2013-2014 Session

Change Session

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development considers matters relating to business organizations, including banking, insurance and utility companies and corporations, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance, and the industrial and internal development of the State, but excluding matters relating to transportation.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: Not taped

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Introductions and Orientation

If possible and time permits

1:30 PM

Legislature Convenes

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: Not taped

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Report of the Canvassing Committee

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Discussion

If possible and time permits

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths of Office to Elected Officials and Inaugural Address

Friday, January 11, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-1, 2, 3

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:00 AM

Department of Labor

Overview and update

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

11:00 AM

Vermont Business Roundtable

Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable

1:00 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Update

Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-4, 5, 6

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

Public Service Board

Overview and update

Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

ACCD - Server License compliance; Grant to Toronto Marketing Effort; International Trade Grant to Burlington Airport; Agate Update

David Metraux, Director of Information Technology & Performance Management, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Budget Adjustment

DOL - Request for general funds for VOSHA program

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chad Wawrzyniak, Director of Finance, Department of Labor

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Attorney General's Office

Overview and update; Consumer Assistance Program; proposed auto legislation; proposed cyber security legislation; Fuel; Report on Working Group on Protecting Older Consumers; 2013 consumer protection provisions; update on 2012 legislation

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General

11:20 AM

Vermont State Chamber of Commerce

Betsy Bishop, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Jessica Gingras, Legislative Assistant, Goverment Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

1:30 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Patricia L. Henderson, Director, Corporate Services and Operations, Strategic Risk Solutions
Heather McClure, Executive Director of Operations, OU Physicians
Steven McElhiney, President, Tall Pines Insurance Co., Dallas, TX
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association

2:30 PM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

Chris Campbell, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Caro Thompson, Broadband Coordinator, Vermont Telecommunications Authority

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-12, 13, 14. 15

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Department of Financial Regulation

Overview and update

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking Dvision, Department of Financial Regulation
David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Business Groups Overviews

Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors

Friday, January 18, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-16, 17

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:00 AM

Department of Public Service

Overview and update

Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund, Department of Public Service
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont

11:30 AM

New England Cable and Telecommunications Association

Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Joint hearing CDs with H Transportation; 13-18, 19; Public Hearing CDs with H Transportation

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Examine Strategies to Enhance the Software and Information Technology Report

Oliver Olsen, Representative, Committee to Examine Strategies to Enhance Software & Information Technology Sector in Vermont

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce

Overview and update

Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Rising Gas Prices

Joint Hearing with House Transportation and House Judiciary - Room 11

Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Gasoline Retailer, Milton
Gregg Laskoski, Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com
Daniel McLean, Senior Press Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Steve Pietryka, Sales Manager, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
Fred Rozell, Retail Pricing Director, Oil Price Information Services
Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
R.L. Vallee, Owner, R.L. Vallee, Inc.

7:00 PM

Rising Gas Prices

Public Hearing with House Transportation, Judiciary and Commerce & Economic Development Committees in Colchester, VT

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-20, 21, 22

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Employee Ownership Center

Overview and update

Don Jamison, Program Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
Mike Sessions, Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center

10:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Rep. George Cross, Representative, Sponsor
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

11:00 AM

H.51 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Labor Group
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Carol Presley, Governmental Relations Manager, Acadia Insurance
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AIG and VISA

11:30 AM

Insurance Issues

Frank O'Brien, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

2:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

continuation from morning

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont; Building Trades

3:00 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-23, 24, 25, 26

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Overview and update

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
David Carter, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority

10:00 AM

Vermont State Treasurer

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

11:00 AM

Auditor's Office

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont and Economic Development

Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont

Friday, January 25, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-27, 28,

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:00 AM

Telecommunications Update

Chris Campbell, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Michel Guite, President, V-Tel Communications
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

1:00 PM

Telecommunications Update

Continuation of morning session

Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Thomas Murray, Manager, State Government Affairs, TDS Telecom

1:45 PM

Telecommunications Update

Irv Thomae, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-29, 30, 31

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Lenae Quillen-Blume, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies Overview

David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.51 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Mark up and possible vote

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-32, 33, 34, 35, 36

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

the Impacts of Climate Change on Vermont Businesses

Joint Hearing with House Natural Resources and House Agriculture in Room 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Ken Albert, Founder, Shelburne Vineyard
Gail Albert, Director of Marketing & Events, Shelburne Vineyard
Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Joseph Fusco, Casella Waste Systems
Richard Hall, Owner, Fairmont Farm, Inc.
Pierre LeBlanc, President, Engelberth Construction
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Bill Mares, Vermont Beekeepers Association
Sen. Norm McAllister, Goat farmer, self
Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST
Tim Perkins, Director, Proctor Maple Research Center
Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Sen. David Zuckerman, Farmer, self

11:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Mark up and vote

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Rep. Dave Sharpe, Bristol, Vermont

1:00 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber - Climate Change

Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist

1:45 PM

Climate Change and the Economy

Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist

2:30 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency Issue

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-37, 38, 39, 40, 41

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency Issue

Continuation from Wednesday

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

9:30 AM

H.51 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Workforce and Development Issues

Sam Anderson, Vice President, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
Tom Green, President, Vermont College of Fine Arts
Edmar Mendizabal, Vermont Game Developers Association
David Rubin, Coordinator, Central Vermont Workforce Development Board
Lars Hasselblad Torres, Founder, Local 64

1:00 PM

H.39 - An act relating to the Public Service Board and the Department of Public Service

Ron Behrns, Director of Finance and Economics, Public Service Department
Ann Bishop, Chief Economist, Public Service Board
Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board

2:00 PM

Life Insurance and Escheats

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

3:00 PM

Independent Phone Companies Update

Sharon Comes-Farr, Director of Marketing, VTel
Charlie Davenport, General Manager, Thompson Telephone Company
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Independent Telephone Companies
Kim Gates Maynard, President, Telephone Association of Vermont
Thomas Murray, Manager, State Government Affairs, TDS Telecom
Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom

4:00 PM

Reception

Independent Telephone Companies Reception in Cedar Creek Room

Friday, February 1, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-42, 43, 44, 45

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency Issue

Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Pat Moulton Powden, Former Commissioner, Department of Labor

11:00 AM

Cyber Issues

Attorney General's Proposal

Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

1:00 PM

H.51 - An act relating to payment of workers’ compensation benefits by electronic payroll card

Committee discussion and vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA

1:15 PM

Cyber Issues

Ryan Kriger, Attorney General's Office

1:20 PM

Automobile Issues

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Program Coordinator, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Public Hearing

Meeting Record

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Tour the Proposed Developments in the Jay-Newport Development Area

7:45 AM

Bus leaves National Life

8:00 AM

Bus stops at State House

8:30 AM

Bus stops in Hardwick

9:30 AM

Bus stops in Coventry

10:00 AM

Tour of Jay Peak Ski Area

Leave Jay Peak at 11:00 a.m. and arrive at North Country Career Center at 11:30 a.m.

