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

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

Senate Convenes

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
9:00 AM

To Be Announced

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Comprehensive Economic Development for the State of Vermont

  • Peter Stromgren
11:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Overview

  • Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:10 PM

MEETING ADJOURNED

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Act 250

Changes to Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

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

Act 250

Changes to Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

  • Tom Donahue, Rutland Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:45 AM

Vermont School Board Insurance Trust

Introductions and Overview

  • Don Morrill, Manager of Multi-Lane Program, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
  • Laura Soares, Chair, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
10:45 AM

USDA Rural Development

Updates on Housing, Community & Business Funding Programs

  • Ted Brady, State Director, USDA Rural Development
11:30 AM

Vermont Lottery Commission

Overview

  • Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
4:30 PM

AVIC Legislative Reception

Reception to learn more about Vermont's 19 private colleges and meet the college presidents. Held in the Cedar Creek Room

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

IT Training

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Department of Liquor Control

Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vermont Housing Finance Agency Update

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
10:45 AM

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce

Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs
11:15 AM

Department of Housing & Commerce Development

Housing Division Overview

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's 2015 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-8, 9, 10
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department of Housing and Community Development

Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
9:10 AM

Introductions

  • Joe Choquette, Regional Development Corporations of VT
9:20 AM

Introduction

  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

Department of Economic Development

Overview/Changes/Updates

  • Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:00 AM

Act 250

Criterion 9(L)

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM

Department of Tourism and Marketing

Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-11, 12
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

9:45 AM

Treasurer's Update

Introductions/Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:30 AM

"Tourism Funding Study" Report

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

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
11:30 AM

Council of State Governments

World Trade Efforts

  • Wendall Hannaford, Director, Council of State Governments
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

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

  • 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
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-13, 17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Secretary of State's Office

Presentation on the new Corporations System

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Ali Sarafzade, Vermont Global Trade, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

Report on Domestic Export

  • Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:30 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Introductions/Overview/Changes/Updates

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Introductions/Overview/Updates/Changes

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
11:30 AM

Associated Industries of Vermont

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-19, 19A
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Associated General Contractors

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
9:45 AM

S.24 - An act relating to disclosure of compliance with accessibility standards in the sale of residential construction

Sen. Sirotkin (pending confirmation)

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.15 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Reporter, Chittenden
  • Damien Leonard, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Vermont Retail & Grocers' Association

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
10:45 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council Update

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-20, 22
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

S.15 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Reporter, Chittenden
  • Damien Leonard, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.15 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

10:00 - noon

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Jennifer Kimmich, Co-owner/General Manager, The Alchemist
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Mark Nicholson , Nicom Coatings, Inc.
  • Marc Sherman, Owner, Stowe Mercantile
  • Auburn Watersong, Economic Justice Specialist, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.15 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Jay Clark, Owner, G Housen Distributors
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Sheila Reed, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Stephanie Sequino, Professor, UVM and Professional Research Ass., Univ. of London
  • Shawn Shouldice, Lobbyist, National Federation of Independent Businesses
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Appointees: James Kiehle, State Labor Relations Board AND Joshua Laughlin, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Pathways Vermont

  • Lindsay Casale, First Program Manager, Pathways Vermont
  • Maura Collins, Board Chair, Pathways Vermont
  • Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Assistant Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Hilary Melton, Director, Pathways Vermont
10:00 AM

Consumer Protection Laws

brief on current law

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

Associated Industries of Vermont

Invitation to committee to attend "Manufacturing Renewal in VT and the Nation". Held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 30, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-0
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Field Trip

to the proposed BJs site and to General Electric in Rutland

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Capital Continuum Available in Vermont

  • Lee Bouyea, Managing Director, FreshTracks Capital
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

Vermont's Definition of Independent Contractor vs Employee

  • Julia Compagna, Associate Member VBA, Paralegal Title Services, LLC
11:30 AM

American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Executive Director, ACEC of Vermont
  • Jeff Tucker, President, ACEC of Vermont
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Murano via phone

