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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room 8)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of the Canvassing Committee - Governor's Election

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Message

Friday, January 9, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

FLOOR

Committee appointments

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-1, 2
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

To Be Announced

Organization and Priorities

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-3, 4
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Organization and Priorities and Guiding Principles

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Continued

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview of Water, Solid Waste and Fish & Wildlife issues

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Overview of Solid Waste, Fish & Wildlife, Forests & Parks, and Agricultural Issues

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

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

Friday, January 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-7, 8
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Environmental Overview

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

Break

10:30 AM

Energy Overview

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

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-9, 10
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Department of Public Service Overview

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

Green Mountain Power

Overview

  • Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

Joint Hearing with House Natural Resources in Senate Chambers.
Act 250's 9(L) criterion and its potential impacts on planning and economic development.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Judy Chaves, Ferrisburgh
  • Don Chioffi
  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Tom Donahue, Rutland Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Tim Heney, Heney Realtors
  • Arabella Holzapfel, Ferrisburgh Planning Commission
  • Bill Maclay, President, Maclay Architects
  • Nick Patch, Concerned Citizen
  • Christopher Roy, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Ruth Wallman, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Ec. Dev. Corp.
  • David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

ANR Overview

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

Fish & Wildlife Overview

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Forests & Parks Overview

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:00 AM

Environmental Conservation Overview

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture Overview

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

To Be Scheduled

Efficiency Vermont

  • Elizabeth Gamache, Executive Director, Efficiency Vermont
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-17, 18
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Overview

Public Service Board

  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
10:30 AM

Overview

Natural Resources Board

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Walk-Through

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview

State Treasurer's Office

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
9:30 AM

Overview

VEDA - Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
10:00 AM

Overview

Vermont Natural Resources Council

  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Walk-Through Continued

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-22, 23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Continue Bill Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Overview

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:45 AM

Overview

Conservation Law Foundation

  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
11:00 AM

Overview

Regional Planning Commissions

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
11:30 AM

Overview

Vermont Planners Association

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 30, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Continue walk-through of bill

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

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

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-27, 28
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.51 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

  • Andrea Colnes, Policy and Development Director, Energy Action Network
  • Robert Dostis, Green Mountain Power
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Dylan Zwicky, Clean Energy Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 5, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
11:25 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

2015 Lake Champlain Action Plan

Vt Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain

  • Robert Fischer, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Lori Fisher, Vice Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Julie Moore, Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-34, 35
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Finish Bill Walk-Through

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

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-36, 37
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Climate Change

by author of "Carbon Shock"

  • Mark Schapiro, Author
10:30 AM

S.51 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

Finish Bill Walk-Through

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

S.51 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:40 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-38, 39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Meeting - VT Yankee Status Update

In Room 11 - with House Natural Resources & Energy Committee

  • Joe Lynch, Manager, Government Relations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Michael Twomey, Vice President of External Affairs, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
10:30 AM

Break

10:55 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

In Room 8

  • Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
11:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Julie Moore, Stone Environmental, Inc.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-41, 42
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:15 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

  • Miranda Lescaze, Developer, Cathedral Square Corporation
  • Dan Monks, Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director, Bennington
  • Carl Powden, Northeast Regional Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Kristen Underwood, Bristol Conservation Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Lakes and Ponds Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-45, 46
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
11:15 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
not recorded
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont's Waters are Central to Our Quality of LIfe

Clean Water for the State of Vermont
In House Chambers 9 - 11 a.m.

