11-087
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
Committee discussion on several amendments
-
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Sponsor
-
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Sponsor
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Press Conference
Governor Press conference in Ceremonial Office, Statehouse, part of which will be about Veterans Fund donations.
- 1:30 PM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
- 3:00 PM
-
H.128 - An act relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at public events
-
Wayne Yordy, Owner, Windsor Wine and Spirits
-
Wayne Yordy, Owner, Windsor Wine and Spirits
- 3:20 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 4:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Return to FLOOR after Committee
Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-088;11-089
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks
Committee discussion and proposed amendment
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 1:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Return to floor after short break
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-1
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Minutes after Caucus
-
Floor reconvenes
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Floor reconvenes
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Floor reconvenes
Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Floor reconvenes
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-090;11-091
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Testimony by Mr. Miller will be by telephone
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Sandy Miller, Chair, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-092;11-093
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
-
Clay Francis, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
-
Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
-
Clay Francis, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
- 11:00 AM
-
H.389 - An act relating to union organizing
Witnesses to be determined
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges
- After Joint Assembly
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Norwich
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Norwich
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD #093 also used 3-30-2011
- CDs
- 11-093;11-094
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Transportation and Capital bills
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Possible Return to Floor
- 3:30 PM
-
H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Norwich
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Norwich
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-095
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
James Fannon, Attorney
-
James Fannon, Attorney
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion/TBA
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-096
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.259 - An act relating to increasing the number of members on the liquor control board
Committee discussion of amendment
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Minutes after Floor
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Min after caucus
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Committee Discussion and possible vote
-
Timothy Fogg, Auditor
-
Joe Pieciak, Owner, Pieciak & Company PC
-
Timothy Fogg, Auditor
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-097;11-098
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Federal funding of housing projects
-
Maura Collins, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Josh Hanford, Director, Vermont Community Development Program, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Polly Nichol, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Maura Collins, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min. after Floor
-
H.259 - An act relating to increasing the number of members on the liquor control board
Discussion of amendment proposed by Rep. Marcotte
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-099;11-100
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)
- 10:00 AM
-
Update
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
-
Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Forrest Gaulaudet, Vermont National Guard
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-101
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.388 - An act relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate long-term care service needs of Vermont veterans
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
-
Merle Edwards, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jackie Majoros, State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-102;11-103
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 AM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
Much of testimony will be by telephone
-
Lori Baker, Manager, Catalog Retailer Marketing International
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Annie Croteau, employee, Catalog Retailer Marketing International
-
Pat Taylor, employee, Catalog Retailer Marketing International
-
Betsy Trucott, employee, Catalog Retailer Marketing International
-
Lori Baker, Manager, Catalog Retailer Marketing International
- 3:30 PM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
Committee Discussion and possible vote
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-104;11-105;11-106
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Rep. Patsy French
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Mark Larson
-
Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Rep. Patsy French
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:30 PM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD#109 used on Thurs & Friday
- CDs
- 11-107;11-108;11-109
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
-
Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 10:00 AM
-
H.389 - An act relating to union organizing
-
Todd Centybear, Director, HowardCenter
-
Joyce Dion, President, UNAP Local
-
Todd Centybear, Director, HowardCenter
- 11:00 AM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD#109 on Thurs and Friday
- CDs
- 11-109;11-110;11-111
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Elsa Bozma, Homecare Provider, Puddlejumpers
-
Heather Friedrichsen, Homecare Provider
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
Sheila Reed, Legislative Coodinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Elsa Bozma, Homecare Provider, Puddlejumpers
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-111;11-112;11-113
