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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs (Room 27)

The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs has jurisdiction over matters relating to economic development, commerce, and community development, including tourism and marketing, promotion of the arts, and film activities; matters relating to labor; matters relating to housing; matters relating to liquor and tobacco control; matters relating to lotteries; and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

9:45 AM

Committee Introductions

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-1,2
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Legislative Council Introductions

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Introductions

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
11:00 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:30 AM

Weekly Chairs Meeting

Senate Transportation Committee Room

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-3,4
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

Committee Amendment

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

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

  • Michael Casey, General Counsel, VSEA
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • George Lovell, VT. Coordinator, AFSCME Council 93
  • Cassandra Magliozzi, Legislative Specialist, VSEA
  • Mark Mitchell, Director, VSEA
11:00 AM

Vermont Business Introductions

  • Michael Seaver, President, People's United Bank
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chip Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Public Housing Directors
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-7,8,9
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
10:00 AM

Vermont Business Introductions

  • Tina Bissonette, Vice President of Finance, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
  • Janette Bombardier, Director of Site Operations, IBM
  • Brad Gordon, Government Liaison & Assistant Corporate Secretary, SB Electronics
  • Win Smith, President, Sugarbush Resort
  • Jon D. Stearns, Director of Human Resources, Concepts NREC
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-10,11
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

S.3 - An act relating to allowing participation in out-of-state contests requiring a fee to enter

Directly following the Senate floor time

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Sen. Dick Sears
10:30 AM

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business Agenda

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

Strategies for Enhancing VT's Software & IT economy committee report

  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • Oliver Olsen, Co-Chair, Committee to Examine Strategies to Enhance Software & Information Technology Sector in Vermont
11:30 AM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Pam Mackenzie, President, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-12,13,14
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Weekly Chairs Meeting

Senate Transportation Committee Room

8:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Daniel French, Superintendent, Bennington-Rutland SU
  • Grant Geisler, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Cassandra Magliozzi, Legislative Specialist, VSEA
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
10:00 AM

Vermont Business Introductions

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Dante DiBattista, Rutland Plant Leader, General Electric
  • Scott Gregg, Rutland Finance Leader, General Electric
  • Bill Stenger, President, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association Vermont Independent Colleges
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-15,16,17
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Training Program

  • Beth Demers, Director - Workforce Development, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

Unemployment Compensation Insurance

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

Transportation Plan and Impact on Economic Development

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Marketing Vermont

  • Kathy Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
-

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

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

VEGI update

  • Sharon Asay, Director of Taxpayer Services, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Costa, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

-

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

Mark-up and Vote

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-19,20
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Efficiency Vermont Update

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
11:00 AM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Update

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-21,22
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Weekly Chairs Meeting

Senate Transportation Committee Room

8:30 AM

S.57 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Sally Fox, Co-sponsor
9:15 AM

Vermont Business Introductions

  • Sam Anderson, President, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Geoff Glaspie, Plant Manager - Tooling Operations Vermont, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc
  • Robin Scheu, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • Jamie Stewart, Executive Director, Rutland Economic Development Corp
  • Jim Stewart, Plant Manager, OMYA
  • Jackie Weyrauch, Dialogue Dame
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-23,24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Sen. Peg Flory, Co-sponsor
-

Internet Sales & Direct Shipment of Malt Beverages

  • Christine Foley, Neshobe River Winery/Foley Brothers Brewery
  • Patrick Foley, Neshobe River Winery/Foley Brothers Brewery
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Shaun Hill, Hill Farmstead Brewery
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Sean Lawson, Lawson's Finest Liquids, LLC
10:30 AM

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

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Tammy Cota, Executive Director, Internet Alliance
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jim Halpert, Executive Director, State Privacy and Security Coalition
11:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to allowing participation in out-of-state contests requiring a fee to enter

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to allowing participation in out-of-state contests requiring a fee to enter

Mark-up & Vote

5:30 PM

VBSR's Networking Get-Together Event

Hosted by Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery in Websterville

Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-25,26,27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

University of Vermont and Economic Development

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Dr. John Evans, Special Advisor to the President, University of Vermont
  • Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Commercialization, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Co-sponsor
  • Jennifer Corbett, Direct Support Worker
  • Peg Franzen, President, Worker's Center
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Mayers, Legislative Director, Vermont Homecare United
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Zoran Nukic, Service Recipient
  • Barbara Terrien, Direct Support Worker
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Joint meeting CDs with Senate Judiciary recordings; 13-28
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Hearing

Ethan Allen Room - Joint Hearing with Senate Judiciary

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
11:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

Amendments

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.53 - An act relating to the Internet sale of malt and vinous beverages

  • Mike Baker, President, Baker Distributing
  • Clare Buckley, KSE Partners, VT Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
-

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Sean Lawson, Lawson's Finest Liquids, LLC
9:45 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

  • Roger Auerbach, Former Medicaid Director from Oregon, Long-term Care Consultant
  • Max Barrows, Outreach Coordinator, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Matthew Mayers, Legislative Director, Vermont Homecare United
  • Matthew McDonald, Vermont State Director, 1199/SEUI United Healthcare Workers East
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:50 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

Amendment proposal

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber- Joint Meeting of the House and Senate

  • Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
10:30 AM

Housing

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
11:00 AM

Economic & Industrial Park Development

  • Frank Cioffi, President, GBIC
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

Immediately after the Senate floor session

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Matthew Mayers, Legislative Director, Vermont Homecare United
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

No committee hearing scheduled

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-34, 35
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to conveying time-share interests

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American Resort Development Association
9:00 AM

S.75 - An act relating to the sale of a contract liquor agency

  • Bob Coloutti, Vice President, Terrill Street Beverage, Rutland
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • David Boyden, Boyden Valley Winery
  • Ron Elliot, Co-owner, Smuggler's Notch Distillery
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Steve Johnson, President and CEO, Vermont Spirits Distilling Company
  • Steve Johnson, President and CEO, Vermont Spirits Distilling Company
  • Dwayne Kratt, Diageo
  • Sen. Richard Westman
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-36, 37
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

Mark-up and Vote

  • William Ashe, Co-Executive Director, ARIS Solutions
  • Louise Beaudoin, Respite and Personal Care Provider, Former Service Coordinator
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Mayers, Legislative Director, Vermont Homecare United
  • Matthew McDonald, Vermont State Director, 1199/SEUI United Healthcare Workers East
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-38, 39
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

Mark-up

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Mayers, Legislative Director, Vermont Homecare United
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Stuart Schurr, Legal Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, 1199/SEUI United Healthcare Workers East
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick McCormack
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-40, 41
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Elsa Bosma, Registered Home Childcare Provider
  • Kaite Gonyaw, Director, Ascension Day Care & Preschool, So. Burlington
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Caprice Hover, Director, Rutland Parent Child Center
  • Judy Pransky, Owner/Operator, Camp Laughing Turtle & Cherry Street Playcare
  • Cathi Ste Marie, Registered Home Childcare Provider, North Troy
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Kay Curtis, Child Care Provider - Brattleboro
  • Meegan Delphia, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Little Things Daycare, Williston
  • Karen Hebert, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Fairfax
  • Ben Johnson, President, American Federation of Teachers
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, United Professions Aft Vermont
  • Andrea Viets, Registered Home Childcare Provider, The Birch House, Burlington
  • Chrissy Wade, Earth Family Childcare, Waterville
10:00 AM

Joint Meeting

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition with House General, Housing & General Affairs Committee - Room 11

  • Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Sheri Larsen, Friends of Bolton Nordic and Back Country
  • Terry McKnight, Executive Director, Addison County Community Trust
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Land Trust
  • Sarah S., Family member of housed individual, Montpelier
  • Jan Tarjan, Executive Director, Dismas House of Vermont
  • Isaac Wagner, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
11:15 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Emily Creighton-Pryer, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Rabbit Track Daycare, Bradford
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, United Professions Aft Vermont
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.92 - An act relating to first class alcoholic beverage licenses

