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House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development considers matters relating to business organizations, including banking, insurance, corporations, workforce development, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance, and the industrial and internal development of the state, but excluding matters relating to transportation, utilities, telecommunications, and energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Friday, January 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

9:10 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Legislature Convenes

10:30 AM

Sergeant at Arms Update

  • Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
10:45 AM

Commission Discussion

12:00 PM

Caucus Republicans

1:15 PM

Caucus Democrats

2:15 PM

Legislative Council Introductions

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

Department of Financial Regulation

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
10:30 AM

Department of Labor

  • Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Director of Finance, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

TBA

  • Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
11:20 AM

TBA

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
11:40 AM

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Action

1:30 PM

House Decorum Training

2:45 PM

Attorney General's Office

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division
  • T.J. Donovan, Attorney General
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

State Treasurer

  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 PM

Secretary of State's Office

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Action

15 Minutes after Floor

Lake Champlain Chamber

  • Catherine Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
2:30 PM

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

Vermont Council Rural Development

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Action

10:00 AM

AFL-CIO

  • Jill Charbonneau, Representing
10:45 AM

State Workforce Development Board

  • Frank Cioffi, President
  • Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

USDA

  • Ben Doyle, Community and Economic Development Director
2:00 PM

Agency of Education

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Jobs

  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Wendy Rice, Executive Director, Vermont Works for Women
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Tax Incentives

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Democratic, Progressive Caucuses

2:15 PM

Regional Economic Development

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, North west Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:45 PM

Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation

  • James Stewart, Executive Director
3:30 PM

Department of Labor

  • Mat Barewicz, Chief, Labor Market and Information
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Post Secondary Education

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Richard Galbraith, Vice President for Research, University of Vermont
  • David Rosowsky, Provost, University of Vermont
  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
10:00 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

House Floor

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
11:00 AM

Post-Secondary Education Cont.

  • Katie Hawley, Vice President of Strategic Communications and External Affairs, Champlain College
  • Donald Lackman, President, Champlain College
  • David Rees, Senior Vice President, Bennington College
  • Susan Sgorbatti, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Action, Bennington College
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Community Action Agencies

  • Jasmine Ditcheos, PSE and Financial Coaching Participant, CAPSTONE
  • Forrest Gardner, CVOEO Financial Capability Coaching and Credit Program
  • Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Annette Hoyle, BROC Workforce Development, and Transitional Training Programs
  • Michael Patch, St. George, MBDP & Financial Capability Services Participant, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), Micro-Enterprise Awardee
  • Amy Robinson, NEKCA Microbusiness Development Program Manager
2:00 PM

Vermont Retail and Grocers Association

  • Erin Sigrist, President
2:45 PM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
3:30 PM

Department of Taxes

  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Arts Council

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director
  • Zon Eastes, Outreach and Advancement Coordinator
10:00 AM

Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner
11:00 AM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director
  • John Ryan, VT Ag Development Program
  • Tracy St. Onge, Deputy Director
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Jobs

  • Charlotte Ancel, Chair, Blue Ribbon Commission on Financing High Quality Affordable Childcare
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Main Street Alliance of VT
3:15 PM

Public Assets Institute

  • Stephanie Yu, Policy Analyst
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Futures Project

  • Jeff Lewis, Research Team
  • William Shouldice, Chair, Vermont Futures Project, CEO, Vermont Teddy Bear
  • Jennifer Stromsten, Research Team
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Update

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President and CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Human Services

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Entrepreneurship

  • Marguerite Dibble, CEO, Game Theory
  • Lars Hasselblad Torres, Executive Director, Generator
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Entrepreneurship

  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • Matt Dodds, Brandthropology
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Governor's 2017 Budget Address

House Chamber

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Economic Development and Taxes

  • Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association

  • Greg Hahr, New England Federal Union
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
  • Jeff Teplitz, Mortgage Loan Officer, Academy Mortgage Corporation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Fairpoint

Joint House Committees on Commerce and Energy - Room 10

  • Jeff Austin, Director of Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Beth Fastiggi, President, Fairpoint Communications
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
3:30 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Apprenticeships In Vermont

  • Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
  • Mike Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  • Kathy Lavoie, Executive Director, Franklin Grand Isle Workforce Investment Board
  • Hogan Ostrout, Apprentice, Benoit Electric
  • Jeff Potvin, Business Manager, Financial Secretary, UA Local 693, Professional Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Arthur Young, Apprentice Graduate, VT Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program
11:00 AM

Workforce Development Student Perspective

  • Brianna Barker, Student, Formerly of Digital Arts Program, Stafford Tech, Rutland; Current Student, NH Institute of Arts
  • Jill Brochu, Senior, St. Johnsbury Academy Tech Center
  • Kathy Chaffee, Parent, Former Recent CTE student
  • Lindsey Hewes, Student, Stafford Tech, Rutland
  • Rob Hewes, Father
  • Sherry Lussier, Director, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
  • Derrick Richardson, Senior, High School CTE and Freshman, Johnson State College
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

  • Janice Klodowski, Board Vice Chair, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Dan Towle, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to information sharing by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Virginia Lyons, Senator (D)
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Mark Up and Possible Vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Economic Development

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
1:30 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

  • David Bradbury, Executive Director
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Priority Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:30 PM

Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed Reorganization of the Department of Labor and the Agency of Commerce Development to a New Agency of Economic Opportunity

Executive Order No. 05-17
Room 11

  • Raymond Bettis, President, USW
  • Maura Carroll, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • Frank Cioffi, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Tom Clavelle, Executive Vice President & CEO, Engelberth Construction
  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Gerry Ghazi, President, VT HITEC
  • Brenda Greika, Labor
  • Isaac Grimm, Rights and Democracy
  • Elizabeth Jesdale, President, Local 255, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Kathy Keenan, State Representative
  • Bill Kelley, Teamsters 591
  • Breck Knauft, Vice President of Program Development, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • David Knight, Williston Citizen
  • Robin Lane, Essex Citizen
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working VT
  • Pat Moulton , Vermont Technical College
  • Dan Mulcahy, SMART Local 63
  • Heather Pipino, VT Worker's Center
  • Jeff Potvin, Business Manager, Financial Secretary, UA Local 693, Professional Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Bradley Reed, Professor
  • Heather Riemer, AFT-VT
  • Lindsay Rule
  • Marty Scanlon, Westford Citizen
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • Stephen Whitaker, Montpelier Citizen
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to information sharing by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation

Committee discussion, possible vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to adopting the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Lisman Leckerling, P.C.
  • Tom Moody, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Paolini, Chair, Vermont Bar Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

H.35 - An act relating to adopting the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

Committee discussion and possible vote

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

  • Ted Manning, CEO, Ibex
  • Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
9:30 AM

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director
10:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and State Farm
  • Gregg Meyer, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Discussion continued

  • John Hollar, American Insurance Association
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Taxi Cab Driver, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Small Business Development Center

  • Linda Rossi, State Director
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

  • Michael Mazerov, Senior Fellow, State Fiscal Policy
2:00 PM

Tax Foundation

  • Joseph Henchman, Vice President, Legal and State Projects
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee discussion and possible vote

11:30 AM

Lunch and Caucuses

11:45 a.m., CCV Main Campus for lunch and ceremony

2:15 PM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Discussion and vote if needed

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and State Farm
  • John Hollar, American Insurance Association
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Enterprise Holdings
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to adopting the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

Discussion and possible vote

  • Jennifer Emons-Butler, Vermont Bar Association
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ethics Training

House Chamber

10:00 AM

H.142 - An act relating to life insurance policies and the Vermont Uniform Securities Act

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Committee discussion continued

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
5:00 PM

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility Legislative Reception

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility Legislative Reception at The Montpelier Room, Capitol Plaza, 100 Main St., Montpelier

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Economic Development outside Chittenden County

  • Sara Gilbert, President, Young Rutland Professionals
10:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Hannah Dambach, Secretary, Vermont Future Leaders of America, St. Johnsbury Academy
  • Janet Donahue Davis, Executive Director, SkillsUSA Vermont and Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education
  • Sarah Emery, Future Business Leaders of America
  • Max Hamrell, Reporter, Vermont Future Business Leaders of America, Champlain Valley Union High School
  • Ashley Morrill , President, Vermont Future Business Leaders of America, Lake Region Union High School
11:00 AM

Economic Development outside Chittenden County (Cont.)

  • Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Economic Development outside Chittenden County

  • Jon Freeman, President, Northern Community Investment Corporation
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Economic Development outside Chittenden County

  • Jim Black, Chair, Department of Business and Economics, Johnson State College
  • Gretchen Havreluk, Economic Development Consultant, Town of Wilmington
  • John Mandeville, Lamoille Economic Development Corporation
  • Robin Morris, Coordinator, Mad River Food Hub
  • Charlie Van Winkle, Chief Operations Officer, Northern Reliability
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

  • John Ryan, VT Agriculture Development Program Director
2:00 PM

Economic Development outside Chittenden County

  • Lynn Coale, Director, Hannaford Career Center, Co-chair, Addison County Workforce Development Board
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Walk-through on pre-litigatiaon funding

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Pre-litigatioan Funding Report

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Gerald Morris, Lobbyist, American Legal Financial Association
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.35 - An act relating to adopting the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

Discussion and possible vote.

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

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Discussion and possible vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Department of Labor Workforce Development Update

  • Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
3:30 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Workforce Development Update

  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Economic Development Proposals

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director
10:30 AM

H.137 - An act relating to workers’ compensation premiums

Introduction

  • Rep. James Masland, Thetford
10:45 AM

H.83 - An act relating to unemployment compensation referee final decisions

  • Rep. Ann Pugh, House Committee On Human Services, Chittenden
10:55 AM

H.223 - An act relating to employee classification and transitional assistance for beneficiaries of public assistance

Introduction

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
11:05 AM

H.202 - An act relating to portable electronics insurance

Introduction

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion, Inc.
11:15 AM

H.119 - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

Introduction

  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Lamoille County
11:30 AM

H.37 - An act relating to authorizing repossession of commercial property

Introduction

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
11:45 AM

H.208 - An act relating to creating the Commission on the State Bank of Vermont

Introduction

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

15 min after Floor

Wage and Public Benefits

Wage levels and fiscal "Slopes"
Joint Hearing with House General, Human Services, Ways and Means and House Commerce
In House Chambers

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Investing in Vermont

  • Frank Koster, Founder, Vermont Works
  • TJ Whalen, General Partner and Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital
  • Robert Zulkoski, Founder, Vermont Works
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Discussion and possible vote

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Workforce Development and Tech Centers

  • Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  • Sherry Lussier, Director, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

National Council on Compensation Insurance

  • Laura Backus Hall, State Relations
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Workforce Development

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Development
10:50 AM

Workforce Development Continued

  • Scott Farr, Director, River Valley Technical Center
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Workers' Compensation 2017-18 Rate Reduction

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
1:30 PM

Appropriations Memo

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2018 State Budget Review Sections

Sec. B.1101 and (b)

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

FY2018 State Budget Review Sections

Sec. B.1101 and (b) continued

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FY2018 State Budget Review Sections

Sec. D.101

  • Michele Kupersmith, Workforce, Education and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Fiscal Director, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2018 State Budget Review Sections

Sec. E.602

  • Patricia Coates, Director of Government and External Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
10:00 AM

ABLE Launch

Cedar Creek Room

11:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

FY2018 State Budget Review Sections

Sec. E 517

  • Kathy Flanagan, Finance Director, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Bill Talbott, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

Business Consulting in Vermont

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Discussion and vote

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

National Guard Scholarship Program

  • Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Ken Gragg, Financial Director, Military Department
10:00 AM

Independent Contractor Court Cases

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston

  • Director-General Lai
3:00 PM

Workforce Development

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor
3:30 PM

Workforce Development

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Business Consulting in Vermont

  • Joseph Fusco, Casella Waste Systems
  • Linda Rossi, State Director
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.119, H.223, H.323

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.83 - An act relating to unemployment compensation referee final decisions

Walk-through, mark up and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Council
  • Jon Isaacson, Controller
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
9:40 AM