  • John Little, Chair, Missisquoi River Basin Association
  • Emerson Lynn, Editor, St. Albans Messenger
  • Nancy Mathews, Dean, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program
  • Rep. Shapleigh Smith, Speaker of the House
9:30 AM

Water is an Integral Part of our Daily Lives and Businesses

  • Matt Crawford, Director, Pale Morning Media
  • Monique Oxender, Chief Sustainability Officer, Keurig Green Mountain
  • Bill Stenger, President, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
  • Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

Water is a Generational Investment

  • Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  • Hank Lambert, Consultant, resident of Swanton
  • Chris Robinson, President, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
  • Liz Royer, Source Protection Specialist, Vermont Rural Water Association
10:30 AM

An Unprecedented Need AND an Unprecedented Opportunity

  • Julie Moore, Water Resources Specialist, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  • Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
  • Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
11:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

In Room 8 - Committee Discussion

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

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

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-48, 49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

  • Elizabeth McDonald, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:15 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Vicky Drew, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-50, 51
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

Overview of changes to H.35 Water Quality bill

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Results Based Accountability and S.49

  • Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Justin Kenney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Amber Van Zuilen, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

S.32 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Bill Sponsor
9:45 AM

S.45 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Bill Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.46 - An act relating to financing water quality improvement

  • Sen. Dustin Degree, Bill Sponsor
  • Sen. Norm McAllister, Bill Sponsor
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

  • Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-57, 58
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-59, 60
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up
H.35 comparison

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-61, 62, 63
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up/
H.35 comparison

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-64, 65
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

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

Break

10:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Introduction of Sen. Ec. Development committee bill with Act 250 changes

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

FLOOR

11:40 AM

Introduction of Sen. Ec. Development committee bill with Act 250 changes

Continued

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-69
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Introduction and background of Sen. Ec. Development committee bill with Act 250 changes

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-70, 71
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee Discussion

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
11:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-72, 73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Senate Economic Development bill containing changes to Act 250

  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Colchester
  • David Grayck, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:25 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

in House Chambers

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion on amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion on Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Vote on amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-76, 77, 78, 79
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to setback and screening requirements for solar generation plants

Introduction

  • Senator Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
10:15 AM

S.85 - An act relating to setbacks and screening requirements for solar generation plants subject to Public Service Board siting review

Introduction

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Bill Sponsor
10:30 AM

Renewable Energy Siting

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

Public Hearing

  • Philip Allen, Rutland
  • Keith Ballek, Sheffield
  • Dan Barlow, Barre
  • David Blittersdorf, Charlotte
  • Paul Brouha, Sutton
  • Don Chioffi, Rutland Town
  • Don Cummings, South Burlington
  • Corey Decker, Fletcher
  • Leonard Duffy, Hinesburg
  • Jeff Forward, Richmond
  • Kim Fried, Newark
  • David Fucci, North Clarendon
  • Brock Gibian, Burlington
  • Lucy Gluck, Burlington
  • Ben Gordesky, Burlington
  • Colleen Halley, Moretown
  • Betsy Hardy, Richmond
  • Noreen Hession, Newark
  • Aaron Heyerdahl, Montpelier
  • Ann Hogan, Shelburne
  • Carol Irons, Albany
  • Charles Johnson, East Montpelier
  • Jordana Jusidman, Pomfret
  • Charles Kelly, Addison
  • Bob Kischko, Springfield
  • Kate Kroll, Burlington
  • Lincoln Lande, Waterbury
  • Dianna Leazer, Bennington
  • Chris Louras, Rutland City
  • Ernest May, South Burlington
  • Jack McCarthy, St. Albans
  • Kevin McCollister, East Montpelier
  • John McGuire, Ferrisburg
  • Emily McManamy, Starksboro
  • Jerry Mullen, Bolton
  • Dhyan Nirmegh, Starksboro
  • James Pepper, East Montpelier
  • Duane Peterson, Essex
  • Melanie Peyser, Monkton
  • Alan Pierce, Duxbury
  • Phil Pouech, Hinesburg
  • Richard Ratico, Bradford
  • Larry Richburg, Randolph
  • Peter Rothschild, New Haven
  • Pat Sagui, Westfield
  • Suzanne Sawyer, New Haven
  • Annette Smith, Craftsbury
  • Jennie Stevens, Burlington
  • Paul Stone, Orwell
  • Rep. Thomas Terenzini, Representative, Rutland Town
  • Steve Therrien, Sheffield & Derby
  • Bob Walker, Brownington
  • Marcy Wisnowski, Ferrisburg
  • Steve Wright, Craftsbury
8:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-80, 81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