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
-

S.122 - An act relating to reduced alcoholic beverage license fees for small restaurants

  • David Boyden, Boyden Valley Winery
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, VT Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Bob Coloutti, Vice President, Terrill Street Beverage, Rutland
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Johnson, President and CEO, Vermont Spirits Distilling Company
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and University of Vermont Trustees

Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-46, 47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jim Dunn, Legal Counsel, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Francesca Klein Litow MD MPH FACOEM, Principal, Klein Occupational Medicine Consulting, LLC
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Review of new draft

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

JRH3 - Joint resolution supporting the Coalition for Captive Insurance Clarity

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
11:00 AM

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

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-48, 49
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron, Rutland VT
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Diageo
  • Suzanne Podhaizer, Owner, Salt Restaurant
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
11:15 AM

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

  • Tammy Cota, Executive Director, Internet Alliance
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
-

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Committee Discussion

  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-50, 51, 52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Donna Aiken, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Donna's Daycare, Bellows Falls
  • Robert Bliss, Assistant Superintendent, Rutland City Public Schools
  • Mary Burns, President, YMCA
  • Teresa Crete, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Chittenden County
  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sherrylyn Lamouex, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Orleans County
  • Carlene Lyons, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Windsor County
  • Mary Alice McKenzie, Executive Director, Burlington Boys and Girls Club
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Judy Roser, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Windham County
  • Cathy Stech, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Franklin County
  • Theresa Stevens, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Caledonia County
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
6:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

Public Hearing in Room 11

  • Kathi Apgar
  • Nancy Cathcart
  • Giselle Chouinard
  • Kay Curtis, Child Care Provider - Brattleboro
  • Martha Degraf
  • Patti Demingware
  • Ellen Drolette
  • Joan Eckley
  • Lori Fleurie
  • Kathleen Francis
  • Heather Friedrichsen
  • Sandy Gaffney
  • Anna Gebhardt
  • Beverly Greenwood
  • Heather Hassett
  • Morgan Kittredge
  • Amy Lester
  • Susan Linskey
  • Carlene Lyons, Registered Home Childcare Provider, Windsor County
  • Alicia Maddox
  • Heather McGrath
  • Don Messier
  • Cyndi Miller, (for Roxanne Benson)
  • Gretchen Paulsen
  • Leisa Pollander
  • Mike Reiderer, Vergennes Boys and Girls Club
  • Deb Thayer
  • Jenny Tremblay
  • Evelyn Trier
  • Andrea Viets, Registered Home Childcare Provider, The Birch House, Burlington
  • Chrissy Wade, Earth Family Childcare, Waterville
  • Kristen Werner
  • Stephanie Wheelock, Parent
  • Pam White, Home-Provider
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, NCCI
  • Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, NCCI
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
10:00 AM

S.118 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers

  • Royal Barnard, Dealer/Investor/Hobby Collector/Appraiser
  • Steve Edwards, Owner, Vermont Coin & Jewelry, South Burlington
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kelly Jacobsen, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police, Williston
  • Tim Puro, Owner, Puro's Coins and Jewelry
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, United Professions Aft Vermont
10:15 AM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Possible Vote

  • George Bergin, Owner, Beverage Warehouse, Winooski
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, United Professions Aft Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-60, 61
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

Mark-up

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:00 AM

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

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
11:15 AM

S.52 - An act relating to child care providers

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

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

S.59 - An act relating to independent direct support providers

Committee Discussion

  • Ken Canning, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Amy Shollenberger, 1199/SEUI United Healthcare Workers East
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to employee rights to certain inventions

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Co-sponsor , Bennington County
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Pratt
9:30 AM

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

  • Ken Canning, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
  • John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
10:30 AM

