2011-2012 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Finance Room 6
The Senate Committee on Finance has jurisdiction over matters affecting the revenues of the State or its instrumentalities and relating to banks; trust companies; insurance; utility companies; and private and quasi-public corporations, including other companies subject to regulation by the Public Service Board.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportTuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-1, 2
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Department of Taxes
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Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Vermont Taxes Overview
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:15 p.m.
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Veterans' Tax Exemption Overview
Additional testimony from interested parties will be taken another day
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Education Finance Presentation
(Deb Brighton - via telephone)
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Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
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Education Fund Balance Sheet
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Todd Haggerty, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Todd Haggerty, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 2:30 p.m.
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Department of Public Service
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Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
- 3:15 p.m.
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The Final Report of the Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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Kathy Hoyt, Member, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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William Sayre, Member, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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Bill Schubart, Member, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kathy Hoyt, Member, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 9
Meeting Record
- 1:00 p.m.
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Emergency Board Meeting
- 2:00 p.m.
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Revenue Forecast
Senate Finance Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. or after the E-Board adjourns
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Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
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Tom Kavet, Economist, Consultant to the Joint Fiscal Office, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-10
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Budget Gap and Other Fiscal Issues
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 p.m.
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Attorney General's Office
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
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Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 3:15 p.m.
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S.5 - An act relating to prescription drug co-payments
The Committee will review the bill and then take testimony from interested parties
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Richard Harvey, Owner, Montpelier Pharmacy
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David Martini, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Sen. Dick Sears, Bennington County
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Michael Bemi, President and CEO, The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc.
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Steven McElhiney, President, Tall Pines Insurance Co., Dallas, TX
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John Prescott, Johnson Lambert & Co. LLP
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Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Michael Bemi, President and CEO, The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc.
- 2:00 p.m.
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Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission Report
Recommendations follow up
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Michael Costa, Staff Director, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael Costa, Staff Director, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 14, 15, 16, 17
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Vermont Tax Practitioners Legislative Day
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Steve Cairns, President, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
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Lauren Jarvi, EA, St. Johnsbury
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Patrick Madden
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John Scheer, CPA, Colchester
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Annette Spaulding, EA
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Steve Cairns, President, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
- 3:15 p.m.
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Tax Discussion
Tax Principles
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:30 p.m.
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Tax Expenditure Report
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 18, 19
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Governor's Appointment
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 1:45 p.m.
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Governor's Appointment
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Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 p.m..
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Unintended Consequences of Public Policy Choices: Connecticut River Valley Economy as a Case Study
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Art Woolf, Northern Economic Consulting
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Art Woolf, Northern Economic Consulting
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-20
Meeting Record
- 2:00 p.m.
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Governor's Budget Address
Joint Assembly
- 3:30 p.m.
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Vermont Housing Finance Agency Update
The Committee will convene at 3:30 p.m. or after the Governor's Address
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 4:00 p.m.
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S.18 - An act relating to the disclosure of tax administration information to tax representatives
Bill Explanation
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.19 - An act relating to increasing the property tax exemption for disabled veterans
Bill Explanation
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 20, 21
Meeting Record
- 12:15 p.m.
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Committee Meeting with Governor
Governor's Ceremonial Office
- 1:30 p.m.
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Senate Office
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Senate Office
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Senate Office
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
- 3:15 p.m.
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Budget Adjustment
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 p.m.
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 p.m.
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Preliminary Budget Overview
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Department of Finance & Management
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Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 26, 27
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Overview and impact on Vermont
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Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Kenneth McGuckin, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Tax Expenditure Report
Personal Income, Corporate Income
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Tax Expenditure Report
Sales and Use, Meals and Rooms, Bank Franchise, Insurance Premiums
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Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 3:15 p.m.
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Tax Expenditure Report
Property
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Senate in Session
It is anticipated the Senate will be on the Floor
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Tax Discussion
The Committee will convene after the Senate adjourns
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Smart Grid Initiatives
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
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Jeff Monder, Chief Information Officer, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
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David Mullett, Municipal Electric Utilities
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Brian Otley, Director, Technology Operations, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
- 3:30 p.m.
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Smart Grid Initiatives
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Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
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Hans Mertens, Director of Engineering Services, Department of Public Service
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Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
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George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
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Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 37, 38, 39
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Efficiency Vermont Update
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Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
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George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
- 2:00 p.m.
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Treasurer's Update
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
- 2:30 p.m.
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Border Tax Issues
Professor of Applied Economics, Chair of Community Development and Applied Economics Department
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Jane Kolodinsky, Director, Center for Rural Studies, University of Vermont
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Jane Kolodinsky, Director, Center for Rural Studies, University of Vermont
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-40, 41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget
Provider Taxes; Folding Catamount into VHAP
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Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Betsy Forest, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 3:30 p.m.
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S.36 - An act relating to the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact
Bill Review
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Judy Henkin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Kenneth McGuckin, Director, Insurance Examinations, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Judy Henkin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 44, 45
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Tax Change Proposals
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 3:45 p.m.
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 46, 47, 48
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.36 - An act relating to the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact
Interested party testimony
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
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John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
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Michael Humphreys, Director, State-Federal Relations, National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL)
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Robin Lunge, Vice President, American Insurance Association
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Susan Nolan, Executive Director, National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL)
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
- 3:15 p.m.
