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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Election of Officers & Adoption of Resolutions

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Farewell Message of Governor Douglas

Thursday, January 6, 2011
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Adoption of Joint Resolutions

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Oath Administered - Lieutenant Govermor Scott

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Inauguration of Governor-Elect Shumlin & Constitutional Officers

Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Floor

Announcement of Standing Committees

After

Committee Organization (as needed)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Memorial Service for David Gibson

After

Committee Organization

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-001, 002, 003
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

(Committee Draft Bill)

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Mike Smith, Vermont President, Fairpoint Communications
10:30 AM

Press Briefing - Cedar Creek Room, SEDHGA Commitee

FairPoint Proposal to Change Method of State Oversight & Regulation

After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VELCO Fiber Project - Broadband & Smart Grid

  • Michael Loucy, Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act. 146 Challenges for Change - Economic Development Sections

Overview & Priority Setting for Future Review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Overview & Priority Setting for Future Review

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Service Supported Housing

(Housing for people with high needs either because they are returning to the community from incarceration or treatment, or because they suffer with disabilities or mental illness)

  • Maura Collins, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Elizabeth Ready, Executive Director, John Graham Shelter, Vergennes
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Allie West , UVM -Master's Intern, John Graham Shelter
11:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Agriculture Education - Local Food Systems

  • Martin Kemple, Co-Founder, Food Works & The Two Rivers Center
  • Rep. Will Stevens, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Enid Wonnacott, Director, NOFA VT
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-004, 005
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Planning for the Closure of Vermont Yankee - Necessary Transmission Line Upgrades

  • Chris Dutton, CEO, VELCO
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
  • Alan McBride, Manager, Area Transmission Planning, ISO -New England
  • Stephen Rourke, Vice President for Systems Planning, ISO -New England
  • Eric Wilkinson, External Affairs, ISO -New England
12:00 PM

Committee Discussion with Governor Shumlin

(in Statehouse)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Introduction to Vermont Priorities & Cost Considerations for Multi-Family Housing Development

  • Dave Anderson, Construction Consultant to VHFA
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11 - 006
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Vermont State Commission on Native American Affairs
Overview & Recommendations for Recognition of the Tribes

  • Melody Walker Brooks, Vice Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Shirl Hook-Therrien, Member, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Michael Hoyt, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Lead Sponsor of Recognition Bills
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
After

H.86 - An act relating to recognition of the Elnu Abenaki tribe as a Native American Indian tribe

Review & Action

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
  • Roger Longtoe, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
11:00 AM

Press Conference - Recognition of Native American Tribes in Vermont

VT. Commission on Native American Affairs in Cedar Creek Room, Statehouse

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

SEDHGA Community-based Hearing & Tour - in City of Barre/City Hall

City of Barre - Community Service Supported Housing & Downtown Revitalization

  • Chip Castle, Executive Director, Barre Housing Authority
  • Dominic Elti, City Councilor, City of Barre
  • Thom Lauzon, Mayor, City of Barre
  • Karen Lawson, Housing Coordinator, Department of Corrections
  • Steven Mackenzie, City Manager, City of Barre
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Land Trust
  • Amy Perez, Program Coordinator, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Barrie Rosalinda, Local Agriculture Community Exchange (LACE)
  • Michael Smith, City Councilor, City of Barre
  • David Tucker, Deputy Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Kevin Wiberg, Development Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Kim Woolaver, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven
  • Ariel Zevon, Founder, Local Agriculture Community Exchange (LACE)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Draft Permit Consolidation Bill



(3) Draft Worker's Compensation - Technical Corrections Bill

(4) Draft Licensed Lender, Owner Financing Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to technical corrections to the workers’ compensation statutes

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

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

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) - Introduction & Key Priorities

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, VBSR
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
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11-007, 008
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Overview of ARRA-Funded Awards & Statement from Sen. Bernie Sanders

(In Room 10)

  • David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comprehensive Community Infrastructure Projects (middle-mile): Permit & Construction Status and Issues

Vermont Fiber Link Partnership: VT. Telecommunications Authority (VTA) & Sovernent Fiber
Corp.

ION - Independent Optical Network: Sovernet Communication Affiliate

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Larry Lackey, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sovernet Communications
  • Gregg Noble, Director of Business Development, Sovernet Communications
2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly

4:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vermont Fiber Link Partnership

  • Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
  • Gregg Noble, Director of Business Development, Sovernet Communications
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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11 - 009
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

IBM Microelectronics Plant: Committee Tour & Discussion

(In Essex Jct.)

  • Janette Bombardier, Director of Site Operations, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
  • Joe Choquette, Manager of External Affairs, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
  • John O'Kane, Manager of Community Relations & Government Affairs, International Business Machines
4:00 PM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Committee Action

  • Jeff Benay, Fairfax
  • Richard "Skip" Bernier, Newport
  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
  • Roger Longtoe - Sheehan, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • Charlene McManis, Worcester
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
  • David Van Deusen, VT. Sierra Club
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
After

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Marketing Agriculture & Strenthening Legislative Investments in Local & Healthy Food Systems

  • Roger Allbee, Former Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 010, 011
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VT. Broadband Enhanced Learning Link & Rural Broadband Advancement Project

  • John Choi, Business Manager, Vermont Telephone Co.
  • Tess Gauthier, Community Broadband Team Director, Vermont Telephone Co.
Friday, January 28, 2011
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11 - 012, 013, 014
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Smart Grid Initiatives: Design & Integration with Broadband Projects

Green Mountain Power

Central VT. Public Service

VT. Electric Cooperative

VELCO

  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jeff Monder, Chief Information Officer, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • Brian Otley, Director, Technology Operations, GMP
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Sustainable Broadband Adoption Program: e-Vermont - The VT. Community Broadband Project

  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Helen Jordan, Director, e-Vermont Community Broadband Program
  • Deborah Shannon, Director of Broadband Outreach & Coordination, VT.Telecommunications Authority (VTA)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Non-ARRA Funded Broadband Infrastructure Projects
ECFIber

