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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room 8)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

11:00 AM

Security Training

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

Senate Convenes

4:30 PM

Chairs Meeting

Senate Chamber

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

8:45 AM

Solid Waste Act

Overview

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

Break

10:00 AM

Forestry Act

Overview

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Introduction of Energy Statutes Compilation

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Toxics

Overview and discussion of bill relating to Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Act 54, Act 595

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor of Bill
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Clean Water Act

Overview

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Energy Overview

Overview

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Clean Water Act Overview

Deliverables

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

Act 99 (2014) - Net Metering

Overview

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Act 56 of 2015 and Act 174 of 2016

Overview of energy policy and glossary

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

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Net-Metering

Overview of Act 99 of 2014

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

Net-Metering

Status of the Public Service Board Rule

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

Room 10

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Security Briefing

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
10:45 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Introduction of Bill

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor of Bill
11:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Jeffrey Schumann, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Clean Water Act

Funding

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

Clean Water Act

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

Break

10:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

The utility of the PFOA bill

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Introduction and Clean Water Act Implementation

Overview of Implementation of the Clean Water Act

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:00 AM

Water

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
10:45 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
11:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

  • Rick Kobik, Concerned Citizen
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Overview & Updates

The impact of Renewables on the grid
Implications of this impact on net-metering

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Regional Policy, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

  • Kevin Mullin, Sponsor of Bill
11:45 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:20 AM

Field Trip

The Public Service Board

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

Detailed briefing on PFOA in Bennington County

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Richard Spiese, Hazardous Site Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Act 154 of 2015, Section 10

Overview and briefing on the Chemical Use Working Group Report

  • Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Scott Meyers, Manager, Project Worksafe, Department of Labor
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, January 27, 2017
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Climate Presentation

  • Sarah McKearnan, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

Overview

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

ISO New England

The evolution of the grid and financial implications for Vermont

  • Molly Connors, ISO New England
  • Eric Johnson, Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

OPEN TESTIMONY - All interested parties are welcome and encouraged to comment at this time

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
11:30 AM

Clean Energy Jobs Report

Department of Public Service
Energy Planning and Resources Division

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Public Service Department
1:30 PM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

Field hearing in Bennington

5:00 PM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

PUBLIC HEARING - All interested parties are welcome and encouraged to comment at this time.
Bennington College, Center for the Advancement of Public Action

  • Helu Addisa, Concerned Citizen
  • Andy Beckerman, Concerned Citizen
  • Steve Bennett, Concerned Citizen
  • Bo Bergman, Concerned Citizen
  • Jan Blaire, Concerned Citizen
  • Lora Block, Concerned Citizen
  • David Bond, Concerned Citizen
  • Michael Fitzgerald, Concerned Citizen
  • Thom Gentle, Concerned Citizen
  • Jim Goodtine, Concerned Citizen
  • Stuart Hurd, Concerned Citizen
  • Lesley Jacobson, Concerned Citizen
  • Reg Jones, Concerned Citizen
  • Bill Knight, Concerned Citizen
  • Rondald Lemairs, Concerned Citizen
  • Alexis Lorenx, Concerned Citizen
  • Ken Lorenz, Concerned Citizen
  • Marsha Pilachowski, Concerned Citizen
  • Tim Scoggins, Concerned Citizen
  • Sandy Sumner, Concerned Citizen
  • Leslie Vey, Concerned Citizen
  • Arthur Whitman, Concerned Citizen
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

Committee discussion and vote

9:30 AM

S.11 - An act relating to the liability of municipalities for hazardous material releases from landfills

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

S.11 - An act relating to the liability of municipalities for hazardous material releases from landfills

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rob McDougall, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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

S.43 - An act relating to establishing a regenerative soils program

Bill walk-through

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.43 - An act relating to establishing a regenerative soils program

  • Everett Haddard, Student, Bennington College, Center for the Advancement of Public Action
  • Jesse McDougall, Author, Studio Hill Farm and Pullman Farm
  • Judy Schwartz, Author of "Water In Plain Sight"
  • Thomas Vanacore, Founder, Rock Dust Local, LLC
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition legislative day

Overview

  • Jon Binhammer, Director of Land Protection, The Nature Conservancy
  • Eric Farrell, Real Estate Developer
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester
  • Gary Hawley, Member, Williston Conservation Commission
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Conservation Programs, The Nature Conservancy
11:30 AM

