House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources (Room 47)

The House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources considers matters relating to conservation and development of the State's water resources; fish and wildlife; and natural habitats.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Convenes

The House is called to order for the 72nd biennial session of the General Assembly

1:30 PM

House Convenes

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-1

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Lake Champlain

Update on possible initiatives that can address the requirements of the EPA TMDL

• Kent Henderson, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Chad Tyler, Owner, Tyler Place Family Resort
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of Canvassing Committee - Governor's Election

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Message

3:30 PM

Legislative Council Introductions

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

2:30 PM

Education Reform Efforts

House Chamber

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-2,3

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Agency of Natural Resources

Agency overview and presentation of legislative priorities. This meeting will be held in the Ethan Allen Room

• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-4,5,6

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

• Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Taylor Johnson, Environmental Health Associate, VPIRG
  
• Rep. Patricia Komline, Bill Sponsor
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
  

10:30 AM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

2:45 PM

IT Training

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

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-7,8

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

• Robert Fischer, Chief Operator, Waste Water Treatment Plant, City of Montpelier
  
• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  
• Rachael Miller, Rozalia Project
  
• Michael Thompson, Personal Care Products Council
  

10:30 AM

UVM Extension Report

Introduction and Overview of Extension Service Program

• Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
  

11:10 AM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

• Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist
  

11:30 AM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Budget Address

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-9,10

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Floor

Water Quality in Vermont

Walk through by Legislative Council

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Water Quality in Vermont

Walk through of first draft

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

2:15 PM

IT Training

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

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-11,12,13

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

Committee Discussion

• Rebecca Ramos, Lobbyist, Necrason and Associates, Personal Care Products Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rebecca Ramos, Lobbyist, Necrason and Associates, Personal Care Products Council
  

3:30 PM

Environmental, Energy and Permit Process

Overview and explanation by Legislative Council

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:00 PM

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

Overview and update

• Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Rural Vermont

Overview and update

• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  

9:20 AM

Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

Overview and update

• Nancy Mathews, Dean, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
  

9:45 AM

Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Coop

Overview and update

• Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc.
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Overview and update

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

10:15 AM

Vermont Natural Resources Council

Overview and update

• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

10:45 AM

Lake Champlain International

Overview and update

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  

11:00 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

Overview and update

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:30 AM

Vermont Farm Bureau

Overview and update

• Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.4 - An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture or sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing microbeads

Mark up and vote

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

2:00 PM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Overview and presentation of legislative priorities

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:45 PM

Fish and Wildlife Board

Overview and update

• Brian Ames, Chair, Fish & Wildlife Board
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

3:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Walk through of Bill as Introduced

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-20, 21, 22, 23

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Walk through of Bill as Introduced

• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Kent Henderson, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Julie Moore, Board Chair, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  
• Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist, Lake Champlain Committee
  

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-24, 25, 26

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Overview

Overview and explanation of enforcement programs by Department of Environmental Conservation

• Gary Kessler, Director of Enforcement, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

USDA NRCS

Overview and update and explanation of RCPP

• Vicky Drew, State Conservationist, USDA NRCS
  

2:30 PM

Caucus of The Whole

Water Quality presentation in the House Chamber

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-27, 28, 29

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-after the floor

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Discussion of new language

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  
• Elizabeth MacDonald, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-30, 31,32, 33

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Lake Champlain Basin Program

Overview and Update

• Bill Howland, Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  

9:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:15 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Fertilizer Fee and Current Use

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Bill Howland, Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  
• Robb Kidd, Organizing Representative, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  
• Mark Nelson, Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Bill Howland, Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  

2:30 PM

United Dairy Farmers of Vermont

Overview and Update

• Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, United Dairy Farmers of Vermont
  

2:45 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Jim Jutras, Public Works Engineer, Village of Essex Junction
  
• Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, United Dairy Farmers of Vermont
  

3:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• John Roberts, Small Farm Water Quality Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-34,35,36,37

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Storm Water

• Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Regional Planning Commissions

• Dan Albrecht, Senior Planner, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  

10:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Jeff Carter, UVM Extension Argonomy Specialist Field Crops & Nutrient Management, Middlebury
  
• Larry Gervais, Farmer's Watershed Alliance
  
• Darlene Reynolds, Chair, Farmer's Watershed Alliance
  
• Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.184 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Department of Environmental Conservation

• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

4:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-38,39,40

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Laurie Adams, Assistant Director for Water Quality, Burlington Department of Public Works
  
• Tim Grover, Chief Operator Main and North Plants, City Of Burlington
  
• Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  
• Chris Louras, Mayor, City of Rutland
  
• Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, City of Rutland Department of Public Works
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-41,42,43

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-after the floor

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Walk through

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up

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

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-44,45,46,47,48

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Agency stakeholder process

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water shed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

PVR and Current Use

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel for Tax Legislation, Department of Taxes
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

10:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

AMP Forestry Practices

• Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

11:00 AM

H.184 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Department of Environmental Conservation

• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel for Tax Legislation, Department of Taxes
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-49,50,51,52

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Fish Hatcheries

• Adam Miller, Fish Culture Operations Chief, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  

9:30 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future:
2015 Lake Champlain Action Plan.