Vermont Early Childhood Alliance

  • Caprice Hover, Director, Rutland Parent Child Center
  • Nancy Sugarman, Director, Northern Lights Career Development Center
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to safe patient handling

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, United Professions Aft Vermont
  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Co-sponsor
9:30 AM

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

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Armando Vilaseca, Secretary, Agency of Education
10:30 AM

S.139 - An act relating to supporting manufacturing and industry

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
11:00 AM

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

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to safe patient handling

  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
-

Liquor Licensing

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist
  • Vincent Illuzzi
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

No Committee Hearing

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-68, 69
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

  • Marc Brierre, State's Attorney, Rutland County
  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Vincent Illuzzi, VSEA
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Abigail Winters, Legal Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to safe patient handling

  • Ellen Adams, Director of Rehabilitative Services, Copley Hospital
  • Leona Center, LPN, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • John Dunham, RN, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Diane Sullivan, Vice President, Vermont Health Care Association
10:00 AM

S.61 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Proposal of Amendment

  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
-

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

Proposal of Amendment

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-71, 72
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Mark Mitchell, Director, VSEA
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Abigail Winters, Legal Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
9:30 AM

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

Mark up

  • Krystil Smith, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.123 - An act relating to safe patient handling

Committee Discussion

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-73
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

  • Thomas Osimitz, Toxicologist
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, American Chemistry Council
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

-

Senate Floor

Directly after the Joint Assembly

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-73, 74
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
9:30 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

  • Sarah George, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, VSEA
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Christina Rainville, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Video Game Industry in Vermont

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jackie Weyrauch, Dialogue Dame
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-76, 77
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

Directly following Senate floor session

  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jim Hughes, Vermont State Attorney, Franklin County
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • William Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, VT Attorney General
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Housing Vermont
  • Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
  • Michael Coppinger, Executive Director, Downtown Rutland Partnership
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Reporter
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:45 AM

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

Committee Vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
11:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority Update

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Sustainable Valley Group

  • David Bonta, Founder & President, USA Solar Store
  • Gary Fox, Executive Director, Sustainable Valley Group, Inc.
9:15 AM

H.71 - An act relating to tobacco products

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Tax Department
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jill Krowinski
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Reynolds America International Services, Inc.
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Gary Schaedel, Director, Department of Health
  • Helen Wagner, Assistant Attorney General, VT Attorney General
10:30 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • William Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, VT Attorney General
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-84, 85
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

  • Chris Cochran, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Chris McDonald, Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Munson, Vermont Planners Association
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

H.71 - An act relating to tobacco products

Vote

10:30 AM

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Only sections pertaining to Pawn Brokers and Metal Dealers

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Mike Gadue, Attorney, Martin's Coins
  • Kelly Jacobsen, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police, Williston
  • Perry Sporn, Owner, Perrywinkle's Jewelry
  • Margaux Valenti, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  • Howard Weisburg, President, Queen City Coins, Inc.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-88, 89
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Section 22

  • Rep. Mike Yantachka
9:15 AM

H.280 - An act relating to payment of wages

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Rep. Tom Stevens
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Reporter
9:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Section 22a only

  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • Mike Gadue, Attorney, Martin's Coins
  • Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ivan Rochon, Desjardin Rochon Jewelers, Rutland
  • Howard Weisburgh, Owner, Queen City Coins, Inc.
  • John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sections pertaining to precious metal/pawnbrokers - Mark-Up and Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Housing Funding in VT and Sequestration

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
9:30 AM

H.280 - An act relating to payment of wages

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Elaine McCrate, Professor of Economics and Women's Studies, University of Vermont
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Trudy Trombley, The Boutique, Stowe Merchantile
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-95
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.99 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-96, 97
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Barre Granite Association
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Phil Swanson, Town & Village Manager, Town of Woodstock
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
10:45 AM

Technology Sector and Economic Development

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Julie Davis, Vice-President, VT HITEC
  • Gerry Ghazi, President, VT HITEC
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Joint Hearing in Room 11 with House Commerce

  • Peter Kunin, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.99 - An act relating to equal pay