S.21 - An act relating to a study on whether to require large buildings to install solar generation

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Bill Sponsor
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Guy Page, Advocacy Director, Page Communications
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

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

Break

10:00 AM

Department of Forestry, Parks and Recreation

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

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan

  • Joan White, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
11:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.63 - An act relating to siting jurisdiction for temporary meteorological stations

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor of Bill
10:15 AM

H.53 - An act relating to permitting planting projects in flood hazard areas

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor of Bill
10:30 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

Joint Committee Informational Meeting
Ethan Allen Room

  • Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

Vermont Clean Energy Economy
Joint Hearing with Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs
Room 10

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Mark Curran, Founder, Black River Produce
  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Biomass
  • Scott Gardner, Founder, Building Energy
  • Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Chris Marion, CEO, Bristol Electronics
  • Payne Morgan, Development & Government Affairs Manager, All Earth Renewables
  • Andrew Perchlik, CEDF Director, Public Service Department
  • Darren Springer, Chief Operations Officer, Burlington Electric Department
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Regional Policy, Department of Public Service
10:15 AM

Act 99 0f 2014

Status of rule-making process

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

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor of Bill
10:15 AM

H.53 - An act relating to permitting planting projects in flood hazard areas

Testimony and possible vote

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
11:15 AM

Overview

Overview

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.43 - An act relating to establishing a regenerative soils program

  • Marie Audet, Farmer, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
  • Elaine Ingham, Soil Life Consultant, President, Soil Food web Inc.
  • Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
  • William Moomaw, Co-Director Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, February 17, 2017
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

Assessment of how well the final proposed rule meets the statutory intent of Act 99 and Act 56.

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Regional Policy, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

Question before the Committee and analysis

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

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

Open invitation to other witnesses. See committee assistant to request time.

  • Gregg Beldock, CEO, Bullrock Corporation
  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Net Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
10:00 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

Committee discussion and possible vote

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

Break

10:30 AM

Net-Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • David Russell, Managing Member, Barrington Power
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
1:00 PM

Vermont State Legislative Outreach Forum: St. Johnsbury

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
8:45 AM

Net Metering 2.0 Final Proposed Rule 5.100

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Summary and Bill walk-through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Toxics Omnibus Bill

  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Toxics Omnibus Bill

  • Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
11:20 AM

Toxics Omnibus Bill

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:15 AM

Clean Water Investment Report

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

Committee discussion of amendment and vote

10:40 AM

The VT Dairy Producers Alliance

Introduction

  • Brian Carpenter, Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Margaret Gladestone, Board Member and Newmont Farm, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Richard Hall, Board member and Fairmont Farm Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Pleasant Valley Farm
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Net-Metering 5.100

Committee discussion of LCAR memo

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
11:15 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association

  • Jeff Benton, Legislative Chair, Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association
  • Jay Michael, Water Quality Committee, Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
10:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Christine Cano, Member, Board of Directors, Shadow Lake Association
  • Joanne Charbonneau, Clerk of State Wide Courts
  • Shawn Good, Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Josh Mulhollem, Aquatic Invasive Animal Species Specialist, Lakes and Ponds Program
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Supervision and coordination of the Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection Program, Vermont Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Beth Torpey, Member, Board of Directors, The Memphremagog Watershed Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Committee discussion and possible vote

11:00 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Discussion of amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

S.43 - An act relating to establishing a regenerative soils program

New draft Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Renew new draft and committee vote

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Christine Cano, Member, Board of Directors, Shadow Lake Association
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • George Scribner, Deputy Chief, Enforcement Division, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Bill walk-through

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Mark Ferguson, Natural Heritage Zoologist, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
9:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Bill review

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

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

  • Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
11:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

  • Nat Shambaugh , Concerned Citizen
11:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Sections 1-3

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
11:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Testimony from interested audience members

  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:45 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:35 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Committee discussion and vote

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Christine Cano, Member, Board of Directors, Shadow Lake Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Committee discussion

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

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Committee discussion

9:05 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
9:30 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:45 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
9:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
9:55 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
10:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:05 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:45 PM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

Committee discussion and straw poll vote

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Craig Peltier, Director of Asset Management and Project Design, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
11:25 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Committee discussion of post-crossover priorities