  • Ron Cassell, CEO, Matrix
  • John Roy, Treasurer, ECFiber
  • Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
  • Stan Williams, Chair, ValleyNet
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comcast

  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
5:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

VELCO

  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
  • Michael Loucy, Senior Business Development Specialist, VELCO
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Broadband Initiatives (last mile) Projects

  • Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

AT&T

  • Owen Smith, Director for External Affairs, AT&T Northeast Region
11:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Introductions: Development of Biomass Electricity and Wood Pellet Plants
Beaver Wood Energy

  • Tom Emero, Co-Founder, Beaver Wood Energy
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 015, 016
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Broadband Deployment - Infrastructure Build-out & Pole Attachement

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Bequeath, Planning Engineer, FairPoint
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, VELCO
  • Michael Loucy, Business Development Specialist, VELCO
  • Maureen O'Day, Construction Manager, FairPoint
  • Lisa O'Day, Network Engineering Manager, FairPoint
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Smith, VT. President, Fairpoint Communications
  • Greg White, Director of Engineering, CVPS
10:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Smart Grid Initiatives - Comments

  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Comments

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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After

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Regional Services Report
Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies (VAPDA)

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
11:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Mass Adoption of Biomass Heating Systems
Austria's Lessons Learned & Potential Applications for Vermont Policy & Development

  • Christiane Egger, Deputy Manager, O.O. Energy Conservation Assoc., Linz Austria
6:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing

Proposal to allow Education Non-administrative Personnel to Receive Unemployment Compensation between Academic Terms

  • Claudine Currier, Secretary, Holland Elementary School
  • Kirby Daggett, Paraprofessional, Holland Elementary School
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Dennis Labounty, AFLCIO
  • Terry Lumbra, Lunch Cook, Holland Elementary School
  • Deforest "Sonny" Lumbra, Bus Driver, Holland Elementary School
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Richard Ricciari, Derby
  • Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Norma Scelza, Paralegal, E. Charleston
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11 -017
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Non-ARRA Funded Broadband Infrastructure Projects

  • Pam Mackenzie, President, Comcast
  • Owen Smith, Director for External Affairs, AT&T Northeast Region
  • John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vermont Broadband Deployment - Review of ARRA-Funded Infrastructure Development Projects

  • William Snyder, Owner, Stingray, Inc.
  • Mark Wymer, VP Marketing & Online Services, Hughes Network Systems
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
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CDs
11 - 018, 019
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Tax Increment Financing (TIFs)
Proposal of Amendment to TIFs Statutes by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Steven Mackenzie, City Manager, City of Barre
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sandy Miller, City Manager, So. Burlington
  • Kimberly Murray, Director, Community & Economic Development, Colchester
  • Robert Rusten, Assistant City Manager, So. Burlington
  • James Tischler, City Planner, St. Albans City
  • Carrie Violete, Economic Development, Milton
  • Al Vogele, Town Manager, Town of Colchester
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Bill - Review and Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

New Age Materials & Supply Sourcing Opportunities for Vermont Businesses

SEDHGA Community-based Hearing: Heritage Flight Conference Room, Burlington Airport - Attendees TBD - Vermont Companies in the Aerospace, Aviation, and related Manufacturing Sectors

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Vermont Chamber of Commerce - Aerospace and Aviation Assoc. Open House at Heritage Aviation

"Plastics, Polymers, & Ceramics: New Age Materials & Market Opportunities"

  • Bill Berg, SVP, Aerospace and Defense, Vermont Composites
  • Ted Brady, Honorary Chair, VAAA
  • Eric Broderson, Vice President and General Manager, K&E Plastics, Inc.
  • Eric Chase, President, Mansfield Heliflight
  • Rick Cochran, President and CEO, Mobile Medical International Corporation
  • Dante DiBattista, Rutland Plant Leader, GE Aviation Rutland
  • Greg Donahue, General Manager, Aviatron
  • Brian Dubie, Chair, VAAA
  • Chris Hill, President, Heritage Flight
  • John Kimball, New Business Development, Vermont Composites
  • George Lamphere, President, Liquid Measurement Systems
  • Tina Lindberg, Financial Manager, Mansfield Heliflight
  • Brenan Riehl, President and CEO, GW Plastics
  • Anastasia Satterthwaite, Purchasing Manager, Plasan Carbon Composites
  • Richard Sylvester, Director and Founder, Burlington Technical Center
  • Nick Warner, Special Project Manager, CEDO, Burlington Tech Center
  • Tony Wurmel, Vice President and General Manager, Goodrich
Friday, February 11, 2011
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CDs
11 - 020
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S. - An act relating to exempting from public disclosure records related to tribal recognition

Introductory Review

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.86 - An act relating to recognition of the Elnu Abenaki tribe as a Native American Indian tribe

Public Comment by Vermont Residents on Recognition of Vermont Tribes

  • Richard "Skip" Bernier, Newport
9:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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11-021, 022
Meeting Record
After Adj.

Charleston Elementary School Movie Project - Student Visit with SEDHGA Committee

In Senate Chamber

  • Vicki Gentler, Charleston School
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Worker Safety Considerations; Co-Location & Scenic Corridors Considerations

  • Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Mike Spillane, Local 2326, IBEW
  • Ed Stanak, Coordinator, District 5 Environmental Commission
4:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review and Mark-up

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
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CDs
11 - 023
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review and Mark-up

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 - 11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Room - 11: Joint with House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

  • Bob Baird, Owner, Baird Family Farm
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Eric Farrell, Farrell Real Estate, Colchester
  • Vee Gordon, Resident, Town Meadow Senior Housing, Essex
  • Allen Karnatz, Vermont Land Trust
  • Stephen Marsh, President and CEO, Community National Bank, Derby
  • Corie Pierce, Bread and Butter Farm
  • Adam Wilson, Bread and Butter Farm
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review & Mark-up