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To Be Scheduled
Health Care Exchanges
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 49, 50
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.27 - An act relating to the role of municipalities and the public in the siting of electric generation and transmission and natural gas facilities
Bill Review
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Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
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Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
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S.54 - An act relating to extending the sales tax to Internet sales
Bill Review
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
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Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
- 2:00 p.m.
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Michael Costa, Staff Director, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
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Michael Costa, Staff Director, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.7 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act
Review bill and testimony
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Donald Kreis, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Institute for Energy & Environment, VT Law School
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Peter Langrock, Attorney; Member, Uniform Law Commission
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Laddie Lushin, Co-op, Attorney
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Donald Kreis, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Institute for Energy & Environment, VT Law School
- 3:30 p.m.
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Health Care
Governor's Budget Proposal: folding Catamount into VHAP - testimony
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Charles Foster, Chair, Chiropractic Board, Chiropractors
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Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
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Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
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Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
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Charles Foster, Chair, Chiropractic Board, Chiropractors
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 54, 55
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Tax Discussion
Local Officials are invited to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Tax or Education Finance issues
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Steve Gray, Morristown
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Andrew Julow, Selectboard Chair, North Hero
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Charles MacArthur, Lister, Morristown
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Sandy Miller, City Manager, So. Burlington
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Ken Parker, Selectboard Chair, Hartford, VT
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Kalee Roberts, President, Vermont School Boards Association
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Robert Rusten, Assistant City Manager, So. Burlington
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Steve Shea , Chair, Planning Commission, Waitsfield, VT
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John Zenie, School Board Member, Colchester
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Steve Gray, Morristown
- 3:15 p.m.
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Tax Structure Discussion
Alternative minimum tax - history and how it works
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
- 4:00 p.m.
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Income Tax Structure Discussion
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 56, 57, 58
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Overview
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology - non-hospital testimony
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Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
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Jeanne McLaughlin, CEO, VNA & Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire
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Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
- 2:00 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology, non-hospital testimony
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Churchill Hindes, President and CEO, VNA of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
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Judy Peterson, CEO, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
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Nancy Warner, CEO, Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice
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Churchill Hindes, President and CEO, VNA of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
- 2:45 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology - non-hospital testimony
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
- 3:15 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology - hospital testimony
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Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 4:15 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology, non-hospital testimony
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Kevin Goddard, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Peter Taylor, Executive Director, Vermont Dental Society
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Kevin Goddard, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 59, 60
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Provider Tax
Current methodology and Governor proposed methodology - hospital testimony
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Jill Berry Bowen, Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern Medical Center
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Glenn Cordner, CEO, Springfield Hospital
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Jim Daily, President, Porter Medical Center
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Melinda Estes, President and CEO, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Andrew Majka, Chief Financial Officer, Springfield Hospital
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Judy Tarr, CEO, Central Vermont Medical Center
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Joe Woodin, President and CEO, Gifford Medical Center
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Jill Berry Bowen, Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern Medical Center
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Review Bill
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 3:15 p.m.
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S.53 - An act relating to the number of prekindergarten children included within a school district’s average daily membership
Bill Review; fiscal impact testimony
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
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Brad James, Department of Education
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Sen. Kevin Mullin, Rutland County
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 65, 66, 67
Meeting Record
- 1:15 p.m.
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Senate in Session
Finance Committee will convene at 1:30 p.m. or when the Senate adjourns
- 1:55 p.m.
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S.36 - An act relating to the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact
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Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 3:00 p.m.
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H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
Updated agenda - Please note S.15 has been rescheduled for Friday, February 25, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 4:45 p.m.
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S.76 - An act relating to the taxation of spirituous liquors
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Marcia Lawrence, Department of Liquor Control
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Marcia Lawrence, Department of Liquor Control
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 68, 69, 70
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.27 - An act relating to the role of municipalities and the public in the siting of electric generation and transmission and natural gas facilities
Bill Review, Initial Testimony
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Keith Arlund, Manager, Brandon, VT
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Fred Dunnington, Town Planner, Middlebury
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Tucker Holland, Planning Commissioner, Shelburne
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Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Jim Tabor, Waitsfield, VT
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:15 p.m.
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H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
Continuing Testimony
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
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Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-71, 72
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.55 - An act relating to the prohibition of fee schedules for uncovered dental services in a dental insurance plan
The Committee will schedule bills subject to bill "crossover" throughout the week; Bill Review and Testimony
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William Lambrukos, Senior Vice President, Operations, Northeast Delta Dental/Delta Dental Plan of Vermont
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Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Peter Taylor, Executive Director, Vermont Dental Society
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William Lambrukos, Senior Vice President, Operations, Northeast Delta Dental/Delta Dental Plan of Vermont
- 2:30 p.m.
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S.53 - An act relating to the number of prekindergarten children included within a school district’s average daily membership
Committee Discussion
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Manuela Fonseca, School Support/Early Education Coordinator, Department of Education
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Brad James, Department of Education
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
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Manuela Fonseca, School Support/Early Education Coordinator, Department of Education
- 3:30 p.m.
