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Senate Committee on Finance (Room 6)

The Senate Committee on Finance has jurisdiction over matters affecting the revenues of the State or its instrumentalities and relating to banks; trust companies; insurance; utility companies; and private and quasi-public corporations, including other companies subject to regulation by the Public Service Board.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Committee Introductions and Discussion

-

Legislative Council Introductions

Finance Committee Jurisdiction

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-1, 2
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Weekly Chairs Meeting

Senate Transportation Committee Room

1:30 PM

Budget Gap and Other Fiscal Issues

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

FY 14 issues & Budget Overview

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

Fiscal Cliff & Tax Issues

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-3,4
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Captive Insurance Overview

  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
2:15 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

  • Patricia L. Henderson, Director, Strategic Risk Solutions
  • Heather McClure, Executive Director of Operations, OU Physicians
  • Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
3:00 PM

Department of Public Service

Overview of the Department & Vermont Utility Issues

  • Geoff Commons, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-5, 6
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Sales and Use Tax Study Committee Report

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Tax Department Overview

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-

Education Finance

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-7, 8
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Health Care Reform Overview

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-9,10,11
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Pam Mackenzie, Board Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
2:00 PM

Thermal Efficiency Taskforce

  • Neil Curtis, Multifamily Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Richard Faesy , Finance & Funding Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Malcolm Gray, Member - Energy Service Providers Subcommittee, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Bob Hedden, Member - Energy Service Providers Subcommittee, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Ray Keller, Commercial and Industrial Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
  • Emily Levin, Residential Single-Family Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • TJ Poor, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Renewable Energy Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Ben Walsh, Planning and Measurement Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Taskforce
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-12, 13
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

-

Revenue Forecast

Immediately following Floor Session

  • Tom Kavet, Economist
2:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Stephan Morse, Chair, Vermont Economic Progress Council
3:45 PM

Treasurer's Update

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-14, 15
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

-

Education Finance

Directly following the Governor's address

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Post-Budget Address Debriefing - Revenue Issues

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Administration
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-16, 17
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Health Care

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-18
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Emergency Response Systems

Joint Hearing with Senate Government Operations in Room 10

3:00 PM

An Evaluation of Radio Frequency Fields Produced by Smart Meters in VT

  • Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-19,20
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

Act 171: Report/Update

Insurance Rate Review, Rate Pressures and Consumer Protection

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
3:15 PM

Auditor's Update

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:45 PM

Income Tax Expenditures

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-21, 22
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Main Street Fairness Act

  • Claire Benedict, Bear Pond Books, Montpelier
  • Andrew Brewer, Onion River Sports, Montpelier
  • Congressman Peter Welch, U.S. House of Representatives
  • Jeff Wheeler, Co-owner, Advance Music, Burlington
3:00 PM

Tax Credits & Cost-Sharing Subsidies in the Exchange Follow-up

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Earned Income Tax Credit

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-23, 24
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Tax Practitioners' Recommendations

  • Steve Cairns, Enrolled Agent
2:00 PM

Electric Consumption in Extreme Weather

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
2:15 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

  • Ilona Blanchard, Project Manager, South Burlington
  • Mike Miller, Director of Planning and Zoning, Barre
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.12 - An act relating to excluding retirement contributions by self-employed individuals from the definition of household income

  • Fred Dunnington, Town Planner, Town of Middlebury
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Co-sponsor
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Co-sponsor
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Miscellaneous Tax Bill Overview

  • Michael Costa, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Sales Tax Expenditures

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency

  • Mathew Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Erika Wolffing, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-28, 29
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

3:30 PM

Governor's EITC Proposal

  • Mary Burns, President, YMCA
  • Jack Hoffman, Analyst, Public Assets Institute
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

Budget Adjustment and Tax Modernization System

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-30, 31
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission Report

  • Bill Sayre, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
  • Bill Schubart, Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission
2:45 PM

Property Tax Rate

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Results Based Accountability Presentation

House Chamber - "Turn the Curve" presentation

Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Meeting Scheduled

Due to weather

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Senate Floor

Afternoon hearing canceled

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Committee Hearing postponed

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-32, 33
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Transportation Fund Study and Revenue Discussion

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

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

  • Janee Briesemeister, Senior Legislative Representative for Consumer Issues, AARP
  • Geoff Commons, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • James Dumont, Attorney
  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Steven Ward, Former Maine Public Advocate
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-34, 35
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Overview of TIF Performance Audits

  • Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:15 PM

TIF Capstone Report

  • Katherine Decarreau, City Manager, Winooski
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Michael O'Brien, Mayor, City of Winooski
3:15 PM

Universal Service Fund and Prepaid Wireless Telecommuications Report

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, on behalf of the Vermont Grocer's Association
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-36
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-37, 38
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.66 - An act relating to insurance notices by electronic means

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Co-sponsor
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.101 - An act relating to granting staff of the Departments of Corrections and for Children and Families ex officio status for notary public services

  • Rick Bates, District Manager, Brattleboro Probation and Parole
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-39, 40
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

  • Doug Brent, Fire Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department
  • Jim Dunn, Legal Counsel, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Francesca Klein Litow MD MPH FACOEM, Principal, Klein Occupational Medicine Consulting, LLC
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael O'Neil, Director, Division of Fire Safety
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
2:15 PM

S.90 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

  • Patrick Crowl, Owner, Woodstock Farmer's Market
  • John Farrow, West Hartford Village Store
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
  • Steve Moyer, Financial Officer, Woodstock Farmer's Market
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.15 - An act relating to creation of the Public Service Oversight Committee

  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
  • Geoff Commons, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
3:45 PM

S.79 - An act relating to the Office of Health Care Consumer Protection

  • Sally Fox, Sponsor
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-44, 45, 46
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Break open tickets

Directly following the Senate Floor session

  • Edward Brown, Citizen, American Legion Post 25, Hartland
  • Bob Campo, Trustee, Vermont Elks Association
  • John Cassarino, Member, Liquor Control Board
  • Stan Garland, Commander, American Legion - Department of Vermont
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Mary Magnuson, Legal Counsel, National Association of Fundraising Ticket Manufacturers
  • Jeff Myers, Myers Municipal Pool, Winooski, VT
  • Lori Pinsonneault, President, Vermont Elks Association
  • Ron Tallman, Former State Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeff Temmer, Chief Operating Officer, Best Bingo Supplies, Inc. dba BBS Gaming
3:30 PM

Discussion of excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages

  • Frank Chaloupka, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Jane Kolodinsky, Director, Community Development and Applied Economics Department, UVM
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Dave Larose, Distributor, Coca Cola
  • Bill McDonald, Owner, Waits River General Store, Topsham
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

Continued Sales Tax Exemption Bottled Water

  • Daniel Felton, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, International Bottled Water Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Bill McDonald, Owner, Waits River General Store, Topsham
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-47, 48, 49
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Nancy Greenewalt, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Otto Trautz, Department of Finance & Management
3:30 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
4:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to siting of electric generation plants

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-50, 51, 52
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to siting of electric generation plants

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Don Hooper, Regional Representative, National Wildlife Federation
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
2:00 PM

Which Way on Revenues

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Susan Davis, Working Vermonters Legislative Caucus
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Jack Hoffman, Analyst, Public Assets Institute
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-53, 54
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
3:00 PM

Ground Water Extraction

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director/Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Dan Homeier, Legislative Intern, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Meddie Perry, Senior Hydrologist, VHB, Inc.
  • Christine Thompson, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-55, 56
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

-

S.62 - An act relating to smart meters

Directly after the Senate Floor

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Mathew Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Ken Canning, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ron Fox, Attorney
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor, Bennington County
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Patty Turley, Esq, Vermont Association for Justice
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-57, 58
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Directly following the Senate floor session

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Todd Bouton, General Manager, Farrell Distributing Corp.
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, VT Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Wine Institute
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

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

Possible Vote

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, NCCI
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
3:15 PM

Vermont State Police Dispatch Study

  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
  • Capt. Don Patch, Vermont State Police
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-61
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Qualifying Dividends

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
1:45 PM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:00 PM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Commissioner of the Public Service Department

  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-62, 63
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Possible Vote

2:45 PM

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

  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Senate President Pro-Tem
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • Vincent Illuzzi
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AIG
3:30 PM

Hospital Billing

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
-

Property Tax Evaluations for Exempt Properties

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Richard Westman
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-64, 65, 66, 67
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • John Valente, Attorney
2:00 PM

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

Proposal of Amendment

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
2:30 PM

S.55 - An act relating to increasing efficiency in state government finance and lending operations

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jolinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
3:15 PM

Health Care Exhange Update

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
3:45 PM

Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Tucker, Chair of Goverment Affairs, Vermont Realtors
-

S.27 - An act relating to respectful language in the Vermont Statutes Annotated

Committee Vote

  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
4:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

