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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room 8)

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to the conservation, development, and planning of the State's natural resources, including water quality, geology, forestry, parks and recreation, and fish and wildlife; community and regional planning and development; and the conservation and planning of sources of energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion - Priorities

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Energy Overview/Act 138

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-1, 2
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Department of Public Service
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-3,4,5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Joe Benning, Counsel to the Governor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Departmental Overview

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-8, 9, 10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Departmental Overview/Legislative Requests

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Departmental Overview/Legislative Requests

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 138. An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, & stream alteration

Joint Meeting with House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee be held in the WELL OF THE HOUSE. Senate and House Agriculture Committees will be in attendance.

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office (11:15 AM)
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-11, 12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Thermal Efficiency Task Force

Presentation on Thermal Efficiency Task Force Report by Task Force members

  • Neil Curtis, Multifamily Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Task Force ( multi-family recommendations)
  • Ray Keller, Commercial and Industrial Subcommittee Chair, Thermal Efficiency Task Force
  • TJ Poor, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont (Introduction)
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Thermal Efficiency Task Force (renewable energy recommendations)
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

11:20 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Schedule for consideration of S.30 and S.21 for the of week of January 29th.

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-13, 14
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:20 AM

S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Sponsor
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

11:15 AM

S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director
11:30 AM

Permit Process 101

Act 250, ANR and local zoning permitting

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

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

IN ROOM 11

  • Stephen Ambrose, Consultant, SE Ambrose & Associates, ME
  • Erica Berl, neighbor, Georgia Mountain project
  • Mary Boyer, Chair, Windham Selectboard
  • Joel Cope, Administrative Assistant to the Selectboard, Town of Brighton
  • Kim Friedman, Chair, Newark Planning Commission
  • Shirley Nelson, Resident, Lowell
  • Sandy Reider, MD
  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Luanne Therrien, Resident, Sheffield
  • Andres Torrizo, Hydrologist, Watershed Consulting Associates
  • Lisa Wright Garcia, Rutland County
  • Steve Young, Wildlife Biologist, Wolcott
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-22, 23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Robert Dostis, Director of Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Public Service Department
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Ed Stanak, former Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

ANR Shoreland Protection Report

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:45 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
11:50 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Funding options

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - Joint Meeting of House and Senate

  • Mark Friedman, Author of "Trying Hard Isn't Good Enough", Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
10:30 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Scudder Parker, Consulting Division Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Efficiency Vermont Overview

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

All morning

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Jt Mtg CDs with House NR&E
CDs
13-31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 250 Overview

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.83 - An act relating to excellence in forestry, harvesting guidelines, and outreach, education, and training

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor of Bill
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Tom Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
11:45 AM

S.56 - An act relating to the posting of land and access to land and water for hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

FLOOR

6:00 PM

Town Energy Committees

Room 11 - 6 - 8 p.m. - Joint hearing with House Natural Resources & Energy Committee

  • Laura Asermily, Middlebury Energy Committee
  • Bob Atchinson, Plainfield Energy Committee
  • Kevin Batson, Williston Green Initiative
  • Bob Buermann, South Hero Islanders Caring for the Environment
  • Phil Cecchini, Barre Energy Action Resource
  • Don Cummings, South Burlington Energy Committee
  • Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Glover Energy Committee
  • Jamison Ervin, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  • Theo Fetter, Tunbridge Energy Committee
  • Jeff Forward, Member, Richmond Climate Action Committee
  • Dee Gish, Sharon Energy Committee
  • Chris Granda, Richmond Climate Action Committee
  • Dave Grundy, East Montpelier Energy Committee
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
  • Laura Hill-Eubanks, Northfield Conservation Commission/Energy Committee
  • Suzy Hodgson, Charlotte Energy Committee
  • Dan Jones, Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee
  • Martha McDaniel, Norwich Energy Committee
  • Martha McDaniel, , Hartford Energy Committee
  • Johanna Miller, Energy Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Paul Myers, Peru Energy Committee
  • Rich Phillips, Marshfield Energy Committee
  • Henry Swayze, First Branch Sustainability Network
  • Tom Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
  • Clay Turnbull, Townshend Energy Committee
  • Lee Vormelker, Strafford Energy Committee
  • Bob Walker, Thetford Energy Committee
  • Kathleen Walsh, Jericho Energy Committee
  • Paul Zabriskie, Middlesex Energy Committee
8:15 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Vermont Law School
9:30 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Ross Saxton, Director of Conservation & Education, Lake Champlain International
10:00 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

