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House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife (Room 47)

The House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife considers matters relating to conservation and development of the state's water resources; conservation and development of lands; land resources; land use; geology; fish and wildlife; natural habitats; air quality, environmental permitting; climate change; scenery; and solid waste and toxic substances management.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

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

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

11:00 AM

Committee Member Meet & Greet

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

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

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

1:00 PM

Payroll and Expenses Educational Presentation

  • Agatha Kessler, Deputy Director of Operations, Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Natural Resources Educational Presentation

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund

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

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Introductions

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Commisioner, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Stormwater Manual Changes

Department of Environmental Conservation Watershed Programs

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

iPad Training

11:00 AM

Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Decorum Training

2:45 PM

DEC Reports

Biennial Solid Waste Report

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

DEC Reports

Corridor, Flood Plain, & Shoreline Protection Programs

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Lakes Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

DEC Reports

Tactical Basin Planning Report

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Ecosystems Restoration Program

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Informational Meeting

Air Pollution, RGGI

  • Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:30 PM

Results Based Accountability Presentation

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.19 - An act relating to notice for local development review

Introduction by the sponsor

  • Rep. Valerie A. Stuart
10:30 AM

H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

Introduction by the Sponsor

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
10:45 AM

H.38 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Introduction by the sponsor

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
11:00 AM

iPad Training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Brownfields, toxics, (TSCA) and solid waste

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

Introductions and Updates

Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs); Ag. funding

  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Clean Water Report

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

ANR Enforcement

  • Kim Greenwood, Environmental Compliance Division Director , Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Zaikowski, Legal Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

House Floor

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

Introductions and Updates

Energize VT

  • Patricia Komline
  • Mark Whitworth, President, Energize Vermont
  • Steve Wright, President, Ridge Protectors
11:30 PM

Introductions and Updates

Renewable Energy Vermont

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Renewable Energy Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Informational Meeting

Stormwater Utility Report

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

Informational Meeting

Stormwater Manual Changes

  • Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview

Brownfields program.

  • Trish Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kevin Geiger, Senior Planner, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:00 AM

Informational Meeting

Sodium chloride (road salt) and its impacts on natural resources.

  • Corrina Parnapy, District Manager, Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
10:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Overview of district and sodium chloride issues (road salt) in Vermont and the impact on natural resources.

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.40 - An act relating to the use of internal combustion engines on public water sources

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, East Middlebury
11:15 AM

H.44 - An act relating to carrying a handgun and a bow after the close of the legal hunting day

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. Robert LaClair, Barre
11:30 AM

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

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Westminster
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Introductions

Transportation & clean water, and TS4 Permit Program.

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

TS4 Permit Program

  • Christy Witters, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

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

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Pittsford
3:15 PM

H.60 - An act relating to the hunting of coyotes

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Westminster
3:30 PM

H.61 - An act relating to the designation of heritage trout waters

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Westminster
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Report on VTrans pilot project using tires.

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chuck Schwer, Waste Management and Prevention Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

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

Committee discussion.

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

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

Committee discussion.

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

Training Session

ATLAS GIS Training

  • Erik Engstrom, ANR GIS Project Supervisor
  • Peter Telep, ANR Information Technology Manager
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

3:15 PM

H.31 - An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
3:30 PM

H.45 - An act relating to amending the settlement patterns criterion of Act 250

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. David Potter, Sponsor, City of Rutland
3:45 PM

Clean Water Fund

Funding sources. Committee discussion.

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

Informational Meeting

Local zoning and planning; Title 24, Chapter 117

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

H.19 - An act relating to notice for local development review

Committee discussion.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Bill Hodgman, Park Manager, TriPark Mobile Home Park
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • James Valente, Attorney, Brattleboro Development Review Board
11:00 AM

Informational Meeting

Lampricide and the impact on water resources.

  • Jared Carpenter, NLC Representative, Trout Unlimited
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Rose Paul, Director of Critical Lands and Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.38 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Discussion of Clean Water Fund Board.