11:30 AM

Tour of the North Country Career Center

Lunch at the Career Center

12:30 PM

Economic Development and Transportation Factors in the Jay-Newport Development Area

Joint hearing with the House Transportation Committee - at the North Country Career Center

Lynn Bertrand, Executive Director, North Country Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Bruce, Northeast Kingdom Travel and Tourism Association
Penne Ciaraldi, Community College of Vermont
Nick Ecker-Raez, Glover
Eileen Illuzzi, Director, North Country Career Center
Eleanor Keger, West Charleston
Dr. Robert Kern, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
Chris Masson, Essex Supervisory Union - Canaan Schools
Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
Doug Morton, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Ann Nygard, Lyndon State College
Reed Olsen, Barton, VT
Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Cindy Robillard, Department of Labor, Newport Area
Patricia Sears, Executive Director, Newport City Renaissance Corporation
David Snedeker, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Bill Stenger, President, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
Steve Urgenson, Superintendent

15 Min. after hearing

Tour of Newport City and the Airport in Coventry

Bus will leave Coventry after tour and arrive in Montpelier 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: Newport/Jay Tour
CDs: 13-46, 47

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Field Trip to Newport-Jay Development Area

Bus leaving Montpelier at 8:00 a.m. and arriving back in Montpelier around 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-48, 49, 50, 51

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Automobile Issues

Howard Bailey, Citizen
Laura Bierly, Legal Services Law Line of Vermont, Legal Services Law Line of Vermont
Jason Commo, Citizen
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Curtis Heath, Consumer
Kristina Manley, Consumer
George McCrae, Owner, McCrae Wrecker

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits

Jared Bianchi, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
James Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Mark up and vote

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:00 PM

Committee Resolution - Captive Insurance Industry

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-52, 53, 54,

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - Joint meeting of the House and Senate

Mark Friedman, Director, Fiscal Policy Studies Institute

10:45 AM

"Turn the Curve"

Presentation in House Camber

Mark Friedman, Director, Fiscal Policy Studies Institute

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Workforce and Development Issues

Geoff Glaspie, Plant Manager - Tooling Operations Vermont, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc
Martha Maksym, Partnership for Change
Rich Tulikangas, Executive Director, Linking Learning to Life

2:50 PM

Committee Resolution - Captive Insurance Industry

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Kaj Samsom, Examinations Director, Department of Financial Regulation

Friday, February 8, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-55

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

H.58 - An act relating to the warranty obligations of suppliers and machinery dealerships

Rep. Mike Yantachka, Sponsor

10:15 AM

H.94 - An act relating to reporting and disclosure of heating fuel prices

Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor

10:30 AM

H.117 - An act relating to state regulation of the retail propane industry

Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-56, 57

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

H.39 - An act relating to the Public Service Board and the Department of Public Service

Mark up and vote

Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Final mark up and vote

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:00 PM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor

3:15 PM

H.57 - An act relating to self-employment assistance

Vote

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:20 PM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-58, 59, 60, 61

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Captives

David Provost, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association

11:30 AM

Vermont Grocers Day

Unemployment Insurance Issues

Patrick Crowl, Owner, Woodstock Farmer's Market
John Farrow, West Hartford Village Store
Steve Moyer, Financial Officer, Woodstock Farmer's Market

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

Cyber Issues

Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America /State Farm
Andy McLean, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA, Reed Elsevier; AT&T

3:30 PM

To Be Announced

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Joint hearing recordings with Internation Trade Committee; 13-62, 63

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

International Trade Committee Meeting

Room 11 - Joint with International Trade Committee

Robert Strumberg, Director of Harrison Institute for Public Law, George Town University

11:00 AM

Vermont Bankers'

Peter Crosby, Passumpsic Savings Bank
Stephen Marsh, President and CEO, Community National Bank
Mark Young, President, First National Bank, Orwell

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Propane Issues

Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Manny Fletcher, Blue Flame Gas
Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Joe Rose, President, Propane Gas Association of New England

Friday, February 15, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-64, 65, 66, 67

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Economic Development in Vermont - A 30 Plus Year View

Vincent Illuzzi, Newport, VT

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

H.165 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions related to motor vehicles

David Ayer, Owner, Ayer Auto Body
Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
John Doleszny, Tri-State Towing
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brian Morse, Owner, Morse Auto Sales & Service
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Winnie Wilkinson, Consumer

1:00 PM

H.165 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions related to motor vehicles

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Dave Birmingham, Owner, 802 Toyota
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Program Coordinator, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Mike McGrath, Towing Service
Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
Bianca Moureau, Consumer
Mark Saba, Owner, Formula Ford Auto Group

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-68, 69, 70, 71

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
James Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits

Committee discussion, mark up, possible vote

Albert LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations

Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-72, 73, 74, 75

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Legislative Day

Elise Annes, Vermont Land Trust
Merten Bangemann-Johnson, RuralEdge
Adam Hausmann, Farmer, Charlotte, VT
Nancy Owens, President, Housing Vermont

9:00 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Kaj Samsom, Examinations Director, Department of Financial Regulation
Dan Towle, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Kaj Samsom, Examinations Director, Department of Financial Regulation

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
Scott Mackey, Lobbyist, AT&T
Thomas Murray, Manager, State Government Affairs, TDS Telecom
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-76

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant-At-Arams; Adjutant General; UVM Trustees

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Anna Petropoulous, Apetrop, Inc.
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, February 22, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-77, 78, 79

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Sam Anderson, Vice President, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:45 PM

Economic Development Initiatives

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-80, 81, 82, 83

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Continuation from morning

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Andrew Perchlik, Director, Department of Public Service

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Continuation from morning

Peter Adamczyk, Energy Finance & Development Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
David Carter, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-84, 85, 86, 87, 88

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Sec. B.1100 - Next Generation funding; Sec. B.1100.1 - Next Generation Fund distribution; Sec. B.1101 - Unemployment insurance interest; Sec. E.233 - Public Service, regulation and energy; Sec. E.801 - Economic, Housing and Community Development

Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Dan Smith, Community Liaison, Vermont State Colleges

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Anna Petropoulous, Apetrop, Inc.
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Wasserman, President, White Mountain Solutions

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-89, 90, 91, 92, 93

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:15 AM

Committee discussion and possible vote

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
David Tucker, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Security breach section of bill

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

3:00 PM

H.203 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, March 1, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-94, 95, 96, 97

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.377 - An act relating to neighborhood planning and development for municipalities with designated centers

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.377 - An act relating to neighborhood planning and development for municipalities with designated centers

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 AM

H.377 - An act relating to neighborhood planning and development for municipalities with designated centers

continuation of morning testimony

Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Kate MaCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Michael Munson, Vermont Planners Association
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Preservation Trust of Vermont

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-98, 99, 100, 101

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Committee discussion, mark up and vote

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after adj.