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Min after Caucus
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Sam Conway, Senator, Washington State
-
Dick Courcelle, Director, Rutland Community Programs
-
Fred Feinstein, Former General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
-
Katie Gonyaw, Director, Ascension Child Care Center
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Leisa Pollanter, Sara Holbrook Community Center
-
Carolyn Riley, Owner, Carolyn's Red Balloon Enrichment Center
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Stephanie Wheelock, Parent
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Pam White, Home-Provider, Braintree
-
Sam Conway, Senator, Washington State
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-114;11-115;11-116
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Mary Burns, President, Greater Burlington YMCA
-
Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Kim Grenier, Teacher, Pittsford
-
Jody Marquis, Owner, Creative Minds Childrens Center
-
Mary Alice McKenzie, Executive Director, Burlington Boys and Girls Club
-
Kristin Warner, Organizer, American Federation of Teachers
-
Mary Burns, President, Greater Burlington YMCA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
-
Howard Aiken, Owner, Vermont Information Processing
-
Anissa DeLauri, Child Care Provider
-
Howard Aiken, Owner, Vermont Information Processing
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-117;11-118
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
-
Rep. Adam Greshin
-
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
-
Rep. Adam Greshin
- 10:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
Testimony will be by telephone
-
Brian Rooney, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Human Services
-
Hope Will, Child Care Provider
-
Brian Rooney, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Human Services
- 12:00 PM
-
Press Conference
Release of Housing and Wage Report, Cedar Creek Room
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-119
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
-
Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
-
Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
Bill signing
In Governor's Ceremonial Office, H.85 and H,86, Tribal Recognition Bills
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD#120 used Tues & Wed
- CDs
- 11-120
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
House Photo
Steps of Statehouse
- 12:15 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 12:30 PM
-
Fair Housing Proclamation
Governor's Ceremonial Office
- 15 Min after Caucus
-
H.388 - An act relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate long-term care service needs of Vermont veterans
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
-
Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD #120 Used Tues & Wed
- CDs
- 11-120
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-121
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
Testimony will be by phone
-
Nan Reid, Child Care Provider
-
Nan Reid, Child Care Provider
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-122
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
Committee Discussion
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-123
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after floor
-
H.301 - An act relating to required wage payments
Committee Discussion and possible VOTE
- After Floor
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
Committee Discussion and VOTE
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD 123 also used 5-2-2011
- CDs
- 11-123
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators
Proposed amendment
-
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
-
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Monday, October 17, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-124, 125, 126, 127, 128 and 129
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Vermont National Guard Briefing
Review of Vermont National Guard's Irene Mission
-
Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 11:00 AM
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Walk Through and Lunch
Committee walk through of storm affected areas of Waterbury with focus on housing
- 1:00 PM
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Response to Housing post-Irene
Review of federal, state and non-profit response to housing post-Irene, unresolved issues, public policy challenges and opportunities
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Carol Flint, Central Vermont Community Action Council
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Shaun Gilpin, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
-
Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Land Trust
-
Gene Romano, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Carl Sherrill, Small Business Administration
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George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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Housing Preservation
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
- 4:00 PM
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Tour of affected area
Tour of Irene-affected mobile home parks
- 5:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-001, 002
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min. after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Caucus
- 2:45 PM
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Irene Update
Update on Housing issues and situation following Irene
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Bob Costantino, Rep. to State Emergency Operations Center, Agency of Human Services
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Bob Costantino, Rep. to State Emergency Operations Center, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-003;004
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Commission Discussion
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Homeless Rally will take place at Front Steps of Statehouse at Noon
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Homeless Update
-
Morgan Brown, Advocate
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Melinda Bussino, Co-Chair, Homelss Coalition
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Elizabeth Cushman, Advocate
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Dan Gatsby, Another Way
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Janet Green, Burlington Housing
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Burlington
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Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House, Inc.