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S.56 - An act relating to the filing and review of rate filings made by health insurers
Review Bill with Sponsor
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Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County
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Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County
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S.70 - An act relating to hospital and home health assessments
Review Bill with Sponsor
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
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Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Bill Review with Sponsor, Legislative Counsel
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:25 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Testimony
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Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
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Mike Loucy , Senior Business Development Specialist, VELCO
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Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Testimony
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Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
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Michel Guite, President, Vermont Telephone Co.
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
- 4:00 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Testimony
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Larry Lackey, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sovernet Communications
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Janet Newton, President, EMR Policy Institute
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Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
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John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
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James White, Comcast
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Larry Lackey, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sovernet Communications
- 5:30 p.m.
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S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births
Bill Review and Testimony
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, AFLAC
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Erin Ryan, Licensed Midwife
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 81
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Committee Discussion & Possible Action on Bills
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S.53 - An act relating to the number of prekindergarten children included within a school district’s average daily membership
Mark up and Vote
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-82, 83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
- 1:00 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
The Committee will schedule bills subject to bill "crossover" throughout the week
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Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
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Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
- 3:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
- 2:10 p.m.
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S.36 - An act relating to the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact
The Committee will convene Senate the adjourns; Witness will also testify on S.47 Mold Insurance Coverage
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Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 3:15 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
- 3:45 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:15 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
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Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- S.9 language was incorporated in H.138
- CDs
- 11 - 89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.18 - An act relating to the disclosure of tax administration information to tax representatives
Mark up and Vote
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S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births
Mark up and Possible Vote
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Farrell, Farrell Distributing Corp.
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 4:00 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Stephen Wisloski, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 92, 93
Meeting Record
- 2:00 p.m.
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S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws
Fee Only
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.98 - An act relating to authorizing owner-financed property sales
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
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Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Comcast
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Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:30 p .m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 97, 98
Meeting Record
- 2:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
The Senate convenes at 1:00 p.m.; The Finance Committee convenes after the Senate adjourns
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Comcast
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 p.m.
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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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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 3:30 p.m.
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H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
Testimony via telephone
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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
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H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Service Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation, Agency of Human Services
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Steve Dickens, Director, Employee Assistance Program, Agency of Human Services
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Service Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 99, 100, 101, 102
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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S.100 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education laws
Fiscal Impact
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Dan Smith, Community Liaison, Vermont State Colleges
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William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:15 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
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Beth Robinson, Counsel, Office of the Governor
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Testimony via telephone
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David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
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Steve Sharp, Senior Project Manager, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
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David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 103, 104
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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Governor's Appointment
Thomas Pelletier, Member, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
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Governor's Appointment
David R. Coates, Director, Vermont Municipal Bond Bank
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
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Chris Campbell, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
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Sen. Sally Fox, Chittenden County
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Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
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Beth Robinson, Counsel, Office of the Governor
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- H.138 was amended with language from S.9
- CDs
- 11-105, 106
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.138 - An act relating to executive branch fees
Bill Review and Testimony Section by Section
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.138 - An act relating to executive branch fees
Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, Sec. 1 Nursing Home Administrators; Sec. 2 Accountants; Sec. 3 Funeral Directors; Sec. 4 Psychologists
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Bill Dalton, Secretary of State's Office
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Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
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Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Martha Reed, State Librarian
- 3:15 p.m.
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H.138 - An act relating to executive branch fees
Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets - Dairy Programs, Secs. 7 - 11
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary for Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary for Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 107, 108
Meeting Record
- 1:00 p.m.
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Joint Assembly
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
The Committee will convene after the Joint Assembly and/or Senate Adjourns
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 p.m.
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S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont People with AIDS Coalition
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Sen. Jeanette K. White
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 2:30 p.m.
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S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Chittenden County
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Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- H.436 was amended with language from H.45, H.143, H.453
- CDs
- 11 - 112, 113
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-114, 115, 116
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Testimony from interested parties, section by section
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Win Smith, Board President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Win Smith, Board President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Income Tax Provisions - Sec. 1, Lottery Winning Set Off; Sec. 2, Adoption of Federal Income Tax Laws; Sec. 3, Witholding Reconciliations
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Steve Cairns, President, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
- 2:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Sec. 22, Cigar Tax Correction; Sec. 27 & 27a, Cigarette Tax
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
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Nicole Lukas, State Advocacy Director, Vermont Heart Association
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Tina Zuk, Coordinator, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
- 2:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Economic Development Provisions - Sec. 14, VEGI; Sec. 15 & 16, TIF; Sec. 17, Wood Products Manufacture Tax Credit Extension; Sec. 18 & 19, Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit; Sec. 20 & 21, Composite Filing and Payment by S-Corp, Partnerships, and LLC's
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Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
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Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
- 3:15 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Health Care Provisions - Sec. 23 - 30 Provider Taxes
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Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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Peter Taylor, Executive Director, Vermont Dental Society
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Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 4:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Miscellaneous Provisions - Sec. 31, Power of Attorney Change; Sec. 32 Gross Receipts Tax; Sec. 33 - 35, Current Use; Sec. 36, Admission Tickets Sold by Nonprofits; Sec. 37 Effective Dates
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Darby Bradley, Vermont Land Trust
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Darby Bradley, Vermont Land Trust
- 4:15 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Miscellaneous Provisions - Sec. 36, Admission Tickets Sold by Nonprofits
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Dona Bate, Lost Nation Theater
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David Grimm, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Stuart Johnson, President and Chair, Board of Directors, Northern Stage Company
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Fred Lager, Board Member, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
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Kevin Marchand, Treasurer, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Dona Bate, Lost Nation Theater
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 117, 118, 119, 120
Meeting Record
- 2:15 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Senate Finance Committee convenes at 2:15 p.m. or after the Senate Adjourns; Sec. 22, Cigar Tax Correction; Sec. 27 & 27a, Cigarette Tax
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Ray Bouffard, Georgia Market
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Peter Dale, M.D.