Budget Memo Review

  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Min. After Floor

Business Consultants in Vermont

  • Nick Donowitz, Chief Operating Officer, Thinkmd and adjunct faculty, UVM's Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA)
  • Bonnie Reese, entrepreneur, start-up consultant, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Budget Memo Review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Memo Review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Min. After Floor

Budget Memo Review and Committee Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Reception

Cedar Creek Room

Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Budget Memo Review

Discussion and vote

9:00 AM

Governor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities

  • Bill Ashe, Executive Director, Upper Valley Services, Vocational Rehab
  • Eileen Casey, Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
  • Cathy Hybels, Member, the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Sam Liss, State Rehab Council - Voc Rehab
  • Kirsten Murphy, Parent, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Able Act
  • Nathan Piper, Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
9:40 AM

H.119, H.223, H.323

Workers' Compensation

  • Denis Bourbeau, Bourbeau Custom Homes, Inc.
  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working VT
  • Mike Plageman, Project Manager, Structural Energy Corporation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Min. After Floor

H.119, H.223, H.323

Workers' Compensation

  • Brian Bennett, Attorney and Manager, Direct Selling Association
  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • Dennis LaBounty, Political Director, Vermont AFL-CIO
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.119, H.223, H.323

Workers' Compensation

  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.119, H.223, H.323

Workers' Compensation

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Heather Wright, Attorney, WrightJones PLC
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.119, H.223, H.323

  • Aaron Frank, Assistant Town Manager and CFO, Town of Colchester
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to professional accreditation

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
3:00 PM

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Shelley Field, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Society of Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council
  • Rep. Matthew Hill, Johnson
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.376 - An act relating to occupational safety and workers’ compensation

Discussion, mark up and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
9:20 AM

H.119, H.223, H.323

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

Discussion

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Specialist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Council
  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Robbie Blish, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Trevor Colby, Sheriff Essex County, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
4:20 PM

H.479 - An act relating to professional accreditation

  • Mack Jones, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

H.119, H.223, H.323

Discussion

  • Peter Gould, Performer, Director, Teacher, Peace, Conflict and Coexistence Studies, Brandeis University
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.119, H.223, H.323

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
10:30 AM

H.119, H.223, H.323

  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Isaac Grimm, Political Director, Rights and Democracy, VT
  • Pat Hefferman, President, Marketing Partners, Inc., Vermont Business Women's Owner's Network
  • Jocelyn Jones, Attorney, Segal Roitman, LLP
  • Bill Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.119, H.223, H.323

  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Former Chair, Senate Economic Development and Housing Committee
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Julie Smith, President, Chittenden County Farm Bureau
  • Justin Worthley, Vice President, Human Resources, Burton Snowboards
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

  • Jennifer Barrett, Risk Advisor, Hickock & Boardman, Inc.
  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
  • Lindsay Farrar, Risk Management Advisor, Hickock & Boardman Insurance Group
  • Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Neil, Sergeant, State Police, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  • Sonny Provetto, licensed Master Social worker, Vermont State Police
  • Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Forest Weyen, Executive Director, Bennington Rescue Squad
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

  • Laura Backus Hall, State Relations, National council on Compensation Insurance
  • Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Vermont Risk Management
  • Suzy Bird Gulliver, Director, Warriors Research Institute of Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas A&M College of Medicine Health Science Center
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

H.479 and H.462

Committee discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Council
  • Mackenzie Jones, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workers' Compensation/Independent Contractors

Committee discussion on goals, principles and definitions

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Joint Fiscal Office Update

  • Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Vermont Risk Management
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
After

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Economic Development Bills in Committee

9:00 AM

H.398 - An act relating to implementing the Climate Economy Business Accelerator Program

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
9:10 AM

H.452 - An act relating to establishing the Pathways to Prosperity

  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
9:20 AM

H.453 - An act relating to creating Start Up Vermont

9:30 AM

H.454 - An act relating to the Zero Waste Economy Study Committee

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
9:40 AM

H.459 - An act relating to rural economic development infrastructure districts

9:50 AM

H.480 - An act relating to creating an opportunity economy for all Vermonters

  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Consumer Protection Bills in Committee

9:00 AM

H.112 - An act relating to automobile advertising

  • Ronald E. Hubert, House Committee On Government Operations
9:15 AM

H.180 - An act relating to warranty obligations for motorboat and personal watercraft dealers

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs
  • Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
9:30 AM

H.288 - An act relating to prohibiting the retention of any payment due and owing a material supplier for a construction project

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
9:45 AM

H.286 - An act relating to automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts

  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Burlington
10:00 AM

H.405 - An act relating to fantasy sports contests

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
10:15 AM

H.390 - An act relating to consumer protections for susceptible persons

  • Rep. Thomas Burditt, House Committee on Judiciary
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.432 - An act relating to the use of credit information for personal insurance

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:00 AM

H.47 - An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
11:10 AM

H.467 - An act relating to the regulation of data brokers

  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:25 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jean Murray, Vermont Legal Aid
11:40 AM

H.195 - An act relating to cooperative insurance companies, group life insurance, and medical examiner liability

  • Rep. William Botzow, Pownal
11:50 AM

H.202 - An act relating to portable electronics insurance

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion, Inc.
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Insurance Bills in Committee Continued

9:00 AM

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:05 AM

H.374 - An act relating to reducing the cost of workers’ compensation in high-risk occupations and industries

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:10 AM

H.461 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

  • Rep. Matthew Hill, Johnson
9:20 AM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Independent Contractor Bills

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

6:30 PM

H.119 - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Economic Development, Consumer Protection and Insurance bills in Committee

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Committee mark-up and possible vote

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

Committee discussion and mark-up, possible vote

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
4:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Ways and Means Amendment

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion, Inc.
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rep. Samuel Young
9:20 AM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

House Floor

4:40 PM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Economic Development

  • Kiki McShane, Co-Founder, Rutland Evolve
11:00 AM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Insurance Bills in Committee

6:30 PM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Draft Commerce Amendment - Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

After the Floor

Insurance Bills

H.195, H.202

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion, Inc.
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Christina Rouleau, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Sonny Provetto, licensed Master Social worker, Vermont State Police
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

  • Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Vermont Risk Management
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Amendment to Senate Economic Development Bill (S.135)

Secs. K.1-K.2 (Climate Economy Accelerator; H.398) and Sec.B.1 (rural Economic Development Infrastructure District; H.459

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor, House Judiciary Committee
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rick Hausman, Chair, ReNewbury
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
  • CJ Stumpf, Happy Feet Farm, Citizen Solutions Group
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Possible vote

  • Matthew Friedman, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Committee Amendment to Senate Economic Development Bill

H.398 and H.459, REDI and Accelerator

  • David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Jared Marquette, Village Capital
5:00 PM

Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association

2017 Legislative Reception, Capital Plaza Hotel

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.467 - An act relating to the regulation of data brokers

Big data

  • Pam Dixon, Executive Director, World Privacy Forum
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Erica Olsen, Director, Safety Net Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence
  • Charles Storrow, Partner, Relx Group
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

Independent Contractor bill

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H. - An act relating to the classification of employees and independent contractors

Independent Contractor bill discussion continued

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Denis Bourbeau, Bourbeau Custom Homes, Inc.
  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers, Vermont Groundwater Association
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
If time allows

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Committee discussion and possible vote

Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Amendment to Consumer Protection bill

H.482

  • Alan Bjerke, Attorney
  • Charles Brooks, Defendent, Debt Collection Case
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Jean Murray, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
  • Daniel Richardson, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Helen Hon. Toor, Superior Court Judge
  • Mark Young, President, First National Bank of Orwell
11:30 AM

Economic Development and H.480

  • Robert Friedman, Founder, CFED
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Bankers' Day

  • Kathy Austin, President and CEO, Community National Bank
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • James Kisch, President and CEO, Passumpsic Savings Bank
  • Dan Yates, President, Brattleboro Savings and Loan
2:30 PM

Independent Contractor Bill

Committee discussion on DR17-1183

  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Independent Contractor Bill

DR17-1183

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.72 - An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information

Committee Discussion on Section 1 (Telemarketing) and Section 2, (Data Brokers, H.467)

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah Lashford, Manager, Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Overview and Section A1 and A2

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Amendments, Sections M1 - M7

  • Gillian Franks, Credit and Financial Coach, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Sarah Phillips, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Liz Scharf, Savings and Credit Program Coordinator, Capstone Community Action
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.72 - An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information

Committee Amendments, Section 1 and Section 2

  • Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable & Telecommunications Association (NECTA)
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jamie Gage, General Manager, Vermont Information Consortium
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:05 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Final mark-up and vote

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Walk-through and Committee Amendments

  • Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Aaron Ferenc, Financial Examination Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mark Higley, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Cory Poulin, Owner, Poulin Lumber
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
  • William Smith, Attorney, Smith Government Relations
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner for Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
11:40 AM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Debt Collection

  • Alan Bjerke, Attorney
  • Jean Murray, Vermont Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Sections 7-10

  • Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Mark Saba, Owner, Saba Marina
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
  • Robert Woodard, Owner, Woodard Marine
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Introduction to further Committee Amendments

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  • Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion of Bills in Committee

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.72 - An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information

Section 2, Data Brokers

  • Kevin Callahan, Director, State Government Affairs, Northeast, Computing Technology Industry Association
  • Kia Floyd, Director, State Government Affairs, Relx Inc.
  • Matt Mincieli, Executive Director, Northeast Region, Technet
  • Christopher Oswald, Vice President of Advocacy, Data and Marketing Association
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor, Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.72 - An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:45 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Sections 1, Rural Economic Development Team; Section 4, Development Cabinet; Section 5, Energy Efficiency

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sen. Brian Collamore
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Sections 1-14

  • Dustin Brighton, Vice President, State Government Affairs, Internet Assocation
  • Casey Burton, Corporate Counsel, Match Group
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Dickerson, National Marine Manufacturers Association
  • Bart Frisbie, Sterling Homes, Homebuilders and Remodelers Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Higgins, Public Policy Manager, Marine Retailers Association of America
  • Rep. Mark Higley, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Midstate Dodge Chrysler Hyundai
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Frank O'Brien, Vice President, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Jessica Osky, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

H.182 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Amendments

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Witnesses continued

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, JBKennedy Associates
  • Jean Murray, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jessica Osky, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
6:00 PM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
Thursday, April 20, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections J1-3

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
  • Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section E1 and E2

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jessica Gingras, Legal Liaison, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
3:20 PM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
3:45 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sections H1-H10; Section B1; Sections C1 & C2; Sections F1 & H1

  • Rep. Stephen Carr, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  • Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rep. Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations
6:00 PM

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Discussion and vote

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
7:20 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee discussion

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
Friday, April 21, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

Financial Literacy and Capability discussion and recommendations with Beth Pearce and members of the Financial Literacy Commission, 12 noon, Room 11, State House

1:45 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion Vote

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Yennerell, Town Manager, Town of Springfield
3:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section H, Committee Amendments

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Rep. David L. Deen
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section H, Committee Amendments continued

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.462 - An act relating to social media privacy for employees

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Committee on Education
2:20 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section H, Committee Amendments continued

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
  • Rep. Patricia McCoy
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
  • Robert Stirewalt, Director of Policy, Regulations and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Vermont State Colleges
3:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rep. Stephen Carr
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge
5:45 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
6:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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9:00 AM

Economic Development, Appropriations

-

Committee Discussion - Independent Contractors

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion on Senate Bills in Committee

Thursday, April 27, 2017
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9:00 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Discuss Amendments

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
Friday, April 28, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Discussion of Senate Amendment and vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

Monday, May 1, 2017
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11:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Review Ways & Means Amendment

  • James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
After

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Review Ways and Means Amendment

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Committee will meet as needed

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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9:00 AM

Review Amendments

Committee discussion on S.72, S.136, S.34

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, JBKennedy Associates
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
After

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Rep. Diane Lanpher, Vergennes
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Review Amendments and vote

-

Committee will meet as needed

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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9:00 AM

Committee will meet as needed

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Committee will meet as needed

Thursday, May 4, 2017
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9:00 AM