  • Brenda Brown, East Montpelier
  • Pat Burke, Family Services Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
  • Victoria Emery, Case Manager, Upper Valley Haven
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
  • Ashley Murano, Brattleboro
  • Byron Stookey, Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
11:30 AM

Farm to Plate Investment Program

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

VT Technical Alliance

Job Creation

  • Jeff Couture, Communication Manager, Vermont Technology Alliance
9:30 AM

Patent Trolling

  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

New York Temporary Disability Program

  • Damien Leonard, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:15 AM

State Employees Arbitration Report

  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Justin St. James, Staff Attorney, VSEA
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Out of State Homeowners Property Tax Credit

  • John Rosenblum, CEO, Rosenblum Strategic
9:45 AM

Auditor's Report on the Liquor Control System

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Diageo
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.72 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

  • Damien Leonard, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Heather Riemer, Campaign Director, VT Early Educators United
11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

National Alliance on Mental Health Illness of VT

Housing issues that are related to mental health

  • Carolyn Brusetti, Family member, NAMI Vermont
  • Ann Cooper Cummins, President and Board Chair, NAMI Vermont
  • Ruth Kennedy Grant, Family member, NAMI Vermont
  • Betty Keller, Family member, NAMI Vermont
  • Doris Sage, Family member, NAMI Vermont
  • Judy Siler, Family member, NAMI Vermont
9:45 AM

S.80 - An act relating to the sale of fortified wine

Walk thru

  • Damien Leonard, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

Discussion

  • Nancy Tetreault, Citizen
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Joint Meeting with House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee in Room 11 -- 10:00am - 11:00am

  • Robert Naylor, Principal, Naylor & Breen Builders
  • Nancy Owens, President, Housing, Vermont
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Land Trust
  • Glenn Seward, Selectboard Chair, Town of West Windsor
  • Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-44, 45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

Adult Education and Literacy

  • Linda Bergeron, Addison County
  • Tom Bruno, Chittenden County
  • Pixie Loomis, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
  • Ahmed Mohamed, Winooski
  • Ericka Paine, Middlebury
  • Mulu Tewelde, So. Burlington
10:45 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-46, 47
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.80 - An act relating to the sale of fortified wine

  • Rep. Maxine Grad
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Joan Wilson, Owner, The Waitsfield Wine Shoppe
11:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Walk thru of the most recent draft

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-48, 49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Economic Development in Vermont

  • Mark Nicholson
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.72 - An act relating to binding arbitration for State employees

Markup & Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Economic Development in Vermont

  • Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor, State of Vermont
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-50
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Act 250 9(L)

  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:15 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-51, 52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

  • David Edwards, SEI Aaron's
  • Jennifer "Jay" Fish, District Manager, Rent-A-Center
  • Holly Greenfoot, customer
  • Josh Hayes, Manager, Rent-A-Center
  • Will Larkin, Store Manager, Aaron's
  • Allen Little, District Manager of Vermont, Aaron's
  • Tennille McGregor, General Manager - Burlington, Aaron's
  • Sharmane Morse, customer, customer
  • Sara Rouelle, Manager, Rent-A-Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-53, 54
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Hearing to be held in Room 11

  • Trista Brockington Baker
  • Steven Billido
  • Dan Companion
  • David Edwards, SEI Aaron's
  • Marie Hasseltine
  • Sarah Hier
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Aaron's
  • Connie Maston
  • Tennille McGregor, General Manager - Burlington
  • Frank Predix
  • Judy Raymond
  • Angela Toof
  • Jennifer Welch
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-55, 56, 57
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:25 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Act 250; Criterion 9(L)

  • Jon Groveman, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
11:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Economic Development

Enterprise Zone

  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Town of Colchester
9:40 AM

Economic Development

  • Jamie Stewart, Executive Director, Rutland Economic Development Corp
10:15 AM

Economic Development

  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
10:45 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Markup

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Aaron's
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Rent-A-Center
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