2013 Action Plan

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Julie Moore, Vice-Chair, Lake Champlain Action Committee
  • Michaela Stickney, Program Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Pixley Tyler Hill, Lake Champlain Action Committee
  • Sherry Young, Lake Champlain Action Committee
11:00 AM

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

Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Jan Eastman, Chair, Vermont Energy Generation Siting Policy Commission
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB, Inc.
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-39, 40
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Dr. Lori Cragin, State Epidemiologist for Environmental Health, Department of Health
  • Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • David Grass, Chief, Environmental Health Surveillance, Department of Health
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
11:35 AM

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

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 138 Report - regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:45 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Jean Haigh, President, Green Mountain Club
  • Sheri Larsen, Friends of Bolton Nordic and Back Country
  • Bob Linck, Vermont Land Trust
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Trevor Parsons, Housing Vermont
  • Will Wiquist, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-44, 45
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Joe Benning, Co-sponsor
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

In House Chambers. Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and University of Vermont Trustees

4:00 PM

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

Bill Mark-Up

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
jt mtg CDs H.FWWR 13-62, 63
CDs
13-46
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Perkins, Director Ecosystem Protection, EPA
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bill Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

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S.21 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to municipal approval of wind towers and turbines

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Break

9:10 AM

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

S.30 and S.21 combined bill Voted Out

9:20 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Sponsor
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

H.131 - An act relating to harvesting guidelines and procurement standards

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Peter Condaxis, Regulatory Forester, Ryegate Power Station
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rep. John W. Malcolm, Bill Sponsor
  • Sam Miller, Resident, Waterbury Center
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to regional planning for renewable electric energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:00 AM

Decreasing the Number of Reports from Agencies

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
  • Neil Mickenberg, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

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H.27 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Westminster
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.159 - An act relating to various amendments to Vermont’s land use control law and related statutes

Committee Discussion of possible committee bill based on H.354

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

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H.27 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

  • Marc Jacques, Attache', Academic & Economic Affairs, Consulate of Canada
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-57, 58
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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
  • Sara Cavin, Upper Valley Land Trust
  • David Conard, Attorney, Burlington
11:05 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

S.30 amendments

11:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:50 AM

S.159 - An act relating to various amendments to Vermont’s land use control law and related statutes

Committee Discussion of Potential Committee bill relating to various amendments to Vermont's land use control law

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-59, 60, 61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

  • Ken Rumelt, Assistant Professor, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
  • Cindy Schild, Sr. Manager, Refining and Oil Sands, American Petroleum Institute
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Larry Wilson, CEO, Portland Pipeline Corporation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.58 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

Continued

  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Jim Murphy, Attorney, National Wildlife Federation
  • Peter Van Oot, Attorney, Portland Pipeline Corporation
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

S.30 Bill amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

FYI - Climate Caucus at noon in Room 10

Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion of committee amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion of amendments by Sen. Ashe & Sen. Lyons

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Amendment by Sen. Ashe

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
10:45 AM

S.56 - An act relating to the posting of land and access to land and water for hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:00 AM

S.159 - An act relating to various amendments to Vermont’s land use control law and related statutes

Potential Committee bill relating to various amendments to Vermont's land use control law (Based on H.354 Committee Discussion

  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

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

Sen. Lyons amendment

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
11:40 AM

S.159 - An act relating to various amendments to Vermont’s land use control law and related statutes

Potential Committee Bill relating to various amendment to Vermont's land use control law (Based on H.354)

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-65, 66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

8:50 AM

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

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-up & Vote

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Tod Daloz, Assistant, Attorney General's Office
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.58 - An act relating to Act 250 and oil pipelines

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
10:45 AM

S.159 - An act relating to various amendments to Vermont’s land use control law and related statutes

Bill mark-up & Vote of committee bill based on H.354 relating to various amendments to Vermont's land use control law

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

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

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-69, 70, 71
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