• Robert Fischer, Chief Operator: Water Resource Recovery Facility, City of Montpelier
  
• Lori Fisher, Vice Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlains Future
  
• James H. Maroney Jr., Citizen
  
• Julie Moore, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
  
• Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Michaela Stickney, Program Coordinator, VT Citizens Advisory Committee
  
• Sheri Young, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlains Future
  

10:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Jason Bourdeau, Owner, Bourdeau Brothers
  

11:25 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Ag Lab Building

Joint hearing with House Corrections and Institutions, Natural Resources and Energy and Agriculture, ROOM 10

Background, Update and Preview on Ag/ANR Lab

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michelle Sama, Assistant Professor, Vermont Technical College
  
• Sandra Vitzthum, Project Manager II, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

3:10 PM

H.29 - An act relating to financing water quality improvement

Introduction by bill sponsor

• Rep. Eileen Dickinson
  

3:20 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-53,54,55

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Students from Middlebury and East Middlebury

• Clare Mollineaux, Student
  
• Alex Shashok, Student
  

10:15 AM

H.184 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees

Department of Environmental Conservation

• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up

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

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-56,57,58

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:20 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Residual Designation Authority discussion

• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  

3:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Shane Prisby, Trails Manager, VAST
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  
• Matt Tatreault, Trails Administrator, VAST
  

4:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Job Development Zone discussion

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

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-59,60,61,62,63

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  

9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tom Dipietro, Storm water Superintendent, City of South Burlington
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Julie Moore, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up, Draft 1.3

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-64,65,66

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  

10:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

• Elise Annes, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Dan Monks, Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director, Town of Bennington
  
• Carl Powden, Northeast Regional Director, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
  
• Kristen Underwood, Bristol Conservation Commission
  

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up, Draft 1.3

• Megan Moir, Stormwater Program Manager, City Of Burlington
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-67,68,69

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Ethan Parke, Director of Conservation Assessment and Analysis, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up, Draft 1.3

• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Scott Kline, Attorney General's Office
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-70,71,72

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-73,74,75,76,77

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Department of Fish and Wildlife

• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Middlebury
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Discussion of Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund

• Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
  

3:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

3:15 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Mark up, Draft 1.5

• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-78,79,80,81,82,83

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.210 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of a gun silencer while hunting

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  
• Darin Goens, National Rifle Association
  
• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Brent Miller, National Assembly of Sportsman Caucus
  
• Knox Williams, American Silencer Association
  

9:00 AM

Caucus of The Whole

Clean Water for the State of Vermont. House Chamber

• Leon Berthiaume, CEO, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  
• Matt Crawford, Director, Pale Morning Media
  
• Hank Lambert
  
• John Little, Chair, Missisquoi River Basin Association
  
• Emerson Lynn, Editor, St. Albans Messenger
  
• Nancy Matthews, Professor and Dean, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
  
• Julie Moore, Water Resource Specialist, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  
• Monique Oxender, Keurig
  
• Ron Rhodes, River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  
• Chris Robinson, President, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
  
• Liz Royer, Source Protection Specialist, Vermont Rural Water Association
  
• Peter Shumlin, Governor
  
• Rep. Shapleigh Smith, Speaker of the House
  
• Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Bill Stenger, President, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
  
• Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

11:15 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Discussion of costs and administration of possible fees/taxes

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Steve McLeod, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Cameron Wood, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant-At-Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of UVM and the State Agricultural College

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Meeting with Governor Shumlin

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

3:45 PM

H.29 - An act relating to financing water quality improvement

• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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10:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

• Deb Brighton, Consultant
  
• Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Draft 1.6 walk through and vote

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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11:00 AM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

Berlin Pond

• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, City of Montpelier
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

Berlin Pond

• Paul Giuliani, Attorney, City of Montpelier
  
• Jed Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
  
• Page Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
  

3:00 PM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

• Mike Covey, Friends of Berlin Pond
  
• Thomas McArdle, Director of Public Works, City of Montpelier
  
• Kurt Motyka, City Engineer, City of Montpelier
  
• Nate Smead, Friends of Berlin Pond
  
• Geoff Wilson, Chief Operator, Water Treatment Facility, City of Montpelier
  

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

Berlin Pond

• Robert Dufresne, President, Dufresne Group
  
• Jed Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Paul Rindeau, Education Coordinator, New England Water Works Association
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