Mark Up

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Office of the Attorney General
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-99
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Peter Adamczyk, Energy Finance & Development Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Rep. Steve Carr, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-100
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

Patent Trolling Amendment

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Forum with European Community Energy Consultants

Joint Hearing Room 11 - sponsored by the Heinrich Boell Foundation

  • Dirk Vansintjan, Manager, Ecopower and Co-Founder of REScoop.be (Belgium)
  • Dr. Andreas Wieg, Manager, "New Cooperatives Working Group" (Germany)
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees

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

S.165 - An act relating to collective bargaining for deputy state’s attorneys

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Meeting Scheduled

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

Introductions

Directly following the Senate floor time

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

Introductions

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Meg Provost, Committee Staff, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Status Report

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-2, 3, 4
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Status Report

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Lars Hasselblad Torres, Director, Department of Economic Development
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Status Report

  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
9:45 AM

Housing and Homelessness

  • Sara Kobylenski , Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
  • Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Jeanne Montross, Chair, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
  • Sam Tsemberis, CEO, Pathways To Housing
10:15 AM

Payroll System

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Status Report

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
10:00 AM

Payroll System

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lee Stone, Administrative Assistant, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

IT Training

Committee Information Pages

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Farm to Plate

Joint Meeting with Senate Agriculture and Senate Economic Development Committees, ROOM 10
CDs for this hearing are with Senate Agriculture Committee, numbered 14-10 and 14-11

  • Stacy Burnstein, Project Manager, Castanea Foundation
  • Megan Camp, Shelburne Farms
  • Erica Campbell, Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Lynn Coale, Superintendent Director, Hannaford Career Center
  • Beth Cullen, Root Consulting
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
  • Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-8, 9
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

Problems in Current Labor Practice

  • Stephen Finner, Senior Consultant, United Academics (AAUP/AFT)
  • Melissa Hasskamp
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Deb Ploof, Supervisor
  • Mercedes Stengel, Student, Johnson State College
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-10, 11, 12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to service of malt beverages by the glass

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
-

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Adequate Workforce Training and EB-5 Program

  • Eileen Illuzzi, Director, North Country Career Center
11:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Koch, Representative, Washington County
11:30 AM

Affordable Housing Update and Priorities

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-13, 14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to economic development and prosperity for Vermonters

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Stephen Finner, Senior Consultant, United Academics (AAUP/AFT)
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.188 - An act relating to notice requirements for exhuming human remains

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
10:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
11:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to malt and vinous beverage tastings

  • Clare Buckley, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • William Goggins, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to malt and vinous beverage tastings

Markup and Vote

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

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

Markup and Vote

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:35 AM

S.250 - An act relating to limiting mail-in rebates

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader
9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Adequate Workforce Training and EB-5 Program

  • Joseph Bertolino, President, Lyndon State College
  • Penne Ciaraldi, Community College of Vermont
  • Barbara Murphy, President, Johnson State College
  • Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges
11:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to paid parental leave

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-19,20,21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.262 - An act relating to unemployment record disclosure and child support

  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Regional Planning Commission, Chittenden County
  • Betsy Bishop, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tori Ossola, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Brian Palaia, Town Manager, Town of Milton
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-22
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing an interim Public Retirement Plan Study Committee

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
9:10 AM

S.268 - An act relating to employment contracts

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-23
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.250 - An act relating to limiting mail-in rebates

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Andrew MacLean, Verizon
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-24,25,26,27
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Adequate Workforce Training and EB-5 Program

  • Penne Ciaraldi, Community College of Vermont
  • Ann Nygard, Lyndon State College
  • Cindy Robillard, Department of Labor, Newport Area
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Tourism

  • Karen Ballard, Program Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Sam Cutting IV, President, Dakin Farm
  • Linda Edelman, Owner, Custom Tours, Inc.
  • Dave Kaufman, Lecturer, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
  • Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Tourism/Independent Contractors

  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-28
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