SR7 - Senate resolution relating to climate change

Meeting in Room 11

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Gina Fiorile, Student, University of Vermont
  • Gillian Galford, Lead Author of "Vermont Climate Assessment", University of Vermont
  • John McClaughry, Vice President, Ethan Allen Institute
  • Jody Prescott, Professor, University of Vermont
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Senate Resolution on Climate Change

in Room 8 - Committee Discussion and Vote on Senate Resolution

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gillian Galford, Lead Author of "Vermont Climate Assessment", University of Vermont
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:15 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Renewable Energy Siting

Committee Discussion

9:25 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion

10:40 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up and Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

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

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-88
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
15-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Begin Bill Mark-up of Version 1.2 of S.49

  • 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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up Draft 1.2

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up Draft 1.2

  • Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Amendment & vote

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Ernie Kelley, Section Chief: Residuals Management Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

SR7 - Senate resolution relating to climate change

Committee Discussion and Vote

11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-97
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-98, 99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

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

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • James H. Maroney Jr., Leicester
  • Ethan Parke, Director of Conservation Assessment and Analysis, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Selig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Abe Collins, cattle grazier, Collins Grazing
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Joint Meeting with Sen. Agriculture
In Ethan Allen Room

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 9, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-102, 103, 104
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Sgt at Arms Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
9:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

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

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill 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
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-105, 106, 107
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, April 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-108, 109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up Version 3.1

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up Version 3.1

  • 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
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-112
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Bill Mark-Up Version 4.1

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-113, 114, 115
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Final Bill Mark-Up Version 5.1

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Informational - Transportation bill (H.488)sections related to S.49

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Break

9:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Final Mark-Up continued v.5.1

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk-Through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Rep. Anthony Klein, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote on H.35 Strike-All with S.49 language, v. 5.1

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Jt Mtg Digital Storage on FW&WR File
CDs
15-116, 117
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Forest Fragmentation

Joint Meeting with House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee in Room 11

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Thomas Buckley, Manager, Customer & Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-118, 119
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Elizabeth Gamache, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Kelly Lucci, External Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Dylan Zwicky, Clean Energy Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Tony Barbagello, Director of Business Development, Casella Waste Systems
  • Ellen Burt , General Manager, Stowe Electric Department
  • Dave Mullett, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Matthew Rutherford, Manager of Regulatory Compliance, Stowe Electric Department
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-120, 121
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

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

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Dworkin, Director of the Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Mark Whitworth, Executive Director, Energize Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD-122, 123, 124, 125
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
9:00 AM

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

  • Bob Amelang, Rutland
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Bill Scully, Member, Vermont Independent Power Producers
  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, General Counsel, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
  • John Warshow, Member, Vermont Independent Power Producers, Inc.
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Aaron Witham, Director of Sustainability, Green Mountain College
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

In Room 10
White Paper Report on Next Steps in Decommissioning Agreement Process with Entergy for Vermont Yankee

  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Fairewinds Associates, Inc
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD 15-126, 127
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Vermont Law School
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Kelly Lucci, External Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-128, 129, 130
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up v. 2.1 and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
9:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up version 2.1 and Sen. Rodgers version 1.1 and PSB Implementation language

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Thomas Buckley, Manager, Customer & Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
11:30 AM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

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

Review version 3.1 and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-131, 132
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

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

Bill Walk-Through

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

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

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • 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
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-133, 134
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.269 - An act relating to the transportation and disposal of excavated development soils legally categorized as solid waste

Testimony, Bill Mark-Up

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brian Dunkiel, Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Kurt Muller, Senior Engineer, The Johnson Company
  • Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Bill Sponsor
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-135
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