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

Municipal Bond Bank and the South Burlington Pension Liability

  • Robert Giroux, Executive Director, Vermont Municipal Bond Bank
  • Sandy Miller, City Manager, So. Burlington
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • Robert Rusten, Assistant City Manager, So. Burlington
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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9:15 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Vermont Employer Day

Hearing Room 11 Joint with House Commerce & Economic Development

  • Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  • Sara Byers, Leonardo's Pizza
  • Glen Foster, Owner, Columbia Forest Products
4:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 18, 2011
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10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Seal of Quality Report by the VT Agency of Agriculture

Joint hearing with Senate and House Agriculture Committees

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing and Vermont Life
After

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Mark-up and Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
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CDs
11-024, 025
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying

Introduction of Issues and Review

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Sen. Bill Doyle, Co-sponsor
  • Sherrill Gilbert , VT State Coordinator, The Healthy Workplace 4 VT. Campaign
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Mark-up & Vote

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

S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing

Workers' Compensation Technical Corrections Bill (v. 1.2)



(3) Consideration of Potential Issue: Requirements of Employers to Provide Accrued Vacation Time

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Claudine Currier, Secretary, Holland Elementary School
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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11-25b, 25c
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10:00AM to 3:30PM

Closure of Vermont Yankee - Planning for the Economic Impact and Future of Windham County

10:00AM to 1:00PM: Tour of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's (BDCC) Cotton Mill Commercial Building & Luncheon with the BDCC Board of Directors

1:30PM to 3:30PM: Community-based Hearing at the Brattleboro Retreat Education Center, 75 Linden St. Brattleboro, VT.

  • Melinda Bussino, Executive Director, Brattleboro Area Drop In Center
  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Carmen Derby , Director, United Way of Windham County
  • Art Greenbaum, Building Contractor, Brattleboro
  • Sharon Hudson, Rowe, Massachusetts
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • John Dr. Mullin, Dean of the Graduate School, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Ole Olson, Rowe, Massachusetts
  • Ray Shadis, Member, New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution
  • Laura Sibilia, Executive Director, Mount Snow Chamber of Commerce
  • Barbara Sondag, Town Manager, Town of Brattleboro
  • Bob Stevens, Stevens & Associates Engineering
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to technical corrections to the workers’ compensation statutes

Mark-up Draft Bill

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
10:30 AM to Noon

Vermont Retail Association & Vermont Grocers Association - Legislative Briefing

(in Room 10)

Witnesses TBD

Friday, February 25, 2011
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11 - 026, 027
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9:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to technical corrections to the workers’ compensation statutes

Mark-up & Vote

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, VT. Department of Labor
  • Claudine Currier, Secretary, Holland Elementary School
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
11:30 AM

Labor Issue: Requirements of Employers to Provide Accrued Vacation Time

  • David Jefferson , Resident, West Charleston
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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CDs
11- 028, 029
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Report of the Oversight Panel

A Review of the Functions & Operations of the Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD) and Statewide Economic Development Planning

  • John Kessler, General Counsel, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Stephan Morse, Panel Chair
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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11 - 030, 031, 032
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to sales of vinous beverages

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
  • Timothy Banks, Owner, Dedalus Wine Shop
  • Rep. Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Joan Wilson, Owner, Waitsfield Wine Shoppe
10:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to art galleries serving malt or vinous beverages

  • David Briggs, Owner, Hotel Coolidge
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
  • Lia Rothstein, Director, Photo Shop Gallery, White River Jct.
10:30 AM

S.39 - An act relating to public buildings

  • David Bean Jr. , Resident, Middlebury
  • Sen. Harold Giard, Addison County
  • John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
11:00 AM

S.97 - An act relating to the study of carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings

  • Cathy Hilgendorf, School Construction Coordinator, Department of Education
  • Bob Howe, Div. of Fire Safety, Deparment of Public Safety
  • John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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4:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information, allowing school employees to be paid wages over the course of a year, and union organizing

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Claudine Currier, Secretary, Holland Elementary School
  • Ron Fox, Attorney, Montpelier
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dennis Labounty, AFLCIO
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to sales of vinous beverages

Comments

  • Timothy Banks, Owner, Dedalus Wine Shop
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, VT. Wholesale Beverage Assoc.
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards
  • Phil Tonks, Owner, Grandview Winery
10:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to art galleries serving malt or vinous beverages

Mark-up & Vote

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
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CDs
11-035, 036
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11:00 AM

Waste-to-Energy Systems: Biocrude Technology Inc.

Proposed Integrated Municipal Waste to Energy Reformation Facility for Vermont

  • Grant Ellis , Vice President, Public Relations, BioCrude Technologies, Inc.
  • John Moukas , Chairman & CEO, BioCrude Technologies, Inc. (Ontario, Canada)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 037, 038
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9:00 AM

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Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC)

  • Jon Crystal, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Susan Reid, Member, VEOC Board of Directors & King Arthur Flour
10:30 AM

Early Childhood Day Presentation

  • Eliza Cain, Owner, Red Hen Baking Company
  • Lee Lauber, Executive Director, Family Center of Washington County
  • Steve Voight , King Arthur Flour
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 039, 040
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9:30 AM

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Governor's Proposed Job Training Investment Initiative
Collaborative of the Vermont Workforce Development Council (VWDC)

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Chip Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Council
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • John O'Kane, Chair, VT. Workforce Development Council
Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 041, 042
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9:00 AM

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Integrated Resources Management (IRM)

Analyzing and Retrofitting Built & Natural Environments

  • Bruce Douglas, Hydro Geologist, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  • Patrick Lucey, President, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, Ltd. (Victoria, BC, Canada)
10:00 AM

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Economic Impact of Maine Yankee Decommissioning

Town of Wiscasset Planning & Development Initiatives

  • Bob Blagden, Selectperson, Town of Wiscasset, Maine
  • Marge Kilkelly , Former Chair & State Senator, Citizens Study Panel on Decommissioning Maine Yankee
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Annie Noonan, Montpelier, as Commissioner of the Department of Labor

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
9:05 AM

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Report of the Vermont Film Commission

Recommendation to Integrate with the Agency of Commerce & Community Development

  • Joe Bookchin, Executive Director, Vermont Film Commission
  • Woody Keppel, Actor, Town of Charlotte
  • Peter Letzelter-Smith, Freelance Motion Picture Technician, West Glover
  • Kevin McCarthy, Screenwriter & Professor, Dartmouth College
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:30 AM

Vermont Mortgage Bankers Assoc.