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
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Tom McHugh, Hibbert & McGee
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Ray Bouffard, Georgia Market
- 3:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues - Sales Tax, Auctioneers
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Gary McQuesten, Valsangiacomo, Detora, & McQuesten, PC
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Gary McQuesten, Valsangiacomo, Detora, & McQuesten, PC
- 4:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues - Water, Testimony via telephone
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Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
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Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
- 4:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 121, 122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Bill Review
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 2:30 p.m.
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Insurance Market Overview
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Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 3:30 p.m.
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Affordable Care Act - Federal Insurance Reform and Exchange
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 5:30 p.m.
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S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products
Fee only
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Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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S.98 - An act relating to authorizing owner-financed property sales
Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax issues - Current Use, specific issue
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Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
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Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
- 2:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues - Distillers
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
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Christian Stromberg, Saxtons River Distillery
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues - Bottled Water
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Bruce MacDonald, Crystal Rock
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Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, International Bottled Water Association
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Danny Martin, Vermont Heritage Springs
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
- 3:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Sec. 15 & 16 TIFS
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, City Of Burlington
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Kimberly Murray, Town Planner, Colchester
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Albin Voegele, Town Manager, Colchester
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, City Of Burlington
- 3:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Sec. 4 & 5 Property Tax Provisions
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- H.143 language incorporated in H.436
- CDs
- 11-128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
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H.143 - An act relating to the taxation of certain Internet sales
Bill Review
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:45 p.m.
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H.143 - An act relating to the taxation of certain Internet sales
Testimony
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Liza Bernard, Co-owner, Norwich Bookstore
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Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
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Cairn Cross, Co-Founder, Fresh Tracks Capital
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Dick McCormick, Eating Well
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Aaron Ritchie, UberProAudio LLC
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Marc Sherman, Outdoor Gear Exchange
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Tom Veitch, Vermont Internet Bookseller
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Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
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Liza Bernard, Co-owner, Norwich Bookstore
- 2:30 p.m.
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H.143 - An act relating to the taxation of certain Internet sales
Testimony via telephone
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Braden Cox, Government Relations Chief, Amazon
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Paul Misener, Vice President for Global Public Policy, Amazon
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Chris Morrow, Owner, Northshire Bookstore
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Michael Rooney, Principal, Spring Above Marketing
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Jerry Tarrant, MyWebGrocer
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Mike Trombley, Advance Music
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Braden Cox, Government Relations Chief, Amazon
- 3:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
TIF Audit
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Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 4:00 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Tax Issues - Survivors of Emergency Personnel Exemption
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John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Vermont Treasurer's Office
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
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John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Vermont Treasurer's Office
- 4:30 p.m.
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Sec. 32 Fuel Gross Receipts Tax Sunset Extension
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
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Matt Cota, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
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Shaun Donahue, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
- 5:00 p.m.
-
H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Sec. 17 Wood Products Manufacturer Tax Credit Extension
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 5:30 p.m.
-
H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Committee Discussion
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 133, 134, 135
Meeting Record
- 12:30 p.m.
-
H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit
Review Proposed Floor Amendments
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Windham County
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Windham County
- -
-
S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont
Review Proposed Floor Amendments
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
-
Sen. John F. Campbell, President Pro Tempore, Senator, Windsor County
-
Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
-
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
- 4:30 p.m.
-
H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
TIF Audit - testimony from interested parties
-
Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Larry Kupferman, City Of Burlington
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, City Of Burlington
-
Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 136, 137, 138
Meeting Record
- 1:30 p.m.
-
H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Catered Events Tax Issues
-
Tim Piper, Inn at the Round Barn Farm
-
Tim Piper, Inn at the Round Barn Farm
- -
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
-
Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
- 4:00 p.m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Time permitting due to Senate going back on Floor at 5:00 p.m.: Senate Health and Welfare Amendment Review; Affordable Health Care Act - Federal Insurance Reform and Exchange
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11-139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Meeting Record
- 10:00 a.m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 p .m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Interested Party Testimony - Insurance Exchanges, testimony rescheduled from Thursday
-
Mari Cordes, Nurse, Health Care is a Human Right Campaign
-
Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
-
Mary Gerisch, Health Care is a Human Right Campaign
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
-
Julia McDaniel, Doctor of Chiropractic, Vermont Chiropractic Association
-
Madeleine Mongan, Vermont Medical Society
-
Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
-
Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
-
Donna Sutton Fay, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
-
Michael Walsh, Vermont Insurance Agents' Association
-
Mari Cordes, Nurse, Health Care is a Human Right Campaign
- -
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Interested Party Testimony - Insurance Exchanges, via telephone
-
Sen. John F. Campbell, Windsor County
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
William Lambrukos, Senior Vice President, Northeast Delta Dental/Delta Dental Plan of Vermont
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sen. John F. Campbell, Windsor County
Monday, April 18, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 145, 146, 147, 148, 149
Meeting Record
- 10:00 a.m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:30 p.m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, AFLAC
-
Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 p.m.