  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bob Krebs, South Hero
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.38 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Committee discussion and vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  • Mary Russ, Executive Director, White River Partnership
10:30 AM

Informational Meeting

NPDES Permits

  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Informational Meeting

High Elevation Alternative Stormwater Evaluation.

  • Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program
  • Geoffrey M. Goll, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Justin Lindholme, Investigator, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Informational Meeting

Municipal roads general permit

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Ryan, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:15 PM

Clean Water Fund

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.67 - An act relating to the expansion of the beverage container redemption system

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. Cynthia Weed, Enosburg
10:15 AM

Informational Meeting

Climate Change

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

Clean Water Fund

Committee Discussion.

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.45 - An act relating to amending the settlement patterns criterion of Act 250

Committee discussion.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Lyle Jepson, Dean of Entrepreneurial Programs, Castleton University
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Tyler Richardson, Assistant Director, Rutland Economic Development Corporation
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Systems Administrator, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Committee discussion of costs, feasibility, and legality of funding items.

  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Committee discussion of costs, feasibility, and legality of funding items.

  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Committee discussion of costs, feasibility, and legality of funding items.

  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Per Parcel Fee
Tax Department to address Property Taxes & PVT

  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
10:15 AM

Clean Water Fund

Meals & Rooms

  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
10:45 AM

H.88 - An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags

Introduction by sponsor.

  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Charlotte
11:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to the use of single-use carryout bags

Introduction by sponsor.

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Putney
11:15 AM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Stormwater utility.

  • Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

Clean Water Fund

Fines

  • Kim Greenwood, Director of Environmental Compliance, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • John Zaikowski, Legal Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

LiDAR and per parcel fees.

  • John Adams, Director, VCGI
  • Mike Brouillette, VCGI LiDAR Program Manager, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Jarlath Oneill Dunne, Director Spacial Analysis Lab, University of Vermont
10:45 AM

Clean Water Fund

Hair & Nails.

  • Angela Richardson, Owner, Dosha Day Spa
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition legislative day

  • Elise Annes, Vice President for Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Nancy Bell, The Conservation Fund
  • Pat Haller, Westford Town Forest
  • Jane Lazorchak, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Libby, Vermont River Conservancy
11:45 AM

H.95 - An act relating to funding the Clean Water Fund

Introduction by the sponsor.

  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson, St. Albans
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Lake Champlain Leadership Learning Session

Room 11

  • Breck Bowden, UVM Professor of Watershed Science & Planning
  • Gina Campoli, Former Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Chipman, Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Tom Dipietro, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works, City of South Burlington
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Christopher Koliba, Professor, University of Vermont
  • Trey Martin, Former Secretary of Administration
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Eric Smeltzer, Former State Limnologist, Lakes and Ponds Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brian Voigt, Research Assistant Professor, University of Vermont
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.38 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

Discussion of amendment.

  • Rep. Daniel Connor, Fairfield
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

  • Nancy Everhart, Agricultural Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
1:30 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Non-Motorized Boat Stickers

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

5 Min. After Floor

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Stormwater Utility.

  • Jim Jutras, Water Quality Superintendent, Village of Essex Junction
11:20 AM

2017 Lake Champlain Action Plan

Presentation

  • Lori Fisher, Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • John Hollar, Vermont Mayors Coalition
  • Mark Naud , The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:30 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
3:00 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Property Valuation and Review

  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
3:15 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Stormwater Utility.

  • Jenna Calvi, Water Resources Division, City Of Burlington
  • Tom Dipietro, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works, City of South Burlington
  • James A. Sherrard Jr., Stormwater Coordinator, Town of Williston
4:00 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Parking.

  • Chapin Spencer, Director, Public Works for the City of Burlington
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ethics Training

10:15 AM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist
11:00 AM

Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

Joint committee informational meeting.
Ethan Allen Room.

