House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

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

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Recording

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Organization of House of Representatives for the 2015 Session, members sworn in and new members seated.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-1

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive the report of the Canvassing Committee - Governor's Election

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Address

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-2, 3

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Time

Organization and committee discussion

1:00 PM

State of Vermont Economics - Department of Labor

• Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

2:30 PM

Education Reform Efforts

House Camber

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-4, 5, 6

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

IT Training

• Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:30 PM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Vermont Economic Development Authority
Sec. 4 - VEDA (Page 2
Sec. 5 - VT Entrepreneurial Lending Program (Page 5)
Sec. 6 - Agricultural Credit Program (Page 6)
Sec. 36 - VEDA (Page 47)
Sec. 37 - Industrial Parks (Page 49)

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:30 PM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the State Treasurer
Sec. 22 - Investment of State Monies (Page 31)
Sec. 23 - Credit Facility for Local Investments (Page 31)
Sec. 24 - Local Investment Advisory Committee Report (Page 32)
Sec. 25 - Sunset (Page 34)

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-7, 8, 9, 10

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Department of Financial Regulation
Sec. 19 - Small Business Access to Capital (Page 23)
Sec. 20 - Licensed Lender Requirements; Commercial Lenders (Page 24)
Sec. 21 - Licenses Required (Page 24

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  

1:00 PM

Legislature Convenes

2:00 PM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Attorney General
Sec. 26 - Unlicensed Loan Transactions (Page 34)
Sec. 67 - Notice of Data Security Breach (Page 108)
Sec. 68 - Rules; Methods of Notice (Page 109)

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-11, 12, 13

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to Agency of Commerce and Community Development and Secretary of State
Sec. 1 - One-Stop Web Portal (Page 1)

• Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  
• Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Ali Sarafzade, Director of Corporations Division, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Sec. 7 - Networking Initiatives (Page 8)
Sec. 14 - Domestic Market Access Program for VT Agriculture and Forest Products (Page 14)

• Reg Godin, Senior Market Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:00 AM

iPad Training

• Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

VCIA Day

• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-14, 15

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Sec. 35 - Tourism Funding; Pilot Project Study (Page 47)
Sec. 42 - The Vermont Training Program (Page 70)

• Beth Demers, Wildlife Director, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  
• Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

To Be Announced

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-16, 17, 18

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Section relating to ACCD and Natural Resources Board
Sec. 38 - Master Plan Policy (Industrial Parks) (Page 49)
Sec. 39 - Industrial parks (Page 49)

• Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to Department of Labor
Secs. 41 - 47(c) - Workforce Education, Training, Internship Programs (Pages 41, 79)

• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to the Dept of Public Service and Public Service Board
Secs. 12 & 13 - State Energy policy & Electricity Costs - Manufacturing (Page 11 & 12)
Secs. 27-29 - Telecommunication Facilities and Board Order Revision (Pages 36-42)

• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

4:30 PM

Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC)

Reception in the Cedar Creek Room today from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Economics

Vermont Home Builders and Remodelers' Association

• Bob Bouchard, Co-owner, Bouchard Pierce
  
• Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
  
• Susan Fuller, David Anderson Hill Inc.
  
• Mark Groleau, Owner, Groleau Construction
  
• David Anderson Hill, Owner, David Anderson Hill Inc.
  
• Joe Meccia, Owner, Joseph Meccia Builder
  
• Ward Smyth, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Turtle Creek Builders, Waitsfield
  

10:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to Dept of Labor
Secs. 50-66 - Workers' Comp sections (pages 90-107)

• Matt Hill, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
Secs. 8, 10 and 11 - Downtown Tax Credits

• Chris Cochran, Community, Planning & Revitalization Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  

After

Vermont Economics

• Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  
• Barbara Higgins, Member, Essex Economic Development Commission
  
• Max Levy, Chair, Essex Town Selectboard
  
• Greg Morgan, Chair, Essex Economic Development Commission
  
• Guy Payne, Executive Director, Sustainable Energy Outreach Network, Brattleboro
  
• Elaine Sapchak, Trustee, Village of Essex Junction
  
• Peter Yost, Vice President, Building Green, Brattleboro
  

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

Public Hearing on Gas Pricing CDs #15-28, 29

CDs

15-24, 25, 26, 27, Pub. Hearing - 28, 29

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Sections pertaining to Agency of Commerce & Community Development & Dept. of Labor
Sec. 46-49 -Postsecondary Education, Internship Programs

• Marilyn Cargill, Vice President of Financial Aid Services, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Aly Richards, Dir. of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Vermont Economics

• Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

5:00 PM

Gas Pricing

Joint Hearing with House Transportation and some Senate committees

• Richard Barnes, Senior Vice President, Sandri Companies
  
• Ben Brockwell, Director, Data, Pricing and Information Services, OPIS
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  
• Terrance Keating, Fletcher, VT
  
• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Daniel McLean, Senior Press Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• Rep. Christopher Pearson, Sponsor of Bill, Burlington
  
• Steve Pietryka, Sales Manager, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
  

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-30, 31, 32

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

UI Trust Fund and UI Issues

• Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Review: Act 199 of 2014 (S.220) - furthering Economic Development

Section relating to JFO and ACCD
Sec. 34 - JFO/ACCD Demographic Study (Page 46)

• Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Alison Low, Northeast Vermont Development Association
  

2:30 PM

Water Quality 2015

Full House Caucus

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-33, 34, 35, 36

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Vermont Economic Development

• Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.34 - An act relating to the process of licensing travel insurance agents

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• John Fielding, US Travel Insurance Association
  
• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Sponsor of Bill, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, American International Group
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

Vermont Economic Development

• David Bradbury, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  
• Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-37, 38, 39, 40, 41

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to the process of licensing travel insurance agents

Mark-up

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American International Group
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development

• Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Joan Goldstein, Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation
  
• Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  
• Wayne Lamberton, Former Owner, Lamberton Electric
  

11:55 AM

Fee Bill, Workers' Compensation (Sec. 26)

• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Vermont Economic Development

• Frank Cioffi, President, GBIC
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

H.73 - An act relating to the corporate governance structure of insurers

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

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-42, 43, 44

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to the process of licensing travel insurance agents

Mark-up

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Shannon Salembier, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American International Group
  

9:30 AM

H.51 - An act relating to group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups and the establishment of domestic insurers in Vermont

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Shannon Salembier, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samson, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:15 AM

National Association of Manufacturers' Senior Vice President & Leaders in VT Manufacturing

Luncheon at the Capitol Plaza Hotel

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.51 - An act relating to group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups and the establishment of domestic insurers in Vermont