-
H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Testimony via telephone
-
Ross Sargent, American Council of Life Insurers
-
Ross Sargent, American Council of Life Insurers
- -
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Continue working through Bill
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- H.56 was amended with language from the following bills: H.155, H.185, H.439
- CDs
- 11 - 151, 152, 153, 154
Meeting Record
- 10:00 a.m.
-
H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Review Proposed Floor Amendments; Recreational Facility
-
Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
-
Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
- -
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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
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
-
Mark Driscoll, Plant Manager, Ryegate Associates
-
David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
-
Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Tuck Rainwater, Lobbyist, Vermont Building & Construction Trades Council
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
-
John Warshow, Member, Independent Power Producers Association
-
Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Jason Zuliani, Dedalus Wine Shop
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 p.m.
-
H.138 - An act relating to executive branch fees
Proposed Amendment - S.9 Wine Shipping
-
Jim Harrison, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Jim Harrison, Vermont Grocers' Association
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 155
Meeting Record
- -
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H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions
Committee Discussion
Monday, April 25, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 156, 157
Meeting Record
- 4:00 p.m.
-
H.438 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration
Bill Review
-
Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 158, 159, 160, 161, 162
Meeting Record
- 9:00 a.m.
-
H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011
Bill review, testimony, and proposed amendments
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
-
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
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H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011
Testimony via telephone
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
-
Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
-
Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 p.m.
-
H.438 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 163, 164, 165, 166
Meeting Record
- 1:00 p.m.
-
H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011
Clean Energy Development Fund - Administration's Proposal
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
-
Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
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H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
- 3:45 p.m.
-
H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture
Senate on Floor at 2:00 p.m.; Finance Committee will reconvene when Senate adjourns; Testimony on TIF and Tax Credit Sections
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephen Wisloski, Deputy, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- Comments
- H.439 language was incorporated in H.56
- CDs
- 11 - 167, 168, 169
Meeting Record
- 10:30 a.m.
-
H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture
Senate convenes at 9:00 a.m.; Finance Committee will work around the Senate schedule
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
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H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-
Matt Cota, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
-
Tom Evslin, Stowe
-
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
-
William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
-
Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
-
Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 11 - 170
Meeting Record
- 1:00 p.m.
-
Vermont Telecommunications Plan: 2011: Broadband
Draft Plan
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
- -
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S.36 - An act relating to the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact
House Proposal of Amendment
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-001
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Introductions
- 1:45 PM
-
General Fund Balance Sheet
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:15 PM
-
Budget Overview FY12 and FY13 Budget Pressures
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-002
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Evaluation of Education Finance System
Picus Draft Report Presentation via Skype in Room 10
-
Lawrence Picus, Professor, University of Southern California
-
Lawrence Picus, Professor, University of Southern California
- 3:15 PM
-
Education Tax Rates
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
- 4:00 PM
-
Education Fund Update
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-003
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
Senate Democratic Caucus
Meeting in Room 10 until 1 p.m.
- 1:45 PM
-
Senate Floor
Senate Chamber
- 2:00 PM
-
State of the State
House Chamber
- 3:30 PM
-
H.505 - An act relating to allowing the treasurer to defer the December 1, 2011 education payments to help towns affected by federal disasters in 2011 in Vermont
The Committee will convene at 3:30 p.m. or after the Governor's Address
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-004,005
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Energy Plan Update
-
Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
- -
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Proposed Sale of Central Vermont Public Service
-
John Beling, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
-
Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
John Beling, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-006,007
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Evaluation of Education Finance System
Picus Draft Report Discussion
-
Allan Odden, Lawrence O. Picus and Associates
-
Lawrence Picus, Professor, University of Southern California
-
Allan Odden, Lawrence O. Picus and Associates
- 3:00 PM
-
H.461 - An act relating to the reimbursement of statewide education property taxes that were abated due to flood damage
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:00 PM
-
S.180 - An act relating to the universal service fund and establishment of a high-cost program
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
- -
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S.229 - An act relating to utility bill payments
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Co-sponsor
-
Sen. Diane Snelling, Co-sponsor
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-008,009,010
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Netting of Business Income for Income Sensitivity
-
Stevan Parks, Small Business Owner
-
Stevan Parks, Small Business Owner
- 2:00 PM
-
2nd Annual Vermont Tax Practitioners Legislative Day
-
Dennis Bache
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Patti Bisson, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
-
Steve Cairns, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
-
Raymond Cota, CPA, VT Society of CPAs
-
Kelly Donley, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
-
Joan Holloway, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
-
Lauren Jarvi, EA, Vermont Tax Practitioners Association
-
John Scheer, CPA
-
Dennis Bache
- 3:15 PM
-
Tax Department Overview
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
- -
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H.461 - An act relating to the reimbursement of statewide education property taxes that were abated due to flood damage
Committee Discussion and Vote
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-011
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 2:00 PM
-
Budget Address
House Chamber
- -
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S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates
The Committee will convene directly following the Governor's Address
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Elizabeth Ide, TS Irene Recovery Office
-
Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Transportation