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

Hear amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM

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

Vote on amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-136
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.269 - An act relating to the transportation and disposal of excavated development soils legally categorized as solid waste

Informational Meeting

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-137
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Review Floor Amendments

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 AM

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

Review Floor Amendments

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
4:00 PM

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

Review & Vote on Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-138
Meeting Record
12:15 PM

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

Floor Amendments discussed

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Siting Standards Amendment

CANCELLED

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Sen. Rodgers Amendment

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
9:10 AM

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

Sen. Rodgers Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after the Floor

Committee Discussion - Priorities

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
9:15 AM

S.191 - An act relating to siting of wind generation facilities

  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Co-sponsor
9:30 AM

S.195 - An act relating to a study on whether to require large buildings to install solar generation

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Assistant Majority Leader, Senate Health and Welfare
9:45 AM

S.204 - An act relating to siting renewable electric generation

  • Sen. Joe Benning
10:00 AM

S.210 - An act relating to banning industrial wind

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.205 - An act relating to renewable energy development and protecting agricultural and forest soils

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
11:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to creating a wood energy forester position

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair
11:15 AM

S.229 - An act relating to conservation at interstate interchanges and protecting settlement patterns

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair
11:30 AM

S.236 - An act relating to ensuring that roofs of new construction are solar-ready

  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator, Senate Committee on Agriculture
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Harassment Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Diane Snelling
11:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion- ATV Rule

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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

Joint Hearing with House and Senate Natural Resources and Energy, House Fish Wildlife and Water Resources, & House and Senate Transportation 10:00 am-12 Noon Rm 11

  • 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
  • Rachel Stevens, Chair, Forest and Wildlife Committee, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

TBA

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

S.226 - An act relating to energy facility siting

  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka
10:45 AM

Break

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Joint Energy Committee

BGS Committee Room
133 State St

9:00 AM

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

Walk Thru

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

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • 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
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 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
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

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

Committee Vote

Followed By

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Section 2

  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
9:30 AM

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

Section 2

  • James Dumont, Attorney
10:00 AM

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

Section 2

  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record

-

Swanton Wind Day

9:00 AM

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

In Senate Chamber

  • Mary Boyer, Selectboard, Windham
  • Jared Cadwell, President VLCT and Fayston Selectboard
  • Don Chioffi, Member of Selectboard, Rutland Town
  • Joel Clark, Selectboard Member, Swanton
  • Joel Cope, Town Administrator, Brighton
  • Brian Fecher, Selectboard Member, Irasburg
  • Jamieson Heins, Planning Commission, Shelburne
  • Russ Hodgkins, Town Administrator, Westminster
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Larry Labor, Selectboard, Morgan
  • Stephen Marx, Selectboard Member, Strafford
  • Chris Violette, Zoning Administrator and Fire Chief, Barre Town
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 21, 2016
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9:00 AM

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Concepts & Reports

  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

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Walk Thru

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

Break

11:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues

Committee Discussion

  • Putnam Blodgett, Landowner
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:45 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's 2016 Budget Address

House Chamber

Friday, January 22, 2016
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9:00 AM

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Walk Thru Continued

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

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

  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
9:45 AM

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

  • Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Housing Vermont
10:00 AM

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

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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  • David White, President & Founder, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
10:45 AM

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

  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 PM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Comprehensive Energy Plan & Statutory Energy & Climate Goals

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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9:00 AM

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Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering 2.0

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

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering

  • Margaret Cheney, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
10:00 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering

  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering

  • Ansley Bloomer, Assistant Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Chad Farrell, Encore Redevelopment
11:15 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering

  • Robert Dostis, Co-Chair, Green Mountain Power
11:30 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net metering

  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
11:45 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 & Net Metering

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Power Producer Supply Authority
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 28, 2016
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9:00 AM

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  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
9:30 AM

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

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Ernest Pomerleau, Pomerleau Real Estate
10:00 AM