Mark-up of bill

• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-45, 46

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.51 - An act relating to group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups and the establishment of domestic insurers in Vermont

Committee discussion, mark-up and vote

• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  

1:00 PM

Vermont Economic Development

• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  

2:30 PM

Economic Development

Full House caucus

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-47, 48, 49, 50

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Memo Regarding Fee Bill Sections

Section 30 - Vermont Center for Geographic Information - Committee Discussion and Vote

• David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• David Metraux, Director of Information Technology & Performance Management, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.73 - An act relating to the corporate governance structure of insurers

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  
• Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  
• Shannon Salembier, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

10:50 AM

H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

• David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Mn. after Caucus

Vermont Economic Development

Low-Income Programs

• Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  
• Sarah Phillips, Community Services Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• Jim White, Financial Futures Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-51, 52, 53, 54, 55

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Internship Professional Network

• Amanda Chase, Internship Coordinator, University of Vermont
  
• Jan Coplan, Internship Coordinator, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation/SeVEDS
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Jennifer Payne, Dean of Work, Sterling College
  
• Roxanne Vought, Program Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  

11:15 AM

Vermont Economic Development

• Ted Brady, Field Representative, USDA Rural Development
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Marketing Vermont for Business and Statewide CEDS

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

3:30 PM

Independent Phone Companies Update

• Scott Brooks, Legislative and Regulatory Contact, TDS Telecom
  
• Shannon Butler, Legislative and Regulatory Contact, VTel
  
• Don Ceresoli Jr, President, Topsham Telephone Company
  
• Kimberly Gates-Maynard, Legislative and Regulatory Contact, Franklin Telephone Company
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  

4:30 PM

Reception

Independent Phone Company Reception - Battle of Cedar Creek Room

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development

Technical Centers' Role and Challenges

• Ted Guilmette, Director, Stafford Technical Center, Rutland
  
• Eileen Illuzzi, Technical Director, North Country Career Center
  
• Robin Lane, SkillTech Director, Center for Technology, Essex
  
• Bill Lucci, Adult and Continuing Education Assistant Director, Stafford Technical Center, Rutland
  
• Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
  

11:30 AM

National Entrepreneurship Week

Luncheon with Entrepreneur Students, Ball Room, Plaza

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Vermont Economic Development

• Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
  
• Leslie Germain, Branch Manager, Manpower Group
  
• Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
  

3:15 PM

Consumer Assistance Program

• Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Program Coordinator, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
  
• Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
  

5:00 PM

Reception

VBSR's 2015 Legislative Reception - Montpelier room, Capitol Plaza, 5:00 - 8:30 PM

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-61, 62

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:15 AM

H.42 - An act relating to energy assistance program fees

• Rep. James Condon, Sponsor of Bill
  

10:30 AM

H.43 - An act relating to repeal of the State law requiring broadcasters to report to the Attorney General retransmission fees charged to Vermont cable companies

• Rep. James Condon, Sponsor of Bill
  

10:45 AM

H.55 - An act relating to automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts

• Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor of Bill
  

11:00 AM

H.83 - An act relating to economic development and marketing Vermont: Innovative by Nature

• Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor of Bill
  

11:15 AM

H.107 - An act relating to the creation of the Office of the Landowner Advocate

• Rep. David Sharpe, Sponsor of Bill
  

11:30 AM

H.126 - An act relating to State regulation of the retail propane industry

• Rep. David Sharpe, Sponsor of Bill
  

1:00 PM

Foundations and Vermont Economic Development

• Stuart Comstock-Gay, President and CEO, Vermont Community Foundation
  

1:45 PM

To Be Announced

2:30 PM

Health Care

Full House caucus

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-63, 64, 65, 66

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Draft Federal Telecommunications Rule

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

• Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor of Bill
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

• Kiersten Bourgeois, Special Assistant to the Governor, Broadband
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-67, 68, 69, 70, 71

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Economic Development

• Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
  
• Bill Colvin, Program Dir., Sustainable Community Development, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
  
• John Fischer, Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Agency of Education
  
• Cyrus Patten, Governmental Affairs Director, Campaign for Vermont
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.55 - An act relating to automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

2:30 PM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  

3:45 PM

10-Year Telecommunications Plan

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-72, 73, 74, 75

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

• Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  
• John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  
• James White, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, NE Division, Comcast
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee discussion and mark-up

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-76, 77, 78

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

Vermont Yankee Economic Development Fund

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

1:00 PM

Statewide CEDS

• Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-79

Meeting Record

8:15 AM

Field Trip to Windsor County for Transportation and Economic Development

Premier Coach leave State House

9:00 AM

Bus Stops at Bethel

Will pick up member who drive directly to Bethel at the parking lot of the Clifford Building, 1453 Route 107

9:15 AM

GW Plastics Facilities

Tour of Bethel and Royalton facilities and discussion with management team.
Transportation Committee will have option of meeting with VTrans reps in a separate meeting area

11:45 AM

Town of Hartford Transportation/Economic Development Projects Tour

11:45 - Sykes Ave proposed Industrial Park and Planned Roundabouts
12:15 - Box lunch 3rd floor Town of Hartford Temporary Office Building - discussion with town officials
12:45 - Walking tour of Railroad Row and downtown WRJ improvements

1:00 PM

Artisan's Park

Travel to Windsor

1:20 PM

Overview of Artisan's Park, Tour

Discussion with Terry McDonnell, Park Development and business owner and other Park tenants

2:00 PM

Travel to Springfield

2:30 PM

Clinton Street Review

Park and Ride renovations, J&L and Bryant's redevelopment projects with Bob Flint/SRDC and Tom Kennedy/SWCRPC

2:45 PM

Arrive at Great Hall

One Hundred River Street

3:00 PM

Economic Development and Transportation Hearing

Public Hearing/Roundtable and Q&A with Area Town Managers at Great Hall

• Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Frank Heald, Town Manager, Town of Ludlow
  
• Maureen Shattuck, Springfield Health Systems
  
• Richard Svec, Town Manager, Town of Cavendish
  
• Tom Yennerell, Town Manager, Town of Springfield
  

3:45 PM

Travel to Hartness State Airport

4:00 PM

Hartness State Airport Tour/Overview

With Aviation Division and local airport commission officials

5:00 PM

Leave Springfield for Montpelier

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-80, 81, 82

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Caucus of The Whole

Clean Water for the State of Vermont

11:00 AM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

USF Fund

• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

• Michael Birnbaum, Cloud Alliance
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Marge Garfield, Calais
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet
  
• Robert White, Senior Manager ITS, Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-83, 84, 85, 86