(Room 10)

  • Marilyn Morin-Roberts, Branch Manager, Shelter Mortgage
  • Jason Pidgeon, President, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Assoc.
  • Kathy Simanskas, Mortgage Manager, VT. State Employees Credit Union
  • Diane Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Assoc.
  • Heidi Urish, Mortgage Loan Officer, Spruce Mortgage
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
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11 - 043, 044
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9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Introductory Review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
9:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

(Overview and Priorities)

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 045
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9:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the KOAS as a Native American Indian tribe

Committee Action on the VT. Commission on Native American Affairs Review & Decision

  • Nancy Millette Doucet , Chief, The Koasek Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
  • Eloise Bell, Community Relations Manager, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Shirl Hook-Therrien, Member, Koasek of the Koas Elders Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Roger Longtoe - Sheehan, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
10:00 AM

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(Overview & Priorities)

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11- 046
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10:00 AM

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Overview & Priorities

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Pat Moulton-Powden, Deputy Secretary and Director of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

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Renewable Energy Resources - Biomass

Overview of Vermont Initiatives

  • Andy Boutin, Pellergy, Barre
  • Chris Brooks, Owner, Vermont Wood Pellet Co.
  • Andrea Culnus, Policy Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center
  • Clay Francis, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Biomass Systems
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • TJ Poor, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11 - 047
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Student Assistance Programs of VT.

(Funding Impact on SAP Positions)

  • Debby Haskins, Executive Director, Assoc. of Student Assistance Programs of VT.
10:30 AM

VT. Rural Development Council: E-Vermont Education Initiative

(in Room 41, SKYPE- Digital Wish Discussions with Communities & Schools - Towns of Dover, Poultney, Canaan, & Newport)

  • William Anton, Principal, Dover Elementary School
  • Eric Bird, Lead Classroom Trainer/Digital Wish, Poultney Elementary School
  • Heather Chirtea, Executive Director, Digital Wish
  • Alyssa DeLaBruere, Teacher, United Christian Academy (Newport)
  • Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Vermont Legislature
  • Helen Labun Jordan, Director, E-Vermont/VRDC
  • Megen Krohn, Northern Trainer/Digital Wish, United Christian Academy (Newport)
  • Megen Krohn, Northen Trainer/Digital Wish, United Christian Academy (Newport)
  • Patrick Morehead, Economic Development Specialist, Town of Dover
  • Heather Rogers, Teacher, United Christian Academy (Newport)
  • Kathy Smith, Teacher, Canaan Elementary School
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11 - 048
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

(Comments on proposed changes to the bill by Senate Committee on Natural Resources)

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

(Review & Priorities)

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Plum Creek Timber Company - Current Use Progam Violation

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Plum Creek Timber Company
  • David Grayck, Attorney for Plum Creek Co., Cheney, Brock, and Saudek
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:00 AM

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Review

  • Betsy Bishop, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Jolinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to requiring employment breaks

Introductory Review

  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
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Review - Draft Provisions

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

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Review - Draft Provisions (continued)

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
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11 - 049, 050, 051
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9:00 AM

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Comments on proposed provisions in bill:
(1) Reconvening Technical Working Group in ACCD
(2) Private Activity Bond Allocation
(3) Vermont Training Program, JFO Study

  • Matt Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Steve Gold, Consultant, JFO
  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

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ISO 9000 - Certification Process for Small Businesses

  • Brian Werneke, Professional Manufacturing Advisor, VT. Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
  • Bob Zider, Director, VT. Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
5:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review & Comments on Proposed Amendments from the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11 - 052, 053
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8:30 AM

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Review Agriculture Provisions

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Proposal for Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) Provisions

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sandy Miller, City Manager, City of South Burlington
  • Kimberly Murray, Director, Community & Economic Development, Colchester
  • Albin Voegele, Town Manager, Colchester
10:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Proposal for Biomass Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Provisions:
- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
- Forward Capacity Market (FCM)

  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Biomass Systems
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • TJ Poor, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
11 - 054, 055
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Gusto's Bar & Restaurant
(Liquor License Matter)

  • Jean Gosselin, Owner, Gusto's Bar & Restaurant
  • Andy Thibault , Investigator, Department of Liquor Control
  • John Valsangiacomo, Attorney, Barre
9:15 AM

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Auctioneers & Tax Assessment

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Warren Earle, Owner, Lamoille Valley Auction Service
  • Reg Lussier, Auctioneer, Kirby
  • Gary McQuesten, Attorney, Valsangiacomo, Detora, & McQuesten, PC
  • Richard Woodard, Owner, Sir Richards Enterprises
  • Barbara Woodard, Waterbury Center
  • Ron Wright, Owner, Wright Auctions
10:00 AM

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Proposed Provisions for Local Purchasing

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
11:00 AM

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Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Standard
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Committee Discussion, as needed

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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Comments and Committee Markup

  • John Canning, President, VT. Software Developer's Alliance
  • Ann DeMarle, Director, Emergent Media Center, Champlain College
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Molly Lambert, State Director VT/NH, USDA Rural Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Greg Morgan, Foundation & Corporate Relations Director, Champlain College
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Rhonda Shippee, Community Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
Friday, April 15, 2011
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9:00 AM

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Committee Review and Mark-up, Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion - Pending Activities & Priorities

(as needed)

5:00 PM

Committee Discussion - Pending Bills

(as needed)

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, April 21, 2011
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9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Friday, April 22, 2011
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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

(as needed)

Friday, April 29, 2011
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CDs
11 - 056
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8:30 AM