  • David Andrews, Current and former employees at Vermont Yankee
  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Jim Matteau, Citizen Member, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
  • Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Introductions.
Economic poisons.

  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
2:20 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Economic poisons.
Fines.

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:45 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Economic Poisons.

  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
3:00 PM

Treasurer's Report on Clean Water

Debt buy-down.

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer
3:45 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Atrazine

Joint Committee Meeting
Room 11

  • Will Allen, Farmer, Cedar Circle Farm
  • Mark Boyden, President, Orleans County Farm Bureau
  • Jonathan Chamberlin, Certified Crop Advisor and Vermont Commercial Pesticide Applicator
  • Jeff Comstock, Soils Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Farm Bureau
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Kati Gallagher, Operations & Research Coordinator, VPIRG
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ben Montross, Compliance and Support Services, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dwayne Moore, Senior Scientist and Senior Vice President, Intrinsik Environmental Sciences
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 Min. After the Floor

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Discussion and vote.

  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Mark Nelson, Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 Min. After the Floor

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Discussion and vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Discussion and vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Introduction by the sponsor.
Walk-through with Leg Council.

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Westminster
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steven Hanna, FED Safety Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

  • Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steven Hanna, FED Safety Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Conservation Districts

Introduction

  • Kerry O'Brien, Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Corrina Parnapy, District Manager, Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Heather Robinson, Manager, Essex County Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Hilary Solomon, Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
2:35 PM

Water Quality Blueprint

  • Heather Furman, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rose Paul, The Nature Conservancy
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H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

  • Jared Carpenter, Trout Unlimited
  • Bob Finucane
  • Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Shayne Jaquith, Watershed Restoration Manager, The Nature Conservancy
  • Shawn Kelley, Ph.D, American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont
  • Jessica Louisos, American Society of Civil Engineers
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

Walk-through.

  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer, Montpelier Conservation Commission
10:30 AM

Local Government Issues

  • Chris Louras, Mayor, City of Rutland
  • Paul Monette, Mayor, Newport City
  • James A. Sherrard Jr., Stormwater Coordinator, Town of Williston
  • Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City
11:30 AM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Committee discussion and possible vote.

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

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • John Grenier, President, Grenier Engineering
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
3:30 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Committee discussion and possible vote.

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Discussion and vote.

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Committee discussion and possible vote.

  • Ed Larson, Dam Owner
3:30 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Discussion and possible vote.

  • Charles Baker, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min. after floor

H.60 - An act relating to the hunting of coyotes

  • Judy Bellairs, Member, VT Sierra Club Forest and Wildlife Committee
  • Mike Covey, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Melissa Hoffman, Citizen Advocate, Huntington
  • Jennifer Lovett, Citizen Advocate, Stamford
  • Jeff Mack , Citizen Advocate, Shoreham
  • Walter Medwid, Citizen Advocate, Derby
  • Rob Mullen, Citizen Advocate, Bolton
  • Peggy Struhsacker, Citizen Advocate
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.60 - An act relating to the hunting of coyotes

  • Chris Bernier, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.194 - An act relating to priority housing projects under 10 V.S.A. chapter 151 (Act 250)

Introduction from sponsor.
Walk-through.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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H.163 - An act relating to promoting workforce housing

Introduction by sponsor.
Walk-through.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Fred Baser, Sponsor
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.18 - An act relating to releasing land from Act 250 jurisdiction

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.194 - An act relating to priority housing projects under 10 V.S.A. chapter 151 (Act 250)

Also discussing H. 163 and H. 18.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Mark-up.

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steven Hanna, FED Safety Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Larry Lanata, Dam Owner
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

Mark-up.

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Patrick O'Brien, Homebuilders and Remodelers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.61 - An act relating to the designation of heritage trout waters

Walk-through & testimony.

  • Clark Amadon, Trout Unlimited
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Richard Kirn, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:30 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Bill Introductions

Order of bill introductions will be confirmed 2/22/17.

