2013-2014 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Agriculture (Room 26)
The Senate Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction over matters relating to agriculture.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportTuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Dairy Cooperatives Update
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
- 10:30 AM
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Local Foods Coordination
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Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
Update
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Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
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Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-1, 2
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Food Safety Task Force
Joint Committee hearing. Room 10. CD Record in House Agriculture collection.
- 10:15 AM
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Methane Digester Taxation
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Elizabeth Hunt, Chief, Current Use
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
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Elizabeth Hunt, Chief, Current Use
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture Update
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-3, 4
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Update
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 10:15 AM
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Vermont Fresh Network
Update
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Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
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Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
- 11:00 AM
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Scaling Up Vermont's Local Food Production, Distribution, and Marketing
NOFA-VT and Agency of Agriculture Joint Committee Hearing. Room 10. CD record in House Agriculture Committee Collection.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-5
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 138 Report
ANR Act 138 report and an attendant report on lakeshore development
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-6, 7
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Vermont Farm Bureau
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Clark Hinsdale, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Clark Hinsdale, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 11:00 AM
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Federal Legislation Update
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
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Patricia Coates, State Director, Rep. Peter Welch
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Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-8, 9
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Fairs Association
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs Association
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs Association
- 9:30 AM
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Rural Vermont
Update
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
- 10:15 AM
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Formaldehyde on the Farm
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 138 Report
Joint Committee Hearing in Well of House. CDs with House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources.
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Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
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Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-10, 11
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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JRS14 - Joint resolution supporting the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ proposal to adopt an administrative rule to implement international maple grading standards in Vermont
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Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection
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Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
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Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
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Linda McGinnis, Board Member, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
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Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-12
Meeting Record
- 10:15 AM
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JRS14 - Joint resolution supporting the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ proposal to adopt an administrative rule to implement international maple grading standards in Vermont
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Auctioneers in Vermont
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
- 11:00 AM
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Discussion with Ryan Kriger and Wendy Morgan
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-13, 14
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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the Impacts of Climate Change on Vermont Businesses
Room 11. CDs with House Commerce Committee.
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Ken Albert, Founder, Shelburne Vineyard
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Gail Albert, Director of Marketing & Events, Shelburne Vineyard
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Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Joseph Fusco, Casella Waste Systems
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Rep. Adam Greshin, Sugarbush Resort
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Richard Hall, Owner, Fairmont Farm, Inc.
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Pierre LeBlanc, President, Engelberth Construction
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Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
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Bill Mares, Vermont Beekeepers Association
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Sen. Norm McAllister, Goat farmer, self
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Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
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Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST
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Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
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Tim Perkins, Director, Proctor Maple Research Center
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Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
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Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
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Bill Stenger, President, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
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Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
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Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Sen. David Zuckerman, Farmer, self
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Ken Albert, Founder, Shelburne Vineyard
- 10:45 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 11:15 AM
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Formaldehyde on the Farm
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jim Leland, ARM and Lab Director, Agency of Agriculture
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Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Dairy Meeting
Vermont Farm Show, Champlain Valley Fairgrounds
- 12:00 AM
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Dairy Luncheon
Vermont Farm Show, Champlain Valley Fairgrounds
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-15
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Auctioneers in Vermont
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James Condos, Secretary of State
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Kristin Haas, Director
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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James Condos, Secretary of State
- 9:45 AM
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JRS14 - Joint resolution supporting the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ proposal to adopt an administrative rule to implement international maple grading standards in Vermont
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
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Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-16, 17
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Maple Products Labeling
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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University of Vermont Leadership
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Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
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Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Dairy Pricing
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Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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EBTs at Farmers Markets
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Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
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Dan McDevitt, Department for Children and Families
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Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
- 9:45 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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Robb Kidd, Rural Vermont
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Emily Peyton, Founding Partner, Hempfully Green!, Earth Activist
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Robb Kidd, Rural Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Farm Viability Enhancement Program
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Lila Bennett, Tangletown Farm
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Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program
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Lila Bennett, Tangletown Farm
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-21
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Dairy Pricing
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Dan Smith,
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Dan Smith,
- 10:45 AM
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Farm to School Grant Program
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Koi Boynton, Ag Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Abbie Nelson, Director, VT FEED
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Katherine Sims, Executive Director, Green Mountain Farm to School
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Koi Boynton, Ag Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:15 AM
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NOFA Vermont
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David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA VT
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Enid Wonnacott, Director, NOFA VT
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David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA VT
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-22
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.89 - An act relating to food produced with genetic engineering
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Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Staff Scientist, Consumers Union
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Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Staff Scientist, Consumers Union
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-26, 27
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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Netaka White, Biofuels Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Netaka White, Biofuels Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 9:45 AM
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Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Report on first year of work.