10:30 AM

H.53 - An act relating to isolation distances for potable water supplies and wastewater systems

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

H.6 - An act relating to application of the lake shoreland protection standards

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Robert Krebs
  

11:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the taking of endangered or threatened species

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Robert Krebs
  

11:45 AM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Bill Introduction

• Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

H.113 - An act relating to moose permits for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces

Bill Introduction

• Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

H.165 - An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  

3:15 PM

H.135 - An act relating to enabling the Vermont Department of Health to reach an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding authority over regulation and licensing of radioactive material

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Mary Sullivan
  

3:30 PM

H.217 - An act relating to potable water or wastewater system permits for a change in use of a building

Bill Introduction

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  

3:45 PM

H.122 - An act relating to the possession, sale, and distribution of shark fins

Bill Introduction

• Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
  

4:00 PM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

• Jed Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
  
• Marco Philippon, Water Treatment Superintendent, City of Concord NH
  

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Discussion of DEC Fees

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Funding of H.35

• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Friday, February 27, 2015

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9:30 PM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

Committee Discussion, Berlin Pond

• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Cedric Sanborn, Citizen
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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The Vermont General Assembly is on break during the Town Meeting recess. No Committee Meetings are Scheduled.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Discussion of H.26 will be included at the end of the afternoon.

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Tim Follensbee, VELCO
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, VELCO
  
• Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Chris Saunders, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

H.113 and H. 26 will be part of the discussion

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Clint Gray, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Christine Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:20 AM

H.217 - An act relating to potable water or wastewater system permits for a change in use of a building

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

H.26 and H.113 will be part of Committee discussion

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

5:00 PM

Vermont Dairy Reception

Cedar Creek Room

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to increasing penalties for fish and wildlife violations

Introduction by Bill Sponsor

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Rep. Thomas Burditt
  
• Clint Gray, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Rep. Gary Viens
  

9:00 AM

H.135 - An act relating to enabling the Vermont Department of Health to reach an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding authority over regulation and licensing of radioactive material

• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
  

10:00 AM

Funding of Stormwater Utilities

Students will present results of their research

• Ana Marija Pongrac, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Katelyn Schultz, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Dartmouth College
  
• Tyler Stoff, Student, Dartmouth College
  

11:00 AM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  

11:30 AM

H.33 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to regulate the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies

• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Sponsor
  
• Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Budget

Budget suggestion

• Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
  

1:45 PM

H.135 - An act relating to enabling the Vermont Department of Health to reach an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding authority over regulation and licensing of radioactive material

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

1:50 PM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

H.26 and H.113 will be part of Committee discussion

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Shana Louiselle, Communications and Policy Advocate, VELCO
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:00 PM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Draft 1.1 - Mark up and VOTE

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, March 13, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:20 AM

H.135 - An act relating to enabling the Vermont Department of Health to reach an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding authority over regulation and licensing of radioactive material

Committee Discussion and VOTE

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.363 - An act relating to the Petroleum Cleanup Fund

• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

• Clark Amadon, Chair of State Council, Vermont Council of Trout Unlimited
  
• Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Steven Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jessica Louisos, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sean Patenaude, Engineer, Dubois & King Engineering
  

11:30 AM

H.363 - An act relating to the Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Andrew Marchev, Legislative Intern, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

9:30 AM

H.6 - An act relating to application of the lake shoreland protection standards

• Kevin Burke, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Misha Cetner, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 20, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion: Consolidated amendments

• Rep. Daniel Connor, House Committee on Agriculture
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Joey Purvis, House Committee on Agriculture
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion - Consolidated amendments

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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15 Minutes after Floor

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion- Strike-all walk through

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

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:20 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Draft 1.4

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

2:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 27, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee discussion and vote

• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to reconstruction of Charles Brown Brook dam

Introduction by bill sponsor

• Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

H.296 - An act relating to sport shooting ranges

Introduction by bill sponsor

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor
  

3:30 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Introduction by bill sponsors

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Co-sponsor
  
• Rep. Kurt Wright, Co-sponsor
  

3:45 PM

H.375 - An act relating to the permitting of ecological toilets and greywater systems

Introduction by bill sponsor

• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rep. Teo Zagar, Sponsor
  

4:00 PM

H.460 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of lead ammunition for the taking of wildlife

Introduction by bill sponsor

• Rep. Willem Jewett, Sponsor
  

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion of Proposed (5) amendments put forward by Rep. Dickinson, Rep. Browning, Rep. Higley

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Corey Parent, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee discussion of proposed amendment from Rep. Higley

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 3, 2015

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9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

A discussion that will cover H.35 and S.49

• Sen. Robert Starr, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  
• Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  
• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• June Tierney, General Counsel, Public Service Board
  
• Rod Wentworth, Hydro Specialist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee hearing will be held in Room 10 from 9:00-11:15.