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

Referred for Comment from Senate Judiciary

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Express
Friday, November 4, 2011
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Essex Junction Crescent Connector

Development of Housing and Commercial Buildings In And About The Essex Five Corners

  • David Crawford, Village Manager, Essex Junction
  • Robin Pierce, Essex Junction
1:30 PM

Project Developer Comments

  • Ben Avery, The Braverman Company
  • Ken Braverman, The Braverman Company
  • Bob McEwing, Interim Director, LI Maple Street Properties
  • Alex McEwing, McEwing Properties
2:00 PM

Administration Comments

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
2:30 AM

Interested Party Comments

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Paul Bruhn, Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
3:15 PM

Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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no recordings
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10:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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no recordings
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, January 5, 2012
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no recordings
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Caucus

1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State of the State

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
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CDs
2012-001, 002, 003, 004, 005
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative

  • Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Darcy Carter, District Director, Small Business Administration
  • Steve Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Sarah Isham, Senior Agricultural Lender, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Molly Lambert, State Director, USDA Rural Development
  • Bob McDonald, Housing Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
  • Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Robinson, Business and Cooperative Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
  • Linda Rossi, Associate Director, Small Business Development Center
  • Rhonda Shippee, Community Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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no recordings
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9:00 AM

FLOOR

After

Committee Priorities and Organization: Review of Key Issues and Bills

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

ECOS: A Sustainable Future for Chittenden County - Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation

Joint Hearing - Room 10
House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Seth Bowden, Director, Business Development, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
11:00 AM

Emergency 9-1-1 Service Funding Study

  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • David Tucker, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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no recordings
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8:45 AM

S.173 - An act relating to simplifying the formation of business start-ups

Taxation of Cloud Computing - Software as a Service

  • Trevor Crist, President and CEO, Sterling Valley Systems, Inc, (Inntopia)
  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, Hewlett Packard
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Michael Wasser, Attorney, STS, LLC.
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to the definition of line of duty in the workers’ compensation statutes

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trey Martin, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Richards, Firefighter/Engineer, Colchester Volunteer Fire Company
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jason Stech, Volunteer Firefighter, Colchester Volunteer Fire Company
  • Rep. Don Turner
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
10:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to workplace bullying

Update on Status of Bill

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

Introduction to Sustainable Aquaculture & Hydroponics

Kingdom Aquaponics, LLC, Guildhall

  • James Homer, Owner, KIngdom Aquaponics LLC
  • Leighton Morrison, CEO & General Manager, KIngdom Aquaponics LLC
  • Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Northeast Vermont Development Assoc.
12:00 PM

Caucus

1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
12-006, 007
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the Vermont training program

To include a discussion of broadening the scope of VTP funding for Agriculture sectors.

  • Steve Gold, Consultant, JFO
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
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Standard
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no recordings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Mad River Valley Community Discussion with Businesses & Organizations

Community-based Hearing at The Mint Restaurant, Waitsfield

  • Bob Ackland, Selectperson, Town of Warren Selectboard
  • Sam Andersen, Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Annemarie DeFreest , Owner, Inn at Round Barn Farm
  • Rep. Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Jim Halavonich , Manager, Bridges Resort
  • David Hartshorn, Owner, MRV Produce Farm
  • Kara Herlihy , Reporter, Valley Reporter
  • Susan Klein, Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Jeff Mack , President, Northern Reliability
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Hapy Mayer, Co-owner, Small Dog Electronics
  • Tom Mehuron, Owner, MRV Grocery Store
  • Robin Morris, Coordinator, Mad River Valley Food Hub
  • Joshua Schwartz, Director, Mad River Valley Planning District
  • Steve Shea , Chair, Waitsfield Planning Commission
  • Win Smith, President, Sugarbush Resort
  • Richard Traverse, Owner, FreeAire Refrigeration
  • Rosemarie White, Officer, Northfield Savings Bank
11:30 AM

Mad River Valley Food Hub Opening Ceremony

Press Conference & Tour in Waitsfield

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Robin Morris, Coordinator/Founder, Mad River Valley Food Hub
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
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CDs
12- 008, 009
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9:00 AM

H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits

  • David Boyden, Boyden Valley Winery, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marcia Lawrence, Special Assistant, Department of Liquor Control
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Diageo (Connecticut)
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Windham County
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
After

S.168 - An act relating to sales of vinous beverages

  • Ken Albert, Owner, Shelburne Vineyard
  • Rep. Margaret Andrews, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Public Hearing in Room 11
Joint Hearing - Senate and House Committees on Agriculture, House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, & General Affairs

Witnesses & Recordings listed in Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing 1/18/12

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
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12-010, 011, 012
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Role of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Buildings and General Services
Contesting Worker Compensation Claims of State Employees

  • Jim Dunn, Attorney, VT. Troopers Assoc.
  • Ron Fox, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Keith J. Kasper, Member, VBA Workers Comp. Committee, McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard, P.C.
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Mike O'Neil, President, VT. Troopers Assoc.
  • Lisa Stratton, Section Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
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CDs
12-013, 014
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9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

To include discussion of corrections to Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurances Statutes

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
After

S.131 - An act relating to the study of whether licensure should be required for the practice of roofing

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Vermont Training Program Funding

Humane Handling of Animals Training Project

  • Carl Cushing, Owner, Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing
11:00 AM

S.169 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

  • Patrick Malone, Director, Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-015
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

S.161 - An act relating to workers’ compensation insurance

  • Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, VT. Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Vermont Building Trades
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12--016, 017
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.235 - An act relating to a homeless prevention and rapid rehousing pilot program

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
  • Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Dettman, Executive Director, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Jane Helmstetter, Field Director - Chittenden County, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:00 AM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
11:30 AM

Review issues pertaining to Private Roads

  • Chris McDonald, Director, Government Affairs, VT Association of Realtors
  • Claire Wallace, President-elect, VT Association of Realtors
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-018, 019
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Includes review of S. 136, S. 146, S. 169 & Short-term Workers' Comp. Program Committee Draft Bill v 1.4

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Vermont Department of Labor
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 020, 021, 022
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act. 52 - Relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Update on Progress

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

Vermont Fairs Association

Introductions

  • Jackie Folsom, Representative, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
11:00 AM

H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices

Introductory Review

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12, 023, 024, 025
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.161 - An act relating to workers’ compensation insurance

  • Kevin Gaffney, Assistant Director, Rates & Forms, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Draft Omnibus Labor Bill - Review and Discussion v.1.4

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
After

Act. 50 - VDOL Summer Study Committee Report: Educational Wages

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 026, 027
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act. 52 - Relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Comments

  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
After

Committee Discussion

TBD

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 028
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Flexible Capital Fund - Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

Supported by 2009 Jobs Bill

  • Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 029, 030
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

To consider use of private activity bonds to acquire 51% ownership interest in VELCO.

  • Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Ellen Burt , General Manager, Stowe Electric
  • Geoff Commons, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Service
  • Ed French , Attorney, Stackpole & French
  • Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, McKee, Giuliani & Cleveland PC
  • Pat Householder, Controller, Stowe Electric
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
5:00 PM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

Continuation of Committee Discussion - to consider use of private activity bonds to acquire 51% public ownership interest in VELCO.

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 031, 032, 033
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Jessica Radbord, Chair of Bar Association Post Irene Subcommitte on Housing, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tom Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Ted Wimpey, Director, CVOEO
10:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Draft Omnibus Labor Bill - Review and Discussion

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

Comment - Consideration of using private activity bonds for 51% public ownership of VELCO

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Caucus & Floor

Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 034, 035
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint resolution urging US Postal Service & Congress to not implement proposed major reductions

Committee Draft - Mark-up and Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Act 52 of 2011 Session - Update on Progress

Review and Discussion of VEGI and VTP

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
  • Susan Mesner, Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
After

S.152 - An act relating to the definition of line of duty in the workers’ compensation statutes

Comments from members of the Vermont Ambulance Assoc.

  • Jim Finger , President (member Rutland Regional Ambulance Service), VT. Ambulance Assoc.
  • Bill Hathaway, Executive Director, Bennington Rescue Squad
  • Michael Paradis , Executive Director, Newport Ambulance Service Inc.
  • John Vose, Vice President (member Upper Valley Ambulance Service), VT. Ambulance Assoc.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Community-based Hearing in Hardwick - VT. Food Venture Center

  • Marcus Brown , Chair, Town of Hardwick
  • Monty Fisher, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
  • Todd Hardie, Owner, Caledonia Spirits & Winery
  • Jon Jewett, Town Manager, Town of Hardwick
  • George Keener, Operations Manager, VT. Food Venture Center
  • Andy Kehler, Owner, Jasper Hill Farm
  • Andrew Meyer, Owner, Vermont Soy Co.
  • Tom Stearns, Owner, High Mowing Seeds Co.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 036, 037
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Hearing - Pertaining to Recognition of Native American Indian People

with House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs in House Chamber

Overview - VT. Commission on Native American Affairs

  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
9:15 AM

S.128 - An act relating to recognition of the Missisquoi, St. Francis-Sokoki Band as a Native American Indian tribe

  • John Churchill, Chief, Missisquoi, St. Francis - Sokoki Band
  • Roger Longtoe - Sheehan, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • David Skinas, Archeologist, USDA
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
  • Peter Thomas, Professor & Director (retired), Consulting Archeology Program, UVM
  • Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
10:00 AM

S.129 - An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe

  • Eloise Beil , Expert Review Panelist, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Roger Longtoe, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • Nancy Millette Doucet, Chief, Koasek Abenaki of the Koas
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
  • Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 038, 039
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Forming Cooperatively Owned Mobile Home Parks to Increase Mobile Home Financing Opportunities

Joint Hearing with House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs in Room 10

  • Dan Baker, Professor, UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
  • Andy Danforth, Housing Program Manager, Cooperative Development Institute
  • Mary Durland , Coordinator, Storm Clean-up Committee, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
  • Shaun Gilpin, Coordinator - Mobile Home Project, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Emily Higgins, Director of Home Ownership, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Tom May , Resident, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
  • Bob McDonald, Housing Programs Director, USDA Rural Development
  • Rick Minard, Director, New Hampshire Community Loan Fund
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:15 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Continuation of Hearing in Room 10

Forming Cooperatively Owned Mobile Home Parks to Increase Mobile Home Financing Opportunities

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 040, 041
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.259 - An act relating to increasing the number of members on the liquor control board

  • Brian Cain, Capitol Plaza
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephanie O'Brien, Chair, Liquor Control Board
9:30 AM

H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits

Review includes S.125, 168, 186, 187, 188

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Introductory Review

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Co-sponsor
  • Elsa Basma, Owner (S. 29 Opposition, Spokesperson), Puddle Jumpers Child Care, Shelburne
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Alice McKenzie, Executive Director (S.29 Opposition Spokesperson), Burlington Boys and Girls Club
  • Sonja Raymond, Director (S. 29 Supporter Spokesperson), Apple Tree Learing Center
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Co-sponsor
  • Cathi Ste. Marie, Owner (S. 29 Supporter Spokesperson), Cathi's House, North Troy (Registered Day Care)
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 042, 043, 044
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee review and mark-up of bills pertaining to Labor matters - S. 131, 136, 146, 161, 169

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

Green Mountain College: Need for Fiber Connection to Sustain Operations

10:15 AM

H.552 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Introductory Review

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Carol Presley, Governmental Relations Manager, Acadia Insurance Co.
11:00 AM

H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • James Fannon, Legal Counsel, Vermont National Education Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Reporter
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Attorney General's Office
  • Amy Traub, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Opportunity Program, Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 045
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to recognition of the Missisquoi, St. Francis-Sokoki Band as a Native American Indian tribe

Committee Discussion & Action

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:10 AM

S.129 - An act relating to recognition of the Koasek Abenaki of the Koas as a Native American Indian tribe

Committee Discussion & Action

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

S.133 - An act relating to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Introductory Review