S.30 Committee Amendment review and discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

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

Committee discussion of committeee amendments v.2.1 and v.3.1

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
3:45 PM

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

Review of Committee amendment v.4.2

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-7,
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

H.131 and S.100 Forestry bills

  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-73
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
none
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

On the Floor all morning - no committee meeting

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
none
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Sen. Rodgers and Sen. Ashe amendments re: 3rd reading

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Committee Discussion
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
9:25 AM

H.131 - An act relating to harvesting guidelines and procurement standards

and S.100

  • Patrick Bartlett, Forester, Woodstock
  • John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Forest Products Association
  • Bill Sayre, President, Forest Products Association
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-76, 77
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board

9:00 AM

Bio Finder Atlas demonstration for Forest Blocks

ETHAN ALLEN ROOM

  • John Austin, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Kim Royer, Special Project Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Erik Sorenson, Community Ecologist, Natural Heritage Inventory, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-78, 79
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.131 - An act relating to harvesting guidelines and procurement standards

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Bill Walk-through continued

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Efficiency Vermont Update

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill introduction and walk-through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Norwich
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to municipal and regional planning and flood resilience

Bill Introduction and walk-through

  • Trey Martin, Senior Policy Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Connie Quimby, Sponsor
11:15 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kellie Merrell, Aquatic Biologist, Agency of Natural Resources
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:10 AM

H.131 - An act relating to harvesting guidelines and procurement standards

amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-88, 89
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

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

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Julie Moore, Stone Environmental, Inc.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Breck Bowden, Prof., UVM Professor of Watershed Science & Planning
  • John Echeverria, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Education & Outreach, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Robert Beach , Owner, Basin Harbor Club
  • Warren Coleman, Representing, VELCO
  • Cathy Davis, Director of Government & Media Relations, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Citizen, Glover
  • Chris McDonald, Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Jeff Provost, President, The Dock Doctors, Ferrisburgh
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Home Builders
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-93, 94
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Breakfast with Governor Shumlin

9:15 AM

Governor's Appointment

Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:45 AM

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

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist, Lake Champlain Committee
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Libby Chapin, Citizen, Lake Fairlee
  • David Coates, Citizen, Burlington
  • Don Hendrich, President, Lake Memphremagog Watershed Association
  • Jamie Longtin, President, Sunset Lake Association
  • Bob Pasco, President, Lake Iroquois Association
  • Paul Saenger, Selectboard Member, Shoreham
  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
  • Peggy Willey, Citizen, West Fairlee Conservation Commission
  • Mark Young, Treasurer, Lake Hortonia Property Owners Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Ginny Garrison, Citizen, Hardwick
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Chip Paison, Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association
  • William Shouldice, Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Leicester
  • Jackie Sprague, Chair, Federation of Lakes and Ponds
  • Perry Thomas, Landowner, Lake Eden Association
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:40 AM

Break

10:55 AM

H.401 - An act relating to municipal and regional planning and flood resilience

  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah McKearnan, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Ned Swenberg, Environmental Analyst, River Corridor Management Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-97
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Reporter of bill, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-98, 99
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

The out of state witnesses will testify by phone

  • Richard Baker, Lake Scientist (retired), Maine Shoreline Protection Program
  • Roy Bouchard, Manager, Lakes & Ponds Program, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
  • Darlene Forst, Shoreland Program, N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-100, 101
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion of Amendments: Sen. Finance and Sen. Agriculture

  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.401 - An act relating to municipal and regional planning and flood resilience

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Spent Nuclear Fuel

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:50 AM

H.401 - An act relating to municipal and regional planning and flood resilience

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and ANR Proposal of Change

  • Eric Benson, Attorney, Vermont Rail System
  • John Hollar, Citizen, Peacham Pond
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-103
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

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

Testimony, Final Committee Discussion & Bill Mark-Up. Mr. Ames will testify by phone.