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Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Another Way
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Morgan Brown, Advocate
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-005; 006
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
TBA
- 10:00 AM
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H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 11:00 AM
-
H.57 - An act relating to disclosure to potential buyers of a building’s energy performance
A report to the Committee about the work of the subcommittee over the summer
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Rep. Margaret Cheney, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
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George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Rep. Margaret Cheney, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
State of the State Address
Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-007
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Housing Coalition presentation
Draft recommendations on the priorities of the Housing Coalition
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-008; 12-1a;2a
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Irene Update
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Min after Caucus
-
Veteran's Service Organizations
Representatives from VSOs will meet with the GH&MA Committee in Room 11 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm
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Russell Bibens, Jr. Vice Cmmander, Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Kurt Brown, Veterans Coalition
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Bruce Carnahan, Vice President, Vermont Vet-to-Vet
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Brenda Cruickshank, Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Beverly Farnham, Veterans Place, Northfield
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Joe Gilmond, Sr. Vice Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Andrian Megrath, Vice President, Vietnam Veterans of America
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Kurt Merrimen, Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association of VT
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Christina Morgan, Dodge House
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David Morgan, Vermont Vet-to-Vet
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Steve Weston, Veterans Place, Northfield
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Russell Bibens, Jr. Vice Cmmander, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-009; 010; 011; 012
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.239 - An act relating to public sector fair share agency fees
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Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
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Michael Casey, General Counsel, VSEA
-
Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Mark Mitchell, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
-
Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
- 11:15 AM
-
Update
Presentation of the current status of housing for mentally ill Vermonters and the outlook for the future.
-
Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Rachael Batterson, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
- 3:30 PM
-
Update
-
Thomas Dodd, Vermont National Guard
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Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Thomas Dodd, Vermont National Guard
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-013
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
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Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
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Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
-
Ted Wimpey, CVOEO Statewide Housing Services & Vermont Tenants
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
Budget Address
Joint Assembly in House Chamber
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-014; 015;016
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Mobile Home Update
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Daniel Baker, Ph.D, Daniel, Depart. of Community Development & Applied Economics UVM
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JoEllen Calderara, Retired Senior Volunteer Program
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Ray Doherty, VT Emergency Management
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Shaun Gilpin, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Mike Piper, Individual Assistance Director, FEMA
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Daniel Baker, Ph.D, Daniel, Depart. of Community Development & Applied Economics UVM
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Mobile Home Update
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Daniel Baker, Ph.D, Daniel, Depart. of Community Development & Applied Economics UVM
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Ray Doherty, VT Emergency Management
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Daniel Baker, Ph.D, Daniel, Depart. of Community Development & Applied Economics UVM
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-017; 018
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
Committee Discussion
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.239 - An act relating to public sector fair share agency fees
-
Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
-
Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-019;029;021
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Sam Falzone, Director of Multi-Family Projects, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-022; 023, 024
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
-
Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Jessica Radbord, Chair of Bar Association Post Irene Subcommitte on Housing, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
- 10:00 AM
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Sam Falzone, Director of Multi-Family Projects, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Ted Wimpey, Director, Coordinated Statewide Housing Services, CVOEO
-
Sam Falzone, Director of Multi-Family Projects, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:00 AM
-
H.239 - An act relating to public sector fair share agency fees
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Michael Casey, General Counsel, VSEA
-
Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Michael Casey, General Counsel, VSEA
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
-
Michael Casey, General Counsel, VSEA
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
- 3:30 PM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-025
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices
Committee Discussion & Possible Vote
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
TBA
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-026;027
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min after floor
-
H.386 - An act relating to contest fees
Introductory Review
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
- 11:30 AM
-
H.552 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Upate on Federal Policy and Programs related to Affordable Housing
Testimony by Mr. Brady of Senator Leahy's Office will be by telephone
-
Ted Brady, Field Representative, Senator Leahy
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Ted Brady, Field Representative, Senator Leahy
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-028;029;030;031
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Examining the requirements of Vermont corporations relative to displaced workers
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Paul Gillies, Attorney, Tarrant, Marks, Gillies
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Ali Sarafzade, Director, Corporations Division, Secretary of State's Office
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 11:00 AM
-
Basic Needs Budget