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Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-012,013
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- -
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H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Elizabeth Hunt, Program Chief, Current Use
-
Sylvia Jensen, Land Use Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-014,015
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Cloud Computing
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Dylan Waits, Department of Revenue, Washington State
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 3:00 PM
-
H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 4:00 PM
-
S.205 - An act relating to requiring a stand-alone bill to set the statewide education property tax base rates each year
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
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S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
-
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-016,017
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
Siri Gadbois, President and Chair, College of Risk Retention Group (VT)
-
Steven McElhiney, President, Tall Pines Insurance Company
-
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
David White, Assistant Director, Chartis Insurance Management Services (VT)
-
Siri Gadbois, President and Chair, College of Risk Retention Group (VT)
- 2:00 PM
-
Revenue Forecast
Update directly following E-Board Meeting
-
Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
-
Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
- 3:00 PM
-
S.147 - An act relating to granting staff of the departments of corrections and for children and families ex officio status for the purpose of obtaining and providing notary public services
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White, Co-sponsor
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White, Co-sponsor
- -
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S.231 - An act relating to the deferral of property taxes for taxpayers age 65 and over
-
Kenneth Merritt, Merritt, Merritt & Moulton
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Rob Michalak, Social Mission Director, Ben & Jerry's
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Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
-
Sen. Alice W. Nitka, Sponsor
-
Kenneth Merritt, Merritt, Merritt & Moulton
- 3:30 PM
-
S.206 - An act relating to the issuance of registered warrants
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Gwen Hallsmith, Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Montpelier
-
Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-018,019
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 2:30 PM
-
Act 48 Report
"Costs of Vermont's Health Care System
Comparison of Baseline and Reformed System"
November 2011 Study-
Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
- -
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H.512 - An act relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration
Brief Overview
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-020,021
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.505 - An act relating to allowing the treasurer to defer the December 1, 2011 education payments to help towns affected by federal disasters in 2011 in Vermont
Possible Vote
- -
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S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Smart Meter Information and Overview of Issues
-
Robert Dostis, Customer Relations and external Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
-
Cindy Sage, MA, Sage Associates, Santa Barbara, CA
-
Robert Dostis, Customer Relations and external Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-022,023,024
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates
Committee Discussion & Amendment Review
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
-
Insurance Market Today
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
-
Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
-
Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:00 PM
-
S.127 - An act relating to allowing a taxpayer to claim a renter rebate for a portion of a taxable year
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-025,026
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
-
Review of Tax Issues and Taxpayer Advocate Study
Immediately following the Floor session
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Anthony Pollina, Co-sponsor
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:30 PM
-
Fee Bill Overview
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-027,028
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
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S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Immediately following Floor session
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
-
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
-
B. Blake Levitt, Medical/Science Journalist & Author
-
Dr. Karl Maret, President, Dove Health Alliance
-
Cindy Sage, MA, Sage Associates, Santa Barbara, CA
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
-
George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-029,030
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.180 - An act relating to the universal service fund and establishment of a high-cost program
-
Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
-
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MacLean, Meehan and Rice for Verizon
-
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
-
Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
-
Thomas Murray, Manager, State Gov. Affairs, NE Region, TDS Telecom
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Tuck Rainwater, Director of Government & Community Relations, Comcast Vermont
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Mike Smith, State President, Fairpoint Communications
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
-
James White, Director of Regulatory Affairs, NE Division, Comcast
-
Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-031,032
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Confirmation Hearing, Chair of Public Service Board
-
Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
-
Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
- 2:00 PM
-
S.217 - An act relating to closely held benefit corporations
-
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- -
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
-
Gerard Ashton, Emergency Medical Technician
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Domestic Insurance Companies
-
Josh Fitzhugh, Union Mutual Insurance Company
-
Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
-
Gerard Ashton, Emergency Medical Technician
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-033,034,035
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Health Care-Related Tax Study Report
-
Susan Besio, Pacific Health Policy Group
-
Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
-
Susan Besio, Pacific Health Policy Group
- 2:45 PM
-
Mobile Home Update
-
Dan Baker, Asst. Professor & Principal Investigator, USDA-funded project, UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
-
Shaun Gilpin, Program Director - Mobile Home Project, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Susan Gretkowski, Chairperson, Berlin Select Board
-
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Dan Baker, Asst. Professor & Principal Investigator, USDA-funded project, UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-036
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
- -
-
Committee Discussion
Immediately following the Floor session
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-037, 038
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.217 - An act relating to closely held benefit corporations
Possible Vote
- -
-
S.127 - An act relating to allowing a taxpayer to claim a renter rebate for a portion of a taxable year
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
-
Pam Favreau, Tenant Advocate, Vermont Tenants, Inc.
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Will Hunter, Blue Spruce House
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-039, 040, 041
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Defining the small group market
-
Michael Bayer, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Russ Bennett, Owner, NorthLand Design and Construction
-
Craig Fuller, Owner, Fuller and Keller, Inc.