MEETING CANCELLED

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-68, 69
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

H.265 - An act relating to the education property tax rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2014

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

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

Overview of Bill

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Budget Overview and Trends

Review of H.530

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-70, 71
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Various Workers' Compensation Provisions

  • Jennifer Barrett, Director of Workers' Compensation Risk Management, Hickock and Boardman
  • Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
  • Bryan Companion, Risk Manager, PC Construction
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Rep. Adam Greshin
  • Wesley Lawrence, Attorney, Theriualt & Joslin
  • Hardy Merrill, Chief Administrative Officer, Sugarbush Resort
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Mike Plageman, Co-owner, Plageman, Gagnon & Daughters
  • John Valente, Attorney
  • John Valente, Attorney
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-72, 73
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

S.90 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

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

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

Discussion

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

Wood Products Manufacturer Tax Credit

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan Tax Credit

  • Sen. Don Collins
  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

MEETING CANCELLED

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-74, 75, 76
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to the revenue brackets for the spirituous liquor tax

  • Ron Elliot, Co-owner, Smuggler's Notch Distillery
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Hardie, Owner, Caledonia Spirits & Winery
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:00 PM

S.39 - An act relating to the adoption of local option taxes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stuart Hurd, Town Manager, Bennington
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

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

Section 1: Blighted Property Program

  • Brennan Duffy, Director, Rutland Redevelopment Authority
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rep. Herb Russell
3:30 PM

Capital Debt Affordability

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:00 PM

S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-77, 78
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Section 16a: Employer Health Care Fund Contribution

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Donna Sutton Fay, Chittenden County Field Staff, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
3:45 PM

S.38 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for driving and identification privileges in Vermont

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel
  • Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
4:00 PM

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

Section 15: Provider Tax Limits for Home Health Agencies

  • Meg Baldor, Director, Caledonia Home Health & Hospice
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Janet McCarthy, Executive Director, Franklin County Home Health Agency
-

S.38 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for driving and identification privileges in Vermont

Committee Vote

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-79, 80
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

  • Ilona Blanchard, Project Manager, South Burlington
  • Paul Giuliani, Town of Milton
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Brien, Mayor, City of Winooski
  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
3:15 PM

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

Sections 5 & 6: Cigarette Tax

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Gary Schaedel, Director, Department of Health
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-81, 82
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Universal Service Fund

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, TDS Telecom
  • Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
2:30 PM

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

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-83, 84
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Sen. John Rodgers
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
3:00 PM

Estate Tax

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Committee Bill Mark Up

  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-85
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

3:30 PM

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

Senate Finance Draft - Sections 2 & 3, Bottle Deposits

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • George Desch, Director of Waste Mgmt Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-86, 87
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

H.71 - An act relating to tobacco products

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helen Wagner, Assistant Attorney General, VT Attorney General
2:30 PM

Petroleum Clean Up Fund and GRT Exemptions

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
-

Warmth Assistance Fee Proposal

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Fee Bill - Groundwater Extraction Fee

  • Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, International Bottled Water Association
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
4:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Boyer, Windham Selectboard
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

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

Section 8 - Vending Machine Meals Tax

  • Brent Farrell, Vitality Vending
1:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Committee Bill Review and Mark Up

  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Brian Palaia, Mayor, Town of Milton
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

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

Mark Up and Possible Vote

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
3:00 PM

H.513 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-91, 92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:45 PM

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

Vermont Higher Education Investment Tax Credit

  • Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
  • Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:45 PM

H.510 - An act relating to the State’s transportation program and miscellaneous changes to the State’s transportation laws

Committee Vote

  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

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

Senate Finance Draft - Section 10 - Mortgage Interest Deduction

  • Jim Belliveau, Belliveau Realty
  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Tim Heney, Heney Realtors
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

H.530 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Administration's proposal

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
5:30 PM

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

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • John Mitchell, Publisher, Times-Argus & Rutland Herald
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-95, 96, 97
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

3:30 PM

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

Cigarette Tax

  • Ray Bouffard, Owner, Georgia Market
  • Dr. John Hughes, Researcher, UVM
  • Tom McHugh, CEO and President, Hibbert & McGee
  • David Simendinger, President, WESCO
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
4:30 PM

Cloud Computing

  • Ted Adler, Union Street Media
  • Frank Cioffi, President, GBIC
  • Trevor Crist, President and CEO, Inntopia
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-98, 99
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

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

Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Sen. John Rodgers
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Mark Whitworth, Energize Vermont
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