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

Frank O'Brien, Vice President, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
Anna Petropoulous, Apetrop, Inc.
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Committee vote

2:35 PM

Discussion of Bills in Committee as Needed

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

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H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Strike-all amendment - Committee discussion and vote

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Sec. B.1100 and Sec. B.1100.1 - Next Generation Funding -- Committee discussion and vote on committee memo

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

4:25 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee discussion and vote

Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Discussion of Bills in Committee as Needed

Committee Discussion, mark up and possible vote

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Appropriations Bill Issues

Sec. B.1100, B.1101.1, Sec. E.233, Sec. E.801 -- Memo voted

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Richard Bland, General Counsel, Vermont Mutual Insurance Company
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
James Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Domestic and Casualty Insurance Companies
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

6:30 PM

H.377 - An act relating to neighborhood planning and development for municipalities with designated centers

John Adams, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Chris Cochran, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-108, 109, 110, 111

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Continuation of discussion of bills in committee as needed

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H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits

William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Continuation of discussion of bills in committee as needed

Friday, March 15, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-112

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits

Voted out

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee discussion; voted out

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Krystil Smith, Intern, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Microbusiness Program

Jan Demers, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Margaret Ferguson, Business Counselor, Central Vermont Community Action Council

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Discussion of Priorities for Remainder of 2013-14 Session

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Discussion of Priorities & Bills

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-113

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.242 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Strong Scholars Program

Rep. Brian Campion, Reporter
Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Chair, House Education Committee
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

Friday, March 22, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Meet in Committee Room

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-114, 115

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Workforce and Development Issues

Joann Erenhouse, Executive Director, Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce
Michael Harrington, Economic and Community Development Director, Town of Bennington
John Shannahan, Executive Director, Better Bennington Corp.

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:30 AM

H.528 - An act relating to revenue changes for fiscal year 2014 and fiscal year 2015

Rep. Jim Condon, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Jeff Wilson, Member, House Ways & Means Committee

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion of Priorities for Remainder of 2013-14 Session

If time allows

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

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Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Discussion of Priorities for Remainder of 2013-14 Session

If time allows

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-116

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Agency of Education Short and Long Term Plans regarding Workforce Education and Training

John Fischer, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

Friday, March 29, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Committee Lunch with the Governor

Ceremonial Office

1:00 PM

To Be Announced

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-117, 118, 119, 120

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Workforce and Development Issues

Report on the Vermont Training Program; EB5 in the Northeast Kingdom

Beth Demers, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Workforce and Development Issues

Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

Workforce and Development Issues

Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

6:30 PM

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

Committee to dine with TECO at Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen

5:00 PM

Lumber Dealers' Reception

Held at the Capital Plaza from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-121, 122, 123, 124

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.504 - An act relating to positioning Vermont as a preferred domicile for knowledge-based businesses

Economic Development - innovation initiatives

John Canning, Chair, Vermont Technology Alliance/Physicians Computer Company
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
John Evans, Chair, Vermont Technology Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Lars Hasselblad Torres, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

11:00 AM

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

Anne Hung, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
Peter Shih, Director, Commercial Division, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.415 - An act relating to the continued mission of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority

Kiersten Bourgeois, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Pam Mckenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-125, 126, 127, 128

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for firefighters and rescue or ambulance workers

Sen. Philip Baruth, Reporter, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Doug Brent, Fire Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department
Ken Canning, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Jim Dunn, Legal Counsel, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dr. Francesca Litlow, Occupational Medicine Specialist, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Occupational Health
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael O'Neil, Director, Division of Fire Safety
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, NCCI
Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

10 Min. after Adj.

Workers' Compensation

Peter Rousmaniere, Woodstock

3:15 PM

Workers' Compensation

Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, NCCI

Friday, April 5, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-129, 130, 131, 132

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Unemployment Insurance Issues - Bills in Committee

H.170, H.177, H.190, H.340, H.426, etc.

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Ajd.

Unemployment Insurance Issues - Bills in Committee

Continued from 8:30 meeting

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Workforce and Development Issues

Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Sponsor of S.155
Anne Lezak, Project Coordinator, Benchmarks for a Better Vermont
Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:15 PM

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

House Ways and Means Committee amendments

Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Apetrop, Inc.
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Jeff Wilson, Member, House Ways & Means Committee

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-133

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Workforce and Development Issues

Tiffany Bluemle, Executive Director, Vermont Works for Women

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

3:45 PM

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Committee discussion on Ways and Means amendment - vote

Rep. Jeff Wilson, Member, House Ways & Means Committee

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-134, 135, 136, 137, 138

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.504 - An act relating to positioning Vermont as a preferred domicile for knowledge-based businesses

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Frank Cioffi, President, GBIC
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
John Rosenblum, Business and Technology Consultant

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.150 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 23 regarding vehicle rental agreements

Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tomi Gerber, Vice President, Enterprise Holdings

After S.150

Unemployment Insurance Issues - Bills in Committee

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor of Bill

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-139, 140, 141, 142

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Workers' Compensation

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H.274 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Steven Freihofner, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Reporter
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance Issues

Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont

Friday, April 12, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-143, 144

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Reach Up - Job Counselors

Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

1:00 PM

Workforce and Development Issues

Julie Davis, Vice-President, VT HITEC
Gerry Ghazi, President, VT HITEC

3:00 PM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Workers' compensation and unemployment compensation

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-145

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Workforce and Development Issues

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:30 AM

Reach Up - Job Counselors

Reach Up Team Leaders

Paul Dragon, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity & Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Agency of Human Services
Peggy Heath, Reach Up Team Leader, Burlington
Jessica Holmes, Case Manager, Reach Up
Leslie Stapleton, Reach Up Team Leader, Burlington

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Legislature Convenes

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-146, 147, 148

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.441 - An act relating to changing provisions within the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act related to owners of time-shares

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American Resort Development Association

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H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission

11:30 AM

Middlebury Economic Development Office

Jamie Gaucher, Business Development Director, Middlebury
Rep. Paul Ralston, Middlebury

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Committee discussion; possible witnesses

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-149, 150, 151, 152, 153

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

Joint hearing with Senate Economnic Development Committee in Room 11 -- Also H.504 - knowledge-based businesses

Peter Kunin, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Rep. Paul Ralston, Sponsor
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

State contracting process - also H.504 - knowledge-based businesses

Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation
Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

2:30 PM

H.284 - An act relating to consumer protections for customers of cellular services

Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Michel Guite, President, V-Tel Communications
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

Friday, April 19, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-154, 155, 156

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Committee discussion; mark up and vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

11:15 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Rep. Chip Conquest, Co-sponsor of H.177
David Mickenberg, Attorney, AFSCME Council 93

1:00 PM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Committee discussion on workers' compensation and unemployment compensation

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
David Mickenberg, Attorney, AFSCME Council 93

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 - 11:30 AM

IBM Vermont

Tour and Meeting with Company Officials.