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

  • James Dumont, Attorney
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.237 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues

Walk Thru Continued

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 29, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Walk Thru Continued

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

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

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

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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

Renewable Energy Vermont

  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
11:45 AM

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

Act 99 of 2014 and Net Metering

  • Ken Nolan, Chief Operating Officer, Burlington Electric Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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9:00 AM

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  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

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

Role of Municipal and Regional Planning Commissions

  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
10:00 AM

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

Role of Municipal and Regional Planning Commissions

  • Adam Lougee, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
10:30 AM

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

Role of Municipal and Regional Planning Commissions

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, North west Regional Planning Commission
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Solar Siting

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 4, 2016
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9:00 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
9:45 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 5, 2016
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9:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues

Walk-Thru Continued

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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and Forest Fragmentation Report

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

University of Vermont

Legislative Research Service

  • Laura Felone, Student
  • Tracy Guion, Student
  • Evan Leonard, Student
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

Comments on the Solar Siting Task Force Recommendations

  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:45 AM

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

The Siting Process & Expanding the REC Pilot

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

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

248 vs 250 Process

  • Michael Zahner, Consultant
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Net Metering and the Grid Impact of Renewable Generation

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager Government Affairs & Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jeffrey Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
9:30 AM

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

Net Metering and the Grid Impact of Renewable Generation

  • Ben Luce, Professor, Lyndon State College
10:00 AM

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

Net Metering and the Grid Impact of Renewable Generation

  • Bob Amelang
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Cindy Hill, Attorney
11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 11, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Bill Update

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Brabant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Pros and Cons of the Proposed On-the-Record Appeals Process of Draft 1.3

  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
11:00 AM

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

Pros and Cons of the proposed On-the-Record Appeals Process on Draft 1.3

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

Adjourn

Friday, February 12, 2016
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9:00 AM

Vermont Electric Power Company

  • Tom Dunn, CEO, VELCO
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President Strategy and Communication, VELCO
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Pros and Cons of the Proposed On-the-Record Appeals Process

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
10:45 AM

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

Comparison Act 250 and Section 248

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

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

Act 250 and Section 248

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:45 AM

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

Release of draft 2.1

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Role of Regional Planning Commissions in Energy Planning and Siting

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
10:00 AM

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

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Governor's Siting Task Force Recommendations

  • Sam Swanson
11:15 AM

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

  • Christine Lang, Swanton
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 18, 2016
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9:00 AM

Permitting

Joint Meeting With the Senate Economic Development Committee on Act 250 Section 9(L) in the Ethan Allen Room

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rob Congdon, Select Board Member, Town of Clarendon
  • Jim Goss, Attorney, Town of Clarendon
  • Michael Klopchin, Chair, Clarendon Select Board
  • Art Menard, Town Lister, Town of Clarendon
  • Rep. David Potter, City of Rutland
  • David White, President & Founder, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
9:30 AM

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

Bill Markup

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court
  • Diane Snelling
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 19, 2016
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9:00 AM

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RECs, Net Metering 2.0, RGGI

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
9:45 AM

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

10/8/2015 Klein Memo - Section 248

  • Margaret Cheney, Public Service Board
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Potential Impacts on the Environmental Division Due to the "Burden of Persuasion" change and the Possible Incorporation of the Secretary's Administrative Record

  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
11:15 AM

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

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Consideration of Committee Amendments

Draft 2.2 Rodgers Amendment

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

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

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

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

  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
9:45 AM

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

  • Steve Crowley, Sierra Club Vermont
10:00 AM

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

Continuation of Introduction of Draft 4.1

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

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Energy Efficiency, Forest Integrity and Water Resources

  • Dan Cahill, Burlington Parks & Recreation Department
  • Rob Giotti, Owl's Head Town Forest, Dorset
  • Charlie Hancock, Montgomery Planning Commission
  • Gil Livingston, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 25, 2016
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9:00 AM

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Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