4:15 PM

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

Senate Finance Draft - Sections 2 & 3 - Unclaimed Bottle Deposits

  • Todd Bouton, General Manager, Farrell Distributing Corp.
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dave Larose, Distributor, Coca Cola
  • Steve Miller, VT Brewers' Association
-

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

Committee draft review and discussion

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-100, 101
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Satellite TV Tax

  • William Durand, Counsel, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
  • Analea Patterson, Attorney, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

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

Committee Draft Review and Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-102, 103, 104
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Committee Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
2:15 PM

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

Bank Franchise Tax

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Seaver, President, People's United Bank
  • Mike Tuttle, President, Merchant's Bank
3:15 PM

H.513 - An act relating to the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

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

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:15 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Committee Bill Review

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-105, 106, 107, 108
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

Community Recreational Facilities

  • Dick Butsch, Board President, Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • John Murphy, Rink Manager, Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

S.167 - An act relating to a tax exemption for land that provides public access to a state body of water

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel
  • Sen. John Rodgers
2:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion & Vote

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

H.514 - An act relating to the tax liability of certain agricultural workers and employers

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Rep. Will Stevens
-

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

Committee Draft review and Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Co-sponsor of amendment
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor of amendment
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Committee Discussion & Amendments

  • Doug Hoffer, Executive Director, State Auditor's Office
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-109,110
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

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

Estate Tax discussion

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

-

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

Committee Draft Review and Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-111, 112
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Jeff Temer, CFO, Best Bingo Supplies, Inc. dba BBS Gaming
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-

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

Committee Discussion - Immediately after Floor session

  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Keller, CPA, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Steve Trenholm, CPA, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-113a, 113b, 114, 115
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Gary Henning, Regional Vice President, American Insurance Association
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, and Interested Party
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Frank O'Brien, Vice President, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Anna Petropoulous, Apetrop, Inc.
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Wulf, Reinsurance Association of America
2:30 AM

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

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeff Temer, CFO, Best Bingo Supplies, Inc. dba BBS Gaming
Monday, April 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-116, 117, 118
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.101 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.50 - An act relating to the sale, transfer, or importation of pets

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, IBM
  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
3:30 PM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • John Franco, Attorney, Burlington
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-119, 120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:45 PM

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

Proposal of Amendments

  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
  • Sen. John Rodgers
  • Sen. Richard Westman
-

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

Committee Discussion & Vote

5:00 PM

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

Vote on proposed amendments

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sen. Robert Starr
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

MEETING CANCELLED

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

After Senate Floor session

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-121, 122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
  • Sen. Robert Starr
10:30 AM

H.262 - An act relating to establishing a program for the collection and recycling of paint

  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, Morris & Demag, Inc.
  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, Morris & Demag, Inc.
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert Starr
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
-

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Committee Discussion & Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Chair, House Health Care
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Committee on Ways and Means
Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-125, 126, 127, 128
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.295 - An act relating to technical tax changes

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Water Extraction Fees

  • Ronald Colton, Owner, Pristine Mountain Springs, Inc
2:45 PM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Patrick Gillespie, Director of Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Delta Dental
  • William Lambrukos, Senior Vice President, Delta Dental
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
5:00 PM

H.295 - An act relating to technical tax changes

Review of Committee Amendment & Vote

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

Committee Discussion

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-129, 130
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Committee Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.515 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Vote

  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-131
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

3:45 PM

H.517 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of St. Albans

Committee Vote

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-131
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

H.534 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski

Committee Vote

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, House Committee on Education
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-132
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

H.265 - An act relating to the education property tax rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2014

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
8:30 AM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

H.265 - An act relating to the education property tax rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2014

Committee Vote

Monday, May 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-133
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Review of Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Co-sponsor of amendment
-

H.524 - An act relating to making technical amendments to education laws

Committee Vote

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-134
Meeting Record
7:10 PM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:15 PM

Act 48 Review

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Committee Discussion and Planning

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-2, 3
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Status of State Telecommunications Efforts

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
3:00 PM

Status of Vermont Yankee

  • Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Senate Finance Committee Meetings have been cancelled for this afternoon.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-4, 5
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Budget Address

  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
3:30 PM

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

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association and Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI)
  • Jeff Lewis, Senior Vice President, Apetrop USA
  • Todd Nenninger, Vice President, Property and Casualty Willis North America
  • Frank O'Brien, Vice President, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Anna Petropoulous, President, Apetrop USA
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Committee Members' Bills