Markup & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
0
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
0
Meeting Record
-

-

THE VERMONT GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS ON BREAK DURING THE TOWN MEETING RECESS. NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-61, 62
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Markup & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:20 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Vermont Strong Scholars

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President of Financial Aid Services & Research, VSAC
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
10:45 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Introduction

  • Kerry Secrest, Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Vermont
9:00 AM

Economic Development in Vermont

  • Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris D'Elia, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-66, 67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-68, 69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
10:15 AM

S.133 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-70
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Governor's Appointment

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
11:15 AM

Governor's Appointment

  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM

Governor's Appointment

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:45 AM

S.109 - An act relating to restaurant service charges

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD)

Introduction

  • Neil Meier, Executive Coordinator, GCEPD
9:15 AM

Governor's Appointment

  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
9:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.109 - An act relating to restaurant service charges

  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

Digital Corporations

Testimony by phone

  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Governor's Appointments

9:15 AM

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

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson, Burlington
10:15 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention -- House Chamber

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

5:00 PM

MMR 12th Annual OPEN HOUSE

You are cordially invited to our 12th Annual Open House
Thursday, March 19, 2015
45 Court Street, Montpelier -- 802-225-3100
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

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

VT Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

  • Robert P. Purvis, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Central VT
9:30 AM

S.143 - An act relating to protecting employees from abuse at work

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-75
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to home improvement contracts

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Richardson, President, Vermont Bar Association
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
10:30 AM

Virtual Licensing and the One-Stop Portal

Peter Erly via phone

  • Peter Erly, Gravel and Shea
  • Ali Sarafzsade, Corporations Director, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-76, 77, 78
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

HomeShare Vermont

Introductions -- Program and Services

  • Kirby Dunn, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
  • Christina Goodwin, Executive Director, HomeSare Now
10:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to mobile home parks, habitability standards, and compliance

  • Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor, Pownal
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:30 AM

Vermont Lottery Commission

Discussion on Budget Reduction

  • Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
11:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Development

Discussion on Reducing Budget

  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-79, 80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to mobile home parks, habitability standards, and compliance

  • Pamela Favreau, Director, Vermont Tenants, C.V.O.E.O.
  • Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, VT Apartment Owners Assoc.
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to mobile home parks, habitability standards, and compliance

Committee Discussion, Markup & Vote on Draft 2.1

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
11:00 AM

Vermont Cannabis Collaborative

Introductions and Suggestions/Recommendations

  • Judy Robertson MacIsaac, Member - Steering Committee, VTCC
  • Hinda Miller, Jogbra
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-83
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Testimony on the Fortified Wine Section

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Richard Westman
11:20 AM

Department of Liquor Control

Discussion on Reducing Budget

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-84, 85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Governor's Appointments

Appointments distributed to committee members

9:45 AM

Digital Corporations

  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
11:15 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

  • Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor, Pownal
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Limited Liability Corporations Act

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jay Kenlan, Vermont Bar Association
  • Tom Moody, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association
11:00 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Ali Sarafzsade, Corporations Director, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Commissioner via phone

  • Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-89
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Creating Jobs in VT

  • Paul Ralston, Chair, Speaker's Economic Development Review Group
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-90
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- After the Floor

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Possible Floor Amendments

  • Sen. Brian Collamore
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION FROM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Capitol Plaza
Governor's Ballroom
100 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.310 - An act relating to limited liability companies

Richard Cassidy via phone
Markup & Vote

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq., Hoff and Curtis Law firm
9:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Discussion on any proposed Amendments

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Sen. Peg Flory
10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Brady Toensing, Lobbyist, General Dynamics
10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

BJs in Rutland

  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Governor's Appointments

Committee Discussion & Vote

9:45 AM

JRS10 - Joint resolution expressing deep concern over growing wealth and income inequality and the decline of family income in Vermont

Committee Discussion & Vote

  • Debbie Ingram, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
  • Rev. Earl Kooperkamp
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-93
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Sergeant at Arms Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