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-87, 88, 89, 90

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

• Kerrick Johnson, Vice President, Communication and Strategy, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Advisory Board Proposal in H.117

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

H.74 - An act relating to safety policies for employees delivering direct social or mental health services

Room 10-Joint Hearing with Human Services Committee

• Annie Accettella, VSEA
  
• Susan Loynd, Human Resources Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Dawn O'Toole, Director of Operations, Department for Children and Families
  
• Gloria van den Berg, Executive Director, Alyssum, Inc
  

2:00 PM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee discussion

• Daniel Burke, Department of Public Service
  
• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  
• David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-91, 92, 93, 94

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.40 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

• Rebecca Ellis, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  
• Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee discussion, Witnesses as Needed, and Mark-up

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee Discussion, Witnesses as needed, and Mark-up

• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
  

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-95, 96, 97, 98, 99

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee Discussion, Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  
• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Clean Energy
  
• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Comcast
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee discussion, Mark-up and Vote

• Emily Brown, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Daniel Burke, Department of Public Service
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-100, 101, 102, 103

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

JRH5 - Joint resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission to adopt the new net neutrality rules as Commission Chair Thomas Wheeler has proposed

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Christopher Pearson, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  

After

Review of Provisions in Governor's Proposed FY 2016 Budget

• Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Commercialization, University of Vermont
  
• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

1:30 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Review of Provisions in Governor's Proposed FY 2016 Budget

Continuation of committee discussion

• Tricia Coates, Member, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  
• Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-104, 105

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:10 PM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Ways and Means Amendment

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Rep. Samuel Young, Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

1:00 PM

To Be Announced

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

0

Meeting Record

-

The Vermont General Assembly is on break during the Town Meeting recess. No committee meetings are scheduled.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-106, 107, 108

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review of Provisions in Governor's Proposed FY 2016 Budget

Committee Discussion

• Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Review of Provisions in Governor's Proposed FY 2016 Budget

Final discussion and vote on committee memo

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

H.306 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

• Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  
• Damien Leonard, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.306 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

Witnesses as needed, Committee Discussion, Markup and Vote

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

10:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Markup and vote on memo to House Appropriations Committee

• Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Member, "Acceptable Genes?: Religious Traditions and Genetically Modified Foods"
  

11:00 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

• Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  
• John Eggelston, Attorney, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
  
• David Gurtman, Vermont Bar Association
  
• Tom Moody, Vermont Bar Association
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Walk through

• Richard Cassidy, Esq., Hoff and Curtis Law firm
  
• David Gurtman, Vermont Bar Association
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Business Roundtable
  
• Peter McDougall, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Tom Moody, Vermont Bar Association
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

6:00 PM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Committee Discussion and Mark up

• Peter Erly, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
  
• Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tom Moody, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-115, 116, 117, 118

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to principle-based valuation for life insurance reserves and a standard nonforfeiture law for life insurance policies

Committee Bill

• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

H.482 - An act relating to principle-based valuation for life insurance reserves and a standard nonforfeiture law for life insurance policies

Committee Bill

• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:45 PM

H.306 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Matt Hill, Research Assistant, Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:15 PM

Appropriations Bill Issues

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-119, 120

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Appropriations Bill Issues

Memo to House Appropriations Committee - Committee Vote

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

H.133 - An act relating to supporting the green manufacture in Vermont of microbead alternatives

• Rep. Janssen Willhoit, Sponsor of Bill
  

10:45 AM

H.273 - An act relating to drug-free workplace workers’ compensation premium reductions

• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Rep. Warren Van Wyck, Sponsor of Bill
  

11:00 AM

H.205 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

11:15 AM

H.216 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

• Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

11:30 AM

H.223 - An act relating to title insurance

• Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor of Bill
  

11:45 AM

H.224 - An act relating to access to telecommunications conduit

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor of Bill
  

1:00 PM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Committee Discussion and Vote

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-121, 122, 123

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.364 - An act relating to underwriting motor vehicle insurance and credit history

• Rep. Diane Lanpher, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:15 AM

H.462 - An act relating to automobile insurance

• Rep. Douglas Gage, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:30 AM

H.312 - An act relating to facilitating business rapid response to a declared State disaster

• Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:45 AM

H.328 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

• Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor of Bill
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

• Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor of Bill
  

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H.58 - An act relating to the Public Utility Underground Facility Damage Prevention System

• Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor, Pownal
  
• Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of Bill
  

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-124, 125, 126

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.402 - An act relating to authorizing the Vermont ABLE savings program

Room 11 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of Bill
  

Following

Disability Awareness Day

Letter from Sara hart Weir, President, National Down Syndrome Society read into the record by Chair Bill Botzow

• Andrew Imparato, Executive Director, Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Neil Meier, Executive Coordinator, GCEPD
  
• Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  

10:00 AM

H.43 - An act relating to repeal of the State law requiring broadcasters to report to the Attorney General retransmission fees charged to Vermont cable companies

• Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  
• Clifford Duncan, Owner, Duncan Cable
  
• Jack Goodman, Attorney, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  
• Rep. Ann Manwaring, Member, House Committee on Education
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-127, 128

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.275 - An act relating to promoting business growth and economic development in Vermont

• Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:15 AM

H.13 - An act relating to regulating flood insurance coverage requirements

• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:30 AM

H.169 - An act relating to allowing municipalities to adopt bylaws regulating commercial building facades

• Rep. Avram Patt, Sponsor of Bill
  

9:45 AM

H.331 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

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H.352 - An act relating to pole attachments

• Rep. James Masland, Sponsor of H.331, H.352, H.353
  

10:15 AM

H.479 - An act relating to establishing the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone

• Rep. Oliver Olsen, Sponsor of Bill
  

10:25 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Amendment to Bill

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:15 PM

Makers' Day

Press Conference in Room 11

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. After Adj.