• Pat Bosco, USFWS Special Agent (Retired)
  
• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Anne Dillon, Population Media Center Consultant, Elephant Conservation
  
• Jonathan Fishman, Musician
  
• Brenna Galdenzi, Founder, Protect our Wildlife
  
• Ashley Prout McAvey, Advocate
  
• Laurel Neme, Author of "Animal Investigators"
  
• Daniel Pieterse, Game Ranger & Conservationist, Field Guiding Assoc. of South Africa
  
• Jen Samuel, President, Elephants DC
  
• Taegen Yardley, Student, Endeavour Middle School
  

11:30 AM

H.122 - An act relating to the possession, sale, and distribution of shark fins

Testimony will be heard in Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee Room #47

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Lindsay Graff, Shark Scientist
  
• Rebecca Rapaz, Student
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the taking of endangered or threatened species

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Steve Parren, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Tom Rogers, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

• Marie Johnson, Vermont Music Teachers Association
  
• Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
  
• Kyle Scanlon, Owner, KC Scanlon Estate Sales
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 10, 2015

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11:00 AM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

• Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Steven Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Brian Fitzgerald, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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10:00 AM

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12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Committee Business

• Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
  

2:45 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion

• Brian Fitzgerald, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Steven Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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8:30 AM

Ethics Training

House Chambers

11:00 AM

H.210 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of a gun silencer while hunting

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Daniel Pieterse, Shooting Range Technician, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

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H.296 - An act relating to sport shooting ranges

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Daniel Pieterse, Shooting Range Technician, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:55 PM

H.296 - An act relating to sport shooting ranges

• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  

2:00 PM

H.375 - An act relating to the permitting of ecological toilets and greywater systems

Walk-through

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Teo Zagar, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.375 - An act relating to the permitting of ecological toilets and greywater systems

• Joe Ducharme, General Manager, Clivus New England, Inc
  

2:50 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Mark up

• Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

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Forest Fragmentation

A Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture, House Agriculture & Forest Products Senate Natural Resources and Energy and House Natural Resources and Energy ---in Room 11- 9:00-11:00

• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

11:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Discussion of S.49

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• Ernie Saunders, President, NEMRC
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 17, 2015

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FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.375 - An act relating to the permitting of ecological toilets and greywater systems

• Mary Clark, Hydrogeologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

1:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the taking of endangered or threatened species

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion

• Brian Fitzgerald, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Nick Wark, Hydraulics Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the taking of endangered or threatened species

Committee Discussion and possible vote

• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Art Gilman, Gilman & Briggs
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the taking of endangered or threatened species

Committee Discussion and possible vote

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

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CDs

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8:30 AM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion

• Brian Fitzgerald, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

11:00 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

• Ashley Prout McAvey, Advocate
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Shelburne
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:15 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 24, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Raj Mukherji, New Jersey Assembly
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee Discussion

• Ed Hilbert, Owner, Hilbert Pianos
  
• Dale Howe, Owner, Frederick Johnson Pianos
  

1:45 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Walk-through of next draft

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

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee Discussion

• Dan Dickerson, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Anne Dillon, Population Media Center Consultant, Elephant Conservation
  
• Scott Florence, Major, NY Department of Environmental Conservation - Division of Law Enforcement
  
• Julia Tighe, Director of State Legislative Affairs, NY Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee Discussion Draft 4.1

• Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:20 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee Discussion

• Ashley Prout McAvey, Advocate
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.36 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires

A joint Hearing with the House Natural Resources and Energy will be held in Room 11

• Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Andrew Fisk, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  
• Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  
• Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rachael Miller, Rozalia Project
  
• John Sheerin, Director, End of Life Tire Programs, Rubber Manufacturers Association
  
• James Surwilo, Staff, Certification and Compliance Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

Slate Quarries

• Shawn Camara, Owner, Camara Slate Company
  
• Lindsay Harris, Consultant, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  
• Jon Hill, Owner, Greenstone Slate Company, Inc.
  
• Lou Magnani, Citizen
  
• Craig Markcrow, VT Structural Slate Co.
  