JFO Update
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
H.564 - An act relating to removing abandoned mobile homes
Introduction by bill sponsor and walk through by Legislative Council
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Rep. Bill Botzow, Bill Sponsor
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Steve Kantor, Attorney
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Rep. Bill Botzow, Bill Sponsor
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-032; 033; 034
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.39 - An act relating to persons authorized to direct disposition of service members' remains
Testimony by Mr. Cooney wil be by telephone
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Ret) Harold Colonel Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, Department of Defense
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Review of a draft omnibus military bill
-
Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Carolyn Keeler, Vt Student Assistance Corporation
-
Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Committee Discussion
TBA
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-035;036;037
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Testimony by Ms. Emens-Butler will be by telephone
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Jennifer Emens-Butler, Attorney, Obuchowski & Emens-Butler
-
Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 3:30 PM
-
H.564 - An act relating to removing abandoned mobile homes
-
Stuart Bennett, Attorney, Bennett & Zaikowski
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Mark Brault, Mobile Home Park Owner
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Ed Patterson, Patterson's Mobile Home Park
-
Stuart Bennett, Attorney, Bennett & Zaikowski
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-038;039
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
-
Introduction and Review of Bills pertaining to the Regulation of Wine and Sprits
- 9:00 AM
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H.623 - An act relating to vinous or malt beverage tastings
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Rep. Sam Young, Sponsor
-
Rep. Sam Young, Sponsor
- 9:15 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
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Mark Simakaski, Owner, Artesan Mead, VT Grape and Wine Council
-
Mark Simakaski, Owner, Artesan Mead, VT Grape and Wine Council
- 9:30 AM
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H.536 - An act relating to caterer’s permits
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Sponsor, Burlington
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
- 9:45 AM
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H.537 - An act relating to Vermont wine
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Rep. Bob Helm, Sponsor, Fair Haven
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Rep. Mitzi Johnson, South Hero
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Rep. Bob Helm, Sponsor, Fair Haven
- 10:00 AM
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H.538 - An act relating to service of alcoholic beverages in clubs
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Rep. Linda J. Martin, Sponsor, Wolcott
-
William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
- 10:45 AM
-
DLC Testimony on the above bills & a discussion of current Departmental challenges and opportunities
-
William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Marcia Lawrence, Special Assistant, Department of Liquor Control
-
William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
H.503 - An act relating to the certification of capitol police and constables and to legislative traffic control and parking
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Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Barre Town
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Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Barre Town
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-040
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
TBA
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-041;042
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.593 - An act relating to jewelry stores serving malt or vinous beverages
Introduction by bill sponsor
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Perry Sporn, Owner, Perrywinkle's Jewelry
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Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington
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Perry Sporn, Owner, Perrywinkle's Jewelry
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
-
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Larry Michaels, O'Brien Brothers Agency Inc.
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-043; 044
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Introductory Meeting & Executive Order creating VT. Council on Homelessness
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Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
-
Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Basic Needs Budget
Update. Testimony by Mr. Hoffer will be by telephone
-
Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Stephan Klein, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-045; 046; 047
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.564 - An act relating to removing abandoned mobile homes
Municipal Tax Implications
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Karen Richard, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Colchester, Vermont Municipal Clerks' & Treasurers' Association
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Committee Review and Discussion
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 AM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
American Legion
Introduction to Vermont Programs
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Dick Farmer, National Executive Committeeman, American Legion - Department of Vermont
-
Dick Farmer, National Executive Committeeman, American Legion - Department of Vermont
- 3:00 PM
-
Bill Introductions
H.570 -AN ACT RELATING TO WAGE WITHHOLDING ORDERS FOR OVERDUE RENT; H.584 -AN ACT RELATING TO GREEN BURIALS
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Town of Manchester
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Rep. Mike Yantachka
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Town of Manchester
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-048
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
H.39 - An act relating to persons authorized to direct disposition of service members' remains
Committee Discussion and possible vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-049; 050
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Bill Introductions
H. 746: AN ACT RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF COSMETOLOGISTS
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Town of Windham
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Town of Windham
- 9:15 AM
-
H.576 - An act relating to termination of a tenancy for nonpayment of rent
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Rep. Chip Conquest, Newbury
-
Rep. Chip Conquest, Newbury
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
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Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
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Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
- 11:00 AM
-
H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Liz Schlegel, Central Vermont Community Action Council
-
Liz Schlegel, Central Vermont Community Action Council
- 11:45 AM
-
Homelessness
Homelessness Funding in Burlington
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David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
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David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
TBD
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-051; 052; 053
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