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Jolinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Colleen Leonard, Agricultural Policy Administrator-, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jolinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:15 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 11:00 AM
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Joint Hearing
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative plans for 2013. Senate and House Agriculture Committees meet in room 10.
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Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
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Megan Camp, Shelburne Farms
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Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
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David Donath, Woodstock Foundation
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Pete Johnson, Pete's Greens
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Brent Karner, Clear Lake Furniture
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Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to authorizing industrial hemp licenses
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Sen. Jeanette K. White
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Sen. Jeanette K. White
- 9:30 AM
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Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee for the Future of Lake Champlain
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Lori Fisher, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
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Russ Ford, Franklin Watershed Committee Coordinator
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Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Lake Champlain Action Committee
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Michaela Stickney, Program Coordinator, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
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Pixley Tyler Hill, Lake Champlain Action Committee
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Sheri Young, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Lori Fisher, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
- 10:00 AM
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S.89 - An act relating to food produced with genetic engineering
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Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
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Rob Michalak, Social Mission Director, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
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Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Agricultural Financing Landscape
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John Ryan, VT Ag Development Program, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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John Ryan, VT Ag Development Program, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-28, 29
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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GMO Forum
Joint meeting with Vermont Agricultural & Forestry Product Development Board and House Agriculture Committee. Room 11, 9:00 AM - Noon.
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Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
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Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
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Jim Bushey, President, Bourdeaus' and Bushey, Middlebury
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Val Giddings, Senior Fellow, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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Dr. Doug Gurian-Sherman, Union of Concerned Scientists
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Dr. Jeanne Harris, Plant Biologist, University of Vermont
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Clem Nilan, General Manager, City Market, Burlington
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David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA VT
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
- 10:00 AM
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Dairy
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Peter Fredericks, Chief Economist, Associate Market Administrator
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Peter Fredericks, Chief Economist, Associate Market Administrator
- 11:30 AM
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FLOOR
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-30, 31
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Catherine Donnell
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Laini Fondilier, Lazy Lady Farm
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Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm
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Phoebe Judge
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Joyce Kahn
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Kenric Kite, Montpelier
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Alan LePage, Vice President, Capital City Farmers Market
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Carl Martin, Montpelier
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Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-32, 33, 33A, 34, 35
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introductions
Future Farmers of America
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Ben Beers, Vice President, Vermont Future Farmers of America
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Suzanne Buck, Executive Director, Vermont Future Farmers of America
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Brennan Costello, National Vice President, National Future Farmers of America
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Kevin Keith, National Future Farmers of America
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Kristin Smith, Secretary, Vermont Future Farmers of America
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Anna Jo Smith, President, Vermont Future Farmers of America
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Ellen Williams, Event Coordinator, National Future Farmers of America
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Ben Beers, Vice President, Vermont Future Farmers of America
- 10:15 AM
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Feed Dealers in Vermont
The Feed Industry Perspective on the Agricultural Economy
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Al Ames, President, Vermont Feed Dealers
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Louise Calderwood, , Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance
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Art Whitman, Past President, Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance
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Al Ames, President, Vermont Feed Dealers
- 11:15 PM
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Joint Hearing
Senate and House Agriculture Committees meet with Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition. Room 11, 11:15-12:15.
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Keith Gray, Dairy farmer, Holland
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Bruce Hennesey, Farmer, Huntington and Richmond
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Ken Leach, Dairy farmer, Pawlet
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Oliver Levis, Diversified farm, Manchester Center
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Marissa Mauro, Dairy farmer, Fayston
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Matt Maxwell, Dairy farmer, Coventry
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Keith Gray, Dairy farmer, Holland
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Hearing
Senate and House Agriculture Committees meet with milk processors. Room 11.
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Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
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Leon Graves, Vice President, Dairy Marketing Services
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Ralph McNall, President, Board of Directors, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Dan Smith, Esq.