VEGI Program

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-94
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Lengthy Floor Time

11:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion - Update on bills

-

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Draft 5.1 - Consumer Protection Provisions; Consumer Litigation Funding

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Mickenberg, Vermont Association of Justice
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • Charles Storrow, KSE Partners
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-97, 98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Tax Credit on Distilled Spirits

  • David Howe
9:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Draft 5.1

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Louise Brown, Citizen
  • Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

30 Minute Break

-

Fair Housing Proclamation

To be held in the Governor's Ceremonial Office
Governor Shumlin will sign a proclamation declaring April as "Fair Housing Month"

10:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

Continuation of Jill Abrams' testimony

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:45 AM

Governor's Appointment

Benjamin O'Brien's Appointment confirmed by Sen. Doyle

11:00 AM

H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds

Walk thru of the bill

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

JRS10 - Joint resolution expressing deep concern over growing wealth and income inequality and the decline of family income in Vermont

Flory Amendment

  • Sen. Peg Flory
9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Gun Suppressor Language

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brady Toensing, Attorney, General Dynamics
10:00 AM

H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Patrick Healy, President, Vermont Cemetery Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
10:35 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Gun Suppressor Language
Continued Testimony

  • Brady Toensing, Lobbyist, General Dynamics
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-101, 102
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds

  • Randy Garner, Day Funeral Home
  • Rep. Diana Gonzalez
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Governor's Appointment

Confirmation of Commissioner of Department of Economic Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-103
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

UCC Article - Articles 4A and 7

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-104
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
10:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to natural burial grounds

Walk thru of Draft 2.1
Committee Discussion; Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jess Robinson, State Archaeologist, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-105
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

The Importance of Dairy to Vermont's Economy

  • Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, VT Dairy Vision Project
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 1, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-107
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to consumer protections laws

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-107
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Gubernatorial Appointments

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-108
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Rep. William Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

S.138 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Continuation of bill review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-0
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Tentative

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

Vermont Lottery Commission

Update

  • Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

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

To Be Scheduled

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Christopher Smith, Director of Capitol Markets, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking
9:45 AM

S.162 - An act relating to creating a system for public-private partnerships

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Systems Administrator, < None >
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the sale of malt beverages in growlers

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
10:30 AM

S.164 - An act relating to sales of malt beverages by manufacturers

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.165 - An act relating to fair employment practices

  • Sen. Becca Balint, Member
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.259 - An act relating to smoke-free rental housing

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Senate Committee on Education
11:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to paid family leave

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Systems Administrator, '
-

S.211 - An act relating to the Vermont Commission on Employee Misclassification

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Systems Administrator, '
11:45 AM

Pathways Vermont

  • Patrick Gallagher, Housing Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Hilary Melton, Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Melissa Picard, Client, Pathways Vermont
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Sexual Harrassment Training

Held in House Chambers -- 9:00am - 10:30am

10:30 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.240 - An act relating to protecting the credit of a minor child

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

Bill Introductions

S.253
S.250
S.252
S.247
S.213

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly in House Chambers

Friday, January 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.199 - An act relating to the invalidity of residential rental agreements that prohibit the tenant from possessing firearms on the premises

  • Joseph Crawford
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.240 - An act relating to protecting the credit of a minor child

-

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

  • James Layman, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Liquor Control

  • Jim Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Vermont Department of Liquor Control
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Stephanie O'Brien, Chair, Liquor Control Board
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
11:00 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka
11:15 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • Rep. Maureen Dakin
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

S.251 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Liquor Control and the Liquor Control Board

  • Sen. Dustin Degree
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Development

Updates

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Mary Nowlan, Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
  • Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
10:00 AM

VT Chamber of Commerce

The Vermont Futures Project

  • Jeff Lewis, VT Chamber of Commerce
  • Jennifer Stromsten, VT Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

S.247 - An act relating to equal pay

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senator, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to parental leave insurance benefits