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
-
George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Bill Sayre, Economist, Bristol
-
Michael Bayer, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Legal Aid
- -
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S.106 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to municipal government law, to internal financial controls, to the management of search and rescue operations, and to emergency medical services
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-042,043
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 2:30 PM
-
Netting of Business Income for Income Sensitivity
Informational Session
-
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
-
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- -
-
H.754 - An act relating to the education property tax rate and base education amount for fiscal year 2013
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-044
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 2:00 PM
-
Reception for Margaret Lucenti
Cedar Creek Room
- -
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S.147 - An act relating to granting staff of the departments of corrections and for children and families ex officio status for the purpose of obtaining and providing notary public services
-
Rick Bates, District Manager, Brattleboro Probation & Parole
-
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
-
George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
-
Rick Bates, District Manager, Brattleboro Probation & Parole
Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-045
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
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H.21 - An act relating to the mutual benefit enterprise act
-
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, St Albans
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Langrock, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
-
Rep. Paul Ralston, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, St Albans
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-046,047
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Co-Sponsor
-
Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, McKee, Giuliani & Cleveland PC
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-048,049,050
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
-
Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
-
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
-
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Chris Dutton, President and CEO, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. (VELCO)
-
Pamela Keefe, Sr. Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
David Mullett, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
-
Ken Nolan, Manager of Power Resources, Burlington Electric Department
-
Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Don Rendall, VP & General Counsel, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
-
Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-051,052
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- -
-
Confirmation of Governor's Appointments
James Volz, Robert Bishop, John Valente
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-053,054
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Irene Recovery Update
-
JoEllen Calderara, Case Manager, Vermont Long Term Disaster Recovery Group (VLTDRG)
-
David Coates, Chair, Vermont Long Term Disaster Recovery Group (VLTDRG)
-
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Elizabeth Ide, TS Irene Recovery Office
-
Susan Minter, Irene Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
-
JoEllen Calderara, Case Manager, Vermont Long Term Disaster Recovery Group (VLTDRG)
- -
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H.21 - An act relating to the mutual benefit enterprise act
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Representing Dairy Producers and Cooperatives
-
Donald Kreis, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Institute for Energy & Environment, VT Law School
-
Laddie Lushin, Attorney, Randolph
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Representing Dairy Producers and Cooperatives
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-055,056,057
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Representing Dairy Producers and Cooperatives
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
-
John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Current Use Tax Coalition
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Alan Turner, Consulting Forester, Farmer & Landowner
-
Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
- -
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H.21 - An act relating to the mutual benefit enterprise act
Committee Discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-058, 059
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
-
Tim Baechle, Manager of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Programs, International Business Machines
-
Geoff Commons, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Service
-
Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Tim Baechle, Manager of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Programs, International Business Machines
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meetings
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Joint Assembly in House Chamber with Canandian General Consul
followed by a session in the Senate Chamber
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-60, 61
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance Association
-
Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Captive Insurance, BISHCA
-
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
- 2:45 PM
-
S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
-
H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-062,063
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
-
Tom Huestis, Senior Managing Director, Public Resources Advisory Group
-
Tom Huestis, Senior Managing Director, Public Resources Advisory Group
- -
-
S.204 - An act relating to creating an expert panel on the creation of a state bank
-
Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist
-
Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-064, 065
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
-
S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
- 2:30 PM
-
S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Floor
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-066, 067
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
-
H.512 - An act relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration
Committee Discussion & Possible Vote
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-068, 069
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.21 - An act relating to the mutual benefit enterprise act
-
Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
- -
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
Review and Vote Amendment
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist
-
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Matt Levin, Lobbyist, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-070, 071
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
Proposed Amendment
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- -
-
S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Committee Discussion and Mark up
-
Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Green Community Action
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Thad Omand, Controller, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. (VELCO)
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Green Community Action
- 3:45 PM
-
S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
-
Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
-
Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-
Dian Kahn, Director, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
-
Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MVP
-
Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-072, 073
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
Committee Vote
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
-
S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians
-
Hunt Blair, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
-
Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent
-
Lorilee Schoenbeck, N.D., Mountain View Natural Medicine
-
Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, National Autism Speaks Organization
-
Hunt Blair, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Floor
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-074
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Floor
- -
-
S.204 - An act relating to creating an expert panel on the creation of a state bank
New Draft Proposal
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-075, 076
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee
Committee Vote
- -
-
S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency
-
Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Ami Milne Allen, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Ward Smyth, Director Policy, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-077,078,079
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Proposed Amendment
-
Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
-
Sen. John F. Campbell, Senate President Pro-Tem, Windsor County
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
- -
-
S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Richard Faesy , Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Department of Taxes
-
Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
-
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
-
Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-080, 081
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.204 - An act relating to creating an expert panel on the creation of a state bank
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
J.P. Isabelle, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
- -
-
S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-082
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
-
S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Immediately following the floor - Committee Amendment
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
J.P. Isabelle, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-083, 084
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.204 - An act relating to creating an expert panel on the creation of a state bank
Committee Vote 7-0-0
-
Jim Hogue
-
J.P. Isabelle, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
-
Jim Hogue
- -
-
S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Comcast
-
Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
-
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Blue Cross Blue Shield
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-085, 086
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Act 48 overview; Insurance Market compliance with ACA
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Federal Law & State Options, H.559 walk through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Michael Fisher, House Committee on Health Care
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-087, 088
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 1-4, 29, 41 & 41a
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Mitchell Fleischer, President, Fleischer Jacobs Group
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Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
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Wendy Wilton, Treasurer, City of Rutland
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 12, 25, 31, 32, 40a
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- 3:30 PM
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Senate Floor
Senate Chamber
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-089, 090
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate in Session
Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention
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S.142 - An act relating to pet merchants
Committee Vote
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
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Tom Garden, Triland Partners
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
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Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
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Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