Committee will meet as needed

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Committee will meet as needed

Friday, May 5, 2017
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9:00 AM

Committee will meet as needed

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Committee will meet as needed

Thursday, November 9, 2017
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12:30 PM

Privacy and Data Security Breaches

PUBLIC HEARING
Springfield Town Offices
Selectmen’s Hall
96 Main Street
Springfield, VT

  • Linda Brown, Springfield
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Kathy Giurtino, Chester
  • Chuck Giurtino, Chester
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ron Hoffman, Springfield
  • Bill Kearns, Town of Grafton
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Lynn Roberto, Springfield
  • Alexis Sly, White River Junction
5:30 PM

Privacy and Data Security Breaches

PUBLIC HEARING
Barton Village Office
17 Village Square
Barton, VT

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Krieger, Attorney General's Office
  • Jeanne MacBeth, Derby Line
  • Michael MacBeth, Derby Line
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
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12:30 PM

Privacy and Data Security Breaches

PUBLIC HEARING
Manchester Community Library
Hunter Community Room
138 Cemetery Avenue
Manchester Center, VT

  • Linda Benway, Manchester
  • Susan Borden, Bennington
  • Liz Coleman, North Bennington
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Fred Dunn, Bennington
  • Carol Dupont, Manchester
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Pouliot, Manchester
6:00 PM

Privacy and Data Security Breaches

PUBLIC HEARING
Department of Health
Conference Room 2B
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT

  • Matt Birong, Owner, 3 Squares Cafe
  • William Carrigan, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Mallory Curtis, Consumer Assistance Program, University of Vermont
  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Chair, Lake Champlain Waldorf School Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Hostetler, Winooski
  • Ryan Krieger, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Burlington
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
  • Adriana Speckmaier, Consumer Assistance Program, University of Vermont
  • Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Zachary Tomanelli, South Burlington
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Representative
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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10:00 AM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor

Data Brokers Report and Recommendations

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Party Caucuses

15 minutes after caucuses

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion if time available

If time available

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Friday, January 5, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor

Data Broker Report Discussion Continued

Discussion Continued

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill

Walk through Committee Draft on Data Broker Bill

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill

Continuing testimony on Committee Draft of Data Broker Bill. The bill can be found on the Committee home page under "Reports & Resources."

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.593 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Introduce new bill

  • Rep. Thomas Burditt, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, JBKennedy Associates
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.593 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

  • Casey Burton, Corporate Counsel, Match Group
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Gabe Gilman, Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Smith, Attorney, Smith Government Relations
Thursday, January 11, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill

Continuing testimony on Committee Draft on Data Broker Bill

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Pam Dixon, Executive Director, World Privacy Forum
  • Eric Ellman, Senior Vice President Public Policy and Consumer Affairs, CDIA
  • Kathleen Hege, Townshend
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Data Broker Committee Bill

Continuing testimony on Committee Draft of Data Broker Bill

  • Jon Burton, Director, State Government Relations, RELX/Lexis Nexis
2:15 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill

  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 PM

H.593 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Committee discussion and likely vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 12, 2018
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9:00 AM

Department of Financial Regulation

Introduction and legislative priorities

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Department of Labor

Introduction and legislative priorities

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
11:15 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Introduction and legislative priorities

  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill

  • Jordan Abbott, Acxiom
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Rajewski, Associate Professor, Division of Information and Technology & Sciences, Champlain College
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 4.1

Committee discussion and mark up. Bill posted on Committee web page.

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 4.1

Continued Committee discussion and mark up

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Technical Education & Workforce Training

Joint meeting with House Education in Room 11

  • Oscar Aliaga, Career Pathways Coordinator, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 4.1

Witnesses as needed. Continued Committee discussion and mark up

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Cameron Russell, Executive Director, Fordham Center on Law and Information Policy
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

New Bills

New Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Casey Mock, H.597, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:15 AM

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

New Bills

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:45 AM

H.556 - An act relating to agreements not to compete

New Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, South Burlington
11:55 AM

H.593 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

New Bill

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

New Bills

Continued introduction of new bills to Committee.

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General
  • Rep. James Harrison, H.594
After

H.622 - An act relating to consumer protection and motor vehicle lessees

Continued introduction of new Bills. Committee Discussion to follow.

  • Rep. Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations
3:00 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 5.1

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 18, 2018
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9:00 AM

Habitat for Humanity

  • James Libby, Retired Attorney, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Dave Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
9:30 AM

State Workforce Development System Report

Findings and recommendations, posted under 'Reports & Resources' on Committee web page.

  • Seth Bouden, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
11:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 5.1

Continued Committee discussion and mark up

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Christopher Oswald, Vice President of Advocacy, Data and Marketing Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after Floor

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 6.1

  • Jim Halpert, Executive Director, State Privacy and Security Coalition
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Matt Mincieli, Executive Director, Northeast Region, Technet
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
3:30 PM

H.643 - An act relating to creating the Self-Employment Assistance Program

As introduced

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 19, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 5.1

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Storrow, Partner, Leonine Public Affairs
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 7.1

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Krieger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 7.1

Continued Committee discussion and final mark-up

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kim Cuciti, General Manager, Vermont Information Consortium
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 8.1

Committee discussion and mark up

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

Immediately after Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly-House Chamber

Immediately following Gov's Budget Address

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft 8.1

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-

Vermont Technology Alliance

5:30 p.m., Vermont Technology Alliance: Networking and public policy panel discussion, Capitol Plaza

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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9:00 AM

Vermont Climate Action Commission Report

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Johanne Miller, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Financial Technology Report

  • Peter Erly, Gravel and Shea
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Tom Moody, Chair, Business Association Section, Vermont Park Association
  • Ryan Munn, White River Junction
  • Seth Pichette, White River Junction
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Financial Technology Report

Continued discussion and testimony

  • Stephen Farrington, Transcend Engineering and Technology, Stockbridge
  • Roger Glovsky, Randolph
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Mario Hankerson, Barre
  • Tom Moody, Chair, Business Association Section, Vermont Park Association
  • Ryan Munn, White River Junction
2:30 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Annual Captive Insurance Bill