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, NEDA, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Brian Carpenter, President & General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Jason Morse, Essex Equipment
  • Lester Pelkey, Frank's Motorcycle, Essex Junction
  • Josh Provost, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
11:00 AM

S.247 - An act relating to equal pay

Title 21 VSA 495(a)(7)

  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
Friday, January 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

  • Griffin Finan, DraftKings
  • Chris Grimm
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the sale of malt beverages in growlers

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Mike Mathers, Owner, Mike's Tiki Bar
10:30 AM

S.164 - An act relating to sales of malt beverages by manufacturers

  • Todd D. Haire, Hinesburg
  • William J. Mares, Burlington
  • Paul Sailor, Zero Gravity Brewery
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
11:00 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • David Howe, Elm Brook Farm
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Hearing to be held in Room 11

  • John Dubie, Owner, Pearl Street Beverage
  • Angela Earle-Gray, HR Director, Chroma Technology
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Caleb Magoon, Business owner, Power Play Sports
  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
  • Shelie Richardson, Freedom Foods
  • Marc Sherman, Stowe Mercantile
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Continuation of H.187 testimony -- to be held in Room 27

  • Annie Accettella, Campaign Director
  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Anne Burmeister, Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Marc Cote, Blow and Cote
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Jim Eckhardt, Censor Services
  • Randy George, Red Hen Baking Company
  • Stephanie Hainley, Chief Operating Officer, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors
  • Jennifer Kimmich, Co-owner/General Manager, Alchemist Brewery
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Nicholson , Nicom Coatings, Inc.
  • Jeff Norway, Norway & Sons, Inc.
  • Will Patten, Owner, Hinesburgh Public House
  • Mark Peloquin, Legislative Chair, Associated General Contractors
  • Roth Perry, Courtland Construction Corp.
  • Dawn Terrill, Owner, Janitech
  • Brent Tewksbury, Lafayette Highway Specialties
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Burton Wilcke, UVM, Vermont Public Health Association
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Continuation of H.187 testimony -- held in room 27
Kiki McShane & Elaine McCrate will be testifying by phone

  • Matt Birong, Owner, 3 Squares Cafe, Vergennes
  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Benjamin Brown, Citizen, Pittsford
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Kris Jolin, National Federation of Independent Businesses
  • Lisa Lafountain, Citizen, Jericho
  • Elaine McCrate, Associate Professor of Economic and Women's and Gender Studies, University of Vermont
  • Kiki McShane, President, FarVision, Rutland
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Melinda Moulton, CEO, Main Street Landing, Burlington
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Donna Pomroy, Executive Director, Turtle Island Children's Center
  • Jaquelyn Rieke, Owner, Nutty Steph's, Middlesex
  • Matt Sacco, ACE Hardware
Friday, January 22, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Thom Iles, Director, John Deere State Public Affairs
  • Nick Tindall, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  • George Whitaker, Case New Holland
9:15 AM

15 Minute Break

9:30 AM

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

Continuation of testimony

10:00 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Markup & Potential Vote

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VNAs of Vermont
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Markup & Potential Vote

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Markup & Potential Vote

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Daniel Cronin, Wage & Hour Administrator, Manchester Office, USDOL
  • Debbie Damore, Purchasing and Contracting Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Markup & Vote

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Denise Gumpper, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights, VTRANS
9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to parental leave insurance benefits

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • James Giffin, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • James Pepper, Governor's Office
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety
Friday, January 29, 2016
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Phillip Lighty, Senior Legislative Analyst, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
9:15 AM

Department of Liquor Control

Testimony regarding compliance testing of marijuana and testimony concerning bills in committee involving liquor (S.11, S.80, S.163, S.164, S.250 and S.253)

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Discussion of possible amendments

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Anticipated extended floor time

11:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeremy Kudon, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, DraftKings and FanDuel
11:30 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Sen. Sirotkin's Proposed Amendment

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Regulation & Workforce Issues

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Lofy, Chief of Staff, Vermont Cannabis Collaborative
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Stuart Savel
  • William Smith, Attorney, Truck and Bus Association
11:00 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Discussion on possible amendments to H.187