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
9:30 AM

Homelessness and Homeless Prevention

  • Elizabeth Ready, Executive Director, John Graham Shelter, Vergennes
10:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition - Current Issues & Needs

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

  • Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Mateo Kehler, Owner, Jasper Hill Farm
  • Kevin Loso, Rutland Housing Authority
  • Mame McKee, ReBuild Waterbury
  • Bill Morlock, Springfield Housing Authority
  • Cy Nelson, Dairy farmer, Canaan
  • Connie Snow, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
11:15 AM

S.133 - An act relating to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Committee Discussion & Vote

11:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to simplifying the formation of business start-ups

Taxation of Cloud Computing

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Presentation by Patrick Binns, Canada's Consul-General to New England

30 nin after floor

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Mark-up & Action on Omnibus Labor bill

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 046, 047
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 52 of 2011 Session - Update on Progress

Review of Background Growth - VEGI & VTP

  • Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
  • Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 048
Meeting Record
5:00 PM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Committee Discussion - Mobile Home Park Initiative

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 049, 050
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

After School for All - 21st Century Fund

  • Julie Donaghy , After School Reach Coordinator, Craftsbury School
  • Diane Janikatis, After School Reach Coordinator, Burke, Sutton, Lyndonville, Newark, Millers Run - School Districts
  • Nicole Miller, After School Reach Director, Orange South Supervisory Union
9:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Review and Comments on Draft Committee Bill

Forming Cooperatively Owned Mobile Home Parks to Increase Mobile Home Financing Opportunities

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, VT. Housing Finance Agency
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kelley Hamshaw , UVM Dept of Community Development & Applied Economics
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Elizabeth Ide, VT. Disaster Relief Fund
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Ted Wimpey, Director, CVOEO
  • Sarah Woodward, CVOEO
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 051, 052, 053
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.173 - An act relating to simplifying the formation of business start-ups

Taxation of Cloud Computing - Review Draft Amendment 1.6

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
10:15 AM

S.169 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Introductory Review

Act 142 Report - Statewide Licensing of Emergency Medical Services Providers & for consideration of Committee Amendments re: EMS to S. 169

  • Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director, Department of Health
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Doug MacKenzie, COO - Global Finance Investment Banking, Nomura Securities International, Inc.
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
11:45 AM

Green Mountain College: Need for Fiber Connection to Sustain Operations

State Funding Priorities

  • Paul Fonteyn, President, Green Mountain College
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Paul Millette, Director of IT, Green Mountain College
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 054, 055
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Mark-up & Action on bills pertaining to Labor matters

Following witnesses will testify on key provisions of the bills listed below

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Ken Canning, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, AIA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
  • Dennis Labounty, AFLCIO
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont; Building Trades
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
After

S.152 - An act relating to the definition of line of duty in the workers’ compensation statutes

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 -056, 057
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative: Strengthening Ownership, Assistance & Financing Opportunities

Discussion with VT. Disaster Relief Fund & VT. Community Foundation

Review & Comments - Draft Committee Bill (v. 2.1)

  • JoEllen Calderara, Mobile Home Case Expert, VT. Disaster Relief Fund
  • Stuart Comstock-Gay, President and CEO, Vermont Community Foundation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Betsy Ide, Director of Operations, VT. Disaster Relief Fund
  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Philanthropic Advisor, Vermont Community Foundation
5:00 PM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative: Strengthening Ownership, Assistance & Financing Opportunities

Continued Review of Draft Committee Bill (v. 1.2)

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 058, 059, 060
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Kids are Priority One Coalition

Introduction

  • Caprice Hover, Director, Rutland Parent Child Center
After

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative: Strengthening Ownership, Assistance & Financing Opportunities
Review & Mark-up of Draft Committee Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 061, 062, 063, 064, 065
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to grave markers

Introduction

Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association, Marshfield

  • Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
9:15 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Mark-up & Action on Omnibus Labor Draft Bill

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Introduction - Fair Share Representation Fee: Employees in Organized Bargaining Units

  • Joel Cook, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • George Lovell, VT. Coordinator, AFSCME Council 93
  • Michael Morelli, District Vice President, VT. Ironworkers Union
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
5:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Mark-up and Possible Action on...

Committee Omnibus Labor Bill (v. 3.1) and S. 161 & S. 169

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 066, 067, 068, 069, 070
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to simplifying the formation of business start-ups

Mark-up & Possible Action on Taxation of Cloud Computing Committee Amendment Draft (v. 1.7)

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative: Strengthening Ownership, Assistance & Financing Opportunities

Mark-up & Possible Action on Draft Committee Bill (v. 3.1)

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, VT. Association of Realtors
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Final Mark-up and Vote on Committee Omnibus Labor Bill

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
5:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Mobile Home Park Initiative: Strengthening Ownership, Assistance & Financing Opportunities

Final Mark-up & Vote on Draft Committee Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

S.246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Final Mark-up & Vote on Senate Agriculture Committee Strike-all Amendment

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 071
Meeting Record
After

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Review proposed amendment v. 1.1 pertaining to Town Reimbursement For Funeral Expenses of Indigent

  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
S. 169 incorporated into S. 106
CDs
12 - 072, 073
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.169 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Testimony pertaining to VT. Search and Rescue Operations & Committee Amendment of 3/16/12

Committee Review of Amendment Draft 1.2 pertaining to recommendations of the Emergency Medical Services Summer Study Committee

Please note: S. 169 was incorporated into S. 106 as passed by the Senate.