Noon - 1:30 PM

Dealer.Com

Tour and Meeting. Luch will be provided for Committee members.

Mike Lane, Chief Operating Officer, Dealer.com

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce/GBIC

Routdtable discussion with Knowledge-based companies

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-157, 158, 159

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for firefighters and rescue or ambulance workers

Final mark up and vote on amendment

Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association

9:15 AM

H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Final Mark up and vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Krystil Smith, Intern, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

Also H.504 - knowledge-based businesses

John Cronin, Executive Director, IPcapital Group
Peter Kunin, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.441 - An act relating to changing provisions within the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act related to owners of time-shares

George Chamberlain, President, Trapp Family Cooperative Housing 2
Bruce Erwin, General Manager, Mountainside Resort, Stowe

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-160, 161, 162

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to public advocacy in utility matters

Janee Briesemeister, Senior Legislative Representative for Consumer Issues, AARP
Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Co-sponsor
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steven Ward, Former Maine Public Advocate

11:45 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

H.504 - knowledge-based businesses

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Committee discussion; possible witnesses

Friday, April 26, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: CDs for Joint Hearing with H. Nat. Resources; 13 - 163, 164

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Forum with European Community Energy Consultants

Heinrich Boell Foundation

Dirk Vansintjan, Manager, Ecopower and Co-Founder of REScoop.be (Belgium)
Dr. Andreas Wieg, Manager, "New Cooperatives Working Group" (Germany)

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

2:30 PM

S.155 - An act relating to creating a strategic workforce development needs assessment and strategic plan

Sen. Bill Doyle, Reporter
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

4:10 PM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

H.504 - Knowledge-Based Businesses

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-165, 166

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.155 - An act relating to creating a strategic workforce development needs assessment and strategic plan

Committee discussion, Mark Up and possible Vote

Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

9:15 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

Committee discussion, Mark up and possible Vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Andrew Manitsky, Chair, Intellectual Property Section, Vermont Bar Association

After S.7

S.85 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for firefighters and rescue or ambulance workers

Committee vote

After S.85

H.39 - An act relating to the Public Service Board and the Department of Public Service

Committee discussion and vote on amendment

John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Andy McLean, Lobbyist, VELCO
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-167, 168

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Senate Bills in Committee

Senate bills will be taken up as time allows for committee discussion, mark up and possible vote -- S.7, S.25, S.85, S.129, S.155

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S.155 - An act relating to creating a strategic workforce development needs assessment and strategic plan

Committee discussion

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-172, 173

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin and Necrason, PLC

9:30 AM

H.377 - An act relating to neighborhood planning and development for municipalities with designated centers

Committee discussion and possible vote

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development

10:00 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Continuation from 9:00 AM

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont

12:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to changing provisions within the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act related to owners of time-shares

Committee discussion and possible vote

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Trapp Family Cooperative Housing 2

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

Friday, May 3, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-172, 173

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to public advocacy in utility matters

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.85 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for firefighters and rescue or ambulance workers

Kitzmiller amendment - committee discussion and vote

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

1:00 PM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor

Monday, May 6, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-174, 175

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
John Hollar, Lobbyist, FedEx Corporation
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:30 PM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Senate amendment - committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-176

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection

House Judiciary amendment

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:15 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:40 AM

H.441 - An act relating to changing provisions within the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act related to owners of time-shares

Scheuermann amendment voted

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.

9:45 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Senate amendment - Commerce issues

Beth Demers, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

2:30 PM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

Committee discussion and vote

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-177, 178

Meeting Record

9:10 AM

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

4:45 PM

H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Rep. Kristina Michelsen, Member, House Committee on Agriculture
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Member, House Committee on Agriculture
Rep. Teo Zagar, Member, House Committee on Agriculture

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Senate amendment - committee vote on amendment

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

9:25 AM

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Senate amendment - committee vote on amendment

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

Friday, May 10, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-180

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.129 - An act relating to workers’ compensation liens

House amendments to S.129 - committee vote on amendments

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of amendment
Rep. Christopher Pearson, Sponsor of amendment

9:30 AM

Legislature Convenes

Monday, May 13, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 13-181

Meeting Record

9:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to public advocacy in utility matters

Mark Up and Vote

David Mickenberg, Attorney, Sirotkin & Necrason
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 17, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Monday, October 28, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: Joint Meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy
CDs: 13-182, 183, 184, 185, 186

Meeting Record

1:30 PM

Windham Regional Planning Commission

Tom Buchanan, Member, Windham Regional Planning Commission
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission

2:15 PM

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Southeast Vermont Economic Development Strategy

Stephan Morse, Chair, Post VY Committee
Pat Moulton Powden, Director of Workforce Development, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Laura Sibilia, Executive Director, Southeast Vermont Economic Development Strategy

3:15 PM

Selectboards and Town Planning Officials

Rod Francis, Planning Director, Town of Brattleboro
Patty O'Donnell, Chair of Selectboard, Town of Vernon
Stephen Skibniowski, Member, Vernon Planning Commission

4:00 PM

Entergy Vermont Yankee

Michael Twomey, Vice President of External Affairs, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee

4:30 PM

Break

5:00 PM

Public Hearing

Members of the public may sign up to testify

Spoon Agave, Brattleboro Finance Committee
Renee Albee, Townshend
Michael Ball, Vernon
Michael Bosworth, Brattleboro Finance Committee
John Butterfield, Vernon
Howard Fairman, Vernon
Bill Hammond, Lister, Vernon
Pam Hensel, Vernon
Martin Langeveld , Southeast Vermont Economic Development Strategy and Interested Party
Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, and Interested Party
Norma Manning, Vernon
Sandy Morrison, Vernon
Pat Moulton Powden, Director of Workforce Development, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Patty O'Donnell, Chair of Selectboard, Town of Vernon
Jenna Pugliese, Southeast Vermont Economic Development Strategy, Stratton Corporation
Chad Simmons, Safe and Green Campaign
Anthony Summers, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Barbara Todd, Vernon
John Todd, Vernon
Clay Turnbull, Townshend Energy Committee
Jeanette White, Senator, Windham County
Paul Willis, Vernon
Wendy Rae Woods-Hartwell, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

7:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Payroll and Expenses System Tutorial

Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

iPad Training

Distribution of iPads and demonstration of committee information page

Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Review of Agency and Department Requests

2:00 PM

Committee Priorities Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-1, 2

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:30 AM

IT Training

Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Payroll System

Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
Lee Stone, Committee Staff, Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Commerce in Windham County

Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Pat Moulton Powden, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

3:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

911 & Schools

Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Lamoille County Sheriffs Department
Capt. Don Patch, Vermont State Police
David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-3, 4, 5

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Economic Development Issues for 2014

Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing

12:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

State of the State Address

3:00 PM

UI Trust Fund - 2014 Issues

Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-6, 7, 8, 9

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department of Labor

Workforce Initiatives, Workforce Safety, Workers' comp, and other issues

Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, NCCI
Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, South Burlington
Scott Meyer, Project Manager, Project Work Safe, VOSHA, Department of Labor
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Crosby Sherman, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Representative, Brattleboro
Dan Whipple, Enforcement, Project Work Safe, VOSHA, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

IT Training

Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

Department of Financial Regulation

Overview of DFR issues, captive insurance

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Friday, January 10, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-10, 11

Meeting Record

9:25 AM

S.25 - An act relating to public advocacy in utility matters

Paul Poirier amendment - Committee discussion

David Mickenberg, Attorney, AARP Vermont
Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor of amendment
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

Telecommunication Issues

Cell coverage, broadband, 248a sunset

Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion and Review of Week

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-12

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

IT Tip of the Day

9:45 AM

Committee Time

Committee Liaison Reports

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

State Treasurer's Initiatives on Access to Capital

Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Farm to Plate Report

Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Marketing Committee. Presentation by Farm to Plate Network Leadership Team, followed by Q&A. Room 10

Erica Campbell, Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Show
Annie Harlow, Addison County Relocalization Network
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Jonathan Kaplan, Lyndon State College
Tara Kelly, Executive Director, Rutland Area Farm and Food Link
David Lane, Yankee Farm Credit
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Bill Moore, Vermont Farm Bureau
Robin Morris, Coordinator, Mad River Food Hub
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Katherine Sims, Executive Director, Green Mountain Farm to School
Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Sarah Waring, Vermont Food Venture Center

5:00 PM

Certified Public Accountants Reception

Capitol Plaza

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-13, 14, 15, 16

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

IT Tip of the Day

9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to ski tramways

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association

10:00 AM

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

H.58 - An act relating to the warranty obligations of suppliers and machinery dealerships

Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
Spencer Hudson, Dealer
Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Butch Robbins, Authorized Repair Dealer, Windsor, VT
Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
Tom Wood, Champlain Valley Equipment
Rep. Mike Yantachka, Sponsor, Charlotte

12:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

15 minutes after adj.

H.563 - An act relating to captive insurance laws and accreditation standards

David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Internships

Amanda Chase, Internship Coordinator, University of Vermont
Jim Graves, Internship Coordinator, Norwich University
Matt Myers, Food Systems Internship Coordinator, University of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Rich Tulikangas, Executive Director, Navicate
Roxanne Vought, Internship Program and Special Projects Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Vermont Intern Program
Louise Waterman, Agriculture Resource Management Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

10:45 AM

IT Tip of the Day

Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

H.596 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to health care laws

Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, St. Albans
Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

H.563 - An act relating to captive insurance laws and accreditation standards

Also what is going on in the industry, priorities

David Angus, Chair, Vermont Captive Insurance Association Legislative Committee
Bob Gagliardi, CPA, AIG Property Casualty
Bill Hobson, USA Risk Group
Bill Riley, Chair, Vermont Captive Insurance Board
Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Dan Towle, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

3:00 PM

H.563 - An act relating to captive insurance laws and accreditation standards

Final Mark up and Possible Vote

Bob Gagliardi, CPA, AIG Property Casualty
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:15 PM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Richard Bland, Vice President, General Counsel, Vermont Mutual Insurance Company
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Domestic and Casualty Insurance Companies
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, January 17, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-22, 23, 24

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Following Floor

IT Tip of the Day

After IT Tip

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Access to capital section

David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
Cairn Cross, Co-Founder, FreshTracks Capital
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Cheryl Fatnassi, President and CEO, Opportunities Credit Union
Geoff Hesslink, Executive Vice President and Senior Lender, Merchant's Bank
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

1:00 PM

H.578 - An act relating to administering State funds for loans to individuals for replacement of failed wastewater systems and potable water supplies

Eric Blatt, Engineer, Water Supply Div., Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Robert Giroux, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brian Redmond, Manager, On-site Water & Wastewater Loan Fund, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-25, 26

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Time

Committee liaison reports

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

IT Tip of the Day

After IT Tip

H.577 - An act relating to ski tramways

Mark up and possible vote

David Huber, , Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor

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H.596 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to health care laws

Mark up and possible vote

Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors
Maria Royle, , Office of Legislative Council
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tom Vickery, Town Assessor, Waterbury
Chris Winters, Berlin, VT

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.577 - An act relating to ski tramways

Vote

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-27, 28, 29

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

Joint hearing with House and Senate Agriculture Committees - in Room 10

Sean Buchanan, Black River Produce
Joe Buley, Owner, Screamin' Ridge Farm
Jim Davis, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
Joelinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Colleen Leonard, Agricultural Policy Administrator-, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

11:00 AM

Fee Bill

Sec. 5, 3 V.S.A. Section 2504 - "Made in Vermont Project"

Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing

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Repeal of Reports

Ongoing reports - 2014 legislative session - Committee discussion

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Economic development and worker housing

Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Tom Corbin, Middlebury College
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-30, 31, 32, 33

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Credit reinsurance section from H.203 included

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Josh Fitzhugh, Union Mutual Insurance company and Vermont Association of Domestic Property and Casualty Insurers
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kaj Samson, Examinations Director, Department of Financial Regulation
Crosby Sherman, Deputy Director of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Matt Wulf, Reinsurance Association of America

1:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, VocRehab Vermont, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
David Finney, President, Champlain College
Bob Flint, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Friday, January 24, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-34, 35

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

Committee Vote

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H.608 - An act relating to long distance, intrastate telephone service

Rep. Bob Bouchard, Sponsor
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon
Thomas Murray, Manager, State Government Affairs, TDS Telecom
Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Thomas Weiss, Citizen

11:50 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

H.578 - An act relating to administering State funds for loans to individuals for replacement of failed wastewater systems and potable water supplies

Final mark up and possible vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Bryan Redmond, Manager, On-site Water & Wastewater Loan Fund, Agency of Natural Resources

2:00 PM

H.569 - An act relating to creating a Committee on Building Vermont’s Future

Rep. George Cross, Sponsor
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-36, 37

Meeting Record

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Rutland/Bennington Field Trip

7:30 bus departs State house; 9:15 arrive at Killington Base Lodge; 9:45 depart Killington

2:00 PM

Rutland/Bennington Field Trip

Rutland/Bennington Field Trip

Joann Erenhouse, Executive Director, Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce
Michael Harrington, Economic and Community Development Director, Town of Bennington
John Shannahan, Executive Director, Better Bennington Corp.