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Bob Wellington, Senior Vice-President, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative
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Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-36, 37
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Joint Hearing
Senate Natural Resources, Senate and House Agriculture, and House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources committees hear briefing from EPA on TMDL(Total Maximum Daily Load) in Vermont waters. Room 11. (CDs with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Quality Committee.)
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Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Stephen Perkins, Director Ecosystem Protection, EPA
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Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-38, 39
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
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Erica Berl, Epidemiologist, Department of Health
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Dr. Jennifer Hull, Northwest Veterinary Associates
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erica Berl, Epidemiologist, Department of Health
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-40, 41
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:45 AM
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Dairy
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Dan Smith, Esq.
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Dan Smith, Esq.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-42
Meeting Record
- 11:15 AM
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Auctioneers in Vermont
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
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Christopher Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-43, 44
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
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Paul Favreau, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
- 10:15 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to designating kale as the state vegetable
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Hull Maynard, Former Senator
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Hull Maynard, Former Senator
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-45, 46
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
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Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-47
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
fraudulent job application on farms
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
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Dairy Pricing
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-48, 49
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to requiring a study and report on using methane gas to power farm equipment
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Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:45 AM
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S.157 - An act relating to modifying the requirements for hemp production in the State of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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S.162 - An act relating to agricultural facility fraud
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
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S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-50, 51
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.97 - An act relating to farm structures
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Michael Quirion, Dutton Maple Farms
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:30 AM
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S.162 - An act relating to agricultural facility fraud
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Mary Beth Sweetland, Senior Director, Research and Investigations, Humane Society of the United States
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Mary Beth Sweetland, Senior Director, Research and Investigations, Humane Society of the United States
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-52, 53
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Confirmation Hearing, Secretary of Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 9:45 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Amendment to bill
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Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
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Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
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Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-54, 55
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Methane Digesters
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Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
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Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
- 9:45 AM
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Dairy
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Jeffrey Kittell, Dairy farmer
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Jeffrey Kittell, Dairy farmer
Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-56, 57
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.97 - An act relating to farm structures
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Quirion, Dutton Maple Farms
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Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 9:45 AM
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Water Quality in Vermont
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Michael Duane, Attorney General's Office
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Marli Rupe, CAFO Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michael Duane, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-58, 59
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture Budget
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-60, 61
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
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Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
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Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
- 9:45 AM
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Capital Budget and Agriculture
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-62, 63
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Rep. Dan Connor, Representative
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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John Winn, Livestock producer
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Rep. Teo Zagar, Representative
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Rep. Dan Connor, Representative
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-67, 68
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Conservation Districts
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Kerry O'Brien, District Manager, Caledonia County Conservation District
-
Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 10:15 AM
-
Water Quality in Vermont
-
Michael Duane, Attorney General's Office
-
Marli Rupe, District Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Michael Duane, Attorney General's Office
- 11:15 AM
-
Best practices
Water quality and farms
-
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-64, 65, 66
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Dairy Pricing
Committee discussion
- 10:00 AM
-
Dairy Pricing
Room 11, 10AM-1PM
-
Marie Audette, Blue Spruce Farm
-
Alma Briggs, Dairy farmer
-
Reg Chaput, Chaput Family Farms
-
Walt Gladstone, Dairy farmer
-
Rebecca Howrigan, Manning Dairy Farm
-
Dr. Jennifer Hull, Dalestead Farm
-
Jeffrey Kittell, Dairy farmer
-
Mark Magnan, Magnan Dairy Farm
-
Mark Rodgers, Andersonville Dairy
-
Bill Rowell, Green Mountain Dairy Farm
-
George St. Onge, Farmer
-
Marie Audette, Blue Spruce Farm
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Dairy Pricing
-
Roger Allbee, Former Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Roger Allbee, Former Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-69, 70
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
- 11:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, House Committee on Ways and Means
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-71, 72, 73, 74
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Karen Freeman, Director of Conservation Programs, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Karen Freeman, Director of Conservation Programs, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 9:45 AM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