Walk through of Committee Members' Bills

Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
4:00 PM

Revenue Forecast

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
4:30 PM

Revenue Considerations

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee Walk Through

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Agency of Administration
  • Senator Peter Galbraith
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

S.254 - An act relating to transitional financing of Green Mountain Care

Committee Walk Through

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform - Finance, Agency of Administration
  • Senator Peter Galbraith
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Health Care Reform

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-12, 13, 13A, 13B, 14
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
2:30 PM

Health Care Reform -- VT Health Connect

Discussion

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Discussion Continued

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
  • Shannon Wilson, Vice President of Operations, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-15, 16
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

Interstate Health Care Legal Issues

  • Ed Baker, Director, Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:30 PM

S.242 - An act relating to authorizing the Public Service Board to regulate materials recovery recycling facilities

  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
3:00 PM

S.238 - An act relating to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM

Efficiency Vermont Policy Considerations

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-17, 18, 19
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Agency of Education

Introduction and Welcome

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:20 PM

Education Tax Rate Recommendation

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM

S.249 - An act relating to lowering education property tax rates for low spending towns

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:55 AM

House Education Bills

Walk through of H.164, H.75, H.351, H.383

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:10 PM

Statutory Purposes for Tax Expenditures

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-20
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Claims Assessment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Employer Assessment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.526 - An act relating to the establishment of lake shoreland protection standards

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:30 PM

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
  • Jim Raras, Hill Farmstead Brewery
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Health Care Reform

ERISA Review and Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-24
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

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

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Jay Sushelsky, Senior Attorney, AARP Foundation Litigation
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

Managing Education Costs

  • John Barone, Superintendent, Milton Town School District
  • Dan French, Superintendent of Schools, Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union
  • Brent Kay , Superintendent, Orange SouthWest Supervisory Union
  • Mary Moran, Superintendent of Schools, Rutland City School District
4:10 PM

H.526 - An act relating to the establishment of lake shoreland protection standards

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • James Magoon, Citizen
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-28, 29
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

CVU Student Artists Visit

2:00 PM

Future of Vermont Telecommunication Authority

  • Kiersten Bourgeois, Special Assistant to the Governor, Broadband
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vermont State President, Fairpoint Communications
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, TDS Telecom
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  • John Roy, Treasurer, EC Fiber
  • Irv Thomae, Chairman, ECFiber Governing Board
-

H.526 - An act relating to the establishment of lake shoreland protection standards

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-30, 31, 32
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Action Plan

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee (VTCAC)

  • James Ehlers, Chairman, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Lori Fisher, Member, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Julie Moore, Vice Chair, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Mark Naud, Member, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Sheri Young, Member, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
1:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont Policy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
3:30 PM

Net Metering H.702 S.238

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Robert Dostis, Director of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-33
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Floor Time 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3:15 PM

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-34, 35
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Floor Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

2:45 PM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
3:00 PM

Committee Telecom Bill

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-36
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Floor Time 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

1:00 PM

Health Care Waiver

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:30 PM

Health Care Reform Implementation Timing Issues

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Bill on Telecommunications State Telecommunications Policy -- Broadband

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Telecommunications Provisions in the Farm Bill

  • Chris Saunders, Field Representative, Senator Patrick Leahy's Office
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-39, 40
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

Universal Service Fund Provisions - Manner of Collection on Prepaid Phone Cards

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Scott Mackey, Lobbyist, KSE Partners
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, A T & T
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
3:15 PM

Committee Bill on Telecommunications Closing the E-911 Gap

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-41, 42
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

Statutory Purposes for Tax Expenditures

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

S.247 - An act relating to the regulation of marijuana for symptom relief and dispensaries

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor of Bill
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-43
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Health Care Reform

  • Don George, CEO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-44, 45
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.221 - An act relating to providing statutory purposes for tax expenditures

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
2:30 PM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor of Bill
  • Frank Pinard, President, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Karena Shippee, Chair, Vermont Optometric Association
3:30 PM

S.247 - An act relating to the regulation of marijuana for symptom relief and dispensaries

  • Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Public Safety, Vermont Criminal Information Center
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-46, 47, 48
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
1:00 PM

Health Care Reform

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

H.702 - An act relating to self-generation and net metering

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leslie Cadwell, Lawyer; Net Metering Customer
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Duncan Hastings, Town Manager, Johnson
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Strike All Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform, Finance, Agency of Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
3:30 PM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Margaret Huessy-Laggis, President, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Karena Shippee, Legislative Chair, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Steve St. Marie, Optometrist, St. Albans
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