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '
  • Diane Snelling
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Sean Lawson, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

Joint Hearing with House and Senate Agriculture and House Commerce in Room 11............10:00am - noon

  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, February 5, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Employee Relocation Tax Credit Study Committee Final Report

  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Cathy Tempesta, Director of Human Resources, GW Plastics, Inc.
10:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Regulation & Workforce Issues - to be held in Room 10

  • Emily Amanna, Member, VT Home Grown
  • Bill Lofy, Chief of Staff, Vermont Cannabis Collaborative
  • Jo McGuire, Chair of the Marijuana Education Committee, Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Angel Rayford, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:35 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Regulations & Workforce Issues

  • John Hollar, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • Todd LaBaugh, Entrepreneur
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

  • John Conner, Connor Contracting
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jo McGuire, Chair of the Marijuana Education Committee, Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Labor Group
10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:15 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Proposed Amendment

  • Sen. John F. Campbell
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 11, 2016
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9:00 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Rep. Scheuermann -- speaking on H.572 and H.802

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Sean Lawson, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
  • Marc Sherman, Chair, VT Retail & Grocers
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, VT Brewers' Association
  • Mark Simakaski, Association of VT Winery & Growers
10:30 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbying & Media Relations, Morris & Demag, Inc.
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 12, 2016
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9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, The Internet Coalition
10:00 AM

Economic Development Marketing

Joint Hearing in Room 10 with House Commerce

  • Dariel Curran , DCI Counselors, Inc.
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ken Millman, Spike Advertising
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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9:00 AM

Southern VT Zone Report

Joint Meeting with House Commerce in Room 10

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Drug Testing Issues

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

  • Timothy Banks, Owner, 802 Distributors
  • James Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Sean Lawson, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Sayler, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist
10:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Drug Testing Issues

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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9:00 AM

Is It Hard To Get A Project Permitted In Vermont?

Act 250 Section 9(L) -- Joint Meeting with Senate Natural Resources -- held 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, Assistant Director, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporations

11:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, The Internet Coalition
Friday, February 19, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

  • Rick Barnett, Licensed Alcohol/Drug Counselor, CEO of CARTER, Inc
  • Chris Grimm, Partner and Communications Director, The Impact Group
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Wayne Clark, Industry & Governmental Affairs Manager, Milton Caterpillar
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Theo Kennedy, Public Policy Attorney and General Practitioner, Otis & Kennedy, LLC
  • Nick Yaksich, Senior Vice President, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
11:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to the sale of lottery products

Markup & Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Martha O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

Commissioner MacKay will also address 9(L) Guidance Document and Green Mountain Revolving Loan Fund

  • Jonathan Bond, Director of VT Tenants & Mobile Home Programs, CVOEO
  • Charlie Eltinge, Landlord, Rutland
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:30 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

Vote

  • Rick Barnett, President, CEO of CARTER, Inc
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
10:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition Day

Joint Hearing in room 11 with House General on Current Issues and Needs

  • Rob Giotti, Owl's Head Town Forest, Dorset
  • Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
  • Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
  • Luke O'Brien, Northwoods Stewardship Center
  • Chris Snyder, President, Snyder Homes
  • Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
11:15 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bob Marrama, Landlord, Rutland
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Proposed Amendment

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, The Internet Coalition
9:15 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, Morris & Demag, Inc.
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Marrazzo, Towneline Equipment, Pittsford
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
11:10 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
Friday, February 26, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:15 AM

S.223 - An act relating to regulating fantasy sports contests

Proposed Amendment

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
9:30 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Brian Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, John Deere
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Marrazzo, Towneline Equipment, Pittsford
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, John Deere
  • Jason Morse, Essex Equipment
11:00 AM

S.251 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Liquor Control and the Liquor Control Board

  • Jeremy Elliot, President, Smugglers' Notch Distillery
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, February 29, 2016
Meeting Details
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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.224 - An act relating to warranty obligations of equipment dealers and suppliers