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H.116 - An act relating to contamination of a public water system or a potable water supply by a hazardous material release

  • Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor
  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
  • Rep. Curtis McCormack, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.144 - An act relating to the membership of the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

Introduction by sponsor and walk-thru.

  • Rep. Michael Hebert, Sponsor
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
11:00 AM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Mark-up.

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.234 - An act relating to the liability of municipalities for hazardous material releases from landfills

  • Rep. Alice Miller, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.99 - An act relating to labeling of roll-off dumpsters

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor
  • Richard Hall, Board member and Fairmont Farm Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Sponsor
  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min. after floor

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

  • Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Committee discussion and vote.

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

House Floor

5 min after floor

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

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

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-

H.60 - An act relating to the hunting of coyotes

  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to clean water funding

Bondability of wetlands.
Phosphorus extraction.

  • Jeff Bernicke, CEO, Native Energy
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Interim Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.289 - An act relating to a registry for conservation rights and interests

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club
  • Heather Furman, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Shane Prisby, Trails Manager, VAST
  • John Roe, Vice President, Programs and Operations, Upper Valley Land Trust
10:30 AM

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

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.194 - An act relating to priority housing projects under 10 V.S.A. chapter 151 (Act 250)

Housing study group report presentation.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Clean Water Act

Presentation -- Room 11
*** All legislators are welcome ***

  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Agency of Natural Resources- Central Office

  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introduction and walk-thru

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.362 - An act relating to utility poles and Act 250

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Gill, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Sponsor
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor
  • Rep. Warren Van Wyck, Sponsor
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

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

Committee Bill on Act 250

Housing study group report presentation.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Committee Bill on Act 250

Comprehensive Act 250 Study: H.424
Reduce Act 250 jurisdiction or process: H.18, H.321, H.194, H.209

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Curtis Carter, Vice President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Bill on Act 250

Working Forests and Forestland: H. 233

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Charlie Hancock, North Woods Forestry
  • Steve Hardy, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Robbo Holleran, Consulting Forester, Chester
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • William Sayer, President and CEO, AIV Forest Policy Task Force
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Timothy Upton, Manager of Environmental Services, Green Mountain Power
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

H.39 - An act relating to the threshold for operational stormwater permits

Committee discussion and vote.

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

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Committee discussion and vote.

  • Warren Coleman, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Committee Bill on Act 250

Act 250 and energy / utility projects: H. 338, H. 362

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • John Brabant, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Warren Coleman, Vermont Electric Coop, Johnson
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Timothy Upton, Manager of Environmental Services, Green Mountain Power
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Bill on Act 250

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
9:15 AM

Committee Bill on Act 250

Mark-up: H.424

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Committee discussion and possible vote.

  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Rep. Kimberly Jessup
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Committee Bill on Act 250

Mark-up.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Electric Co-op and Green Mountain Power
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Bill on Act 250

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Erik Sorenson, Community Ecologist, Natural Heritage Inventory, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

Committee Bill on Act 250

Committee discussion and possible vote.

  • Margaret Laggis, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers, Vermont Groundwater Association
10:00 AM

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

  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-

Committee Bill on Act 250

Markup.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.92 - An act relating to the registration of dams

Committee discussion and possible vote.

  • Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
1:30 PM

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

2:00 PM

Committee Bill on Act 250

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Richard Spiese, Hazardous Site Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Sullivan, Homeowner, Bennington
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Bill Introductions

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H.277 - An act relating to authorizing the use of a light to hunt coyotes

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor
  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Testimony

Water resources and climate.

  • Michal Kravcik, Hydrologist
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

  • Scott Meyer, Project Manager/Industrial Hygienist for Project WorkSAFE, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

Bill Introductions

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

Bill Introductions

As time allows.

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H.389 - An act relating to notice for development review

  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
  • Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

  • Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Monday, March 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Token Session.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

Wednesday, March 29, 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

Committee Discussion.