1:30 PM

H.702 - An act relating to self-generation and net metering

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
3:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont Committee Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Senate Floor from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

No Afternoon Meetings Scheduled

Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-55
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

4:15 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Strike All Amendment

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Chairr, Senate Health and Welfare
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-56, 57
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

H.702 - An act relating to self-generation and net metering

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen of Montpelier, Net Metering Customer
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
  • Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.201 - An act relating to siting review by the Public Service Board

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Billy Coster, Senior Policy and Planning Analysis, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jamison Ervin, Member, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Johanna Miller, Energy Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
4:20 PM

S.221 - An act relating to providing statutory purposes for tax expenditures

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-61, 62
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

3:00 PM

S.221 - An act relating to providing statutory purposes for tax expenditures

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Fiscal Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

H.702 - An act relating to self-generation and net metering

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

S.221 - An act relating to providing statutory purposes for tax expenditures

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-63 (No Audio Data), 64
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

-

H.702 - An act relating to self-generation and net metering

Discussion of Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Iberdrola Renewables
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Burlington Electric
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:15 PM

S.314 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
4:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Walk Through of S.220

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-65, 66
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:20 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:20 PM

S.238 - An act relating to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Sponsor of S.238
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Sponsor of S.238
  • Eric Hartman, Owner, HarveSTAR (Solar and Thermal Installation)
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Sam Swanson, Vice-Chair, CEDF Board
  • John Vickery, Burlington City Assessor, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
  • Randy Viens, Town of Essex Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-67, 68, 69
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:20 PM

Health Care Reform

Update

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:25 PM

S.204 - An act relating to the establishment of the 10 Percent for Vermont Program

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Peg Elmer, Citizen, Royalton
  • Erik Esselstyn, Board Member
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
3:35 PM

S.238 - An act relating to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Sponsor of S.238
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Eileen Simollardes, Vice President, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-70, 71
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

S.201 - An act relating to siting review by the Public Service Board

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:50 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

Senate Floor

7:40 PM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-72, 73, 74
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Operating Cost of Exchange
Employer Assessment on Medicaid

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:30 PM

Health Care Reform

Integrated Eligibility System

  • Stephanie Beck, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Darren Prail, Chief Information Officer, Agency of Human Services--Information Technology
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Beth Rowley, Program Director, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Services
4:15 PM

Health Care Reform

Selection of Green Mountain Care Administrator

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
5:00 PM

Senate Floor

6:00 PM

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

  • Matt Bruhns, Burton Snowboards
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
8:20 AM

S.201 - An act relating to siting review by the Public Service Board

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Green Mountain Care Benefit Package
Employer Assessment on Medicaid

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Ellen Schwartz, Vermont Worker Center
2:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Health Insurance Company Reserves

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Chair, Senate Health and Welfare
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Don George, CEO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Ruth Green, Chief Financial Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Rich Odorizzi, Director of Finance, MVP Healthcare
3:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Public Employees in Green Mountain Care

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:00 PM

S.201 - An act relating to siting review by the Public Service Board

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Walk through the Bill, Committee Discussion, and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance Association
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:00 PM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Karen Flanders, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Casella Waste Management
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Health Care Reform

GMCB Initiatives' Status

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
4:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Collective Bargaining Issues

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-81
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:45 PM

S.35 - An act relating to establishing and regulating licensed dental practitioners

Room 10

  • Jeff Bartleson, Senior Manager, Children's Dental Services
  • Judi Fisch, DDS, Rutland
  • Ellen Grimes, Dental Hygiene Program Director, Vermont Technical College
  • Lauren Kuhn, Student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Steve Pitmon, DDS, Colchester
  • Robert Ruhl, DDS, Wilmington
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-82
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Efficiency and Weatherization Efforts

  • Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  • Steve Spatz, Home-performance Contractor and Owner, Red Barn Design
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-83
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Rep. George Cross, Representative, Winooski
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
1:30 PM

S.198 - An act relating to radar-controlled obstruction lighting on wind turbines

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator, Essex-Orleans District
2:00 PM

S.313 - An act relating to a tax credit for donations made to socially responsible small farms

  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator, Sponsor
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-84, 85, 86
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Education Property Tax Rate Discussion

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robert Phillips, Superintendent, Grand Isle Supervisory Union
  • Lawrence Waters, Superintendent, Colchester School District
3:00 PM

Property Tax Relief Fund

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Education Governance Restructuring-- Financial Implications