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H.717 - An act relating to criminal history record inquiries by an employer
Introduction by bill sponsor
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Town of Woodstock
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Rep. Mark Woodward, Town of Johnson
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Town of Woodstock
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Introduction
Richard Reed, new Director of Vermont Office of Veteran's Affairs
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Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
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Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
- 3:00 PM
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Report to the Legislature
Presentation of Veteran's Long Term Care Report
-
Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 3:30 PM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 4:00 PM
-
H.734 - An act relating to inspection of amusement rides
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Rep. Richard Lawrence, Town of Lyndon
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Rep. William J. Lippert, Bill Sponsor, Town of Hinesburg
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Rep. Richard Lawrence, Town of Lyndon
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-054
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Joint Hearing - Pertaining to Recognition of Native American Indian People
with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs in House Chamber
Overview - VT. Commission on Native American Affairs Review Process-
Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 9:15 AM
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S.128 - An act relating to recognition of the Missisquoi, St. Francis-Sokoki Band as a Native American Indian tribe
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John Churchill, Chief, Missisquoi, St. Francis - Sokoki Band
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David Skinas, Archeologist, USDA
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Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
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Peter Thomas, Professor & Director (retired), Consulting Archeology Program, UVM
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Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
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John Churchill, Chief, Missisquoi, St. Francis - Sokoki Band
- 10:00 AM
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S.129 - An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe
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Eloise Beil , Expert Review Panelists, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
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Trudy Ann Parker , Elder, Koasek of the Koas Elders Council
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Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
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Eloise Beil , Expert Review Panelists, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
- 10:45 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Proposes to remove term limits on the members of the VCNAA
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Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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H.216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Town of Stowe
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-055; 056
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Forming Cooperatively Owned Mobile Home Parks to Increase Mobile Home Financing Opportunities
Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs in Room 10
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Dan Baker, Professor, UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Andy Danforth, Housing Program Manager, Cooperative Development Institute
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Mary Durland , Coordinator, Storm Clean-up Committee, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
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Shaun Gilpin, Coordinator - Mobile Home Project, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Emily Higgins, Director of Home Ownership, Champlain Housing Trust
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Tom May , Resident, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
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Bob McDonald, Housing Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
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Rick Minard, Director, New Hampshire Community Loan Fund
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Dan Baker, Professor, UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation
- 11:15 AM
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Forming Cooperatively Owned Mobile Home Parks to Increase Mobile Home Financing Opportunities
(Continuation of Hearing in Room 10)
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.593 - An act relating to jewelry stores serving malt or vinous beverages
Will also discuss H.506: AN ACT RELATING TO VINOUS BEVERAGES and other wine and beer issues.
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Phil Merrick, August First Bakery
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Robin Scheu, Director, Addison County Economic Development Corp.
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
- 3:30 PM
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Federal Mortgage Foreclosure
Federal mortgage foreclosure settlement
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-057
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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TBA
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.536 - An act relating to caterer’s permits
Lifetime restaurant owner. Testimony will be by telephone
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Anthony Neri, Owner, Mid-Vermont Caterers
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Anthony Neri, Owner, Mid-Vermont Caterers
- 11:00 AM
-
H.365 - An act relating to designating skiing and snowboarding as the official winter state sports
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Greg Carpenter, Swanton School
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Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Greg Carpenter, Swanton School
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-058
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Long Term Care for Veterans
-
Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
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Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
- 3:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Alcohol bills to be discussed. Testimony by Mr. Leibowitz will be by telephone
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Harrison Leibowitz, Snow Farm Vineyard
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Harrison Leibowitz, Snow Farm Vineyard
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-059; 060
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.365 - An act relating to designating skiing and snowboarding as the official winter state sports
Committee Discussion and possible vote
- 10:00 AM
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Long Term Care for Veterans
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Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 11:00 AM
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Capital Bill
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Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
The Committee will also hear from a representative of the Judiciary Committee
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Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Rep. Maxine Jo Grad, House Judiciary Committee
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Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 4:00 PM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Committee Discussion and possible Vote.