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  • George Whitaker, Case New Holland
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S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, John Deere
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
  • George Whitaker, Case New Holland
-

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Walk thru of new draft 2.3

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

H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

Committee will gather in the House Chambers for the signing of the bill by the Governor

11:15 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Continued walk thru of draft 2.3

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Hannah Sessions - Member of VT Housing & Conservation Board
Kevin Bourdon - Member of the Electricians Licensing Board
Thomas Lauzon - Member of the Liquor Control Board

Thursday, March 10, 2016
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9:00 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Draft 4.1 - Markup & Vote

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Metcalfe, Founder, Vermont Distillers, Inc.
  • Billy Mossinghoff, Brewster River Pub & Brewery, Jeffersonville
  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Paul Sayler, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
9:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Robert Williams - Member - Electricians Licensing Board

9:45 AM

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

Vote on Draft 5.2

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLP
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, John Deere
  • George Whitaker, Case New Holland
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

Review of Draft 1.1

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 11, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.565 - An act relating to United Methodist Church property

  • Thomas Franklin, Member, Board of Trustees, United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
  • Linda Johnson, Chair, Building Committee, United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke, Sponsor
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

Walk thru of Draft 3.1 - Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Extended floor time

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NO COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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9:00 AM

H.280 - An act relating to amending the State Board of Education rules on school lighting requirements

  • Matt Kiley, Lighting Designer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Curt McCormack
9:30 AM

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

  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Shelburne
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
  • John Mazzucco, Member, Chess Collectors International
  • Rep. James McCullough
  • Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington
11:30 AM

JRH17 - Joint resolution urging FIFA to institute equal payment plans for men’s and women’s World Cup soccer teams

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, House Committee on Judiciary
11:40 AM

H.526 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Liquor Control and the Liquor Control Board

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Meeting Details
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8:00 AM

Chittenden County Business Tour

Committee will be departing from Statehouse at 8:00am

Friday, March 18, 2016
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9:00 AM

H.565 - An act relating to United Methodist Church property

  • Kathie Doton, Member, United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
  • Brigid Farrell, Rev., United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
  • Joan Harris, Member, United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke, Sponsor
  • Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Wright, Member, United Methodist Church, White River Jct.
10:00 AM

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

Walk thru

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.565 - An act relating to United Methodist Church property

Committee Discussion - VOTE

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

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

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Moody, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • John Snow, Chair, Audit Committee, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Chris Bradley, President, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Raymond Lesniak, Chair, Economic Growth, Vice-Chair, Commerce
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
  • John Mazzucco, Member, Chess Collectors International
  • Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
  • Laurel Ph.D , Neme, Wildlife Trade Expert, Author "Animal Investigators"
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, IvoryFree Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:45 AM

Employment of People with Disabilities

  • Donna Curtin, Partner/Vocational Counselor, Disability Management & Consultation
  • Brian Maroney, Business Account Manager, Creative Workforce Solutions, Bennington
Thursday, March 24, 2016
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9:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to the removal of grievance decisions from the Vermont Labor Relations Board’s website

  • Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
9:15 AM

H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Rep. Tommy Walz
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Auditor's Report on the Vermont Training Program

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:40 AM

H.805 - An act relating to employment rights for members of the National Guard and Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces

  • (Ret) Colonel Harold Cooney, Northeast Region Liaison, Military Community and Family Policy
10:45 AM

SR9 - Senate resolution relating to the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

VOTE

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dennis LaBounty, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Friday, March 25, 2016
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9:00 AM

Vermont Internship Program

Update

  • Jane Campbell, Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Roxanne Vought, Program Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
9:30 AM

H.111 - An act relating to the removal of grievance decisions from the Vermont Labor Relations Board’s website