  • Ian Davis, Director of Finance, Department of Economic Development
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
After

H.694 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Introduction of Bill

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance
  • Benjamin Gould, Paul, Frank & Collins
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
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9:00 AM

Micro-Business

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Leroy Nedd, Micro-Business and Individual Development Accounts Participant, South Burlington
9:45 AM

Vermont Talent Pipeline

  • Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management
  • Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Career Technical Training

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
11:30 AM

Vermont Futures Project

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Data Broker Committee Bill

Committee Discussion with Stakeholders

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, RELX/Lexis Nexis
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, January 26, 2018
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9:00 AM

Data Broker Committee Bill

Discussion continued

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, RELX/Lexis Nexis
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft No. 10.1

Review, Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Data Broker Committee Bill, Draft No.10.1

Committee discussion continued and possible vote

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:30 PM

Government Accountability Committee Indicator Review

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Economic Development Bills Currently in Committee for Initial Discussion

  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Russell Barr, Founder, Managing Partner, Barr Law Group
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Dan Gauvin, Owner, Operator, Lakeview Aviation Corp., Fixed Base FBO, State of Vermont
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 min after Floor

H.454 - An act relating to the Zero Waste Economy Study Committee

Continued testimony and discussion on Economic Development Bills.

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

15 min. after Caucuses

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Continued testimony and discussion on Economic Development Bills

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.620 - An act relating to State-owned airports and economic development

Economic Development Bill Currently in Committee for Discussion.

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Corey, Bennington Airport Development Corp.
  • Daniel Delebruere, Aviation Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Workforce & Economic Development Proposals

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Dustin Degree, Director, Workforce Expansion, Department of Labor
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.719 - An act relating to insurance companies and trust companies

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.811 - An act relating to promoting and expanding workforce development and recruitment

Walk Through Workforce Development Bills.

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

Workforce & Economic Development Proposals

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  • Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Financial Technology

  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Tom Moody, Chair, Business Association Section, Vermont Park Association
  • Mark Smith, CEO, Symbiont
After

Government Accounting Committee Review

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.811 - An act relating to promoting and expanding workforce development and recruitment

Workforce Development Bills

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.748 - An act relating to State designations and electronic filing of proposed plans, plan amendments, and bylaws under Title 24

Introduction to Economic Development Bill.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
After

H.766 - An act relating to creating a homeowner’s rehabilitation tax credit

Walk Through Economic Development Bills.

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Economic Development Bills

  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
9:15 AM

H.737 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting credit unions

  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
9:40 AM

H.854 - An act relating to promoting television and film production

  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Minimum Wage Working Group
9:50 AM

H.770 - An act relating to creating an automotive workforce training pilot program

  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, House Committee On Human Services
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

15 min. after Caucuses

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Review TIF Report and Economic Development Bill.

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

  • Scott Lai, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  • Daniel Liao, Deputy Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  • Jennifer Wang, Consular Officer, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  • Jennifer Yun, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
9:30 AM

H.731

Strikeall version is posted on Committee web page under "Reports & Resources

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division
11:30 AM

H.731 Amendment

Discussion and possible vote

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.811 - An act relating to promoting and expanding workforce development and recruitment

Continued Discussion on Workforce Development Bills.

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
  • Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Youth Workforce

SkillsUSA, Future Business Leaders of America, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp

  • Lana AL Namee , Burlington, Distributive Education Clubs of America
  • Cara Benjamin, St. Johnsbury Academy, Future Business Leaders of America
  • Jane Donahue Davis, SkillsUSA
  • Gwen Frechette, SkillsUSA, St. Johnsbury, St. Johnsbury Academy
  • Sam Irion, SkillsUSA, Arlington, Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Kiran Waqar, Burlington, Distributive Education Clubs of America
  • Preston Webb, Champlain Valley Union High School, Future Business Leaders of America
10:00 AM

H.811 - An act relating to promoting and expanding workforce development and recruitment

Discussion Continued on Workforce Bills

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Jessica Gingras, Legislative Liason, Department of Labor
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After

Debt Collection Bills

Introduction to Debt Collection, H.482 Strikeall version is posted to Committee web page under "Reports & Resources"; H.596, time permitting

  • Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Program Coordinator, Consumer Assistance Program, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jean Murray, Parent, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Daniel Richardson, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.620 - An act relating to State-owned airports and economic development

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Economic Development Bills

Committee Discussion, Mark Up, Possible Vote

11:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Donald Campbell, Vermont Land Trust
  • Ricarda Ericson, Vermont River Conservancy
  • Bill Morlock, Springfield Housing Authority
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Down Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

German Apprenticeships and Career-Oriented Education

Room 11

  • Robin Mishra, Section, Science and Technology, German Embassy
  • Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator
  • Peter Wittig, Ambassador, Germany
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.731 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers' compensation and occupational safety amendments

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Appropriations Committee's Policy Review Request

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Eileen Illuzzi, North Country Career Center
  • Joseph Teegarden, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

15 min. after Caucuses

Appropriations Committee's Policy Review Request

  • John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Andrew Laing, Chief Data Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
After

H.620 - An act relating to State-owned airports and economic development

Final Mark-Up and Vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Tierney, Director of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Commerce Appropriations

Committee Discussion, Final Mark Up and Vote

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

Appropriations Committee's Policy Review Request

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:45 AM

Downtown Tax Credit Proposal

  • Paul Bruhn, Executive Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Paul Bruhn, Executive Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
11:00 AM

Appropriations Committee's Policy Review Request

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Appropriations Committee's Policy Review Request

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Joe Carton, Chief Operating Officer, Westport Hospitality
  • Roy Copans, Vice President, International Trading
  • Matt Dunne, Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
  • Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Commercialization, University of Vermont
  • Ken Gragg, Financial Director, Military Department
  • Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison COunty Economic Development Corporation
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Dale Williamson, Vice President, Human Resources, NewsBank, inc.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development Committee Bill

Walk through Workforce Development Committee Bills

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Tristan Toleno, Vermont State Workforce Development Board
  • Tristan Toleno, Vermont State Workforce Development Board
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

After

Think Vermont MOVE

Further work with ACCD & DOL

  • Roy Copans, Vice President, International Trading
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gretchen Havreluk, Economic Development Consultant, Town of Wilmington
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:20 PM

H.764 - An act relating to data brokers and consumer protection

Browning Amendment to H.764

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, South Burlington
-

-

6 to 8:30 p.m., Accel-VT Cohort Final Reception and Celebration, Skinny Pancake, Burlington

Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.766 - An act relating to creating a homeowner’s rehabilitation tax credit

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, Sec. 8

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
After

Letter to Appropriation Committee Discussion

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
`

Breakfast

Coffee, State House cafeteria, hosted by Vermont Training Program, VEGI and other community development programs.