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Workforce and Eduction/Successes/Challenges/Support

Rutland/Bennington Field Trip

Mark Anders, Transportation Coordinator, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
Bill Colvin, Former Economic Development Specialist, Bennington
Bill Colvin, Community Development Coordinator, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
Michael Harrington, Economic and Community Development Director, Town of Bennington
Jeannie Jenkins, Chair, Worforce and Education Committee (BEDP)
Michael Keane, Chair, Recruitment and Retention Committee (BEDP)
Dan Monks, Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director, Bennington
Dan Monks, Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director, Bennington
Wendy Morse, District Supervisor, Department of Labor
Peter Odierna, Executive Director, Bennington County Industrial Corporation
James Sullivan, Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
Greg Van Houten, Bennington

4:00 PM

Rutland/Bennington Field Trip

3:30 depart for tour of Northside Drive to see proposed roundabouts project; 3:50 depart and tour Manchester enroute to Montpelier; tour new roundabouts on 7A at intersection of VT Route 30/11/7A; 6:00 arrive State House/Montpelier

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: H.203 (credit for reimsurance) put into H.260
CDs: 14-38, 39, 40

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Net Metering

Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont

10:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Mark up and possible vote

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Association of Domestic and Casualty Insurances Companies
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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JRH14 - Joint resolution requesting the United States Congress to pass the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act

Mark up and possible vote

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-41, 42, 43, 44

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.610 - An act relating to occupational employment wage surveys

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:45 AM

H.612 - An act relating to Gas Pipeline Safety Program penalties

Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Bill Introduction and Section 9 - Domestic Export Program

Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Jack Gilbert, Gringo Jacks, Manchester, VT
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael Rainville, Maple Landmark Woodcraft
Rep. Paul Ralston, Sponsor
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Telecommunication Issues

Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
Thomas Murray, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, TDS Telecom
Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Irv Thomae, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board

4:00 PM

Telecommunications Reception

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Cedar Creek Room

Friday, January 31, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-45, 46

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

5 Min. after Floor

H.612 - An act relating to Gas Pipeline Safety Program penalties

Final Vote

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Appropriations Bill Issues

Sec. E.100 (a)(5) Executive Branch - Position Authorizations

Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Jake Ide, Director of Development, Vermont Community Loan Fund
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

1:00 PM

H.198 - An act relating to the Legacy Insurance Management Act

Senate Finance Committee amendment

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Apetrop USA
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-47, 48

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Time

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

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H.687 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for funeral expenses

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-49, 50, 51, 52, 53

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, Representative
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Co-sponsor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

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H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-54, 55, 56, 57

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Rep. Paul Ralston, Sponsor
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor

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H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

All sections dealing with Knowledge-Based Business

Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
Jen Mincar, Office Squared VT, Burlington
Oliver Olson, Consultant

11:30 AM

Spreading the Spirit of Entrepreneurship

College Representatives from around the state "showcase their business/entrepreneurial program" - Governor's Ballroom, Capitol Plaza Hotel

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Spreading the Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Michael Adams, Business owner
Anthony Burds, Student Entrepreneur, Champlain Valley Union High School
Tia Dake, Business Student, Johnson State College
Tami-Jo Dickinson, Teacher, Champlain Valley Union High School
Jack Rooney, Student Entrepreneur, Champlain Valley Union High School
Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center

After students

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

All sections dealing with Knowledge-Based Business

Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Jamie Stewart, Executive Director, Rutland Economic Development Corp
Lars Hasselblad Torres, Office of Creative Economy, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Friday, February 7, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-58, 59

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Telecommunication Issues

H.693, H.696, H.698, H.760, H.768

Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor of H.698
Tom Cohan, Charter Communications
Clifford Duncan, Owner, Duncan Cable
Rep. Ann Manwaring, Sponsor of H.768
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
Jim White, Comcast

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Telecommunication Issues

Continuation of the morning discussion

After

H.809 - An act relating to designation of new town centers and growth centers

Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-60, 61, 62, 63

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Time

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Appropriations Bill Issues

Section D.100

David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes

12:00 PM

Caucuses and Lunch

2:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Section E.234

James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

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Appropriations Bill Issues

Sections B.1100, B.1100.1

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Section D.101, E.105

Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation

4:15 PM

H.612 - An act relating to Gas Pipeline Safety Program penalties

Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-64, 65, 66, 67, 68

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.612 - An act relating to Gas Pipeline Safety Program penalties

Committee discussion and possible vote

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Brent Raymond, Director of International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Joan Goldstein, Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
Robin Scheu, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission

5:00 PM

VBSR 2014 Legislative Reception

Montpelier Room, Capital Plaza - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-69, 70, 71

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Beth Demers, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Pat Moulton Powden, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Unemployment Insurance Issues - Bills in Committee

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

Friday, February 14, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-72, 73, 74

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:30 PM

H.608 - An act relating to long distance, intrastate telephone service

Final Mark up and possible vote

John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Thomas Murray, Executive Director, TDS Telecom
Tuck Rainwater, Director of Government and Community Relations, Comcast
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

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H.693 - An act relating to the repeal of sunset provisions applicable to the permitting of telecommunications facilities

Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Town of Sharon
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Hope Johnson, Resident, Shelburne
Aaron Kisicki, Department of Public Service
Kate Lally, Vice-Chair, Town Planning Commission
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-75, 76, 77

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Time

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Kiersten Bourgeois, Senior Projects Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

James Condos, Secretary of State
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Ali Sarafzade, Director, Corporations Division, Secretary of State's Office
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-78, 79, 80, 81

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.737 - An act relating to creating an interim committee to study gaps in capital availability and to suggest strategies to make capital more accessible

Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor

9:15 AM

H.751 - An act relating to creating an Agency of Economic Development

Rep. Brian Campion, Sponsor
Peter Stromgren, Bennington

9:45 AM

H.853 - An act relating to reimbursing job-creating businesses for permit fees

Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor

9:50 AM

H.788 - An act relating to expanding the credit facility for the Sustainable Energy Loan Fund

and

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H.802 - An act relating to expanding the authority of the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority

10:10 AM

H.855 - An act relating to promoting business growth and economic development in Vermont

Rep. Francis "Topper" McFaun, Sponsor

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of H.737, H.751, H.788, H.802, H.853, H.855

11:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

11:30 AM

Signing of H.198 - LIMA Bill

Governor's Executive Office, State House

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.687 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for funeral expenses

Committee discussion

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

2:05 PM

H.610 - An act relating to occupational employment wage surveys

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:30 PM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
David Rogerson, Director: HR & OD, Critical process Systems Group

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-82, 83, 84

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Jim Pratt, Workforce Development Council
Martin Thieret, Vice President of Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions, C2

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State College Trustees

11:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Continuation of discussion with witnesses from the morning

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion

Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Donna Roberts, Assistant Director, Center for Technology in Essex
Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology in Essex

3:25 PM

Creative Minds - Early Childhood Care and Education

State House Cafeteria - 3:25 to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-85, 86, 87, 88

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and mark-up

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and markup

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-89, 90, 91, 92

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and markup

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and markup

Sam Anderson, Vice President, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion final review and vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

6:00 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

If needed - continuation of committee review and final vote

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-93, 94, 95, 96

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Robert Bishop, Senior Vice President, Passumpsic Savings Bank
Jerry Lasky, Friends of Bolton Nordic and Back Country
Connie Snow, Executive Director, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Eli Moulton, Merritt, Merritt, Moulton

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association

3:40 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-97, 98, 99

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Sections E.400 and E.400.1

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:30 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Section E.801

Heather Campbell, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

10:45 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and markup

John Kessler, General Counsel, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

1:30 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Committee discussion and markup

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

5:30 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Leave open for work on H.852 if needed

Friday, February 28, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-100, 101

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Committee Discussion and markup

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Final vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: H.687 was put in H.645
CDs: 14-102, 103, 104

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Peggy Tucker, Workers' Comp Claims Manager, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Office of Risk Management
Ron Fox, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Peggy Tucker, Workers' Comp Claims Manager, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

6:00 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee discussion

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-105, 106, 107, 108

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Early Childhood Day

William Belongia, Executive Director, Vermont Community Loan Fund
Melissa Garrett, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children

9:00 AM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Rick Steventon, Assistant Director, UI and Wage Division, Vermont Department of Labor

10:30 AM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor

4:00 PM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-109, 110

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

House Bills

H.646 - unemployment insurance and H.758 - WARN Act - committee discussion and witnesses as needed

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

4:00 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Friday, March 14, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: H.711 and H.57 were incorporated into H.646
CDs: 14-111, 112, 113

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Committee vote

After

Free Trade Agreement Testimony

Joint meeting with other Senate and House Committees in Room 11

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

11:15 AM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee discussion of language for amendment

11:30 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Review of Memo to Appropriations Committee -

1:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Committee discussion

Dan Smith, Community Liaison, Vermont State Colleges

1:45 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Committee discussion

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:15 PM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Committee discussion and vote

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-114, 115

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

House Human Services amendment - committee discussion

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after adj.

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Amendments to bill taken up

Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Sponsor of amendment
Rep. Butch Shaw, Sponsor, Pittsford

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H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-116, 117

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee discussion - Masland amendment

Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

2:45 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

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H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-118, 119

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

2:00 PM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

3:30 PM

H.876 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments and technical corrections to education laws

John Fischer, Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Agency of Education
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Drug Policy Alliance Network
Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Member, House Committee on Education
Jill Remick, Communications Director, Agency of Education

Friday, March 21, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-120, 121

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:45 PM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

2:30 PM

H.876 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments and technical corrections to education laws

Committee discussion of Cross and Kupersmith amendments

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 0

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

9:45 AM

I-pad Training

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-122, 123, 124

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Sections 9-11

Andrew Manitsky, Chair, Intellectual Property Section, Vermont Bar Association

9:40 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 17

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

NOTE: All discussion on H.736 will be on Version 6.1 which is posted on our committee web page. Section 5

Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Bob Flint, Chair, Regional Development Corporations
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-125

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 1

Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Ali Sarafzade, Director of Corporations Division, Secretary of State's Office

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

(Budget and Tax bills on floor)

Friday, March 28, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-126

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 12

Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

(Budget and Tax bills on floor)

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-127, 128, 129

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

10:50 AM

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

Kitzmiller amendment - Committee discussion and vote

11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

TBA Representative, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:50 AM

H.441 - An act relating to changing provisions within the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act related to owners of time-shares

Senate amendment - committee discussion and vote

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-130, 131, 132, 133

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Vermont Scholars' Program

Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor

9:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates

10:40 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Discussion of VT Scholars' Program

Scott Giles, President/CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Kimberly Jessup, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 13

Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation

2:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Committee discussion

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

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S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

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H.693 - An act relating to the repeal of sunset provisions applicable to the permitting of telecommunications facilities

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-134, 135

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 7, 4, 6

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Robert Dostis, Co-Chair, Green Mountain Power
Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, "Acceptable Genes?: Religious Traditions and Genetically Modified Foods"

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Continuation of morning meeting on Section 6

Friday, April 4, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-136, 137

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to creating targeted economic development initiatives

Section 6

Kerrick Johnson, Vice President, Communications, Systems and Strategies, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating the making of pension loans

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
Jay Sushelsky, Senior Attorney, AARP

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-138

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Commerce draft 1.1, Sections 23-26

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Member, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-139, 140, 141

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sections 17 & 18

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Gary Murphy, Member, Vermont Partnership Bank Coalition
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

1:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-142, 143, 144, 145

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.693 - An act relating to the repeal of sunset provisions applicable to the permitting of telecommunications facilities

H.693/S.220

Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Sponsor
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Geoff Urbank, Town Manager, Richmond

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of a UVM Trustee

10:45 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

S.220/H.693 - continuation from morning meeting

Michel Guite, President, V-Tel Communications
Diane Guite, Project Manager, V-Tel Communications
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Ture Nelson, Berlin Selectboard, Berlin, VT
Dean Pierce, Town Planner, Shelburne

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:45 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

S.220/H.693 - Committee discussion

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
Ezra Hall, Richmond
Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

Friday, April 11, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-146, 147, 148, 149