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
Floor time to be all day. At 1:30 the Canadian Consul-General, Patrick Binns, will be addressing the House and Senate together in the Well of the House.
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Joint Meeting, 10:00-11:30 in Room 11 with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
TBA
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-061
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
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H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-062; 063
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Comments on draft version 1.4
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Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Caucus
- 2:30 PM
-
H.523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law
Proposed Judiciary Committee strike-all - Briefing by Legislative Council
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 PM
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
House Committee Comments on Draft 1.3
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Rep. Maxine Jo Grad, House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Maxine Jo Grad, House Judiciary Committee
- 4:00 PM
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Reception
A Tasting of Fine Vermont Food & Beverages in the Cafeteria from 4:00- 6:00. Sponsored by Distilled Spirits Council of VT, VT Cheese Council, VT Grape & Wine Council and VT Specialty Food Association.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-064; 065
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
Review of Consolidated Alcohol Bill to include H. 536, H. 538, & H. 623
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Mark Simakaski, Owner, VT Grape and Wine Council
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
- 10:30 AM
-
Committee Discussion
TBD
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Long Term Care for Veterans
Comments
-
Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:00 PM
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
House Health Care Committee Comments on Draft 1.3
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Rep. George W. Till, House Committee on Health Care
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-066
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Testimony will be by telephone
-
Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
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Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
Committee Discussion
TBD
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-067
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
Committee Discussion and possible Vote
- 9:15 AM
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Committee Discussion and possible vote
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Committee Discussion and possible vote
- 11:00 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
Committee Discussion and possible vote
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-068
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
Committee Discussion
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 3:00 PM
-
H.773 - An act relating to veterans’ tax exemption
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Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
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Suzanne Young, Attorney General's Office
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Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
- 4:00 PM
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H.772 - An act relating to allocation of federal rental subsidies
Proposal to Amend Section 2 of 24 VSA, Chapter 113. Mr. Williams and other representatives from the VT State Housing Authority offered testimony.
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-069; 070
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.584 - An act relating to green burials
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Lisa Carlson, Executive Director, Funeral Ethics Organization
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Randy Garner, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Ron Slabaugh, Board Member, Funeral Consumers Alliance - VT. Chapter
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Lisa Carlson, Executive Director, Funeral Ethics Organization
- 11:00 AM
-
Sexual Assault Prevention Program - Vermont National Guard
Introduction
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Lt. Angela Lakey, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
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Lt. Angela Lakey, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min after floor
-
Committee Discussion
TBA
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-071; 072; 073
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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H.389 - An act relating to union organizing
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
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Chris Callaci, Attorney, UNAP Local
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
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Judith Hayward, CEO, Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
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Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin & Necrason
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
Allocation of Federal Rental Subsidies
Committee Discussion
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-074
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min. after floor
-
Veterans' Tax Exemption Overview
Committee Discussion
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Vermont Lottery - Update on Lottery Ticket Vending Machines
-
Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
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Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 15 Min After Caucuses
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
TBA
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-075; 076; 077
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
-
Dan Close, School Bus Driver, Chittenden East Supervisory Union
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Dennis Labounty, AFLCIO
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Bob Magee, Transportation Manager, Chittenden East Supervisory Union
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
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Dan Close, School Bus Driver, Chittenden East Supervisory Union
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
TBA
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
TBA
Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-078
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
Caucus
- 12:30 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-079; 080; 081
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.129 - An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe
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Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
-
Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 9:45 AM
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H.773 - An act relating to veterans’ tax exemption
Testimony will be by phone
-
Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 10:00 AM
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S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Sen. Bill Doyle, Minority Leader
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Michael Palmer, President, Ethics By Design
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
TBA
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-082; 083
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying
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Sherrill Gilbert , VT State Coordinator, The Healthy Workplace 4 VT. Campaign
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Sherrill Gilbert , VT State Coordinator, The Healthy Workplace 4 VT. Campaign
- 10:20 AM
-
American Legion
Visit by representatives of the American Legion
- 10:45 AM
-
S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
Note: This is a Senate omnibus housing bill, with a provision to be renamed
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Judicial Retention of Judges Joint Assembly
FLOOR to Follow the Joint Assembly
- 15 Min after Floor
-
TBA
Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
-
FLOOR
Committee will not be meeting after the Floor adjourns
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-084; 085; 086
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
-
Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-087; 088
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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Stuart Bennett, Attorney, Vermont Apartment Owners Association
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Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Stuart Bennett, Attorney, Vermont Apartment Owners Association
- 10:00 AM
-
Field Trip
Committee will leave for a visit to the Vermont Lottery offices in Berlin and meet with staff, starting at 10:30.