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

Draft 4.1 Continued Walk-thru

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

Break

11:00 AM

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

Discussion & Markup Draft 4.3 & Vote

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion Continued

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 26, 2016
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9:00 AM

Renewable Energy Credits

Vermont Law School Study

  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Gregg Freeman, Student, Vermont Law School
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  • Heather Huebner, Student, Vermont Law School
  • Kevin Jones, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Aaron Kelly, Student, Vermont Law School
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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  • Brian Dubie, Former Lt Governor
11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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The Vermont General Assembly is on Break During the Town Meeting Recess. No Committee Meetings are Scheduled.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

All Amendments Due- Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Brabant, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brian Dubie, Former Lt Governor
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Committee Mark-up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
10:00 AM

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

Cost Implications of Current Net Metering

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Public Service Department
  • Lisa Morris, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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Mark-up Continued

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 10, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Committee Mark-up & Consideration of S.205 As Passed Senate Agriculture for Inclusion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Brian Dubie, Former Lt Governor
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up Continued, S.205 Discussion and Bray Amendment re VELCO Concerns

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Public Service Department
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 11, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Committee Mark-up & Amendments

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

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

Review of Clean Copy and Vote

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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No Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

H.248 - An act relating to miscellaneous revisions to the air pollution statutes

Bill Introduction

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Bill Sponsor
9:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Department of Environmental Conservation Priorities

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMR
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.608 - An act relating to solid waste management

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Oliver Olsen
11:00 AM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Robert Krebs, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

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

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 17, 2016
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9:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

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

Bill Introduction

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
10:00 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Anthony Klein
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 18, 2016
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9:30 AM

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

Bill Introduction- tentative

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Robert Krebs
9:45 AM

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

Review of Proposed Rodgers Amendment

  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Daniel Connor
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.580 - An act relating to conservation easements

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Mary Sullivan
11:00 AM

S.205 - An act relating to renewable energy development and protecting agricultural and forest soils

Review of Bill Elements

  • Sen. Robert Starr
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

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

Rodgers Radar Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Copans, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
11:15 AM

Transportation Bill

Stormwater (Sections 18-25 on water quality)

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, 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

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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TBD

Committee Discussion and Possible Votes on the Following Bills

8:30 AM

H.248 - An act relating to miscellaneous revisions to the air pollution statutes

  • Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
9:00 AM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Richard Kenney, Chief Water System, Hartford
  • Chris Robinson, President, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
  • Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner Public Works, Rutland City
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.852 - An act relating to State lands

Walk-Thru

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 24, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

Amendment

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:40 AM

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

Update on drafting changes

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:50 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Walk-Thru

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

H.852 - An act relating to State lands

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, < None >
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:45 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman
  • Rep. Robert Forguites
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, House Natural Resources & Energy Committee
10:15 AM

H.855 - An act relating to forest fire suppression and forest fire wardens

Bill Introduction

  • Steve Sinclair, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, House Natural Resources & Energy Committee
10:30 AM

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

Finance Committee Amendment

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

Break

11:30 AM

H.851 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Michael Hebert
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 25, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

North Bennington Situation & Discussion of Possible Legislation

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
11:00 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

  • John Brabant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.531 - An act relating to aboveground storage tanks

Committee Discussion and Vote

11:15 AM

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

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:40 AM

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

Senate Finance Report

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

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Stormwater Issues

Regulatory Threshold for Permitting Stormwater Runoff from Impervious Surfaces- 1/2 Acre Report from Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation 1/2016

9:00 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Katrina DeLaBruere, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Matt Musgrave
9:40 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMR
9:50 AM

Stormwater Issues

Regulatory Threshold for Permitting (Continued)

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
10:15 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, ACEC of Vermont
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Potential Floor Amendment- Bray Campion draft 2.1 of 3/29/16

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Anne Margolis, Department of Public Service
12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.852 - An act relating to State lands