H.328 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

• Rep. Harvey Smith, Sponsor of Bill
  
• Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor of Bill
  

After

H.388 - An act relating to limiting seller liability in products liability actions

• Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor of Bill
  

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-129, 130

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.309 - An act relating to updating Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code

9:10 AM

H.311 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code

9:15 AM

H.338 - An act relating to authorizing substitute collateral for mechanics’ liens

9:25 AM

H.351 - An act relating to adopting revisions to the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act

• Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Priorities

1:00 PM

H.309 - An act relating to updating Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-131, 132, 133

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.98 - An act relating to captive insurance companies and risk retention groups

Letter from Dan Towle, AACD, read into record by Rep. Botzow

• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.98 - An act relating to captive insurance companies and risk retention groups

Committee discussion, markup and possible vote

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

After caucus

Economic Development Work Group Findings

• Paul Ralston, Chair, Economic Development Work Group
  
• Rep. Shapleigh Smith, Speaker of the House
  

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-134, 135, 136

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Economic Development Bill

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

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Committee Discussion

• Sen. Becca Balint, Reporter of the Bill
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Consumer Protection Bill

11:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:15 AM

Crowd Funding

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:25 AM

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

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

11:50 AM

AG Consumer Protection Bills

• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

Committee Discussion on Economic Development Proposals

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

No meeting

CDs

0

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

No Meeting

CDs

0

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-137, 138, 139

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Other witnesses invited

• Louise Brown, Citizen
  
• Marshall Dye, Director of Litigation, Match.com
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

• Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:30 PM

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

• Scott Lai, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  

3:00 PM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Sec. 3 - Consumer Litigation Funding (H.12 language)
Sec. 5 - Romance Scam

• April Bogler, eHarmony
  
• Jack Kelly, American Legal Financial Association
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Ron Sarian, Vice-President General Counsel, eHarmony
  

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-140, 141

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Committee Working Groups

9:00 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

6:00 PM

H.311 - An act relating to adopting revisions to Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
  
• Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-142

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Committee Working Groups

8:30 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Department of Labor Initiatives

• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-143, 144

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Committee Working Groups

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

1:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Consumer Protection Bill Sections (H.333, H.402)

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H.333 - An act relating to enhancing eligibility and work incentives for the Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities program

• Peter Burt, Vocational Rehabilitation
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Whitney Nichols, Self Advocate, VT State Rehabilitation Council
  
• Elizabeth Snyder, Citizen, Brattleboro
  
• Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

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H.402 - An act relating to authorizing the Vermont ABLE savings program

Written testimony from Cindy Tabor

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• Cindy Tabor, Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
  
• Joanne Wechsler, Family Support Consultant, Vermont Family Network
  

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-145, 146, 147, 148

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

EB5 Update

• Susan Donegan, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B1- Rapid Response (H.312) - Written testimony by Michael Spillane

• Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  
• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, VEC/Verizon Wireless
  
• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Owen Smith, Director for External Affairs, AT&T
  
• Mike Spillane, President, IBEW Local 2326
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:15 PM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Continuation of morning people

• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:15 PM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B4 - Limiting Seller Liability (H.388)

• Chris Curtis, Owner, Curtis Lumber
  
• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  
• Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers
  

5:00 PM

Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association

Annual Legislator event at the Capitol Plaza

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-149, 150

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Green Manufacturing in Vermont (H.133)

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
  

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Federal Small Business Loans

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  

10:30 AM

Sergeant at Arms Update

Panic Button

• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  

11:00 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Mitigating adverse economic impacts of major employers (H.271)

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of Bill
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-151, 152, 153, 154

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• David Edwards, Aaron's
  
• Victoria Emery, Case Manager, Upper Valley Haven
  
• Jay Fish, Manager, Rent-A-Center
  
• Josh Hayes, Manager, Rent-A-Center
  
• Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
  
• Byron Stookey, Consumer Advocate, Brattleboro
  
• Marc Therrien, BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont
  

11:30 AM

Bankers' Day

• Stephen Marsh, President and CEO, Community National Bank
  

12:00 PM

Luncheon

Community National Banks has invited the committee to lunch at the Capitol Plaza

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Attorney General Proposals

• David Edwards, President, Aaron's
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Aaron's
  

3:40 AM

S.98 - An act relating to captive insurance companies and risk retention groups

Senate proposal of amendment - concurred in

3:45 PM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Security Breaches, Romance Scams, Discount Memberships

• Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Consumer Data Industry
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA and AT&T
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Match.com
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Internet Coalition
  

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-155, 156, 157, 158

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Cloud Tax Proposal - Senate Bill

• Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Mark Yopp, Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Relocation Credit Proposal - Amendment

• Rep. Fred Baser, Sponsor of amendment
  

1:00 PM

H.124 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Department of Labor Economic Development Bill Proposals

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Hoyt, Attorney, Department of Labor
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

3:00 PM

H.83 - An act relating to economic development and marketing Vermont: Innovative by Nature

Committee discussion on marketing

• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-159, 160, 161, 162

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion

• Bill Blodgett, Citizen
  
• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Charmane Morse, Citizen
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion on consumer protection proposals

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  

11:45 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Testimony regarding H.402 - ABLE program

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:15 PM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion and markup

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

3:15 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Tax proposals, VEGI proposals

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary
  

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-163, 164, 165

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Ethics Training

House Chamber

10:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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H.393 - An act relating to creating a financial literacy commission

Amendment to S.138

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Rep. Debbie Evans, Member, House Government Operations
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Lisa Helme, Financial Literacy and Communications Director, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Greg Morgan, Foundation & Corporate Relations Director
  
• John Pelletier, Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College
  

11:00 AM

Wood Manufacturer's Tax Incentives

Committee amendment to S.138

• Jared Duval, Economic Development Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor of amendment
  

11:30 AM

H.333 - An act relating to enhancing eligibility and work incentives for the Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities program

Committee amendment to S.138 - committee discussion and markup

• Ashley Berliner, Medicaid Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

H.12 - Licensing Consumer Litigation Funding Companies

• Patrick Bernal, Attorney, Witten, Woolington, Campbell & Bernal
  
• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• James Feehan, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-166, 167, 168

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

DOL proposals of amendments

• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Tax credits, relocation and business incentives - witnesses to be announced

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Paul Ralston, Owner, Vermont Coffee Company
  
• David Snedeker, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  

11:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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H.402 - An act relating to authorizing the Vermont ABLE savings program

Committee amendment to S.138 - Committee discussion and markup

• Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-169, 170

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Tax credits, relocation and business incentives

• Robin Scheu, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  

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H.312 - An act relating to facilitating business rapid response to a declared State disaster

Committee amendment to S.138 - Committee discussion and markup

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Rapid Response (H.312)

• Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• - Representative, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

1:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Vermont Strong; Gun Suppressors; Blockchain

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Brady Toensing, Attorney, General Dynamics
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-171, 172, 173

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion on H.12

• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America /State Farm
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections: C.6 - Vermont Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities; C.7 & 8 - Vermont ABLE Savings Program; C.9 - Vermont ABLE Task Force; Reports; C.10 - Medicaid for Working People with Disabilities; rulemaking

• Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections: D.2 - Vermont: Innovative by Nature; D.3 - Promotion of Marketing of Vermont Foods and Products; D.4 - Implementation; Domestic Export Program; D.5 - Media Production Database

• Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
  
• Matt Dodds, Brandthropology
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Heather Pelham, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-174, 175, 176

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections: C.3 - Analysis of Current Workforce Training Programs; C.4- Youth Employment Working Group

• Patricia Coates, State Director, Vermont State Colleges
  
• John Fischer, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections: E.3 - Vermont Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur Lending and Investment Program; E.4 - Peer-to-Peer Lending; study and report; F.2 - Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-177, 178, 179, 180

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.51 - An act relating to group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups and the establishment of domestic insurers in Vermont

Senate amendment to H.51

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:15 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee markup and vote

• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Aaron's
  

10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee Amendment

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Vice-Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

All G sections dealing with Tax Credits and Business Incentives - witnesses to be announced

• Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

All G sections dealing with Tax Credits and Business Incentives - witnesses to be announced - Committee discussion and markup

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

5:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Public Hearing on Section G - Tax Credits and Business Incentives - Room 10

• Dan Adams, Maponics
  
• Frank Cioffi, President, GBIC
  
• Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Greg Kelly, Owner, Fresh Greens
  
• Sean Larkin, South Burlington
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  
• Margaret Murray, Citizen, Montpelier
  
• Brenan Riehl, President and CEO, GW Plastics
  
• Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
  

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-181, 182, 183, 184

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee discussion and markup

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

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion and markup

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee discussion, markup

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-185, 186, 187, 188, 189

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion and markup

• Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

Noon

House of Representatives Picture - State House Steps

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• Rebecca Ellis, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-190, 191

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion, markup and vote

• David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, American Legal Financial Association
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:45 AM

Rutland Young Professional

Noon

House of Representatives Picture - State House Steps

Rain Date

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

0

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

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Friday, May 1, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

0

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

Committee Time

1:00 PM

Committee Time

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-192

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

21st Century Workforce

UVM Report on "The Modern Workforce"

• Becka Brolinson, Student, University of Vermont
  
• Matt Donovan, Student, University of Vermont
  
• Jon Gonin, Student, University of Vermont
  

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-193, 194, 195

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Updates, discussion and testimony regarding retransmission fees; pole attachments; telecommunication districts, etc. (House bills H.43; H.352; H.353)

• Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  
• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Mt. Mansfield Television
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• John Roy, Treasurer, EC Fiber
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-196, 197, 198, 199, 200

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

House Appropriations Amendment - voted

• Rep. Diane Lanpher, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
  

9:00 AM

21st Century Workforce

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H.168 - An act relating to contingent employees

• Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  
• Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Michael Walsh, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Individual amendments to S.138; Ways and Means Committee amendment to S.138

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor of amendment
  

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-201, 202

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

House Appropriations Amendment

• Rep. Martha Feltus, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
  

9:15 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Committee discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Resolution regarding the 100th Anniversary of Workers' Comp will be read on the floor

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Clarkson/Komline Amendment

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. Patricia Komline, Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Member, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  

1:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Deen amendment to S.138

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-203

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee discussion on revision of Stevens amendment, Appropriations amendment, Ways and Means amendment, Deen amendment

• Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:15 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Purvis amendment

• Rep. Joey Purvis, House Committee on Agriculture
  

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-204

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Deen amendment - committee discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:25 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Senate amendments to House proposal of amendment - committee discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

The committee will meet as needed and time permits

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-205

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

The committee will meet as needed and time permits

1:00 PM

H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.

Committee discussion

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

The committee will meet as needed and time permits

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

The committee will meet as needed and time permits

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

12:00 PM

H.482 - An act relating to principle-based valuation for life insurance reserves and a standard nonforfeiture law for life insurance policies

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:30 AM

Attorney General's Office

Pre-session meeting for general discussion - Pavilion Office Building

• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

1:30 PM

Department of Financial Regulation

Pre-season general discussion - City Center

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

2:30 PM

Agency of Commerce & Community Development

Pre-season general discussion - National Life Building

• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Department of Public Service

Pre-session general discussion - Peoples Bank Building

• Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Public Service Department
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Pre-session general discussion - 58 East State Street, Montpelier

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Steve Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Discussion and Program Review Process

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:15 PM

Department of Labor

Review of Programs

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

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Review of Programs

• Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Mary Nowlan, Vermont Life Magazine
  
• Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
  

10:30 AM

Department of Financial Regulation

Review of Programs

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  

1:00 PM

Department of Labor

Review of Programs

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

3:30 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session

10:30 AM

Agency of Commerce & Community Development

Review of Programs

• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Robin Miller, Director of PTAC, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

1:00 PM

Vermont Economic Development Authority Update

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's State of the State Address

3:30 PM

Floor Convenes

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Vermont Economic Conference: Mapping Our Economic Future

Sheraton-Burlington Conference Center, South Burlington, VT

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

Public Service Board

Review of Programs

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• June Tierney, General Counsel, Public Service Board
  
• Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
  

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

Attorney General's Office

Review of Programs

• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.574 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Dr. Req. 16-528, 2.1

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Steve Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• John Snow, Board Member, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

10:30 AM

Department of Housing and Community Development and VCGI

Review of Programs

• Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

1:00 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Review of Programs - VCGI, Vermont Life

• Sky Barsch, Associate Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
  
• David Metraux, Director of Information Technology & Performance Management, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Mary Nowlan, Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
  
• Steve Sharp, Interim Director, GIS, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

3:30 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department of Public Service

Review of Programs

• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

11:30 AM

UVM - Role of Research/Information in the Legislative Process

• Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Vermont
  

1:00 PM

Sustainable Jobs Fund Update

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

1:45 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

VCIA Legislative Day

• Mike Horning, Chair, VCIA Board, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

2:35 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Program Review Continued

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

3:30 PM

Floor Convenes

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

To Be Announced

• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

E-911 Board

• Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Michael Smith, Consultant
  

1:00 PM

H.538 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

2:00 PM

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

3:00 PM

H.550 - An act relating to structured settlements

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, American Legal Financial Association
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.538 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:10 AM

ABLE Report and Legislation

• Bard Hill, Dual Eligibles Project, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

State Treasurer's Office

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.550 - An act relating to structured settlements

• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist
  

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H.574 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Committee discussion and mark up

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corporations
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:30 PM

Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC)

Reception - Cedar Creek Room

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Next Generation Funding Programs

Workforce Education & Training Fund; Adult Technical Education; UVM Tech Transfer; VCET; Non-Degree Grants; National Guard Educational Assistance; Dual Enrollment; Large Animal Veterinarians Loan Forgiveness; STEM Incentive Payments and Pre-Funding for Vermont Strong Scholars