• Jayne Nicklaw, Citizen of Castleton
  
• Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, May 1, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:20 PM

H.37 - An act relating to the safety and regulation of dams

Committee discussion, draft 5.1 and possible vote

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

3:30 PM

H.210 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of a gun silencer while hunting

Committee Discussion and possible vote

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:00 AM

H.210 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of a gun silencer while hunting

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

H.460 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of lead ammunition for the taking of wildlife

Walk-through by Legislative Council, followed by Committee discussion

• Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Peggy Larson, Doctor, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Jake McGuigan, National Shooting Sports Foundation
  
• Mark Pokras, Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - Tufts University
  
• Sara Walker, Director, Lead-Free Campaigns, Humane Society
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.460 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of lead ammunition for the taking of wildlife

Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

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8:30 AM

H.5 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:00 AM

H.375 - An act relating to the permitting of ecological toilets and greywater systems

• Catherine Bryars, Founding Board Member, Rich Earth Institute
  
• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• Kai Forlie, Vermonters Against Toxic Sludge
  
• George Heufelder, Department Director, Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment
  
• Seth Jensen, Senior Planner, Lamoille Planning Commission
  
• Kim Nace, Rich Earth Institute
  
• Phil Rice, Cobb-Hill Cohousing, Hartland
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

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

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Friday, May 8, 2015

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9:00 AM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

After Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

DEC Efficiency Programs

Joint Committee Meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy to be held in the Ethan Allen Room

• Kathleen Cahoon, Auditor C, Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Bryan Redmond, On-Site Water & Wastewater Loan Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Monday, May 11, 2015

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1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, May 15, 2015

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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10:00 AM

House Convenes

The House is called to order

11:00 AM

Briefing on Results Based Accountability

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

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund

Progress, outcomes testimony
*Ethan Allen Room*

• Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

3:05 PM

Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund

*Ethan Allen Room*
Overview, progress and recommendations

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

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9:00 AM

Forests, Parks and Rec. Legislative Agenda and Overview

• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

9:45 AM

Budget Discussion-DEC

• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:45 AM

Budget Discussion- Dept. Fish and Wildlife

• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Security Update

New Procedures. 30 minutes

• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  

2:00 PM

RBA Presentation

DEC population level outcomes

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

2:15 PM

Review of Bills Assigned to Committee

3:30 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

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9:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session

House Chamber. 90 minutes

11:00 AM

Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund

Progress and recommendations

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

3:30 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, January 8, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

15-P45 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

* Room 11*
Joint Committee Meeting with House FW&WR, House Transportation, Senate Natural Resources and Energy, and Senate Transportation.

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  
• Mark Nelson, Chair, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Drinking Water and Water Pollution Revolving Loan Funds

*Room 10*
Joint Committee Meeting with House Corrections and Institutions

• Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• George Desch, Director of Waste Mgmt Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

3:20 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  

3:30 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  

3:50 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:55 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

Check-in with subcommittees. Ideas for modifying indicators.
DEC representatives available to answer questions

• Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Appropriations Committee
  
• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

Budget Discussion - Forests, Parks, and Rec.

FPR budget and results based accountability discussion

• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

2:15 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  

2:30 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

2:45 PM

Results Based Accountability

Drafting and Committee action

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

3:30 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.507 - An act relating to eligibility for economic development in impaired waters of the State

Bill introduction

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

10:30 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  

10:45 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Timothy Upton, Manager of Environmental Services, Green Mountain Power
  

11:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

• Rep. Daniel Connor, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
  
• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

3:30 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, January 15, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Bill walk-thru

• Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rep. Robert Krebs, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

Act 172 of 2014 Sec 7, Report on Shoreland Protection Program

Required report on progress

• Misha Cetner, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dan Homeier, Permit Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Amy Picotte, Lakes and Ponds Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Perry Thomas, Lakes Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

H. 556 education thresholds

10:30 AM

H.521 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the annual report on the State’s population-level outcomes

• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Chittenden
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ed Larson, Consulting Forester, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

3:00 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

Mark-up

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

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Mark-up

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

9:30 AM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

10:15 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

• Richard Haesler, City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  

11:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  
• Jonathan Wood, Certified Forester
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:15 PM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

4:00 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

10:30 AM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

*ROOM 11*
Joint committee meeting with House Correction and Institutions

• Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Tim Follensbee, VELCO
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:30 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, January 22, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Clean Water Fund Update

Budget considerations

• Rep. Mitzi Johnson, House Committee on Appropriations
  

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

Budget Adjustment

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Budget Adjustment

2:30 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Drafting

• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:15 PM

Break

3:45 PM

H.297 - An act relating to the sale of ivory or rhinoceros horn

Committee vote

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

Basin Planning Example and water classification walk-thru

• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  
• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Budget Adjustment, Education

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• Steve Hardy, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Bill Sayre, Chair, Associated Industries of Vermont Forest Policy Task Force
  

10:30 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

• Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning & Development, Mayor's Coalition
  

10:45 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Committee Vote

11:00 AM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Mike Covey, Vermont Trappers Association
  
• Walter Medwid, Biologist
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

H.521 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the annual report on the State’s population-level outcomes

