2015-2016 Session

Change Session

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.

Previous Meetings - Full 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

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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

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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

Hearing Type: Standard

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

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

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

-

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Extended floor time

-

NO COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Chittenden County Business Tour

Committee will be departing from Statehouse at 8:00am

Friday, March 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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

Hearing Type: 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

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

ALL MORNING SENATE COMMITTEES HAVE ADJOURNED FOR THE 2016 SESSION

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

NO COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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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