• Marilyn Cargill, Vice President of Financial Aid Services, VSAC
  
• Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  
• Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Chad Wawrzyniak, Fiscal Director, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

Next Generation Funding Programs

Continuation

• Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  
• Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Commercialization, University of Vermont
  
• Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department and Agency Program Review

Committee discussion and prioritization of programs

1:00 PM

Department and Agency Program Review

Continuation of morning discussion

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:30 PM

Floor Convenes

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Next Gen Funding - STEM and VT Strong Scholar

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

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

State Treasurer's Office

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

1:00 PM

Quebec Initiative

• Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  
• Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce & Community Development

Contracts with the RDC's and RPC's

• Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF)

• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  

2:45 PM

H.574 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Committee discussion; mark up and possible vote

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

After

Department and Agency Program Review

Committee discussion as time allows

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department and Agency Program Review

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

H.378 - An act relating to independent contractors

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

After

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.619 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation and information-sharing agreements

Committee Insurance bills H.547, H.548, H.618, H.619

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.550 - An act relating to structured settlements

Committee discussion and vote

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, National Association of Settlement Purchasers
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

9:10 AM

H.574 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Committee discussion and possible vote

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

9:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Jack Kelly, American Legal Financial Association
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

Continuation

• Patrick Bernal, Attorney, Witten, Woolington, Campbell & Bernal
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

Next Generation Funding Programs

Export Program - Department of Ag

• Reg Godin, Senior Market Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Joelinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

3:30 PM

FY 2017 Fee Bill

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, American International Group
  
• Shana Trombley, Governor's Office
  

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.548 - An act relating to extraordinary dividends for life insurers

• Matthew Frazee, Vice-President, Treasurer and Comptroller
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

9:20 AM

H.216 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:40 AM

H.331 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Bills H.216, H.331 regarding workers' compensation and H.378 regarding independent contractors

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Labor Group
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Bills H.216, H.331 regarding workers' comp and H.378 regarding independent contractors

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Bryan Mills, Attorney, Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont
  
• Mike Plageman, Co-owner, Plageman, Gagnon & Daughters
  

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.548 - An act relating to extraordinary dividends for life insurers

Committee discussion and vote

• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  

9:10 AM

High School Entrepeneurs

• Sarah Emery, Executive Director, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  
• Grant Kelly, Student, Champlain Valley Union High School
  
• Grace Miller, Student, Lake Region Union High School
  
• Maggie Olivares, Student, St. Johnsbury Academy
  
• Linda Rossi, Associate Director, Small Business Development Corporation
  

10:00 AM

Working Lands Enterprise Board and the Forestry Committee

Joint hearing in Room 11 between Working Lands and the Forestry Committee joint presentation - from 10:00 to 12:00

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Including H.216, H.331 regarding workers' comp and H.378 regarding independent contractors

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  
• Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  
• Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

After

FY 2017 Fee Bill

Committee discussion of FY 2017 Fee Bill memo

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.582 - An act relating to requiring braille menus at Vermont restaurants

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor
  

9:20 AM

H.513 - An act relating to repealing the option to choose Public Service Board approval of a telecommunications facility

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor
  
• Denise Wheeler, Chair, Calais Selectboard
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:20 AM

H.613 - An act relating to preventing child identity theft

• Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor
  
• Patricia Whitney, Former Foster Parent, Rutland
  
• Florence Whitney, Rutland
  

10:40 AM

H.603 - An act relating to mortgage lending

• Rep. Donald Turner, Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

H.646 - An act relating to reclaiming a Vermont Employment Growth Incentive

• Rep. Susan Davis, Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

H.673 - An act relating to alternative work arrangements

• Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.767 - An act relating to workers’ compensation premiums

• Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

H.693 - An act relating to creating an economic development specialist

• Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
  

11:45 AM

H.709 - An act relating to homeowner’s insurance and gun possession

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  

1:00 PM

H.547 - An act relating to the bylaws of a cooperative insurance corporation

• Rep. Willem Jewett, Sponsor
  

1:15 PM

H.710 - An act relating to the Connectivity Initiative and broadband access at public schools

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  

1:30 PM

H.786 - An act relating to the Vermont Universal Service Fund and a telecommunications news service for individuals who are blind or visually impaired

• Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
  

1:45 PM

H.787 - An act relating to the budget process of a communications union district

• Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

RBA and Economic Development Outcomes

• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Member, Government Accountability Committee
  

9:20 AM

H.838 - An act relating to business registration requirements

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min. after adj.

H.838 - An act relating to business registration requirements

Continuation from morning

11:30 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Also including H.378

• Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

Permitting

Pausing in Permitting. A discussion inspired by H.234. Joint hearing with House General, Housing & Military Affairs, Room 10

• Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Housing Vermont
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

3:45 PM

H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Rep. Linda J. Martin, Reporter of the Bill
  
• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Side-by-side of bills H.216, H.331, H.378, H.773

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor, '
  

10:15 AM

H.669 - An act relating to a Department of Labor study and report concerning workers’ compensation and opiate abuse

• Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

11:00 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance
  

1:00 PM

State Workforce Investment Board

Meeting in Montpelier at Elks Club

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Including H.378

• Chip Ams, Insurance agent, Manchester Insurance Agency
  
• Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Vermont Risk Management
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Murphy Robinson, Lead Guide, Mountainsong Expeditions
  
• Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Allan Sullivan, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
  
• Marlys Waller, Director, Developmental Services, Vermont Care Partners
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min. after adj.

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Including H.378 - continuation from morning

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.574 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

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

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Economic Development Marketing

Joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs - Room 10

• Dariel Curran , DCI Counselors, Inc.
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Ken Millman, Spike Advertising
  

1:00 PM

H.838 - An act relating to business registration requirements

• Marlene Betit, Business Director, Secretary of State's Office
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Jenny Prosser, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  

1:30 PM

H.12 - An act relating to licensing consumer litigation funding companies

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

2:20 PM

H.801 - An act relating to fair employment practices

• Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Sponsor
  

2:50 PM

H.748 - An act relating to funding participation by municipalities and adjoining landowners in the energy facility siting process

• Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  

3:05 PM

H.820 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Creative Network

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  

3:20 PM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating Internet-based lodging accommodations

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, Sponsor
  

3:35 PM

H.798 - An act relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  

3:50 PM

H.799 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  

4:05 PM

H.800 - An act relating to investigations of complaints of unpaid wages

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Southern Economic Development Zone

Joint Hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in Room 10

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Bill Colvin, Regional Director, Bennington County Regional Commission
  
• Wayne Grandquist, Chair, Southern Vermont Zone Committee
  
• Michael Keane, Sr. Vice-President for Strategic Initiatives, Bennington Selectboard
  
• David Rees, Sr. Vice-President for Strategic Initiatives, Bennington College
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min. after adj.