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Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-091, 092, 093
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 1 - 4
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Russ Bennett, Owner, NorthLand Design and Construction
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Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
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Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-094, 095, 096
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Legislative Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 1-4
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Tom McKeown, Executive Director, Business Resource Services
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-097, 098
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Green Mountain Care Board, Section 25
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
- 2:00 PM
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H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees
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Sen. Joe Benning
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Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Leo Clark, CFO, Department of Health
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
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Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Rep. Jeff Wilson, Town of Manchester
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Liz Wirsing, Food & Lodging Program Chief, Department of Health
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Sen. Joe Benning
- 3:30 PM
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Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-099, 100
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
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H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Municipal Electric Utilities
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Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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David Martin, Economic & Regulatory Analyst, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
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Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
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Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-101, 102
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
Sections 3 - 6, 12, 14-16, 32-34, 42-44,
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
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Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
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Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Martin Prevost, Licensing Investigator, Department of Liquor Control
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-103, 104,105
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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H.764 - An act relating to health insurance brokers’ fees
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Mitchell Fleischer, President, Fleischer Jacobs Group
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Timothy Ford, Attorney, Vermont Insurance Agents' Association
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Win Thomas, President, Thomas Insurance and Benefits
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 2d
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Scott Baldwin, President, Vermont Brokerage Services
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
-
Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Michael Quinn, Independent Broker
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Tom Rugg, Account Executive - Principal, Hickock and Boardman Group Benefits
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Scott Baldwin, President, Vermont Brokerage Services
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-106, 107
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
Sections 11, 13, 19-31
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-108, 109
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
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H.756 - An act relating to the sales and use tax exemption for packaging equipment
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
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Chris Cochran, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Sandra Gaffney, Mobile Home Park Residents for Equality and Fairness
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney; Secretary, Vermont Bar Association
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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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Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
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Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Marge McDonnell, Tax Director, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
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Stephan Morse, Chair, Post VY Committee
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Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Glenn Von Bernewitz, CFO, Housing Vermont
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-110, 111, 112
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Mark up
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
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Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 1:30 PM
-
H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees
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Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jamie Gage, General Manager, Vermont Information Consortium
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-113, 114, 115
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 1:30 PM
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H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths
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Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
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Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Mark Up
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Warren Coleman, General Counsel, OMYA
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-116, 117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
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Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
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Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- -
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
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Scott Kline, Attorney General's Office
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Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-120, 121, 122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Committee Action on Bills
- 9:30 AM
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H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees
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Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
-
Barbara Grimes, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
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Ed Larson, Executive Director, Barre Granite Association
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Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
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Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
-
Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
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Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meetings
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-125, 126, 127, 128, 129
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees
Committee Amendments
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Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director, Department of Health
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
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Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director, Department of Health
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H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
-
Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Break
- 1:30 PM
-
H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
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Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 6:00 PM
-
H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
Mark up
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.782 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012
Final Mark Up and Vote
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers
Committee Vote
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Paul Haskell, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp/Town of Sharon
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Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
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John Rooney, Monument Farms Dairy
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Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
-
John Shullenberger, Esquire, American Cancer Society
-
Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Break
- 1:30 PM
-
H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity
Committee Amendment and Vote
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
-
Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 PM
-
H.679 - An act relating to creating a uniform capacity tax for solar renewable energy plants
Committee Vote
-
Rep. Margaret Cheney, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Tom Garden, Triland Partners
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Rep. Adam Greshin, Reporter for the House Ways and Means Committee
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
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Patrick Michael, Partner, VESCO Energy
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Rep. Margaret Cheney, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 3:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meetings
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate in Session
Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meetings
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 2:30 PM
-
H.773 - An act relating to veterans’ tax exemption
Committee Vote
Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- No Meetings
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-133
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012
Legislative Walk-through
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-134,135,136
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
- 9:00 AM
-
H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
-
Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
- 11:00 AM
-
H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green MT. Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc
-
Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 2:30 PM
-
S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012
Update on Amendment
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 5:00 PM
-
H.237 - An act relating to the use value program
-
Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-137,138
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
Review of House Amendment
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
- 4:30 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to insurance business transfers
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Gary Henning, Regional Vice President, American Insurance Association
-
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to insurance business transfers
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
-
Gary Henning, Regional Vice President, American Insurance Association
-
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 11:00 AM
-
Senate in Session
Senate Chamber
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 12-139
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
-
S.230 - An act relating to property and casualty insurers and electronic notices
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
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Sen. Peter W. Galbraith