-
Rick Brisson, 2+2 Student, Shoreham
-
Sheena Brown, 2+2 Student, Derby
-
Bob Parsons, Agricultural Business Management Specialist, University of Vermont
-
Abby Roleau, 2+2 Student, South Lincoln
-
Rick Brisson, 2+2 Student, Shoreham
- 10:45 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
This hearing will be in the Ethan Allen Room
-
Mustafa Elkasaby, Islamic Society
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Hogue
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Carl Russell, Board member, Rural Vermont, Earthwise Farm and Forestry
-
Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
John Winn, Livestock producer
-
Sharon Winn Fannon, Livestock producer
-
Mustafa Elkasaby, Islamic Society
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Dairy Pricing
Hearing in Room 10
-
Al Ames, President, Vermont Feed Dealers
-
Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Jim Bushey, President, Bourdeaus' and Bushey, Middlebury
-
Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance
-
Patrick Freeman, USDA Farm Service Agency
-
Charlie Keeler, VEDA
-
Bob Paquin, State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency
-
Al Ames, President, Vermont Feed Dealers
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-78, 79
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Committee discussion
-
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
-
Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-80, 81
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Committee discussion
- 10:30 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
John Winn, Livestock producer
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:15 AM
-
H.50 - An act relating to the sale, transfer, or importation of pets
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.50 - An act relating to the sale, transfer, or importation of pets
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
-
Deborah Brown, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
-
Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
- 9:45 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Arthur Mead
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Arthur Mead
- 11:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Reg Chaput, Chaput Family Farms
-
Clark Hinsdale, , Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Rep. Harvey Smith
-
Bill Suhr, Champlain Orchards, Shoreham
-
Reg Chaput, Chaput Family Farms
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-85,86
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion of all sections except for on-farm slaughter section.
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Dan Scruton, Dairy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 10:30 AM
-
H.50 - An act relating to the sale, transfer, or importation of pets
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Veterinary Association
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-87
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.50 - An act relating to the sale, transfer, or importation of pets
-
Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Peter Harvey
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
-
John Winn, Livestock producer
-
Peter Harvey
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-88
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Peter Harvey, Farmer
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-89, 90
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Sean Buchanan, Black River Produce
-
Carl Cushing, Owner, Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing
-
Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Peter Harvey, Farmer
-
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
John Winn, Livestock producer
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-91
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Peter Harvey, Farmer
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Peter Harvey, Farmer
Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-92, 93
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
committee vote
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
-
Sharon Winn Fannon, Livestock producer
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 9:30 AM
-
S.68 - An act relating to requiring a study and report on using methane gas to power farm equipment
-
Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:00 AM
-
Consumer Deception and Misuse of Organic Labels
The hearing will be in the Ethan Allen Room.
-
Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Nicole Dehne, NOFA - Vermont
-
Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
-
Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Food Safety
Presentation by Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Room 10
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-1, 2
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
-
Small Diversified Farms
-
Mary Berlejung
-
Mary Berlejung
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-3, 4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Laura Murphy, Associate Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
-
Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Laura Murphy, Associate Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
- 11:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-7, 8
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
-
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Laggistics
-
James Maroney, Owner
-
David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA VT
-
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
continuation of initial introduction of bill
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Following Floor
-
Farm to Plate Report
Joint Hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee. Presentation followed by Q&A. Room 10
-
Stacy Burnstein, Project Manager, Castanea Foundation
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Megan Camp, Shelburne Farms
-
Erica Campbell, Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Lynn Coale, Superintendent Director, Hannaford Career Center
-
Beth Cullen, Root Consulting
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
-
Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Stacy Burnstein, Project Manager, Castanea Foundation
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-12, 13
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Agency's Annual Report Overview and Agency Update
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:00 AM
-
Bees
Health of Vermont bee population and the apiary fee bill
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Michael Palmer, At Large Board Member, Vermont Beekeepers Association
-
Steve Parise, Agriculture Resources Specialist, Agency of Agriculture
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 11:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Gary Hirshberg, Founder and former CEO, Stonyfield Farm
-
Gary Hirshberg, Founder and former CEO, Stonyfield Farm
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
-
Val Giddings, Senior Fellow, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
-
Mike Tetreault, President, Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
- 11:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Martin Donohoe, Member, Board of Advisers, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
-
Martin Donohoe, Member, Board of Advisers, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-17, 18
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.228 - An act relating to the livestock disease testing of red deer
Introduction of bill
-
Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
-
Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
- 9:20 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
Introduction of bill
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Sponsor
-
Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Sponsor
- 9:30 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
- 10:00 AM
-
Vermont Farmers Food Center
-
Greg Cox, President, Vermont Farmers Food Center
-
Wayne Krevetski, Vermont Farmers Food Center
-
Greg Cox, President, Vermont Farmers Food Center
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-19, 20
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
-
Rep. Harvey Smith
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- Cd 14-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Working Lands
Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forest Products Committee and House Commerce and Economic Development Committee - in Room 10.