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish & Wildlife Board
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Sherb Lang, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Alison Keane, Vice President, American Coatings Association
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-106, 107
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Final Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-up and Vote

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Final Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

Testimony, Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • George Twigg, Public Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-109, 110
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Diana Chace, Legislative Liaison, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jonathan Dancing, Executive Director, Building Performance Professionals Association of Vermont
  • Steve Douglas, Representing, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Paul Dragon, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity & Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Agency of Human Services
  • Chris MacDonald, Governmental Affairs Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • George Twigg, Public Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Geoff Wilcox, Staff, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity, Weatherization Program
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • Chad Farrell, Encore Redevelopment
  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
11:00 AM

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

Committee discussion - Review House amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-111
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elaine O'Grady, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-112
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Gill, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Elaine O'Grady, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-113
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Committee Discussion & Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:10 AM

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

Amendment on greenhouse gases

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • George Twigg, Public Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
9:20 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Committee discussion, Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-114
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion of House Proposal of amendment - Vote

Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-115, 116, 117
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elaine O'Grady, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
1:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-118, 119
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.226 - An act relating to the regulation of underground storage tanks

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:15 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:45 AM

H.520 - An act relating to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

To Be Determined

2:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-120
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Trey Martin, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
SNRE CDs
CDs
13-121, 122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Convene

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:35 AM

Review Charge under Act 38 (S.30)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Siting Policy Commission Report: Summary (45 min.)

  • Linda McGinnis, Director, Siting Policy Commission
10:35 AM

Siting Policy Commission Report:Question & Answer (75 min.)

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Linda McGinnis, Director, Siting Policy Commission
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Public Comment on Issues and Priorities

Opportunity for public input on what issues within Act 38's charge should be a focus of the joint meetings

  • Jennifer Baker, Monkton
  • Cynthia Barber, Newark
  • Leslley Becker, Burlington
  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Robin Clark, Lowell
  • Joel Cope, Administrative Assistant to the Selectboard, Town of Brighton
  • Kim Fried, Chair, Newark Planning Commission
  • George Gross, Shoreham
  • Noreen Hession, Newark
  • Jason Kaye, Middlebury
  • John Lewandowski, Newark
  • Justin Lindholm, Mendon
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kathleen Nelson, Brighton
  • Dhyan Nirmegh, Starksboro
  • Jane Palmer, Monkton
  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
  • Will Wiquist, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club
  • Steve Wright, Craftsbury
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

1) Review issues and establish priorities; 2) Determine next steps

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
SNRE CDs
CDs
13-125, 126, 127, 128, 129
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Convene

9:35 AM

Overview of issues related to planning, participation, procedure, and comparison of status quo with

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Department of Public Service
10:15 AM

Planning, Participation, and Procedural Issues - RPCs

  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
10:45 AM

Planning, Participation and Procedural Issues - VLCT

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:15 AM

Participation and Procedural Issues

  • June Tierney, General Counsel, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
11:45 AM

Stormwater Issues, High Elevation Projects

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB, Inc.
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Curtailment Issues; Role of Public Advocate in Siting Review

  • Autumn Barrett, Department of Public Service
  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
  • Ed McNamara, Regional Policy Director, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
2:00 PM

Property Assessment & Tax Issues

  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

Opportunity for Public Comment

Sign-up during day

  • Mary Boyer, Chair, Windham Selectboard
  • Walter Dodd, Springfield
  • Noreen Hession, Newark
  • Bob Kischko, No. Springfield, VT
  • John Lewandowski, Newark
  • Kathleen Nelson, Brighton
  • Guy Pace, Barre
  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Next steps

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Not recorded due to disk error
Not recorded - disk Disk error
CDs
14-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Payroll System

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Committee Priorities, IPad committee status

12:00 PM

Caucus

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Training

Committee Information Pages

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

Overview of Highlights of H.526 and Shore Land Protection Commission Report

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to administering, implementing, and financing water quality improvement in Vermont

Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Sponsor
11:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the shorelands of the lakes of the State

Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

Public Hearing

In Room 11 - Lake Shore Land Protection Commission Public Hearing from 6 - 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Follow-up to Public Hearing

10:00 AM

Stormwater Manual Review

  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to permitting of sewage holding and pumpout tanks for public buildings

Bill Walk-Through

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-8
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

-

S.224 - An act relating to the shorelands of the lakes of the State

Committee Discussion

  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Caucus

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-9, 10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training (iAnnotate)

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

-

S.224 - An act relating to the shorelands of the lakes of the State

Bill Mark-Up

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Probasco, Pesticide General Permit Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