New England Board of Higher Education

Room 10

10:30 AM

Regional Economic Development Corporations

  • Bob Flint, Chair, Regional Development Corporations
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations
  • Tim Smith, Regional Development Corporations, Franklin County
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Aerospace Manufacturing

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • John Mullen, North Hartland Tools
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-29,30,31
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director
-brief discussion

S.250 - An act relating to limiting mail-in rebates

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Rebecca McBroom, Attorney
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
10:00 AM

Housing Vouchers

  • Wendy Wilton, Rutland City Treasurer
10:45 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager of Colchester
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Palaia, Mayor, Town of Milton
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-32,33
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

Killington Village Building Project

  • Steve Selbo, SB Land Company
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-34,35,36
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736

  • Rep. Paul Ralston, H.736
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, H.736
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones and Independent Contractors

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, FedEx Corporation; Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Kenneth Schatz, City Attorney, Agency of Human Services
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-37,38,39
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.268 - An act relating to employment contracts

  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jessica Gingras, Government Affairs Program Manager, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:45 AM

Housing Vouchers

  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Regional Planning Commissions Overview

  • Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Fred Nicholson, Acting Executive Director, Rutland Regional Commission
  • Jason Rasmussen, Senior Planner, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
11:00 AM

The Convention Bureau's Work and Impact on Vermont's Economy

  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Susan Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
11:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

Language of new draft

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-40,41,42
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner
  • Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  • Terry Powers, Natural Provisions
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, LexisNexis
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director
10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

New draft language

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • Nancy Bukar, Sodexo
  • Candy Granier, Sodexo
  • Phillip Harty, Sodexo
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-43,44
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones and Independent Contractors

  • Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Ted Laskaris, Associate Vice President, Information Systems and Security
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-45,46
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 -summary sections 15,16

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

Mark-up and possible vote

9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - summery sections 4,5,25,26

  • Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

S.220

5:00 AM

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Legislative Reception
5-7 pm, Montpelier Room, Capital Plaza

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-47,48,49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Independent Contractors-new language

  • Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, United Parcel Service
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Kenneth Schatz, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - New language

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - sections 19 - 20

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - sections 2-3

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:30 AM

Farm Workers' Unemployment Compensation

  • Ernest Caswell, Farm worker, self
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-50,51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

Internships

  • Claude Chevalier, Owner, Chevalier Drilling Company
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

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

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736 - section 24

  • Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-52
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

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

  • Ivan Rochon, Desjardin Rochon Jewelers, Rutland
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Independent Contractors

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-53,54,55
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Introducing new draft

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
9:30 AM

Competitive Electric Rates

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
10:00 AM

Act 48

Workforce and collective bargaining issues

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Joseph Giancola, Owner, Howe Center, Rutland
  • Robert E. Haynes, Director of Business Development, DEW Construction Corporation
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-56,57
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

As related to H.736-section 6-downtown tax credits
Enterprise Zones

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

-after joint assembly

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

One Stop Shop for businesses-as related to S.269

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-58,59
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
9:45 AM

Workforce Development

Internships and Committee discussion

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
10:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Elizabeth Jesdale, President, Local 255, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
  • Rebecca McBroom, Staff Attorney, VSEA
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, VT Early Educators United
  • Vivian Schmitter, Assistant General Counsel, VSEA
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-60,61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Reducing electricity costs for businesses - new language

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Affordable Housing

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-62,63,64
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Sections 3 and 4

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Reducing electric costs for businesses

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

One Stop Shop - web portal for businesses

  • Ali Sarafzade, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee Discussion - Mark- up

Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-65,66,67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Enterprise Zones

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

Reducing Electricity Costs for Businesses

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Section 24 of S.220

State contracting; Intellectual property, software design, and information technology.

