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Vermont Liquor Control System Modernization Study Committee

Evaluate Vermont's liquor control system and the Department of Liquor Control and determine whether and how the system and the Department can be made more efficient, effective, and profitable for the Vermont economy while protecting the public health and safety.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-01,02
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introduction & Background

Walk-through of Section A.16 of Act 51, overview of the New Hampshire and Maine Liquor Control Systems, and overview of reports on potential changes to the Vermont Liquor Control System since the mid-1990's.

  • Jim Griffin, Interim Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Tour of the Vermont Liquor Control Facility

  • Jim Griffin, Interim Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
10:00 AM

Liquor Control Statutes

7 VSA Chapters 5 and 15

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Department of Liquor Control and the Liquor Control Board Overview

Governance, Structure & Operations

  • Jim Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Liquor Control Board
11:30 AM

Malt and Vinous Beverage Tax

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, September 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Partial Privatization - Overview of Practices in New Hampshire and Maine

The use of private contractors for warehousing, distribution and marketing of spirits (via conference call)

  • Rick Gerrish, Director of Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and Disbribution, New Hampshire Liquor Control
  • Gregg Mineo, Director, Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations
10:30 AM

Overview of Auditor's 2014 Report on the Fiscal Impact of Privatizaiton

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
11:00 AM

Updates

Organizational Charts, Budget, Dry Towns, Number of Licenses, Off- Premises Sales, CARF Balance & General Fund Transfers

  • Jim Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Vermont Department of Liquor Control
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion of Report to Legislature

Findings and proposed changes, or draft legislation

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

Additional Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Proprietors of Vermont Agency Liquor Stores

  • John Dubie, Owner, Pearl Street Beverage
  • Paul Kerin, Owner, Vergennes Wine
10:00 AM

Vermont Department of Liquor Control Warehouse Analysis

  • Jim Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Vermont Department of Liquor Control
11:00 AM

Discussion with members of the Vermont Liquor Control Board

  • Walter Freed, Former Chair, Liquor Control Board
  • Julian P. Sbardella, Member, Liquor Control Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Statutory provisions governing the appointment of the Commissioner of Liquor Control and Act 98 of 2012

Walk-through

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, November 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Discussion of draft legislation

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Industry Experience with Public-Private Partnerships in Neighboring States

  • Nick Alberding, President, Pine State Trading
11:00 AM

Discussion of Study Committee report to the General Assembly

Continued

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Monday, December 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Discussion of Committee's Draft Bill and Report

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Discussion of Committee's Draft Bill and Report

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Vermont Liquor Control System Modernization Study Committee
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  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Co-Chair
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Co-Chair
  • Rep. Janet Ancel
  • Sen. Dustin Degree
  • Lawrence Miller
  • Candace Morgan
  • Stephanie O'Brien
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