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Sections 1, 5 and 6

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.118 - An act relating to making building energy performance visible

Introduction of Bill

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor of Bill
9:30 AM

S.118 - An act relating to making building energy performance visible

  • Isaac Chavez, CEO, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Richard Faesy , Member, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  • Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
10:05 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Section 5

  • Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
10:35 AM

S.118 - An act relating to making building energy performance visible

Walk-through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:05 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B.1 Walk-through

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

S.43 - An act relating to establishing a regenerative soils program

AAFM Soils Program

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agriculture Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:40 AM

S.66 - An act relating to a cap and trade program for greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation, heating, and other energy use

Introduction of Bill

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor of Bill
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Metering Provisions

Discussion of Order and Rule

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, VPPSA
  • Mike Bursell, Chief Financial Officer/CFO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Andrea Cohen, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Doug Smith, Power Planner, Green Mountain Power
10:05 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Meterign Provisions

Continued

11:00 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B.1

  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
11:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Sections 1, 5 and 6

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:35 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B.1

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:45 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Sen. Robert Starr, Sponsor of Bill
9:20 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joe Chouquette, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corp
9:30 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B.1

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Metering Provisions

  • Olivia Campbell Anderson, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:35 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Meterign Provisions

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Meterign Provisions

Discussion of Order and Rule

  • Sarah Hofmann, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:45 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Metering Provisions

  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
11:00 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

Committee discussion

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

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:45 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Walk-through of Bill and testimony

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

Introduction and walk-through of Bill and testimony

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor of Bill, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

To Be Scheduled

  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Vermont Weatherization Programs

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Capstone Community Action
11:15 AM

Agency of Agriculture

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:25 AM

S.118 - An act relating to making building energy performance visible

Enforcement Provisions

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
11:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

  • Darren Springer, Chief Operations Officer, Burlington Electric Department
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Metering Provisions

Transportation Planning

  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill, Net-Metering Provisions

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.51 - An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

Sections 7 and 8

  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Transportation Efficiency, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
11:15 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

  • Dan Edson, Energy Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:35 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, VPPSA
  • Warren Coleman, Partner, MMR, LLC
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.63 - An act relating to siting jurisdiction for temporary meteorological stations

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

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

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

Confirmation Votes

Diane Snelling, Natural Resources Board
Michael Snyder, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

11:00 AM

Governor's Confirmation Hearing

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:20 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Introduction by sponsor of Bill

  • Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor of Bill
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Olivia Campbell Anderson, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Warren Coleman, Partner, Green Mountain Power
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

Testimony, Committee discussion and straw poll vote

  • Gregg Faber, Attorney, Public Service Board
9:00 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

Walk-through of Bill

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

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

Introduction of Bill

  • Rep. Marcia Gardner, Sponsor of Bill
  • Rep. Curtis McCormack, sponsor of bill
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

  • Chris Granda, Principal, Grasteu Associates
11:00 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

  • Lara Bonn, Manager, Efficient Products Strategic Planning, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
11:15 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

  • Kristen Driskell, Manager, Appliances and Outreach & Education Office, California Energy Commission
11:20 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

  • Garrett McGuire, Director, Government Relations, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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

Miscellaneous Energy Bill

9:15 AM

Act 174, Energy Siting; Program Check-In

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Citizen of Bennington, Act 174 Committee
  • James Sullivan, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
10:00 AM

Act 174, Energy Siting; Program Check-In

  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Act 174, Energy Siting; Program Check-In

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  • Jared Cadwell, President, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Act 174, Energy Siting; Program Check-In

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

Act 174, Energy Siting; Program Check-In

  • Ed Macnamara, Director, Energy Planning and Resources Division, Department of Public Service
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Introduction of Bill

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor of Bill
9:20 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Walk-through of Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:20 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:50 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

Committee Discussion

Discussion of Committee Priorities

-

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Efficiency of Homes and Buildings

HEAT Squad Vermont

  • Melanie Paskevich, Director, HEAT Squad Vermont
9:15 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Report on the Council on the Future of Vermont