-
Sean Buchanan, Black River Produce
-
Joe Buley, Owner, Screamin' Ridge Farm
-
Jim Davis, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
-
Carina Driscoll, Vermont Woodworking School
-
Jolinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
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
-
Sean Buchanan, Black River Produce
- 10:45 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Janet Anderson, Former Director, Biopesticides Division, EPA
-
Janet Anderson, Former Director, Biopesticides Division, EPA
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-24
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
-
Chris Miller, Director of Sustainability, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
- 11:15 AM
-
Federal Farm Bill
Joint hearing with House Agriculture Committee in Room 31
-
Congressman Peter Welch, , U.S. House of Representatives
-
Congressman Peter Welch, , U.S. House of Representatives
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-25
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-26, 27
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dyeanne Racette, General Surgeon, Copley Hospital
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-28, 29, 29A
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Staff Scientist, Consumers Union
-
Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Staff Scientist, Consumers Union
- 9:45 AM
-
Break
in Ethan Allen Room
- 10:15 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Martin Donohoe, Member, Board of Advisers, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
-
Steven Druker, Executive Director, Alliance for Bio-Integrity
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Martin Donohoe, Member, Board of Advisers, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Farm Show
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-30, 31
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Jane Kolodinsky, Director, Center for Rural Studies, Community Development and Applied Economics Department, UVM
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jane Kolodinsky, Director, Center for Rural Studies, Community Development and Applied Economics Department, UVM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-32, 33
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after floor
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Sen. Tim Ashe
-
Sen. Richard Westman
-
Sen. Tim Ashe
- 10:45 AM
-
Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee (VTCAC) on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
James Ehlers, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Lori Fisher, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain’s Future
-
Julie Moore, Vice Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Mark Naud, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain’s Future
-
Sheri Young, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain’s Future
-
James Ehlers, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
- 11:15 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-34, 35
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Federal Farm Bill
Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forest Products Committee, Room 31
-
Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
-
Patricia Coates, State Director, Rep. Peter Welch
-
Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
-
Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
- 10:45 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Rep. Kristina Michelsen, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. Teo Zagar, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. Kristina Michelsen, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-36, 37, 38, 39
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Committee discussion
- 6:00 PM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
H.112 Public Hearing from 6-8 PM in House Chamber
-
Kurt Armbrust, South Hartford
-
Mike Bald, Royalton
-
Nancy Baron, Warren
-
Jacques Berchten, Grand Isle
-
Steven Berry, Manchester
-
Stuart Blood, Thetford Center
-
Judy Bourque, Kirby
-
Shane Bowley, South Burlington
-
Gayle Brown, North Fayston
-
Sean Burke, Barre
-
Cat Buxton, Sharon
-
Kye Cochran, , Hartford
-
Rich Conte, Stowe
-
Kelly Cummings, Fletcher
-
Sylvia Davatz, Hartford
-
Helen Dicke, Hartland
-
Ben Eastwood, Montpelier
-
Matthew Ennis, Winooski
-
David Fried, Elmore
-
Grace Gershuny, Barnet
-
Elizabeth Howard, Norwich
-
Maureen Hurley, Topsham
-
Chris Jacobson, Hartland
-
Sarita Khan, Montgomery
-
Nova Kim, Fairlee
-
Sylvia Knight, , Charlotte
-
Susan Lloyd, Westford
-
Jesse Lovasco, Montpelier
-
Morgan MacIver, Plainfield
-
Stephen Marx, Strafford
-
Jim Minnich, Bethel
-
Amos Newton, Jamaica
-
Timothy O'Dell
-
Judith Persin, Bethel
-
Bradley Rauch, Stowe
-
Michele Robbins, Williston
-
Richard Roderick, Wells River
-
Claudia Rose, Enosburg
-
Janice Russotti, South Burlington
-
Stewart Savet, Brattleboro
-
George Schenk, American Flatbread
-
Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Paula Schramm, Enosburg
-
Fred Schwacke, Winhall
-
Ben Scotch, Montpelier
-
Li Shen, Thetford
-
Alton Smith, Wolcott
-
Sylvia Smith, South Strafford
-
Stuart Smith, South Strafford
-
Rick Staht, Chester
-
Brian Stroffolino, Hartland
-
Al Walskey, Berkshire
-
Kurt Armbrust, South Hartford
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-40, 41
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-43, 44
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
draft as passed
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
-
Raw Milk Report
Report from Rural Vermont
-
Susan Hayes, Pickle Brook Farm
-
Ryan Hayes, Pickle Brook Farm
-
Robb Kidd, Rural Vermont
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Susan Hayes, Pickle Brook Farm
- 11:00 AM
-
S.228 - An act relating to the livestock disease testing of red deer
-
Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
-
Kristin Haas, Vermont State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-45, 46
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-47, 48
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Farmers' Markets
-
Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
-
Michael Good, NOFA VT
-
Luise Graf, Groton
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Steve Hoffman, Norwich
-
Kelly King, Jericho
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Joshua Bushrod Powers, Royalton