12:30 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

in House Chamber

Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-11, 12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

-

S.224 - An act relating to the shorelands of the lakes of the State

Bill Mark-Up

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-13. 14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Walk-Through

-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Bill Walk-Through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
10:15 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-15, 16
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jamison Ervin, Member, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Caucus

Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Committee Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors
  • David White, Assistant Director, City Of Burlington
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Pat Haller, Westford Energy Committee
  • Noreen Hession, Newark
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:15 AM

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

Continue Bill Mark-Up - and Committee Vote

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-22, 23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Vote

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-24, 25, 26
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to administering, implementing, and financing water quality improvement in Vermont

Bill Mark-Up

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

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

-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
12:00 PM

Caucus

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-27, 28, 29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.227 - An act relating to the surface water level of Seymour Lake

  • Tim Buzzell, Member, Seymour Lake Association
  • Jeff Crocker, River Ecologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Blaine Hastings, Hydrologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Kelley, Member, Seymour Lake Association
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

Bill Walk-Through

-

S.302 - An act relating to waiving the energy efficiency charge

Bill Walk-Through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Norm McAllister, Senator, Sponsor of S.302
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

-

S.302 - An act relating to waiving the energy efficiency charge

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Scudder Parker, Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to permitting of sewage holding and pumpout tanks for public buildings

Bill Mark-Up

  • Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

Repeal of On-Going Reports

Committee Discussion

9:40 AM

S.215 - An act relating to administering, implementing, and financing water quality improvement in Vermont

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:50 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Galbraith Amendments, & Mark-Up

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Bill Walk-Through and Galbraith 2nd Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-34
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.227 - An act relating to the surface water level of Seymour Lake

Committee discussion

10:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Forest Products Association
11:15 AM

Committee Report Discussion

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion of amendment

  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

-

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Bill Sayre, Chair, AIV Forest Policy Task Force
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

-

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-29, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Natural Resources Board

1. Confirmation of Chair of Natural Resources Board; 2. Act 250 Criteria Update

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
9:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Committee Discussion

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, February 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Field Trip to Chittenden Regional Solid Waste & Myers Plant, Williston

Tour noon - 2 p.m. Working lunch included.

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-41
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.214 - An act relating to integrating planning for land use and designated centers

Bill Walk-Through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-42
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Final Mark-Up and Vote

-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Final Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Cotterill, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

DPS Reports

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)

F&W hearing in Rm 11

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through of language changes

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Walk-through of language changes

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.214 - An act relating to integrating planning for land use and designated centers

Discussions may include H.809 and H.823. Bill Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • David Grayck, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Steve Hardy, Green Mountain Forestry, Brattleboro
  • Robbo Holloren, Forester, Chelsea
  • Dan Hudnut, , Wagner Forest Management, LTD
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Steve Webster, Former Representative, Randolph
  • Jonathan Wood, former ANR Secretary and forester
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Meeting cancelled
Meeting Record
=

MEETING CANCELLED

Lack of a quorum due to snowstorm

11:30 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-45, 46
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Sexual Harassment Policy Review

10:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:55 AM

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

New version and possible vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

New Hampshire the Beautiful testimony

  • Mike Durfor, Northeast Resource Recovery Association
10:00 AM

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

Review latest version of bill and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

Review latest versions of bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
11:30 AM

S.292 - An act relating to siting of energy facilities

latest version of bill and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-49, 50
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Management
  • Karen Flanders, Director of Environmental Compliance, Casella Waste Management
  • Jen Holiday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Wast District
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, North East Kingdom Waste Management District
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-51, 52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.205 - An act relating to disposable plastic carryout bags

Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.229 - An act relating to the collection of mandated recyclables

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Kevin Dietly, Principal, Northbridge Environmental Management Consul
  • Dave Larose, Distributor, Coca Cola
  • Andrew MacLean, Representing, Beverage Association of Vermont
11:30 AM

FLOOR

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

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Public testimony

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Wast District
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myer’s Containers and Recycling
11:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Ted Siegler, Principal, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
  • Natalie Starr, Principal, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-55, 56, 57
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

-

S.302 - An act relating to waiving the energy efficiency charge

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
10:00 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to permitting of sewage holding and pumpout tanks for public buildings