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units
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Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-089; 090; 091
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
-
Peter Amons, CFO, Rutland City Public Schools
-
Peter Amons, CFO, Rutland City Public Schools
- 9:30 AM
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S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units
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Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
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Mike Miller, Planning Director, City of Barre
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Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Jessica Oski, Community of Vermont Elders
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Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
- 10:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
-
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
-
Michael O'Neil, Director, Division of Fire Safety, DPS
-
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
- 11:30 AM
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S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units
-
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Faith Inglestride, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Byron Stookey, Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Committee will adjourn no later than 12:00 noon on Good Friday
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-092
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Floor reconvenes
- 3:15 PM
-
S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
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Peg Franzen, Montpelier, Vermont Workers' Center
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David Young, Superintendent, South Burlington
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Peg Franzen, Montpelier, Vermont Workers' Center
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-093
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.151 - An act relating to grave markers
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Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
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Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
-
Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Committee Discussion - Pending Senate Bills
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-094
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
Ms. Higgins' testimony will be by telephone
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Chip Castle, Executive Director, Barre Housing Authority
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Shaun Gilpin, Coordinator - Mobile Home Project, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
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Emily Higgins, Director of Home Ownership, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Chip Castle, Executive Director, Barre Housing Authority
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min After Floor
-
Committee Discussion - Pending Senate Bills
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meeting
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
-
Vermont National Guard Meeting
Committee will meet with Major General Michael Dubie and visiting VIPs from Macedonia in ROOM 11
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion - Pending Senate Bills
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-095
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Floor reconvenes
- 3:00 PM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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Nadine Scibek, Attorney
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Nadine Scibek, Attorney
- 3:15 PM
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S.151 - An act relating to grave markers
Update on current language
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-096
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Pending Senate Bills
- 11:30 AM
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Update
Veteran's Property Tax Exemption
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Lou Lertola, Representative, Disabled Vermont Veterans
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Lou Lertola, Representative, Disabled Vermont Veterans
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-097
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-098
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-099; 100
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
Testimony by Mr. Anderson will be by telephone
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Dave Anderson, Independent Contractor
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Larry Fitch, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Dave Anderson, Independent Contractor
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-101; 102;103;104
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 min after floor
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S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
Review and mark-up
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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TBA
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-105; 106; 107
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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TBA
Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 20120-108
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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TBA
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- Recording did not function
- CDs
- 2012-108
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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TBA
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Manchester
Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-109; 110
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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Rep. Patti J. Lewis, Berlin
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Rep. Patti J. Lewis, Berlin
- 9:30 AM
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S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Manchester
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Rep. Sarah Edwards, Brattleboro
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Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Jamaica
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Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Manchester
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 4:00 PM
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H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-111
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees
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Paul Gillies, Attorney, Tarrant, Marks, Gillies
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Paul Gillies, Attorney, Tarrant, Marks, Gillies
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont; Building Trades
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Apartment Owners Association
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Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Vermont State Housing Authority
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 PM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-112
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 2012-114
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- CD not in box
- CDs
- 2012-115
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying
Committee discussion and possible vote
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 9:20 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing
Committee discussion