9:00 AM

H.731 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers' compensation and occupational safety amendments

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
9:20 AM

Think Vermont Legislative Week: Vermont Training Program and VEGI

Think Vermont Legislative Week

  • Julia Birnn Fields, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont, South Burlington
  • Jeff Finkelstein, Microprocessor Designs, Shelburne
  • Kevin Kew, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Hinesburg
  • Liz Lizhi, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont, South Burlington
  • Nicholas Medor, Microprocessor Designs, Shelburne
  • Tara Murphy, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Hinesburg
  • Sashika Sharma, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont, South Burlington
  • John Young, Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
10:00 AM

House Floor

Immediately after Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

Workforce Development Committee Bill

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Tricia Coats, Director of External and Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, House Committee On Government Operations
After

Letter to Appropriation Committee Discussion

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development Committee Bill

Committee Discussion on Workforce Development Committee Bill

10:00 AM

Letter to Appropriations

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

Continued Discussion on Workforce Development Committee Bill

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 p.m., Think Vermont Legislative Luncheon, Capital Plaza.

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

TBA

Committee Review of the House General Proposal

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, House Committee on Health Care
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

Debt Collection Bill H.482 Strikeall version is posted to Committee web page

  • Bob Cowie, Executive Vice President, North Country Federal Credit Union
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • April Kuehnhoff, National Consumer Law Center
  • Jean Murray, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Reid, Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Receivables Management Association
11:15 AM

Vermont Retail & Grocers' Association

  • Paul Ralston, President, Vermont Coffee Company
11:45 AM

Lunch

Vermont Retail & Grocer's Association Luncheon, Capital Plaza

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.882 - An act relating to workforce development for clean water initiatives

Economic Development and Workforce Bills

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

H.833 - An act relating to providing workforce training funds for small businesses

Economic and Workforce Development Bill

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert E. Haynes, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development Corp.
  • Robert E. Haynes, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development Corp.
  • Robert E. Haynes, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development Corp.
  • James Salerno, Owner, Hale Mountain Research, Bennington
  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Commission
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.802 - An act relating to rural economic development infrastructure districts

New Bill

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
9:15 AM

H.854 - An act relating to promoting television and film production

New Bill

  • Rep. Brian Keefe
9:25 AM

H.852 - An act relating to modernizing the workforce development system

  • Jonathan Morse, Vice President, Board, Sustainable Energy Outreach Network
  • Guy Payne, Executive Director, Sustainable Energy Outreach Network
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

Think Vermont Bills

  • Stephanie Castine, Human Resources Director, Commonwealth Dairy of Brattleboro
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.766 - An act relating to creating a homeowner’s rehabilitation tax credit

First Time Homeowners Down Payment Assistance. Amendments

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
2:00 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

Mark up and Committee Discussion on Workforce Development Committee Bill, 4.1

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.882 - An act relating to workforce development for clean water initiatives

  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

H.707 - An act relating to the prevention of sexual harassment

  • Emily Adams, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

Workforce Development Bill

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

Committee Strikeall, Debt Collection Bill

  • Alan Bjerke, Attorney
  • Sonia Gibson, Encore Capital Group
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Jean Murray, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Susan Steckel, Attorney, Steckel Law Office
11:30 AM

H.854 - An act relating to promoting television and film production

Committee Bill Discussion and Markup

  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
11:45 AM

H.802 - An act relating to rural economic development infrastructure districts

Committee Bill Discussion and Markup

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Committee Discussion and Markup

  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.785 - An act relating to Wastewater Systems and potable water supplies lending

Sec. 13, 14, 15.
Committee Discussion and Markup

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Rottler, Agency of Natural Resources
6:00 PM

H.767 - An act relating to adopting the ThinkVermont Innovation Initiative

Think VT Innovate and Think Vermont MOVE

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.877 - An act relating to creating a workforce training pilot project for weatherization trades

  • Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Capstone Community Action
10:00 AM

VEDA Request for Increase in State's Moral Obligation Support

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
10:40 AM

H.916 - An act relating to increasing the moral obligation authority of the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Committee Discussion, markup, possible vote

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

H.854 - An act relating to promoting television and film production

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.767 - An act relating to adopting the ThinkVermont Innovation Initiative

Committee Vote

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.785 - An act relating to Wastewater Systems and potable water supplies lending

Committee Vote

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Supplemental Letter to Appropriations Committee Concerning Budget Policy

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Ted Corbett, Taxi Cab Driver, Independent
  • Ted Corbett, Taxi Cab Driver, Independent
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Brad Nail, Uber
  • Brad Nail, Uber
  • Funsho Owolabi, Public Policy Manager, Lyft
  • Funsho Owolabi, Public Policy Manager, Lyft
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jim Trimarchi, Director of Planning, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
  • Jim Trimarchi, Director of Planning, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Peter Erly, Gravel and Shea
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Moody, Chair, Business Association Section, Vermont Bar Association
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

After

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • Peter Erly, Gravel and Shea
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. David Sharpe, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Assoc. (PCI), State Farm
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Assoc. (PCI), State Farm
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
After

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Report

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

Pugh Amendment

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Co-Sponsor
9:00 AM

One Stop Business Portal Presentation

Presented by Secretary of State's Office
Room 10

  • Anand Balasubramanian, Chief Technology Officer, PCC, Inc.
  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Vishal Hanjan, Senior Solutions Architect, PCC, Inc.
  • Seth Klaskin, Sales Executive, PCC, Inc.
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Caucuses