  • Roman Kokodyniak, Legislative Liaison, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:15 AM

"One Stop Shop" Web Portal for Businesses

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:45 AM

Section 28 of S.220

Tourism Funding

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

Section 34 of S.220

Licensure issues

11:30 AM

Section 40 of S.220

"Vermont Strong"

  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
--

Committee Discussion

Mark-up and Possible Vote

Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-68,69
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Section 40 of S.220 - "Vermont Strong"

  • Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

"One Stop Shop" Web Portal for Businesses

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

Reducing Electricity Costs for Businesses

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
--

Committee Discussion

Mark-up and Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-70,71
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

Testimony followed by committee discussion

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:30 AM

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

Testimony followed by committee discussion

  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-72,73,74
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Owen Caine, Manager of State Affairs, Consumer Specialty Products Association
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Andy Hackman, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-75,76,77
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Testimony

  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
  • Julian Stephens, General Manager, Stephens Precision, Inc.
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
10:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing an interim Public Retirement Plan Study Committee

Introduction to bill

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

S.193 - An act relating to establishing an interim Public Retirement Plan Study Committee

  • Jeff Briggs, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:00 AM

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

Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Dan Ansit, Manager, Emissions and Recycling Planning, Ford Motor Company
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Issacs, Vice President of Government Affairs, Semiconductor Industry Association
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-78,79
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

Committee Discussion

--

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

Committee Discussion (Possible)

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Hearing

Effects of international free trade agreements on the environment, agriculture, and energy.

10:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

Mark-up and Vote

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-80
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

Act 48

Health Care Workforce Strategic Plan

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:45 AM

Act 48

Workforce Issues

  • Jennifer Archambault, Vice President of Human Resources, Copley Hospital
  • Laura Gunn, Vice President of Human Resources, Fletcher Allen Health Care Cancer Center
  • Robert Patterson, Vice President of Human Resources, Central Vermont Medical Center
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-81,82,83
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

With introduction to H.577 and H.609 by Representative Kitzmiller
Committee discussion and vote

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
9:20 AM

H.577 - An act relating to ski tramways

Committee discussion and vote

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vermont Training Program

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
11:15 AM

H.864 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-84,85
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation

First floor - National Life Building -

9:15 AM

Act 48

Provider Reimbursement

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:10 AM

Act 48

Workforce Issues

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-86,87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Executive Development Cabinet

Committee briefing

  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Possible amendment regarding Vermont Products Program

  • Nancy Driscoll, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:15 AM

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

Committee discussion

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

Break

11:15 AM

Vermont Products Program

As related to S.220

  • Brian Dunkiel, Attorney
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-88, 89
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

--after floor

Act 48

Related workforce issues

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Area Health Education Centers, UVM College of Medicine (AHEC)
  • Linda Davidson, Executive Director, Nursing Board
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Dawn Philibert, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
11:45 AM

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

Committee discussion and vote on amendment

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14- 90,91,92
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Act 48

Workforce issues - physician retention and recruitment

  • Dr.Cy Jordan
9:30 AM

Act 48

Collective Bargaining

  • Joel Cook, Working Vermont
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:00 AM

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

Initial walk- through of bill - additional witnesses TBA

  • Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:15 AM

Break

--after break

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

  • Cathy Davis, Director of Government & Media Relations, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:15 AM

Press Conference

With Governor Shumlin - regarding economic development opportunities

Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.631 - An act relating to lottery commissions

Committee discussion and vote

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
--

H.661 - An act relating to exhumation requirements and notice

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

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

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
  • Margaret Murray, Citizen
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association; Vermont Home Builders Association
  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-97,98
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

--after floor

H.791 - An act relating to the Housing First Study Committee

  • Daniel Blankenship, Vermont Housing Authority
  • Nick Emlen, Mental Health Systems Coordination, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Rep. Michelle Fay, Sponsor
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Hilary Melton, Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
  • Brian Smith, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-99,100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.239 - An act relating to information regarding the rights of landlords and tenants

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor, Pownal
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Rep. Cindy Weed, Representative
9:45 AM

Act 48

Collective bargaining issues

  • David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Laura Soares, Chair, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
10:45 AM