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion - VT Strong Scholarships

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.261 - An act relating to electrical installations

S.261/H.759 - and on H.759 - VLCT, BGS

John Black, Chief Electrical Inspector, Department of Public Safety
Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
Hilton Dier, Solar Gain
David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Norm McAllister, Reporter of the Bill
Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford

1:00 PM

H.759 - An act relating to the Underground Damage Prevention System

H.759/S.261 - continuation from morning meeting

Brad Aldrich, Engineering Board Member
Dave Burley, Regional Director, Western Region, Department of Buildings & General Services
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Shaun Fielder, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Water Association
David Flewelling, Managing Underground Safety Training (MUST)
Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
Wayne Lamberton, Board Director, Vermont Independent Electrical Contractors
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
Adam Sevi, Associate Professor, Engineering Department, Norwich University
Brian Tuttle, City of Montpelier
Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 0

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Franklin County Field Trip

Leave the State House

10:00 AM

Tour of Vermont Precision Tools

Monica Greene

11:15 AM

WIB Training Center and Workforce Panel Discussion

Kathy Lavoie
Marilyn Savoy

12:30 PM

Lunch at the Northwest Tech Center - General Discussion

1:30 PM

Walk of Downtown St. Albans

Marty/Dominic/Liz/Catherine

2:30 PM

Visit to the St. Albans Coop

3:45 PM

St. Albans Town Industrial Park

4:00 PM

Committee Departure

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion/ mark up - Section 21 JFO ACCD Demographic Study; Section 22 Tourism Funding Pilot Project Study; Section 36 Vermont Products Program

Nancy Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 17 10% for Vermont (new language)

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section Administration Proposal of $4.5 Million

Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

4:15 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section Administration Proposal of $4.5 million

Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council

4:40 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section on 248a telecommunications permitting

Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

6:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - New section on 248a Telecommunications Permitting

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

6:50 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Continue committee discussion/mark up - Section 7 Electricity Rates for Business (new language)

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

7:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 Vermont Strong Scholars Program

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-156, 157, 158, 159

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 17 10% for Vermont - Changes

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section on 248a - changes

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:50 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section regarding Administration's Proposal of $4.5 million - Chamges

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council

11:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 Vermont Strong Scholars Program - Chamges

Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Tim Jerman, Essex
Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section 34 VT Strong Scholars

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 18, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up - Section on Administration proposal regarding $4.5 million

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/ mark up - Section 15 - deminimis licensed lender exemption

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

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S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion/mark up/vote

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges

1:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-163

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Press Conference

Governor press conference on Mature Initiative and then a bill signing on S.223 - Pension Loans - Ceremonial Office

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

JRH18 - Joint resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the federal terrorism insurance program

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
Crosby Sherman, Deputy Director of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

3:00 PM

VEDA 40th Anniversary Resolution

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-164

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Industrial Parks Issues

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board

9:30 AM

Vermont Training Program and Minimum Wage

Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

11:15 AM

Press Conference

Illegal Lending Press Conference - Cedar Creek Room

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Mark MacDonald, Reporter

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H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Committee discussion of Senate Amendment

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-165, 166

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Senate Proposal of Amendment - committee discussion and vote

9:10 AM

S.269 - An act relating to business consumer protection and data security breaches

Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Sen. Jane Kitchel, Co-sponsor
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-sponsor
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

Press Conference

Governor's Press Conference regarding Workforce Internship - Cedar Creek Room

10:50 AM

S.269 - An act relating to business consumer protection and data security breaches

Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, International Business Machines
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail and Grocers' Association

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion on Bills

General discussion

11:45 AM

Break for Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Reporter of the Bill

Friday, April 25, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-167, 168, 169

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

1:00 PM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Committee vote

1:05 PM

VEDA 40th Anniversary Resolution

Committee vote

1:10 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee discussion

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Rainville, President, Maple Landmark Woodcraft

Monday, April 28, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 0

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Token Session

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-170

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.483 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Carr amendment - vote

9:10 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion of amendments to S.220

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Commerce amendment to S.220 - Committee discussion

9:45 AM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Committee discussion

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee will discuss any amendments to S.220

Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor of amendment

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H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Senate amendment to H.758

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10 Min. after Adj.

To Be Announced

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.758 - An act relating to notice of potential layoffs

Committee discussion and vote

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Kiersten Bourgeois, Special Assistant to the Governor, Connect VT, Agency of Commerce & Community Development
Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Sponsor of S.155
Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
Pam Mackenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast

Friday, May 2, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee discussion on S.269 and the Senate proposal of amendment on H.297

Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, City Of Burlington

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:15 PM

S.269 - An act relating to business consumer protection and data security breaches

Committee vote

Monday, May 5, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Sec. E100.5 - Enterprise fund (added by Senate) and Sec.234 - E900 rate setting (struck by Senate)

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

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H.612 - An act relating to Gas Pipeline Safety Program penalties

Senate proposal of amendment - committee discussion

Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 - 10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Time for committee of conference

9:20 AM

Committee Memo to House Appropriations

Committee vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

9:35 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion and update on H.297 committee of conference

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

The Committee will meet as needed

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:45 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Botzow amendment for further proposal of amendment - committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

6:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee vote on Botzow amendment

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 - 10:00 am

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

House Concurrent Resolution of the 40th Anniversary of VEDA to be read of the floor this morning

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.578 - An act relating to administering State funds for loans to individuals for replacement of failed wastewater systems and potable water supplies

Committee discussion - Senate proposal of amendment

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:15 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Committee discussion - Senate proposal of amendment

Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

1:30 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee discussion - Senate proposal of amendment

Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter of bill
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor

3:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

4:15 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Committee discussion and vote on Botzow amendment to the Senate proposal of amendment

David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 - 10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

9:00 AM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee discussion of Senate proposal of amendment

Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
David Mickenberg, Attorney, VTAJ
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 3:30 pm

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Additional floor time if needed

Friday, May 9, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 - 10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 3:30 PM

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

4:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

5:30 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Botzow and Marcotte strike-all amendment - committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Additional floor time if needed

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 - 10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 3:30 PM

To Be Announced

Time for committees of conference

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

In needed

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: Joint Hearing with Senate Finance
CDs: 14-186, 187

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Telecommunications Plan

PUBLIC HEARING- Sign up at the door at 9:45 AM
The 2014 Telecommunications Plan is available at www.publicservice.vermont.gov

John Bloch, Montpelier
Charles Larkin, Middlesex
Pam Mackenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
Leslie Nulty, Jericho
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
John Roy, Vershire
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
Steve Whitaker, Montpelier

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

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