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
9:50 AM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
11:20 AM

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Sen. David Soucy, Reporter
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

  • Alan Bjerke, Creditor Attorney
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Receivables Management Association
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Encore Capital Group
  • Susan Steckel, Attorney, Steckel Law Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

Committee Discussion, Markup

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

Committee Discussion

  • Alan Bjerke, Creditor Attorney, Self Advocate
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

After

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

Committee Discussion

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

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, JBKennedy Associates
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, JBKennedy Associates
  • Sarah Lashford Ohs, Manager Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)
  • Sarah Lashford Ohs, Manager Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)
After

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion, Markup, Background Checks

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Josh Decatur, CEO, Trace
  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Stephen Farrington, Transcend Engineering, Stockbridge
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Lintilhac, CTO, Trace
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Thelander, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

House Amendments

  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, City Clerk, City of South Burlington
  • Tom Moody, Chair, Business Association Section, Vermont Bar Association
  • Ryan Munn, Founder, Interchain, LLC and White River CoWorks, White River Junction
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion, Proposal of Amendment, Markup

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Committee Discussion

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion

  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America and State Farm
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

After

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jordan Villa, Project Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Association for Accessible Medicines
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Encore Capital Group
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor & Caucus

After

H.548 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

Ways and Means Amendment

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.482 - An act relating to consumer protection, credit card debt, and trustee process

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Encore Capital Group
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Receivables Management Association
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Committee Discussion

  • Craig Bolio, Director, VTax, Department of Taxes
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services IV and Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ashley Moore, Interim State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. After Floor

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Continued Testimony

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

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

Break

10:15 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Committee Discussion

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Dan Barlow, State Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:40 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Funsho Owolabi, Public Policy Manager, Lyft
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Continued Discussion and Witnesses

  • Clayton Clark, Director, Division for Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup Continued

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Munn, Founder, Interchain, LLC and White River CoWorks, White River Junction
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Committee Discussion

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • Jeremy Hansen, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Norwich University
After

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Markup

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Western Climate Initiative Briefing

Room 11

  • Jean-Yves Benoit, Director, Carbon Market Division, Quebec Ministry of the Environment, Board Member, Western Climate Initiative
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Windham
  • Marie-Claude Francoeur, Quebec Delegate to New England
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Burlington
10:45 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Markup

  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Markup and Possible Vote

  • Chris Rice, Attorney, Apartment Owners Association
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Duplessis, Apple Certified Macintosh Technician, IT Department, SunCommon
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Mincieli, Executive Director, Northeast Region, Technet
  • Tom Tremble, Vice President and Managing Director, State Government Affairs, Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
  • Kit Walsh, Attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation
  • Tim Wentz, Field Director, Northeast Equipment Dealers Association Inc.
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup

  • Josh Decatur, CEO, Trace
  • Peter Erly, Gravel and Shea
  • Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Paul Lintilhac, CTO, Trace
Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, City Clerk, City of South Burlington
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Lyft
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

  • Daniel Brown , Government Reform Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Kevin Callahan, Director, State Government Affairs, Northeast, Computing Technology Industry Association
  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director, The Repair Association
  • Joseph Hoellerer, Manager of Government Relations, Security Industry Association
  • Theresa McDonough, Owner, Tech Medic
  • Jordan Wires, Owner, Wires Computing
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Markup

  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
After

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
  • PJ Hoffman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Electronic Transactions Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Megan Howell, Director, Global Government Affairs, First Data
  • Lee Youngman, Owner, Yarn LLP
11:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Markup

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.85 - An act relating to simplifying government for small businesses

Final Markup, Vote

After

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Markup, Testimony, Discussion.

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Lyft
  • Jacob Durrell, Citizen
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Discussion

  • William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Committee Discussion. Witnesses as Needed.

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Continued Testimony and Witnesses as Needed

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
  • Megan Howell, Director, Global Government Affairs, First Data
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Committee Discussion. Markup

  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
After

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion, Markup

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Futures, Citizens Solutions Group
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Markup

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

House Floor and Caucuses

3:30 PM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wayne Maceyka, Founder and Entrepreneur, Hinesburg Hub
  • Michelle Marrocco, Community Development Coordinator, Bennington County Regional Commission
  • Michael Metz, Founding Board Member, Generator, Burlington
  • Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ashten Stringer, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

H.620 Bill Signing

Ceremonial Office

After

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Continued Testimony

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Possible Vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.719 - An act relating to insurance companies and trust companies

  • Ian Davis, Director of Finance, Department of Economic Development
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Update on Vermont Yankee

Joint Hearing with House Commerce, House Natural Resources, Senate Natural Resources
Room 11

  • David Andrews, Panel Member, Representing current & former employees at Vermont Yankee
  • Chris Campany, Panel Member, Windham Regional Commission
  • Tony Leshinskie, State Nuclear Engineer
  • Joe Lynch, Manager, Government Relations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
  • Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
  • Lissa Weinmann, Panel Member
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Committee Discussion

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Ways and Means Amendment

  • Rep. Samuel Young, Reporter
After

S.206 - An act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

Committee Discussion, Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.719 - An act relating to insurance companies and trust companies

Senate Proposal of Amendment, Vote

9:15 AM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Committee Discussion, Markup, Possible Vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.593 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Senate Amendment
Committee Discussion, Vote

  • Ted Adler, Owner, Union Street Media
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Sen. David Soucy, Reporter, Senate Institutions
After

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Committee Discussion, Markup, Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Governor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities

  • Donna Curtin, Chair, Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Agriculture Committee Report

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

H.731 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers' compensation and occupational safety amendments

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:40 AM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.764 - An act relating to data brokers and consumer protection

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

After

Committee will meet as needed

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee will meet as needed

9:30 AM

House Floor

After

Committee will meet as needed

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee will meet as needed

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee will meet as needed

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.731 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers' compensation and occupational safety amendments

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

H.764 - An act relating to data brokers and consumer protection

Committee Discussion

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

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After

Committee will meet as needed

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Special Session bills in House Commerce

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

H.10 - An act relating to transportation network companies

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Informal Committee Discussion

what do we need to know about tariffs and their impact on Vermont?

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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