H.791 - An act relating to the Housing First Study Committee

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-101,102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.791 - An act relating to the Housing First Study Committee

  • Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:45 AM

H.631 - An act relating to lottery commissions

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '
  • Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
10:30 AM

Executive Development Cabinet

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Institutions Committee
10:40 AM

Minimum Wage

  • Ari Asouliotis, Owner/Operator, Dunkin' Donuts
  • Ray Ehrlich, Senior Manager; State and Local Government Affairs, Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
  • Elizabeth Ellingson, Operations Director, Dunkin' Donuts
  • Silvio Mazzella, Owner/Operator, Dunkin' Donuts
  • Susan Quadros-Covey, Owner/Operator, Dunkin' Donuts
11:25 AM

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

Committee discussion

Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-103,104
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Committee discussion and Vote

  • Hannah Smith, Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

H.239 - An act relating to information regarding the rights of landlords and tenants

Committee discussion and Vote

  • Pam Favreau, Director, Vermont Tenants, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Apartment Owners Association
10:00 AM

H.631 - An act relating to lottery commissions

New language

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Housing First

  • Michael E. Schirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
10:40 AM

Cross Vermont Trail

  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Greg Western, Executive Director, Cross Vermont Trail Association
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-105
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.631 - An act relating to lottery commissions

Committee discussion

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

State Historic Preservation Awards

Cedar Creek Room

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.609 - An act relating to terminating propane service

  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:05 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Business-related

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Shawn Shouldice, Lobbyist, National Federation of Independent Businesses
  • Win Smith, President, Sugarbush Resort
  • Dawn Terrill, Owner, Janitech
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-108,109
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Resolution regarding Taiwan

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Business-related testimony

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Kent Johnson, Richford Market
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • David Mcknelly, Newbury Village Store
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Representative
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of UVM trustee

after floor

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Field Trip

Tour of Chittenden county businesses and Made in Vermont Expo

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-110
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

after floor

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Debbie Ingram, Reverend, Vermont Interfaith Action
  • Audra Rondeau, Franklin County
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-111,112, 113
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Economic Development Fund

Briefing

  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Public testimony

  • Judith Augsberg, Randolph
  • Phil Merrick, Owner, August First Bakery and Cafe
  • Heather Pipino, Barre City
10:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Economic perspective

  • Jack Hoffman, Analyst, Public Assets Institute
  • Jeannette Wicks-Lim, Assistant Research Professor, Political Economy Research Institute, University of Massachusetts
10:30 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Economic perspective

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Public Testimony

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Caleb Magoon, Business owner, Morristown
  • Bill Stritzler, Managing Director, Smuggler's Notch Resort
12:15 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-114, 115, 116
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
10:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Gregg Gervais, Franklin County
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • James Haslam, Executive Director, Vermont Worker's Center
  • Shela Linton, Vermont Worker's Center
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Shayne Spence, Ethan Allen Institute
  • Nathan Suter, Board of Directors, Peace & Justice Center
  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-117
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

Mark-up and vote

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
--

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

Mark-up and vote

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:20 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-118
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Walk- through of House Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Press Conference

Signing into law - S.223
Governor's Ceremonial Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-119,120,121
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

--

Independent Contractor Registry

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to exhumation requirements and notice

  • Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Rep. John Moran, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.699 - An act relating to temporary housing

Introduction

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-122,123,124
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Workforce issues

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
--

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

Proposed amendments

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
8:50 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Section 19

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Clearinghouse Payment Company
9:00 AM

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

Alcohol amendment

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Heney, Heney Realtors
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Realtors Association
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Katie Taylor, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-125
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

iPad Training

Receipt of issued devices

  • Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator
8:45 AM

S.299 - An act relating to sampler flights

Mark-up and Vote

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
8:55 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
9:05 AM

Break

9:25 AM

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

Proposed amendment

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner
  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka
9:45 AM

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

Mark-up and Vote

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

Senate Floor

Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Conference Committees

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Conference Committees

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Senate Floor

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