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
9:45 AM

Clean Water Act

Project and Planning

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

Environmental and Climate Issues

Discussion with Vermont High School Students

  • Xavier Clark, Winooski High School
  • Emma Cosgrove, Harwood Union High School
  • Alex Do, Winooski High School
  • Liam Mears, Montpelier High School
  • Graham Swaney, Mount Mansfield Union High School
11:30 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Review of Revised Bill Outline

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.11 - An act relating to the liability of municipalities for hazardous material releases from landfills

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:30 AM

Clean Water Act

Projects and Planning

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kerry O'Brien, Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Review of Committee Strike-all Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the cost share for State agricultural water quality financial assistance grants

Committee Discussion

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Courtney, Illick, Snelling & Snyder

9:30 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the cost share for State agricultural water quality financial assistance grants

  • Rep. David Ainsworth
  • Lyn Des Marais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agriculture Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Distribution of new draft

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

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Distribution of new draft continued

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Committee discussion and possible vote

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

Senate Floor

Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

Committee discussion and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Act 148 of 2012- Universal Recycling

  • Pat Austin, Hauler, Orleans County
  • Michael Casella, General Manager, Casella Waste Management
  • Cheryl Franklin, Hauler, Windham County
  • Tom Gilbert, Owner/Operator, Black Dirt Farm, Stannard VT
  • Craig Goodenough, Hauler, Windham County
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Josh Kelly, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Trevor Mance, Owner, TAM Waste Services, Shaftsbury
  • Eric Paris, Organic farm composter, Lyndon
  • Lisa Ransom, Owner, Grow Compost of Vermont
  • Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District and Compost Facility
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

Committee review and discussion of House Proposal of Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.75 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance species control

Committee discussion of House Proposal of Amendment

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

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

Committee discussion of House Proposal of Amendment

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

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Commissioner Boedecker

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to liability for the contamination of potable water supplies

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.58 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

-

Public Trust Lands

Committee Discussion of Burlington Language

  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.411 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy issues

Consideration of Proposals of Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Monday, November 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
5:30 PM

Public Hearing on Lake Carmi

Franklin Town Hall
Franklin, Vermont

  • John Barrows, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Dick Benton
  • Charlotte Bill, Enosburg
  • Hal Bill, Member, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Michael Colby, Regeneration Vermont
  • Robert Cormier, Member, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Dan Larivee, Franklin
  • Peter Magnant, Chair, Franklin Select Board
  • James H. Maroney Jr., Leicester
  • Judith McLaughlin, Franklin
  • Albert Perry
  • Adrian Rainville, Franklin
  • John Roberts, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Casey Robinson, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Greg Tatro, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jared Willey
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

After the Floor

Chair and Individual Meetings

Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Bill walk-through

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

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly-House Chamber

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

Bill walk-through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

Bill walk-through sections 8-10

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Act 73 Water Quality Funding Report

Discussion of Act 73 Report

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Bill walk-through

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

Adjourn

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

S.260 Continued

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

-

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Testimony

  • Todd Bouton, General Manager, Farrell Distributing Company
  • Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Bill Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Lisa Ransom, Owner, Grow Compost of Vermont
  • Sarah Reeves, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

  • Ken Albert, President, VT Grape and Wine Association
  • Pat Austin, Hauler, Orleans County
  • Natasha Duarte, Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Tom Gilbert, Owner/Operator, Black Dirt Farm, Stannard VT
  • Craig Goodenough, Hauler, Windham County
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MMRVT

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jason Marring, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Food Bank
  • Nicole Whalen, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

VTrans Proposals

Explanation of VTrans Projects and Planning Processes

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Commercial Feed and Agricultural Fertilizer

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

Occupancy Tax

Discussion

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont’s Energy Innovation Program

Joint Hearing with House Energy & Technology-Room 10

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • James Gibbons, Director of Policy & Planning, Burlington Electric Department
  • Lisa Morris, Energy Services Planner, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Bill Powell, Director of Products and Services, Washington Electric Coop
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Matthew Rutherford, Manager of Regulatory Compliance, Stowe Electric Department
  • Darren Springer, Chief Operations Officer, Burlington Electric Department
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Forestry Operations

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Witness Testimony

  • George Bergin, Co-owner, Beverage Warehouse, Winooski
  • George Bergin, Co-owner, Beverage Warehouse, Winooski
  • Natasha Durarte, Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Natasha Durarte, Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jason Manning, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Food Bank
  • Jason Manning, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Food Bank
  • Mark Simakaski, Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Mark Simakaski, Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
  • Nicole Whalen, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
  • Nicole Whalen, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Clean Water Investment Report

Presentation

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kari Dolan, Manager, Vermont Clean Water Association
11:15 AM

Tactical Basin Planning Process

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ethan Swift, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean Water Projects: Planning and Implementation.

