2015-2016 Session

Change Session

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.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, March 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, March 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, March 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, April 1, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, April 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, April 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, April 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Friday, April 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Monday, May 2, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

----

Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

----

Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

Friday, May 6, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

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Committee will Meet as Needed or as Time Allows

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