  • Ray Ault, Proctor
  • Kathy Duclos, Starksboro
  • Rob Evans, Captain, VT. State Police
  • Paul Furlong, Intern, Legislative Council
  • Major Walter Goodell, Coordinator PSAP, Department of Public Safety
  • Mike Halpin, New England K9 Search & Rescue, Essex Chapter
  • Cindy Hill, Attorney, Middlebury
  • Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Jocelyn Stohl, New England Search & Rescue Education Services
  • Alex Whitelock, VT. Search & Rescue K9, Inc.
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recording
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

TBD

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordning
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Report of the Building Code Study Committee

  • Robert Patterson, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 074, 075
Meeting Record
4:30 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development FY 13 Budget: Committee Budget Considerations

  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

TBD

3:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 076, 077
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VELCO Memorandum of Understanding - Update

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

Appropriation Request: Case Management Services for the Homeless

  • Elizabeth Ready, Executive Director, John Graham Shelter, Vergennes
1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 078, 079
Meeting Record
9:00AM to 5:00PM

Windham County Community Meetings

(1) Community-based Hearing re: S. 52 SeVEDS Strategy and Post-VY Task Force (VT. Ag. Business Educ. Center, Brattleboro
(2) TriPark Coop. Housing - Mobile Home Park
(3) Town of Wilmington - Assess Storm Recovery Efforts

  • Nancy Brosz, Board Member, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
  • Bill Colvin, Community Development Specialist, Wilmington
  • Colby Dix, Former Selectboard Member, Wilmington
  • Mary Durland , Coordinator, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Mount Snow Chamber of Commerce
  • Gretchen Havreluk, Business Support Coordinator, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Martin Langeveld , General Manager, Strolling of the Heifers
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Tom May , Resident, TriPark Cooperative Housing Corp. (West Brattleboro)
  • Patrick Moreland, Assistant City Manager, Brattleboro
  • Stephan Morse, Chair, Post VY Committee
  • Scott Murphy, Town Manager, Wilmington
  • Gregg Noble, Director of Business Development, Sovernet Communications
  • Jenna Pugliese, Environmental Manager, Stratton Mountain
  • Drew Richards, Vice President, The Richards Group
  • Laura Sibilia, Project Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Barbara Sondag, Town Manager, Town of Brattleboro
  • Bob Stevens, Executive Director, Stevens & Associates Engineering
  • Meg Streeter, Selectboard Member, Wilmington
  • Lisa Sullivan, Owner, Bartleby's Books
  • Dan Yates, President, Brattleboro Savings & Loan
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 080, 081
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.730 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection laws

Introductory hearing

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Co.
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion Technology Insurance
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, AIA
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Mastercard
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Coalition for Employment & Prosperity

(In Room 11)

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 082, 083
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.640 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing

Introductory hearing

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ann Manwaring, Sponsor, House Appropriations Committee
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing and Vermont Life
  • Vicki Tebbetts, Vice President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

Introductory hearing

  • Rep. Bill Frank, Sponsor, Underhill, Jericho, Bolton
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jill Krowinski, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Evelyn Marcus, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Dawn Philbert, Director of Public Health Policy, Department of Health
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Helen Wagner, AAG, Attorney General's Office
11:15 AM

H.773 - An act relating to veterans’ tax exemption

Introductory hearing

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Richard Reed, Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 084, 085
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits

Introductory hearing

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Simakaski, Legislative Chair, VT Grape and Wine Council
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Vicki Tebbetts, Vice President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:50 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Discussion

  • Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
10:30 AM

H.640 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing

Committee Discussion

  • Vicki Tebbetts, Vice President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

H.699 - An act relating to scrap metal processors

Introductory hearing

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, LKQ Corporation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Frank Hileman, Government Affairs, LKQ Corporation
  • Major Ed Ledo, VT. State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Vice Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Herb Russell, Sponsor & Reporter , House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12- 086
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.556 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

Update on VEDA lending capacity

  • Jo Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
10:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Committee Amendment Mark-up and Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.773 - An act relating to veterans’ tax exemption

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.640 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing

Comments

  • Todd Comen, Chair, Business & Hospitality Management, Johnson State College
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 087, 088
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees

Introductory Hearing

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Rep. Michel Consejo, Sponsor, Swanton
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
9:50 AM

H.556 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:20 AM

H.730 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection laws

Committee Mark-up and Vote

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Asurion Technology Insurance
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Mastercard
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA
11:15 AM

H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers

  • Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Rep. Helen Head, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 089, 090
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
9:30 AM

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.42 - An act relating to employment decisions based on credit information

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Eric Ellman, Vice President, Consumer Data Industry Assoc.
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits

Final Mark-up & Vote, to include consideration of H. 259 - Increasing members on the liquor control board

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

H.699 - An act relating to scrap metal processors

Final Mark-up & Vote, to include consideration of H. 706 - Reduce sale of stolen property

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police
5:30 PM

H.640 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:45 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Amendment Review & Action

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 091, 092
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.552 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Final Mark-up & Vote

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, LKQ Corporation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Asurion Technology Insurance
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Eileen Simollardes, Vice President-Supply & Regulatory Affairs., Vermont Natural Gas Co.
2:15 PM

Final Mark-up & Vote on pending bills

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Committee Discussion

As needed.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 093, 094
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Comments on School-related agency fee provisions

  • Bonita Bedard, School Board Member, Addison North S.U.
  • Virginia Burley, Board Member, Washington Central Supervisory Union
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Brooke Dingledine , School Board Member, Randolph Elementary School Board
  • Dennis Labounty, AFLCIO
  • Emily Long, Chair, Windham Central Supervisory Union Board
  • Rep. John Moran, Vice Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 - 095, 096
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.506 - An act relating to commercial catering licenses, the export of vinous beverages, and outside consumption permits

Final Review & Action, v.2.1

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:30 AM

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Comments on Amendment re: Payment of Prevailing Wages/Wind Generation Facilities (Secs. 15a, 15b, & 15c)

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Michael Morelli, Business Agent, VT. Ironworkers Local 7
  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Martha Staskus, Chair, Renewable Energy Vermont
After Senate Adjournment

S.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation

Comments on Amendment re: Payment of Prevailing Wages

  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Monday, April 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12 -097
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Committee Amendment Mark-up & Vote (version 1.2)

Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

TBD

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
TBD

FLOOR

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
TBD

FLOOR

Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No recordings
Meeting Record
TBD

FLOOR

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