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Charlotte Roozekrans, Winooski
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Abbey- Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
- 9:45 AM
-
Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Clark Hinsdale, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Clark Hinsdale, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 10:45 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
-
Dick Brigham, Beekeeeper
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Dick Brigham, Beekeeeper
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-49, 50
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.347 - An act relating to veterinary dentistry
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
- 10:00 AM
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Fairs and Field Days
-
David Ainsworth, President, Tunbridge Fair
-
Charles Camber, Director, Caledonia County Fair
-
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
-
Tim Shea, Champlain Valley Exposition
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David Ainsworth, President, Tunbridge Fair
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-51
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
S.228 - An act relating to the livestock disease testing of red deer
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Diane Rowlee, Owner, Hollandeer Farm
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
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Kaitlin Benoit, Franklin County
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Cassie Bromley, Wallingford
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Bob Parsons, Agricultural Business Management Specialist, University of Vermont
-
Kaitlin Benoit, Franklin County
- 9:45 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
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Ray Rossi,
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Bruce Shields,
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Ray Rossi,
- 11:15 AM
-
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
-
Dave Boynton, Guild of VT Furniture Makers
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Working Lands Coalition
-
Joel Currier, Currier Forest Products
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Shirley Richardson, , Vermont Chevon, LLC
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Dave Boynton, Guild of VT Furniture Makers
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-55
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.347 - An act relating to veterinary dentistry
Meeting in Ethan Allen Room
-
Dr. Alison Cornwall, Private Veterinary Practice
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Kathy Finnie, Executive Director, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Deborah Glottmann, President, Vermont Veterinary Technicians Association
-
Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jessamyn Kennedy
-
Dr. Heath McNutt
-
Heidi Tringe, Maclean, Meehan & Rice, Inc., Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Dr. Alison Cornwall, Private Veterinary Practice
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-56
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Vermont Higher Education Food Systems Consortium
An introduction to the goals.
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
- 10:30 AM
-
UVM Extension Report
-
Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
-
Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-57, 58
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
-
H.347 - An act relating to veterinary dentistry
-
Abby Bruce, former owner and operator
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Lolly Cochran, veterinarian, East Montpelier
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Linda Corey, Owner, Corey Equine Dental
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Duncan MacPhail, McPhail Equine Dentistry
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Abby Bruce, former owner and operator
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-59, 60, 61
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to requiring a study and report on using methane gas to power farm equipment
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Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
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Roger Rainville, Farmer, Watershed Alliance
-
Dan Smith
-
Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
- 10:30 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
-
Bob Martin, Beekeeeper
-
Bob Martin, Beekeeeper
- 11:00 AM
-
Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forest Products Committee, Room 11
-
Noah Hoskins-Forsythe, The Bunker Farm, East Dummerston
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Tim Hughes-Muse, Farmer, Pawlet
-
Pete Johnson, Pete, Pete's Greens, Craftsbury
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Allen Karnatz, Vermont Land Trust
-
Karen Peaslee-Guile, Peaslee Potato Farm, Guildhall
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Noah Hoskins-Forsythe, The Bunker Farm, East Dummerston
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-62. 63, 64
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
John McLain, New England Forestry Consultants
-
Tom Vickery, Board of Directors, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-65
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
-
Warren Coleman, , Vermont Golf Association
-
Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, TruGreen Land Care
-
Kevin Komer, Golf Maintenance Director, Stowe Mountain Resort
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, United Dairy Farmers of Vermont; Crop Life America
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Bill Mares, Vermont Beekeepers Association
-
Warren Coleman, , Vermont Golf Association
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-66, 67
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:00 AM
-
S.228 - An act relating to the livestock disease testing of red deer
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:15 AM
-
Hemp
Committee discussion
- 11:30 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
-
Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-68
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Hemp Policy