  • Daniel French, Superintendent, Bennington-Rutland SU
  • Robert Mason, Chief Operating Officer, Chittenden South Supervisory Union
  • Laura Soares, Former School Board Member, Randolph
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-87, 88
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

Financing Best Education Practices

Room 11

  • Laurie Gossens, Superintendent, Washington South Supervisory Union
  • Brian Rayburn, Superintendent, Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Tracy Wrend, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
3:50 PM

Projected Spending in FY 16, 17, and 18

  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

Current Education Proposals

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-89, 90
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Preliminary Walk Through

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Preliminary Walk Through

  • Mary Alice BIsbee, Member
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senator
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-91, 92
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:20 PM

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

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
3:15 PM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Josh Fitzhugh, Chairman of the Board, Union Mutual, Union Mutual and Vermont Association of Domestic and Casualty Insurance Companies
  • Mike McLaughlin, Allstate Insurance
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Matt Wulf, Reinsurance Association of America
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-93, 94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Section 8-10

  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
1:30 AM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Section 13

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Connie Snow, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
-

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Sections 14-18

  • Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
2:15 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Sections 21-22

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
2:40 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Sections 25-27

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
3:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Sections 25-27

  • Linda Barker, Employee, Vermont Vapor, Castleton
  • Shawn Bartlett, Jolley Associates
  • Gregory Conley, National Vapers Club
  • James Davison, Citizen, Winooski
  • Jay Mitiguy, Dowling Distributors and Burlington Drug
  • Dennis Steele, NEK Vapor, Lyndonville
4:30 PM

Break

5:10 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:30 PM

TIF Provisions

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
5:45 PM

Distilled Beverages

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-97, 98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

2:40 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

After the Floor

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Senator
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

S.308 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Ivan Rochon, Desjardin Rochon Jewelers, Rutland
5:30 AM

H.260 - An act relating to credit for reinsurance

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:45 AM

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

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-101, 102, 103
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
4:55 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Charles Larkin, Citizen, Middlesex
5:20 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:45 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Christopher Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable
  • Thomas Murray, Executive Director, TDS Telecom
  • John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
3:10 PM

Break

3:20 AM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
  • Scott Mackey, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
Monday, April 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
1:45 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Don Morrill, Manager of Multi-Lane Program, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-

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

2:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Pam Mackenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
  • Pam Mackenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
  • Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations; E-9-1-1 Board Chair, Lamoille County Sheriff's Office
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, A T & T
3:45 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-110, 111, 112
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:20 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Who Pays, How Much
Sections 3, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Proceeds to Districts; Funding Tweaks
Sections 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 20, 24

  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Brent Kay , Superintendent, Orange SouthWest Supervisory Union
  • Tracy Wrend, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
4:35 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Walk Through

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-113, 114
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

2:00 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Vernon
Sections 13, 14

  • Rep. Michael Hebert, Representative, Windham
2:30 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Voting Information
Section 4

  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:00 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Appropriations Miscellaneous
Section 19 Sections 21, 22a, 22b, 22c, 24, 24a

  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
4:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-115, 116
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Tax Rate
Sections 1, 2, 22

  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Bruce Williams, Superintendent, Two Rivers Supervisory Union
3:15 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

Financial Reviews

  • Aaron Brodeur, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
3:40 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maribeth Spellman, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
4:30 PM

Gallery 6

Reception for Senator Diane Snelling

Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-117, 118
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:25 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Senator
Monday, April 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion - TBD

Edits Billing Codes

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
10:20 AM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.275 - An act relating to unemployment insurance benefits for military spouses

  • Matt Hill, Research Assistant, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Break

12:55 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • John Bloomer, Secretary of the Senate
1:05 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Solar Capacity Tax

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Knapp, Property, Valuation, and Review Consultant, Vermont Department of Taxes
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
1:45 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Property Taxes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Drug Policy Alliance Network
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
2:55 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Contractors

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
3:25 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Alcoholic Beverages

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Income Taxes Use Tax

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:55 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Downtown and Village Center Credits

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

R & D Tax Credit

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:50 PM

H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:05 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Gun Storage Fee
Beekeepers

  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Bob DePino, Member, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Valerie Harris, Member, Vermonters for the 2nd Amendment
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Lamoille County Sheriff's Office
6:30 PM

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

  • Eric Blatt, Director, Facilities Engineering Division
  • Bryan Redmond, Manager, On-site Water and Wastewater Loan Fund
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-125, 126
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Karen Lee, Installer, Solar Pro
  • Andrew Savage, Chief Strategy Officer, All Earth Renewables
2:00 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
3:45 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