Joint hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee and Senate Natural Resources Committee Rm. 10

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Assistant Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Rm.8

11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

City of St.Albans Water Quality Program

Discussion

  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2019 FY Budget Address

Joint Assembly in the House Chambers

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Solid Waste

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Consolidation of S.285 & S.287 mark up and possible vote

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

Break

11:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

S.101 Amended walk-through

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
9:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Water Quality Enforcement

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Assistant Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Discussion Relating to the Lake Champlain TMDL

  • Lynn Hamjian, Deputy Director, Ecosystem Protection Office, EPA New England
  • Ken Moraff, Director, Ecosystem Protection Office, EPA New England
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
9:45 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Introduction of Next Draft

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

Break

10:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Tactical Basin Planning Projects, Rm. 10

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ethan Swift, Monitoring, Assessment and Planning Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Strategic Water Initiative

  • Chad Cherefko, USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Lake Carmi and Tickelnaked Pond remediation

  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Information regarding Storm Water (MS4)

  • James A. Sherrard Jr., Stormwater Coordinator, Town of Williston
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Bethany Sargent, Lake Champlain Outreach Coordinator, VT DEC
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Christopher Koliba, UVM Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, Clean Water Network
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael Wironen, Researcher, UVM
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

Introduction

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

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Draft 2.1

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Administration's long term budget plan for clean water

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Citizen Right of Action

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Jack Lazor, Butterworks Farm
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Discussion

  • Elise Annes, Vice President for Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Sue Fillion, Planner, Town of Brattleboro
  • Rod Francis, Vermont Planners Association
  • Jane Lazorchak, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Libby, Executive Director, Vermont River Conservancy
  • Tyler Miller, Stewardship Director, VLT
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Mark up and Potential Vote

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

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

11:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • John Barrows, Franklin
  • Ernie Englehardt
11:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Mark up and Vote

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Clean Water Work

10:15 AM

Clean Water Work

10:45 AM

Clean Water

  • Jane Clifford, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Final Vote

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

S.230 - An act relating to allocation of the energy efficiency charge among customer classes

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:25 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

10:45 AM

Additional Clean Water Bills

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Clean Water Work

10:00 AM

Agency of Natural Resources- Forrest, Parks and Recreation

  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
10:15 AM

Clean Water Work

11:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources- Fish and Wildlife

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the floor

Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Budget

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Director of Administration and Innovation Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:45 AM

S.153 - An act relating to the energy transformation category of the Renewable Energy Standard

Walk through and Bill Introductions

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

S.210 - An act relating to establishing noise standards for projects subject to State permits for air pollution control and land use

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
11:45 AM

S.214 - An act relating to protecting land at interstate interchanges and protecting settlement patterns

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.258 - An act relating to disclosure of biodiesel content in heating oil

Bill Walk Through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to disclosure of biodiesel content in heating oil

  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
9:50 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Final Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

  • Pat Austin, Hauler, Orleans County
  • Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden County Solid Waste Management District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended

  • Albert Perry
11:15 AM

Clean Water Day

Cedar Creek Room

11:30 AM

Energy Efficiency Progress

  • Paul Howell, Maintenance and Facilities Team Leader, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc
  • Dave Laforce, President, Built by Newport
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Walk through

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

S.259 - An act relating to establishing a community energy program

  • Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
9:30 AM

S.259 - An act relating to establishing a community energy program

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.259 - An act relating to establishing a community energy program

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
11:00 AM

S.259 - An act relating to establishing a community energy program

  • Bhima Nitta, Power Guru
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
After the Floor

S.219 - An act relating to the accumulation of microplastics in the waters and environment of the State

Bill Introduction

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended - possible amendments

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

Committee Discussion

As Passed by House and Senate 2017

11:15 AM

S.259 - An act relating to establishing a community energy program

Committee Discussion

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

Aquatic nuisance

Strike -all to address Aquatic Nuisance law, S. 75, passed in 2017

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Committee Review of Ag Committee proposed amendments