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Dwayne Kratt, Diageo
11:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Dan Cahill, Burlington Parks & Recreation
  • Phil Huffman, The Nature Conservancy
  • Libby Mills, Putney Mountain Association
  • Pat Shields, Putney Mountain Association
  • Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Tracy Zschau, Vermont Land Trust
12:15 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Recent Developments in Resource Sustainability

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Ray Dube, Sustainability Manager, Coca Cola of Northern New England
  • David Ellenbogen, Vice Chair, Vermont Sierra Club
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
10:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Public testimony

  • Bob Calutti, Terrill Street Beverage, Rutland
  • Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption
  • Gillis Moreau, Owner, M & M Beverage, Barre
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.205 - An act relating to disposable plastic carryout bags

Public Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Taylor Johnson, VPIRG
  • Julie Lawson, Director, Trash Free Maryland Alliance
11:30 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-61, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.205 - An act relating to disposable plastic carryout bags

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Representative
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marc Sherman, Board Chair, Vermont Retail Association
10:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Mark-Up

  • George Desch, Director of Waste Mgmt Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Trevor Mance, TAM Waste Services, Shaftsbury
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chuck Riegle, Vice President, Tomra Collectible Solutions
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-63
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.205 - An act relating to disposable plastic carryout bags

Bill Set Aside - not voted

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-64, 65, 66, 67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Mark-Up

  • Pat Austin, Owner, Austin's Rubbish
  • Karen Flanders, Director of Environmental Compliance, Casella Waste Systems
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myer’s Containers and Recycling
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Pat Austin, Owner, Austin's Rubbish
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, VELCO
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Wast District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:10 AM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Version 3.1 voted out.

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Mark-Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:45 AM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Final Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-68, 69
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Bill Mark-Up

  • Elizabeth Bassett, Charlotte
  • Don Cioffi, Selectboard Member, Rutland Town Selectboard
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Scudder Parker, Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
11:25 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:50 PM

Adjourn

1:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-70, 71
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
9:15 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:30 AM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Final Bill Mark-Up and Vote

1:45 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-72
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

S.302 - An act relating to waiving the energy efficiency charge

Bill Mark - Up and Vote

-

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-73, 74
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
10:30 AM

H.676 - An act relating to regulation of land uses within flood hazard areas

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
10:35 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.676 - An act relating to regulation of land uses within flood hazard areas

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Elizabeth MacDonald, Staff Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

S.191 - An act relating to setbacks and screening for solar generation plants

Committee amendment for Floor

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:15 PM

S.100 - An act relating to forest integrity

Committee Discussion of Sen. Starr's Floor Amendment

1:30 PM

FLOOR

4:30 PM

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

Committee of Conference in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Room 8i

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-75,76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

11:55 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Department of Public Service
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
12:30 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Public Testimony

  • Brenna Galdenzi, Outreach & Event Coordinator , Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:45 AM

H.799 - An act relating to the importation of firewood

Bill Introduction and Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Rep. Will Stevens, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.650 - An act relating to establishing the Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Special Fund

Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.676 - An act relating to regulation of land uses within flood hazard areas

  • Scott Gustin, Vermont Planners Association
  • Emily Kisicki, Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

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

Committee of Conference in Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-79, 80
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.676 - An act relating to regulation of land uses within flood hazard areas

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

H.799 - An act relating to the importation of firewood

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Cynthia Martin, Reporter
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

Voted out

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.676 - An act relating to regulation of land uses within flood hazard areas

Voted out

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-83, 84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
9:10 AM

H.685 - An act relating to identification and registration of moorings

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
9:15 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

Bill Walk-Through

  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Dennis Reinhardt, Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Melinda Vieux, President, Green Up Vermont
9:20 AM

H.685 - An act relating to identification and registration of moorings

Bill Walk-Through

  • Kevin Burke, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.650 - An act relating to establishing the Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Special Fund

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

Testimony, Bill Mark-Up

  • Gary Kessler, Chief of Enforcement, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.685 - An act relating to identification and registration of moorings

  • Gary Kessler, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, KSE Partners
9:30 AM