Committee Action

• Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Friday, January 29, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thresh hold amendments

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.521 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the annual report on the State’s population-level outcomes

RBA amendments
*Committee Vote*

11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Joint Committee with House Transportation
*ROOM 11*

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee (VTCAC) on the Future of Lake Champlain

*Room 10*
2016 Lake Champlain Action Plan

• Michaela Stickney, Program Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

3:15 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• dorothy allard, Chair of Endangered Species Committee, UVM Plant Biology Department
  
• Mark Doty, Community Affairs Manager, Plum Creek Timber Company
  
• Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Forester, Glover
  
• Mollie Matteson, Senior Staff Scientist, Center for Biological Diversity
  
• Steve Parren, Wildlife Diversity Program Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Rose Paul, Director of Critical Lands and Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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9:00 AM

Water Quality and the Housing Board Fund

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

9:30 AM

Phosphorus and TMDL contribution

Update "Effects of Unpaved Roads on Lake Champlain Water Quality"

• Beverley Wemple, Department of Geography, UVM
  

10:25 AM

H.507 - An act relating to eligibility for economic development in impaired waters of the State

• Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

BUDGET presentation

• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Department of Fish and Wildlife

BUDGET presentation

• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

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9:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

9:30 AM

Department of Environmental Conservation

BUDGET presentation

• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:45 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

• John D. Lloyd, Ph.D, Director of Science, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
  

11:00 AM

H.625 - An act relating to extending the exemption from encumbrance on title of properties subject to a pretransition stormwater permit

Discussion and Committee Vote

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:40 AM

H.644 - An act relating to nuisance suits against forestry operations

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

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

2:20 PM

PILOT

• Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Ryan Horvath, Lands Administrative and Records Coordinator
  

2:30 PM

H.631 - An act relating to use of firearm suppressors at sport shooting ranges

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  

2:40 PM

H.632 - An act relating to use of gun suppressors at sport shooting ranges

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  

2:45 PM

H.587 - An act relating to authorizing the use of a light to hunt coyotes

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  

2:50 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  
• Kevin Lawrence, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

3:00 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up

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

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Friday, February 5, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Intro

• Rep. Robert Krebs, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

H.616 - An act relating to requiring notice when conveying property on which a dam is located

Intro

• Rep. Alyson Eastman, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:50 AM

H.578 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Intro

• Rep. Alyson Eastman, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:20 AM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

Intro

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Rep. Diane Lanpher, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:40 AM

H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms

Intro

• Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

2:00 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up continued

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

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

Mark-up

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

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Intro

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Putnam Blodgett, Landowner & Tree Farmer, Bradford
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Bonnie Waninger, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  

9:30 AM

Local Government Day

Progress on Water Quality bill

• Tom Dipietro, Storm water Superintendent, City of South Burlington
  
• Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner of Public Works, Rutland City
  

10:30 AM

Salt Shed Transfer Station

• Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joe Colangelo, Town Manager, Shelburne
  
• Heather Furman, State Director, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

Mark-up

2:45 PM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

Sections relevant to this committee

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:45 PM

Salt Shed Transfer Station

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting

Intro

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  

9:15 AM

Changes in Clean Water Fund

committee discussion on Transportation Proposal

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  

10:15 AM

H.644 - An act relating to nuisance suits against forestry operations

• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  

11:00 AM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

Joint meeting with House Corrections and Institutions
*ROOM 10*

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Forests, Parks and Recreation

Budget Presentation

• Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

3:20 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up

• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.517 - An act relating to the classification of State waters

Mark-Up and Vote

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

10:50 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-Up continued

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

2:45 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-Up continued
Also includes discussion of H.587, H.631, H.632

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Conservation Districts

Legislative Day. Meeting in Room 47 with subsequent opportunity to continue in the Card Room

• Kimberly Jensen Komer, Manager, Lamoille County Conservation District
  
• Kerry O'Brien, District Manager, Caledonia County Conservation District
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:25 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Motion to reconsider language in Sec. B
Mark-Up

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:15 PM

S.123 - An act relating to standardized procedures for permits and approvals issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:45 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up and possible vote

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Clean Water Fund Update

Future funding plans, Act 64

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Tim Leuders-Dumont, State Treasurer's Office
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

9:30 AM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

• Mary Borg, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  

10:45 AM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Explanation of Forest Blocks

• Eric Sorenson, Community Ecologist, Natural Heritage Inventory, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms

CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOR ACTIVITY

3:45 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOR ACTIVITY

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Stormwater Permits on Municipal Roads

• Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jim Ryan, Environmental Analyst, Municipal Roads Permits, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