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Sen. Brian Collamore, '
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Continued Discussion

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

Aquatic nuisance

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended -amendments

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

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee Discussion

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Rebecca Ryan, Senior Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 2, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Aquatic nuisance

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended

9:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:50 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

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

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Mark up

11:30 AM

Recess

2:00 PM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Vote

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Meeting Details
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-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for Town meeting Day week.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

~After the Floor

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

Introduction

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Amendment discussion

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
8:45 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Aquatic Nuisance

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.549 - An act relating to the Petroleum Cleanup Fund

Bill Introduction

  • Michael Marcotte
10:45 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended
Room 10

  • Michael Colby, Regeneration Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Bill Introduction

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

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

As Recommended

  • Ken Rumelt, Senior Attorney, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

Lake Carmi

  • John Barrows, Camp owner, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Peter Magnant, Chair, Franklin Select Board
Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Amendment #1; #2
Review and possible vote

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

S.219 - An act relating to the accumulation of microplastics in the waters and environment of the State

Walk through

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.255 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control, Act 250 corrective actions, and beverage container redemption

Possible amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 PM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.219 - An act relating to the accumulation of microplastics in the waters and environment of the State

Walk through

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

S.219 - An act relating to the accumulation of microplastics in the waters and environment of the State

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

Energy Dashboard

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

As Passed By House
Introduction and Walk through

  • Rep. Marcia Gardner, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Rep. Curtis McCormack, sponsor of bill
10:30 AM

Comprehensive Energy Planning

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
11:15 AM

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

Bill Introduction and walk through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
~

H.881 - An act relating to corrective action plans under Act 250

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep Robin Chestnut-Tangerman, Reporter, House Energy and Technology
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Robert Forguites, Sponsor, House Committee on Institutions
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Transportation Efficiency, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
9:15 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
9:30 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Rebecca Ryan, Senior Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
9:45 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 23, 2018
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8:30 AM

Overview and Discussion

Sen Pollina Amendment

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

Sen Pollina Amendment

Pollina Amendment

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • John Langus, Brattleboro Redemption Center
  • Lara Lonon, CFO, Alchemist Brewery
  • Andrew McLean, President & Founder MMR, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

Pollina Amendment

Committee Vote

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

H. 917 sections 19&20

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

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Supply Authority
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Kate Mc Carthy, Transportation for Vermonters
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
10:45 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Kevin Miller, Director, Public policy, Charge Point
11:45 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

  • Katie Reilly, Senior Manager Environmental and Sustainability, Consumer Technology Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.777 - An act relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

Bill Introduction and walk through

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.777 - An act relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk through

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

Break

10:45 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ashten Stringer, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.227 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle emissions inspection program

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. David Soucy, Reporter, Senate Institutions
8:45 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Walk through

  • Deborah Carroll, Principal Assistant, Department of Taxes
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Matt Mincieli, Executive Director, Northeast Region, Technet
  • Anthony Serres, Government Relations, Philips Lighting
  • Bradley Talbot, Vermont Licensed Plumbers Association
  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-After the Floor

Renewable Energy in Constrained Regions of the Grid

S. 115

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Supply Authority
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Craig Kieney, Manager of Power Planning, VEC
  • Ed Macnamara, Director, Energy Planning and Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Hantz Presume, VELCO
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.560 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

Introduction and Walk through

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

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

S.271 - An act relating to electric vehicles

  • Jared Ulmer, Climate & Health Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Decarbonization Study

Introduction H. 763

~

Climate Change

SECTION C.110 of H. 924

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Linda McGinnis, Board Member, Energy Action Network
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Watson, Mayor, Montpelier, VT
~

GHG Inventory

  • Jeff Merrell, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Walk through

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association and Green Mountain Power
  • Lang Durfee, Bethel Mills
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Bob Finucane, Retired Engineer
  • Brian T. Fitzgerald, Dam Project & Vermont Dam Task Force, VNRC
  • Steve Hannah, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer & Scientist, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
  • Monica Stillman, Environmental Analyst, Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.777 - An act relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

  • Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

H.777 - An act relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-After the Floor

H.726 - An act relating to creating a voluntary pollinator-friendly standard for solar arrays