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

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

  • Rep. William Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Coop
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Kevin Bewick, Founder, Anti Poaching Intelligence Group of Southern Africa
  • Nir Kalron, Founder and CEO, Maisha Consulting
  • Rep. James McCullough
  • Laurel Neme, Author of "Animal Investigators", Author "Animal Investigators"
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, IvoryFree Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Taegen Yardley, Vermont Commons School
10:30 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

Walk thru of bill

  • Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • George Scribner, Major, Fish & Wildlife
9:15 AM

H.865 - An act relating to promoting workforce housing

Walk thru of bill

  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Paul Ralston, Chair, Vermont Coffee Company
  • Jennifer Stromsten, VT Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

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

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Zon Eastes, Outreach and Advancement Coordinator, Vermont Arts Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Friday, April 1, 2016
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9:00 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Russ Bennett, Owner, Northland Construction
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Kris Jolin, National Federation of Independent Businesses
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Miller, Director of Sustainability, Ben & Jerry's
  • Ashley Moore, Community and Business Relations Manager, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Mickey Wiles, Chief Financial Officer, Burlington Labs
  • Heather Wright, Attorney, WrightJones PLC
10:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Committee Discussion pertaining to sections in the Technical Corrections bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Discussion of Section by Section Summary

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

H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.108 - An act relating to electrical installations

Walk thru of bill

  • Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
11:15 AM

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

  • Frank Cioffi, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.865 - An act relating to promoting workforce housing

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Peter Kahn, Member, River's Edge Associates, LLC
10:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

Discussion & Vote -- Draft 2.3

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, William Shouldice & Associates
9:30 AM

15 Minute Break

9:45 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Sections F.1 and F.2 (Nonresidential improvement fraud)

  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Richard Werner, Chair, Town of Dover
10:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Section A (Consumer Litigation Funding)
Section B (Structured Settlement Agreements)

  • Jack Kelly, American Legal Financial Association
  • Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Sections C.1 - C.14 (Business Registration; Enforcement)

  • Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:15 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Section D.1 (Anti-Trust Penalties)

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:20 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Sections E.1 and E.2 ( Discount Membership Programs)

  • Shannon Salembier, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:45 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Section G.1 - G.3 (Financial Institutions; Licensed Lender; Technical Corrections
Section H.1 - H.2 (Internet Dating Services)

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Sections P.1-P.2: Southern Vermont Economic Development Marketing and Planning

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia
9:30 AM

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

VEGI Rewrite; Technical Tax Changes

  • Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Consumer Litigation Funding

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:15 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

Draft 1.1

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

Draft 2.1 (strike all)
Draft 1.1 - VOTE

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Kris Jolin, National Federation of Independent Businesses
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.865 - An act relating to promoting workforce housing

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
10:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Company
  • Kendal Melvin, Government Affairs Specialist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
11:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
9:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Draft 3.1 -- VOTE

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Gerald Morris, Lobbyist, Morris & Demag, Inc.
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

Sen. Baruth Proposal of Amendment
Sen. Mullin Proposal of Amendment

  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Ashley Moore, Community and Business Relations Manager, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
11:00 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Cross Border Study

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.824 - An act relating to the adoption of occupational safety and health rules and standards

Draft 1.1 -- VOTE

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

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

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:45 AM

Veterans Entrepreneurship Program

  • Elise Iannone, Student, Vermont Law School
  • Mathew Pritchard, Vermont Law School
11:15 AM

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

Draft 3.1 -- VOTE

  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Bob DePino, Citizen
  • Darin Goens, Lobbyist, American Rifle Association
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
  • Rep. James McCullough
  • Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Draft 3.1 - VOTE

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
-

ALL MORNING SENATE COMMITTEES HAVE ADJOURNED FOR THE 2016 SESSION

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Draft 8.1

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

4:00 PM

Vermont Futures

To be held in Room 11 -- 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 29, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Finance and Appropriations Amendments

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

Senate Floor

Monday, May 2, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

Sen. Bray's Amendment

  • Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:40 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Update

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

S.257 - An act relating to residential rental agreements

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
8:30 AM

S.250 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages

Update

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Brewers Association
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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