9:45 AM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporations

11:30 AM

H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms

Mark-up

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

3:30 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

• Jay Buermann, Buermann Engineering LLC
  
• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

DEC Recommendations to Legislature

Whether the Legislature Should Lower the Regulatory Permitting Threshold for an Operating Permit for Stormwater Runoff

• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  

11:15 AM

H.507 - An act relating to eligibility for economic development in impaired waters of the State

Mark-up and vote

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

Joint meeting with House Corrections and Institutions
*ROOM 10*

• Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:00 PM

H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms

RESCHEDULED FOR 2/23

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

Mark-up

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kate MaCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Timothy Upton, Manager of Environmental Services, Green Mountain Power
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Bruce Shields, President, VT Forest Products Association
  

4:15 PM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

Mark-up and possible vote

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

5:15 PM

H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms

Mark-up

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

9:00 AM

Transportation Fee Bill

Changes to Motorboat Registration Fund

• Ann Bove, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

9:30 AM

Transportation Fee Bill

Changes to Motorboat Registration Fund

• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

• Rodger Krussman, Vermont State Director, Trust for Public Land
  
• Steve Libby, Executive Director, Vermont Rivers Conservancy
  
• Andrea Morgante, Selectboard Member
  
• Laura Stillson, West Windsor Conservation Commission and Ascutney Outdoors
  

10:45 AM

H.507 - An act relating to eligibility for economic development in impaired waters of the State

Mark-up and possible vote

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

Budget Discussion

Committee Recommendations for ANR / DEC / F+W / FPR budgets

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Budget Discussion

2:30 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Mark-up

• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:00 PM

Budget Discussion

Committee Recommendations for ANR / DEC / F+W / FPR budgets

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up and vote

• Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

• Tim Grover, Chief Operator Main and North Plants, City Of Burlington
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Thomas McArdle, Assistant Director of Public Works
  
• Kurt Motyka, City Engineer
  
• Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

Mark-up

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• Shaun Fielder, Executive Director
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City
  

3:00 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  

3:30 PM

Transportation Bill

Clean Water Fund amendment

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  

4:30 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Mark-up and vote

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

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.674 - An act relating to public notice of wastewater discharges

Mark-up and Vote

• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

H.610 - An act relating to clarifying the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Pollution Control Grant Programs

Mark-up and Vote

• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:10 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up and Vote

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Bill Sayre, Chair, AIB Forest Policy Taskforce
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up and vote

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Steve Hardy, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Bill Sayre, Chair, AIB Forest Policy Taskforce
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

3:30 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Mark-up and Vote

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

General Assembly is on break for the Week of Town Meeting

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Value of Lake Champlain

Testimony from Professor Shaiko and Students from Dartmouth College

• Julia Decerega, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Oscar Guerra, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Dartmouth College
  
• David Tramonte, Student, Dartmouth College
  

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Tim Schmalz, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

3:45 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Draft Required Agricultural Practices

*ROOM 11* Joint committee meeting with Senate Agriculture

• Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Ryan Patch, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up and Vote

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

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up and Vote

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

10:45 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Jordan Gonda, Legal Counsel, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up and Vote

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Mark-up and vote

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

11:35 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

Mark-up and Vote

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

11:45 AM

H.789 - An act relating to forest integrity and municipal and regional planning

Mark-up and Vote

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Mark-up and Vote

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Stormwater Manual Revision Designer/Stakeholder Event

8:30-1PM Pavilion Building at 109 State Street, Montpelier

• Kevin Burke, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Connecticut River

• Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
  

2:30 PM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Committee Discussion on Amendments

• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMR
  

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

6:00 PM

FLOOR

Floor expected to adjourn by 6PM

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Amendments to H.531

• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Vermonters for a Clean Environment

Statehouse Day on Water, Wind, and Solar

• Peggy Barter, Water Quality Committee Chariman, Seymour Lake Association
  
• John Brabant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  
• Sally Collopy, Fairfield
  
• Ken Fox, Fairfield
  
• Geoff Goll, Princeton Hydro
  
• Ed Rybka, New Haven
  
• Frank Seawright, Windham Selectboard
  
• Steve Wright, President, Ridge Protectors
  

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species

Committee Discussion if necessary

10:00 AM

Water Quality - toxins

discussion of contaminants, PFOA in wells

• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

Tile Drain Report

• Julie Moore, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  
• Ryan Patch, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Draft Required Agricultural Practices

Committee discussion

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Ryan Patch, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:00 AM

Water Quality - toxins

Discussion to include: PFOA, contaminants in municipal water,
and pesticide run-off in relation to intersex fish

• Vicki Blazer, Research Fish Biologist, USGS Leetown Science Center
  
• Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  
• Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Adjourn

No committee meetings scheduled after floor

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

• Chris Campany, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
  
• Rep. Martha Feltus, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Rep. Michael Hebert
  