Committee Discussion and possible vote

10:00 AM

H.726 - An act relating to creating a voluntary pollinator-friendly standard for solar arrays

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karin McNeil, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

World Climate Initiative

Room 11

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

Bill Review

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

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

  • Alex Barrett, Forester
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Fife, Resource Supervisor, Weyerhaeuser Company
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Pieter van Loon, Forester, Vermont Land Trust
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion and possible vote

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Clean Water Initiatives

Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture, House Agriculture and Forestry, House Natural Resources
Room 11

  • Denna Benjamin, Farmer
  • Claudette Carswell, Farmer
  • Heather Darby, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
  • Larry Gervais, Farmer
  • Nancy Kane, Farmer
  • Carolyn Kittell, Farmer
  • Scott Korhonen, Farmer
  • Dan Larivee, Farmer
  • Roland Rainville, Farmer
  • Jamie St. Pierre, Farmer
  • Corinna Stanley, Farmer
  • Chandra Stanley, Farmer
  • Chris Wagner, Farmer
11:45 AM

Clean Water Initiatives

  • Liam Mears, Montpelier High School
  • Emily Shiftman
  • Asa Skinder, Montpelier High School
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Committee Discussion and possible vote

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

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Alexandria Mc Bride, Director Environment and Sustainability, Information Technology Industry
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.726 - An act relating to creating a voluntary pollinator-friendly standard for solar arrays

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Rottler, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-After the Floor

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Committee Discussion, Possible Committee vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible vote

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Randy Richardson, Chair, Vermont Trails and Greenways
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Tim Tierney, Past Director, Kingdom Trails Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

Committee Discussion and Possible vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.663

H. 663

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
9:00 AM

H.730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.233 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

Committee Discussion and Possible vote

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Committee Discussion and Possible vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Society of Association Executives
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Bradley Talbot, Vermont Licensed Plumbers Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Miscellaneous Possible Amendments/Additions

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible vote

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mike Covey, Vermont Tradition Coalition
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:30 PM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:10 AM

Adjourn and Senate Floor

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mike Covey, Vermont Tradition Coalition
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
10:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Gerald Garrow, Chief Plumbing Inspector, Department of Public Safety
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:15 AM

H.636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects

Committee Discussion and vote

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Synder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

H.636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Possible vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Vote

8:45 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
10:00 AM

Adjourn

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

H.410 - An act relating to appliance efficiency, energy planning, and electric vehicle parking

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:10 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
9:15 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Highway Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Highway Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
10:30 AM

Recess

12:45 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Vote

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Discussion

H. 636 Sen Rodgers Amendment

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Amend and vote

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Vote

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

TBD

Committee discussion and possible vote for bills and amendments coming to the Senate Floor this week.

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

TBD

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

Amendments

H. 410

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Updates On bills, Amendments, and Committee of Conference

H.576

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Amendments

H.559

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Amendments

1:15 AM

Committee of Conference

S.287

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Lay of the Land: A Historical Perspective on CSOs and Untreated Discharges

Regulatory History
General Overview of CSOs
EPA Regulation
Vermont Response
VT ANR Combined Sewer Overflow Rule 2016
Lake Champlain TMDL and CSOs

  • Mary Borg, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
-

Current Landscape

Reporting Discharges on DEC Website
1272 Orders for 14 Municipalities (Ongoing Process)

  • Jessica Bulova, Manager, Wastewater Program,Watershed Management Division, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Lynnette Claudon, Chief Pollution Control Design Engineer,Facilities and Engineering Division, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Eric Law, Community Loan Specialist VT/NH, US Department of Agriculture
  • Elena Mihaly, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
1:45 PM

Municipal Perspective

Pros and Cons of CSOs
Costs of Eliminating CSOs
Difference between CSOs
SSO's
Types of pollution
Loads Created by Breweries.etc

  • Tom Dipietro, President, Green Mountain Water Environmental Association
  • Megan Moir, Division Head,Water Wastewater, and Stormwater, City Of Burlington
  • Jeff Wennberg, Public Works Director, Rutland
  • Chad L. Whitehead, PE, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
3:00 PM

Taking Action: Opportunities and Obstacles

State Loan and Grant Programs

  • Terisa Thomas, Water Infrastructure Finance Supervisor,Facilities and Engineering Division, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn

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