H.799 - An act relating to the importation of firewood

Testimony

  • Gary Kessler, Enforcement Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

Committee Discussion,

  • Gary Kessler, Enforcement Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Committee Discussion of Sen. Rodgers amendment

10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Testimony

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • John Burditt, Sudbury
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:00 AM

H.799 - An act relating to the importation of firewood

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barbara Schultz, Forest Health Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:25 AM

H.650 - An act relating to establishing the Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Special Fund

Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference meets in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Rm 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Bill Walk-Through

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

West Mountain WMU

  • John Austin, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Doug Morin, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Incoming Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 AM

Caucus

Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Rep. Will Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Tim Taylor, Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:50 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

Review new draft and Vote

  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-92, 93
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
-

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Overview

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Rebecca Ellis, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:50 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Testimony

  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Tom Little, Chair, District 4 Environmental Commission
  • Ann Seibert, Chair, Advisory Board, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-94, 95
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Sen. Nitka floor amendment

  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka
9:15 AM

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

-

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

  • Peg Elmer, Vermont Planners Association
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

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

-

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

  • Billy Coster, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Margaret Murray, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-96
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

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

Bill Overview

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
12:15 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
12:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-97, 98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
-

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Testimony, Committee Discussion & Possible Bill Mark-Up

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Stephen Reynes, Attorney, Calais
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Bill Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Marc Boolish, Staff Technology Engineer, Energizer Holdings, Inc.
  • Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Toy Industry Association
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mike Yantachka, Reporter, House Natural Resources & Energy Committee
12:00 PM

Adjourn

12:30 PM

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

Committee on Conference in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Sen. McCormack's Proposal of Amendment

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sen. Dick McCormack
9:10 AM

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

-

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Committee Discussion and Possible Bill Mark-Up

  • Tim Heney, Vermont Realtors Association
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Snyder, Executive Vice President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont
  • Peter D. Van Oot, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of successor legislative Trustee of UVM and State Agricultural College

11:00 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Amendment to Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Low Income Weatherization Program

  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-101, 102
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee of Conference in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.356 - An act relating to prohibiting littering in or on the waters of the State

Sen. Sears' Floor Amendment

  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Sen. Dick Sears
9:10 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up

  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carl Smith, CEO / President, Call2Recycle
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
10:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Bill Walk-Through

  • Eric Blatt, Water Supply Division, Water Supply Div., Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steven Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Reporter, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-103
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference Meeting #6 in Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Video/power point presentation on Strip Development

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-104, 105
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Michael Batcher, Regional Planner, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
9:15 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Testimony

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Gus Selig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:25 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:50 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:55 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
12:10 AM

Adjourn

1:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-106, 107, 108
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

Bill Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Alison Clarkson, Representative, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Public Testimony

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
12:15 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Voted Out

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peg Elmer, Vermont Planners Association
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-111, 112, 113
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Bill Mark-Up Version 2.1 dated 4/18/14, 3:25 p.m.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
-

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Bill Mark-Up and Vote Version 2.1 dated 4/18/14 3:25 p.m.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-114, 115, 116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

Testimony

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

Bill Mark-Up and Voted Out

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:35 AM

H.823 - An act relating to encouraging growth in designated centers and protecting natural resources

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

Bill mark-up and voted out as amended.

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
12:20 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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

  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion

  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.448 - An act relating to Act 250 and primary agricultural soils

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:30 PM

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

Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-120
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

  • Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Jim McCullough, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
10:40 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference #8 in Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee, Room 8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Caucus

Big Bill - Appropriations

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Review and vote on latest version 1.2 dated 4/25/14

  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to permitting of sewage holding and pumpout tanks for public buildings

Review and vote on House Proposal of Amendment

  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.590 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Review version 1.2 and Vote

  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

bill amendments

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committee Block of Time

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committee Block of Time

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.208 - An act relating to solid waste management

Review and vote on House Proposal of Amendment as per side-by-side comparison

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

S.202 - An act relating to the energy efficiency charge

Review and vote on House Proposal of Amendment as shown in side by side comparison

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committee Block of Time

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committee Block of Time

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committee Block of Time

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committee Block of Time

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committee Block of Time

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committee Block of Time

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Saturday, May 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committee Block of Time

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committee Block of Time

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

8:00 PM

Adjourn

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