• Joe Lynch, Manager, Government Relations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
  
• Guy Page, Vermont Energy Partnership
  

10:00 AM

Water Quality - toxins

Issues of toxics in groundwater and drinking water

• Jon Kim, Geologist
  
• Ellen ParrDoering, Deputy Division Director of Groundwater and Drinking Water, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Program Review

AAFM Administration Division

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:00 AM

Water Quality - toxins

PFOA contamination

• Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  

10:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to standardized procedures for permits and approvals issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation

*Room 10*
Joint Committee hearing with House Natural Resources & Energy

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Water Quality - toxins

Witnesses via phone: 802-951-1258

• Gail Center, Vermont Department  of Health
  
• Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  

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Friday, April 1, 2016

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

S.123 - An act relating to standardized procedures for permits and approvals issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation

Walk-thru

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

S.123 - An act relating to standardized procedures for permits and approvals issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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9:00 AM

Wind and Solar Siting

Level spreaders

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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9:00 AM

Wind and Solar Siting

New Haven Solar Farm

• John Brabant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  
• Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Public Service Department
  
• Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:15 AM

Water Quality - toxins

Missisquoi Bay phosphorus and cyanobacteria blooms

• Andrew Schroth, Department of Geology, UVM
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

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9:00 AM

JRH26 - Joint resolution relating to the amendment of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act and its preemption provisions

• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Haley Pero, Outreach Representative, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• Falko Schilling, Consumer and Environment Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Katie Thomas, Energy Policy Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
  

10:30 AM

Connecticut River Hydroelectric Dam

*ROOM 10*
Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy

• Doug Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  
• Andrew Fisk, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Susan McMahon, Associate Director, Windham Regional Commission
  
• Kurt Staudter, Vermont Commissioner, Connecticut River Joint Commissions
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:45 PM

JRH26 - Joint resolution relating to the amendment of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act and its preemption provisions

Committee discussion and vote

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, April 8, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to standardized procedures for permits and approvals issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Thomas Durkin, Environmental Judge
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Live Streaming of the NCEL Trade Briefing

CANCELLED, Technical Difficulties
The Transpacific Partnership and Climate Policy, (9:45AM EDT)
The Transpacific Partnership, Food & Agricultural Policy (12:15PM)
The Transpacific Partnership and the EU-US Trade Agreements and Toxic Chemical Policy (1:00PM)

1:00 PM

Vermont Clean Water Fund Board Meeting

Meeting at the Agency of Transportation 5th Floor Board Room in the Davis Building at the National Life complex in Montpelier.
Topics include an update on the Clean Water Fund revenue sources, allocations from the Fund to support priority water quality improvements statewide

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.230 - An act relating to improving the siting of energy projects

*ROOM 10*
Joint Meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy

• Margaret Cheney, Public Service Board
  

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

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9:00 AM

Program Review

Department of Environmental Conservation's Administration & Innovation Division

• Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

S.230 - An act relating to improving the siting of energy projects

Discussion on Memorandums of Understanding

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Public Service Department
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

S.230 - An act relating to improving the siting of energy projects

Committee discussion

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

• Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  
• Katrina DeLaBruere, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
  
• William Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Committee Discussion

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

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Friday, April 15, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

Bills Returning to Committee

Committee Discussion of
Act 188, H.674, H.829

• William Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

4:20 PM

H.135 - An act relating to enabling the Vermont Department of Health to reach an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding authority over regulation and licensing of radioactive material

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  

4:40 PM

Act 188

An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances (2014)

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Act 188

An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances (2014)

• William Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  

9:15 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Section 1 (15) Surface Water as a Source of Potable Water
Sections 3,4,5 Well Testing.
Section 6 Certification of Labs
Mark-up and Vote

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ernest Christianson, Regional Office Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:45 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Section 7 Emergency disbursement of funds
Section 8 Information requests

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Sections 9, 10 : Natural Resource Damage evaluation
mark-up and vote

• Sen. Brian Campion
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  
• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Katrina DeLaBruere, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• Peter D. Van Oot, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  

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Friday, April 22, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Half Acre Stormwater Threshholds
H.507
Remaining Sections of H.595
Mark-up and Vote

• Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Half Acre Stormwater Thresholds
H.507 Compliance Legislation
Committee discussion, mark-up and vote

• Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  
• Katrina DeLaBruere, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy & Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  
• Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Green Mountain Power
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.595 - An act relating to potable water supplies from surface waters

Committee Vote

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Standard

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8:30 AM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Committee Discussion
Mark-up and vote

• Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 29, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Monday, May 2, 2016

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Meeting Record

2:00 PM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Friday, May 6, 2016

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9:00 AM

TBD

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

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