R& D Tax Credit

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-127, 128, 129
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

"Made in Vermont" Program

  • Nancy Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, "Made in Vermont"
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:15 PM

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

  • Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

3:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to transportation impact fees

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
4:15 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Historic Sites
Archealogical Storage
Municipal Parking Garages

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
4:45 PM

S.308 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Representative
5:00 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Lottery Fee

  • Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
5:10 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Gun Storage Fees

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:35 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

R & D Tax Credits

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
  • Marge McDonnell, Tax Director, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
5:50 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Estate Fees

  • Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
6:00 PM

Break

6:15 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-130, 131, 132, 133
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

  • Beth Fastiggi, President, Fairpoint Communications
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senator
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:25 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Senator
2:55 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Web Portal

  • Jamie Gage, General Manager, Vermont Information Consortium
3:10 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
  • Cathy Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
3:55 PM

FY 15 General Fund Budget Pressures

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:10 PM

Break

4:45 PM

S.308 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers

Committee Discussion and Vote

4:55 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senator
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Diageo
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-134, 135
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:50 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Employer Assessment

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
2:10 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Distilled Spirits

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:20 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Gross Receipts Tax on Heating Oil

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief, Agency of Human Services
  • Geoff Wilcox, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity, Weatherization Program
3:20 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
3:35 PM

Break

3:45 PM

2015 Budget Bill

Highlights

  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
4:05 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
4:10 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Estate Tax

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Society of CPAs
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Ernie Pomerleau, GBIC
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:45 PM

H.740 - An act relating to transportation impact fees

Committee Discussion and Vote

Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Caucus

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141
Meeting Record
7:45 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Representative
  • Chris Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:00 AM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senator
9:10 AM

H.542 - An act relating to the taxation of soil amendments

  • Dan Goossen, General Manager, Green Mountain Compost
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:05 PM

Break

4:35 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Discussion and Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Discussion and Vote

5:05 PM

S.249 - An act relating to lowering education property tax rates for low spending towns

Discussion

5:15 PM

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

Discussion and Vote

5:20 PM

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

Discussion and Vote

5:30 PM

H.249 - An act relating to fourth class licenses

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:55 PM

Break

6:45 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
7:00 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Walk Through and Discussion

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
8:00 PM

Break

8:20 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • John Bloomer, Secretary of the Senate
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
8:55 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

Discussion and Vote

9:00 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Reconsideration of Vote

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-142, 143, 144, 145
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

1:40 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

  • Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Jones, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AIG
  • Patty Turley, Esq, Workers' Compensation Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
  • John Valente, Attorney and Board Chair, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
4:15 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
6:05 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Discussion and Vote

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
6:15 PM

H.645 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
6:25 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

  • Theo Fetter, Energy Law & Policy Consultant
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Knapp, Property, Valuation, and Review Consultant
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
7:40 PM

Break

8:00 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

Discussion

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-146
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

6:10 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
6:30 PM

H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-147
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Consideration of Amendments

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senator
  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Senator
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Senator
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-148, 149, 150
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:35 PM

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

  • Vaughn Altemus, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Margaret MacLean, Member, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

3:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-151, 152, 153, 154, 155
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Committee of Conference

8:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

9:30 AM

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

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

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

  • Vaughn Altemus, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Stephan Morse, Chair, Vermont Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:30 PM

H.695 - An act relating to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries

6:00 PM

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

  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
6:45 PM

Break

8:30 PM

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

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-156
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Committee of Conference

9:00 AM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

H.869 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

1:55 PM

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

2:00 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Committee of Conference

2:30 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Committee of Conference

6:15 PM

H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees

Committee of Conference

Thursday, May 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-157
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Caucus

1:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

2:30 PM

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

Discussion and Vote

3:00 PM

H.884 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee of Conference

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference- in Senate Institutions

Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:20 PM

H.297 - An act relating to Vermont telecommunications policy

Committee of Conference

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Saturday, May 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.227 - An act relating to licensing and regulating property inspectors

Discussion and Vote

Thursday, August 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance
CDs
CDs with House Commerce Record: 14-186, 187
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Telecommunications Plan

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  • John Bloch, Montpelier
  • Charles Larkin, Middlesex
  • Pam Mackenzie, Chair, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
  • Leslie Nulty, Jericho
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • John Roy, Vershire
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  • Steve Whitaker, Montpelier
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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