-
Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
-
Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Working Lands Coalition
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Paul Costello, Executive Director, Working Lands Coalition
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-69
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.347 - An act relating to veterinary dentistry
-
Dr. Jen Bevilacqua, veterinarian
-
Kathy Finnie, Executive Director, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
-
Dr. Jen Bevilacqua, veterinarian
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-70
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Agency of Agriculture Budget
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-74
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Ed Larson
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Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-75, 76
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
-
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-77, 78
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
Committee discussion
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-79, 80, 81
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Farm Health Task Force
Promoting a Healthy and Stable Farm Work Force
-
George Cook, Maple and Farm Safety Specialist, UVM Extension
-
Jean McCandless, Program Director, Vermont Farm Health Task Force
-
Louise Waterman, Agriculture Resource Management Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
George Cook, Maple and Farm Safety Specialist, UVM Extension
- 9:30 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
-
Dan Goossen, General Manager, Green Mountain Compost
-
Joey Klein, Littlewood Farm
-
David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA VT
-
Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
-
Rep. Will Stevens
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
- 11:30 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-82, 83
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-84, 85
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-86, 87
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.347 - An act relating to veterinary dentistry
-
Drexel Wheeler, Chair, Vermont Board of Veterinary Medicine
-
Drexel Wheeler, Chair, Vermont Board of Veterinary Medicine
- .
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H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
David Grayck, Attorney
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Ed Larson
-
John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Forest Products Association
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Ray Rossi, Landowner, Orange, Vermont
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-91, 92, 93
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Farm to School
-
Kathy Alexander, , Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Food Service Coop
-
Hope Boutin, 4th Grade Student, Robinson Elementary School
-
Anna Doucet, 4th Grade Student, Robinson Elementary School
-
Julia Doucet
-
Skyler Germaine, 7th Grade Student, Mount Abraham Union High School
-
Johanna Herron, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Caleb Kirby, 6th Grade Student, Robinson Elementary School
-
Abbie Nelson, Project Director, Vermont FEED
-
Betsy Rosenbluth, Program Director, Vermont FEED
-
Kathy Alexander, , Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Food Service Coop
- 9:45 AM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
-
Andrew Whitney, 2+2 Student
-
Andrew Whitney, 2+2 Student
- 10:30 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Karl Hammer, Vermont Compost Co.
-
Rep. William F. Johnson, Canaan
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Karl Hammer, Vermont Compost Co.
- 11:30 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-94, 95
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals
committee discussion and vote
- 9:45 AM
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Rep. Dan Connor, Representative
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Harvey Smith, Representative
-
Rep. Dan Connor, Representative
- 11:15 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
-
Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
-
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Tyler Wilkinson-Ray, Necrason Group, Solid Waste Districts
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- .
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H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Maple Products Labeling
-
Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 9:45 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Dairy Update
-
Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Benjamin Johnson, Vice President and CFO, Commonwealth Dairy
-
Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:15 AM
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments
Committee discussion and possible vote
Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
-
Rep. Dan Connor, Representative
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
- 11:30 AM
-
H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.70 - An act relating to the delivery of raw milk at farmers' markets
- .
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H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
committee discussion and vote
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 9:45 AM
-
NOFA Vermont
Report on "split farms"
-
Nicole Dehne, NOFA - Vermont
-
Nicole Dehne, NOFA - Vermont
- 10:30 AM
-
Fairness in Farm Business Taxation
-
Betsy Greene, UVM Professor and Extension Equine Specialist
-
Jim Harrison, Syrup Producer, Georgia Mountain Maple
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director
-
Hayes Sogoloff, Equine Producer
-
Betsy Greene, UVM Professor and Extension Equine Specialist
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
-
Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
-
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Will Stevens
-
Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Conference Committees
- 10:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Conference Committees
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 5:30 PM
-
Dinner
- 6:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
Additional floor time as needed