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, NCCI
  
• Ken Eaton, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

5 min. after caucus

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Brian Bennett, Direct Sellers Association
  
• Theresa Flores, Mary Kay
  
• Bryan Harrison, Amway
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Chris Vintinner, Technical Manager, Control Technologies, Inc.
  

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.669 - An act relating to a Department of Labor study and report concerning workers’ compensation and opiate abuse

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Jason Goguen, BAART Behavioral Health Services
  
• Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Christina Plazek, BAART Behavioral Health Services
  
• Carol Smith, BAART Behavioral Health Services
  

10:30 AM

H.862 - An act relating to insurance laws

H.547, H.618, H.619, H.727, H.767 - walk through of these bills.

• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Worker's Center
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of 2 Trustees for Vermont State Colleges

After

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Keith J. Kasper, Member, VBA Workers Comp. Committee
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min. after adj.

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Corina Schaffner-Segard, Defense Attorney
  

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min. after adj.

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

Committee Memo re. FY 2017 Budget Provision

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Committee Memo re. FY 2017 Budget Provision

Vote

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:45 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee discussion

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments to committee bill

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments to committee bill

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:00 PM

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

• John Chou, Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  
• Scott Lai, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  

2:30 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee Discussion

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

• Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Tim Tierney, Kingdom Trails Association
  
• Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
  

9:30 AM

H.862 - An act relating to insurance laws

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America /State Farm
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kaj Samson, Examinations Director
  
• Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:15 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

10:45 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Walk-through

• Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Shannon Salembier, Consumer
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.848 - An act relating to establishing the School of Tech pilot program

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H.849 - An act relating to establishing the Pathways to Prosperity

• Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  

9:15 AM

H.862 - An act relating to insurance laws

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

H.834 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

• Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Sponsor
  

After

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.862 - An act relating to insurance laws

Committee Vote

9:15 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Updates and committee discussion

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min. after adj.

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee discussion and final mark up if needed

• Robert Miller, REM Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

H.574 - Sustainable Job Funds; H.670 - Electronic Voting; H.692 - VT Training Program

• Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Coop
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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8:30 AM

H.773 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• John Connor, Connor Contracting
  
• Adam Osha, AGC/VT Board Member
  
• Jason Sicard, J.P. Sicard
  

9:30 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

• Michael Birnbaum, General Manager, Cloud Alliance
  
• Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable
  
• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Fairpoint Vermont State President, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Fred Jones, Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired
  
• Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Steve Pouliot, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Franklin Shiner, Topic - AABD Cola, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  
• Owen Smith, Vice President for External Affairs, AT&T
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  
• John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
  
• Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
  
• Jim White, Comcast
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

H.724 - ABLE; Medicaid for working persons with disabilities; Private Activity Bond Advisory Board; local investment; H.754 - VEGI; TIFS; H.737 - Blockchain Technology

• Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Tim Leuders-Dumont, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

6:30 PM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

H.723 - Limited Liability Company Technical Corrections

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tom Moody, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association
  

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

Committee discussion

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

H.816 - Regulation of Lodging Accommodation; H.819 - Workforce Development

• Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Kate O'Connor, Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce
  
• Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

H.820 - Vermont Creative Network; H.551 - Employee Ownership of Vermont Businesses; H.671 - Veterans Entrepreneurship Program

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Joseph Blasi, Professor, School of Management and Labor Relations, Rutgers University
  
• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  
• Zon Eastes, Outreach and Advancement Coordinator, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Elise Iannone, Student, Vermont Law School
  
• Don Jamison, Program Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  
• Steve Karcher, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  
• Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  
• Mathew Pritchard, Student, Vermont Law School
  

6:00 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee discussion

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist
  

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Friday, March 11, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

Committee discussion

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Medicaid for working persons with disabilities; NFB Newline Services

• Monica Hunt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

11:45 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  

1:00 PM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  
• Beth Fastiggi, State President, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Independent Telephone Companies
  

1:50 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  

3:50 PM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  

4:45 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee bill voted out

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

5:00 PM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Bill voted out of committee

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

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

Mark up and final vote - witnesses if needed

• Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 AM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

committee discussion

• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

Worker's Comp committee bill 16-845

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

11:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Sec. A.1 - consumer litigation companies; Sec. F.1 - nonresidential home improvement fraud; H.84 - internet dating

• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jack Kelly, American Legal Financial Association
  
• Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Richard Werner, Fire Chief, Town of Dover
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

To Be Announced

Committee time if available or as needed

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Sec. E.1 - discount memberships; Sec. C.1 - business registration enforcement; Sec. D.1 - anti-trust;

• Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Teba Hoffling Holmes, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

5 min after adj

To Be Announced

Committee time if available

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

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Friday, March 18, 2016

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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

5 min after adj

To Be Announced

Committee time if available or as needed

1:00 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Also discussion on 16-870, section regarding H.12

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:30 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

• Sen. Becca Balint, Reporter
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

To Be Announced

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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9:00 AM

Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

• Sam Liss, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  
• Brian Maroney, Business Account Manager, Creative Workforce Solutions, Bennington
  

9:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Also 16-870 - consumer protection committee bill - witnesses to be announced. If you would like to testify, please contact Shirley Adams at shirley@leg.state.vt.us

• Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

As needed or as time allows

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

• Sen. Ann Cummings, Reporter
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor of like bill
  

10:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

• Lori Clark, Wireless Tax Simplificiation Coalition, Office of Risk Management
  
• Cheri Goldstein, Risk Management Privatization, Office of Risk Management
  

10:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

Continued walk-through of Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the Commerce committee bill 16-845

• Leslie Germain, Branch Manager, Manpower Group
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Dave Mount, CEO, Westaff
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after floor

To Be Announced

As needed or as time allows

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Friday, March 25, 2016

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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

As needed or as time allows

1:00 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Committee discussion - strike-all draft 16-870

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Internet Coalition
  

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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9:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Strike-all encompassing consumer protection committee bill 16-870 - possible vote

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

Committee time as needed or as allowed

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

To Be Announced

Committee time as needed or as allowed

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Enforcement Issues and committee discussion on amendments

• Rep. Susan Davis, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Rep. Christopher Pearson, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

Committee time as needed and as time allows

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments to H.867

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

10:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

• Richard Briggs, Kubota Tractor Corporation
  
• William Moller, RSM Regional Sale's Manager, Kubota Tractor Corporation
  
• George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
  

11:15 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments to H.867

• Matt Dodds, Brandthropology
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:30 PM

H.538 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Senate amendment

• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance Association
  
• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, April 1, 2016

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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

Committee time as needed or as allowed

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Rep. Helen Head, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Oliver Olsen, Windham-Bennington-Windsor
  

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Amendments - committee discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments - committee discussion

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Amendments - committee discussion

• Ben Johnson, President, American Federation of Teachers and VT AFL-CIO
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

4:50 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Time for legislators to come and talk with the committee

• Scott Brown, Essex Jct.
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  
• Rep. Daniel Connor, Fairfield
  
• Rep. Susan Davis, Chelsea
  
• Tracy Holmes, Independent Contractor, Essex Jct.
  
• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Montpelier
  
• Rep. Timothy Jerman, Essex
  
• Rep. Patricia Komline, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. James Masland, Thetford
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Rep. Joey Purvis, Colchester
  

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
  
• Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  
• Don Erling, LandAir (Snowmobile and ATV Dealer), Essex
  
• Phillip Lighty, Senior Legislative Analyst, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
  
• Jason Morse, Essex Equipment
  
• Bill Rowell, Dairy farmer, Sheldon, Vermont
  
• Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  
• Nick Yaksich, Senior Vice President, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

4:45 PM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Amendments - committee discussion; Sullivan amendment voted out; House Appropriations Committee amendment voted out; Masland amendment voted out

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Rep. James Masland, Thetford
  

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Ben Johnson, President, American Federation of Teachers and VT AFL-CIO
  

10:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Amendments - committee discussion

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  
• Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:20 AM

S.23 - An act relating to required disclosures for workers’ compensation settlements

• Lindsay DesLauriers, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Main Street Alliance of VT
  
• David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Peggy Tucker, Workers' Comp Claims Manager, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:35 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Amendment

• Rep. James Masland, Thetford
  

12:00 PM

Global Foundries

Presentation and discussion - Room 11

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Witnesses to be determined

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Friday, April 8, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Victoria King, Government Relations, United Parcel Service
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

9:35 AM

H.868 - An act relating to miscellaneous economic development provisions

Rep. Carr amendment; Davis/Browning amendment

• Rep. Stephen Carr, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Susan Davis, Chelsea
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

1:00 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

• Brian Ames, Putney
  
• Jocelyn Jones, Attorney, Segal Roitman, LLP
  
• Catherine Ruckelshaus, General Counsel and Program Director, National Employment Law Project
  
• Rep. Tristan Toleno, Brattleboro
  

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

Amendments - committee discussion

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Co-sponsor of amendment, Montpelier
  
• Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Co-sponsor of amendment, St. Albans
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of amendment, Coventry
  
• Rep. James Masland, Thetford
  
• Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
  
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  
• Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter
  
• Rep. Samuel Young, Reporter
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 AM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - Other witnesses to be announced

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Montpelier
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

5:00 PM

Retailer Lumber Dealers Association

2016 Legislative Reception - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Capital Plaza Hotel

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867-independent Contractors and misclassification - Witnesses and committee discussion

• Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Assocation
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Peggy Tucker, Wolf Pac, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:15 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures of workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - amendment

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:45 AM

H.870 - An act relating to telecommunications

Turner amendment

• Rep. Donald Turner, Sponsor of amendment
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

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9:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Committee discussion

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
  
• Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  
• George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
  

10:00 AM

Preservation Trust of Vermont/Vermont Downtown Program

• Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Erik Hoekstra, Development Manager, Redstone Commercial
  
• John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
  
• Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
  
• Lisa Sullivan, Business owner, Wilmington Works
  

11:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Continuation from 9:00 a.m.

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
  
• Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  
• Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  
• George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification

• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor of amendment to H.867, Montpelier
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, April 15, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Committee discussion

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  
• George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

-15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

1:00 PM

Career and Technical Education

Joint meeting with House Education Committee in Room 11

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  
• Sherry Lussier, Director, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

3:15 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  
• Amy Schullenberger, Lobbyist, American Federation of Teachers
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Mark up and vote

• Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  
• George Whitaker, Manager, Industrial Relations, Case New Holland
  

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - Committee discussion and mark up

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

4:20 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - Committee discussion and mark up

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of the Legislative Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Committee discussion

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, John Deere
  
• Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  

10:20 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - committee discussion

10:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Strike-all draft of S.224, Draft 8.1 voted out of committee

10:50 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - committee discussion

• Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Assocation/Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  
• Ben Johnson, President, American Federation of Teachers and VT AFL-CIO
  
• Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• David Mickenberg, Attorney, Vermont Building & Construction Trades Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Steve Patterson, Executive Director, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

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9:00 AM

HR16 - House resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

• Rep. Steven Berry, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Co-sponsor, Franklin-1
  
• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Susan Davis, Chelsea
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  
• Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Co-sponsor, St. Albans
  
• Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  
• Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-Chair, Commission on International Trade and State Sovereignty
  
• Rep. James Masland, Co-sponsor, Thetford
  
• Rep. Michael Yantachka, Co-sponsor
  

11:00 AM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

S.23 - Required disclosures for workers' compensation settlements; H.867 - independent contractors and misclassification - committee discussion

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

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Friday, April 22, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

• James Layman, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Member, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

2:30 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Committee discussion of Senate amendment

• Griffin Finan, Counsel, Lobbying and Government affairs, DraftKings
  
• Corey Fox, Counsel for Government Affairs, Fan Duels
  
• James Layman, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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9:00 AM

HR16 - House resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Bruce Shields, President, VT Forest Products Association
  
• Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  

9:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

Amendment - committee discussion and vote

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

HR16 - House resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

4:50 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Committee discussion

• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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9:00 AM

Northeast Kingdom and EB5 Economic Impacts

Room 11

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
  
• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Snedeker, Planning Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  
• Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:55 PM

HR16 - House resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Celeste Drake, Trade Policy Specialist, National AFL-CIO
  
• Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

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9:30 AM

Vermont Telephone Company

• Michel Guite, President, V-Tel
  

10:15 AM

HR16 - House resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  

10:30 AM

Vermont Telephone Company

• David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
  

10:45 AM

Northeast Kingdom and EB5 Economic Impacts

• Michael Goldberg, Receiver for Jay Peak and Burke
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

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Friday, April 29, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.872 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

EB5 Language in the Fee Bill

• Susan L Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 min after adj

To Be Announced

1:00 PM

To Be Announced

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Monday, May 2, 2016

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2:00 PM

H.867 - An act relating to classification of employees and independent contractors

Hooper Amendment in Room 11

• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Montpelier
  

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

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Friday, May 6, 2016

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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

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