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Bill Sponsor
  • Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:45 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Committee Discussion

  • Mark Doty, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Steve Hardy, Oliver Seed, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Steve McLeod
  • Bill Sayre, Chair, AIB Forest Policy Taskforce
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:45 AM

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

Amendments Review

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Brian Dubie, Former Lt Governor
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 1, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Water Quality - toxins

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 4, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Water Quality - toxins

Continued Walk-thru of Federal & State Regulation of Chemical Substances & Spills

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

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

Water Quality-Toxins- Possible Amendments

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.852 - An act relating to State lands

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

10:30 AM

H.855 - An act relating to forest fire suppression and forest fire wardens

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Steve Sinclair, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:40 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Committee Discussion

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve Sinclair, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Shaun Fielder, Executive Director, Rural Water Association
  • Richard Kenney, Cheif Water System, Hartford
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:50 AM

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

  • William Sayer, President and CEO, AIV Forest Policy Task Force
9:00 AM

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

Introduction & Witnesses

  • Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist
11:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-thru

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • dorothy allard, Chair of Endangered Species Committee, UVM Plant Biology Department
  • Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon
  • Kenneth Davis, Davis Contracting Service
  • Mark Doty, Community Affairs Manager, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist
  • Katrina DeLaBruere, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Proposed Amendments

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.851 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

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

Senate Floor

Monday, April 11, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Review of Amendments, Committee Discussion

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:30 PM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

H.852, H.855 and H.857- Resolve Notification Issue

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • William Sayer, President and CEO, AIV Forest Policy Task Force
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

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

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

With S.203 and Amendments- Committee Discussion

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Vote

8:35 AM

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

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
8:45 AM

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

Walk-Thru

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

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

Witness Testimony

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Charlie Hancock, Montgomery Planning Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Bill Sayre, Chair, AIB Forest Policy Taskforce
  • Bruce Shields, President, VT Forest Products Association
  • Bonnie Waninger, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
11:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Combining H.570, H.552 and S.203- Probable Vote

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Followed By

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

Probable Vote

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
8:45 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Amendments & Possible Vote

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

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

  • Rep. Robert Krebs
10:00 AM

H.608 - An act relating to solid waste management

  • Parker Riehle
11:15 AM

H.367 - An act relating to miscellaneous revisions to the municipal plan adoption, amendment, and update process

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Monday, April 18, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

H.367 - An act relating to miscellaneous revisions to the municipal plan adoption, amendment, and update process

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of South Burlington
  • Rod Francis, Planning Director, Town of Brattleboro
  • Sarah Hadd
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Bonnie Waninger, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
3:45 PM

H.580 - An act relating to conservation easements

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • John Roe, Vice President, Programs and Operations, Upper Valley Land Trust
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

JRH25 - Joint resolution requesting the governors of the 19 states that have suspended state implementation planning to continue the compliance process under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines

8:15 AM

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

8:30 AM

H.367 - An act relating to miscellaneous revisions to the municipal plan adoption, amendment, and update process

Committee Vote

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

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

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

Proposed Amendment

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record

-

All morning Senate Committees have adjourned for the 2016 Session

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 22, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.857 - An act relating to timber harvesting

Bray, Campion Proposed Amendment Draft 1.1 of 4/21/2016 9:51 am

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record

-

All Morning Committies Have Adjourned for the 2016 Session & Will Meet Only on an As Needed Basis

8:30 AM

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

Review floor Amendment

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

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Review of House Proposal of Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram
Friday, April 29, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Bill Sponsor
  • Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 2, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
12:15 PM

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

Room 10

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

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

Draft 3.1

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

4:00 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

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

Joint Meeting with Senate Finance on Finance Proposal of Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert Starr
6:00 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin
  • Sen. Robert Starr
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Review House Proposal of Amendment

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record

TBD

Friday, May 6, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record

TBD

Thursday, June 9, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

S.260 - An act relating to improving the siting of energy projects

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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