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

H.105 - An act relating to the use of single-use carryout bags

  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
10:00 AM

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

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Christine Cano, Shadow Lake Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

H.394 - An act relating to a carbon tax and cap and trade study by the Joint Fiscal Office

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min after floor

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

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.261 - An act relating to application of stormwater permitting to municipalities

  • Job Tate, Sponsor
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introduction

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • George Scribner, Enforcement Division, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:15 PM

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

Next draft.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

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

  • Jenifer Andrews, President, Shadow Lake Association
  • Christine Cano, Shadow Lake Association
Wednesday, April 5, 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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:00 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Steve Hardy, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Bill Keeton, Professor of Forest Ecology, University of Vermont
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

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

Committee discussion.

  • Anne Bove, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Management Division
  • Christine Cano, Member, Shadow Lake Association
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Mulhollem, Aquatic Invasive Animal Species Specialist, Lakes and Ponds Program
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to the use of single-use carryout bags

Also H.88 / An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags.

  • Alex Beck, Board Member, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
  • Ray Dube, Sustainability Manager, Coca Cola of Northern New England
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Julie Lawson, Executive Director, Trash Free Maryland
  • Rachel Obbard, Assistant Professor, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth
  • Paul Tomasi, NEK Waste Management District
11:00 AM

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

Mark-up.

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

PILOT Report

  • Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:00 PM

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

Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section H.1 - H.6

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Carpetner, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Diane Sherman, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

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

Vote.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.105 - An act relating to the use of single-use carryout bags

Room 10.

  • Abdullah Ali, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Aaron Bevard, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Saraswoti Chhetri, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Liam Davenport, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Penelope DiRossi, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Karyn Hartland, Activist
  • Shamarke Hassan, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
  • Adriel Mendez, Student Activist, Sustainability Academy
2:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and vote.

  • Josh Mulhollem, Aquatic Invasive Animal Species Specialist, Lakes and Ponds Program
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

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

Discussion & vote.

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

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Discussion.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

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

Discussion.

  • Christine Cano, Member, Board of Directors, Shadow Lake Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

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

Discussion committee & members.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.211 - An act relating to the water resources and water supplies of the State

  • Shelagh Connelly, President, Resource Management, Inc.
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brian Gauthier, General Manager, Soundview Vermont Holdings LLC
  • Jim Jutras, Water Quality Superintendent, Village of Essex Junction
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen ParrDoering, Deputy Division Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Angela Shambaugh, Environmental Scientist, DEC Lakes and Ponds Program
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

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

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Reporter
  • Ernest Christianson, Regional Engineer Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jennifer Duggan, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

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

Vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Public trust lands.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charlie Tipper, New Moran
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Discussion and possible vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

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

Committee discussion.

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Owen Caine, Manager, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Vermont Groundwater Association
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Witnesses & discussion.

  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
  • Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
  • Ruma Kohli, Global Foundries
11:30 AM

H.261 - An act relating to application of stormwater permitting to municipalities

Municipal Roads General Permitting (MRGP).

  • Jim Ryan, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

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

Committee discussion.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Amendment.

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

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

Committee discussion.

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
11:15 AM

Fire Evacuation Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
11:30 AM

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

Brennan amendment.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

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

Mark-up.

  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Tukey, Global Foundries
Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

5 min after floor

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

Mark-up.

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

Economic Value of the Connecticut River Paper

Presentation of findings.

  • Joby Bernstein, Student
  • Bill Kosmidis, Student
  • Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Rockefeller Public Policy Center
2:00 PM

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

Mark-up & vote.

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

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

Draft 3.1

  • Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club
  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Nick Ecker-Raez, Glover
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • William Sayer, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Carbon Tax Research Presentation

  • Aleksander Taylor, Student, University of Vermont
9:15 AM

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

Markup.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

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

Markup.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Markup and vote.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Erik Sorenson, Community Ecologist, Natural Heritage Inventory, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:15 AM

Cap/Trade, Carbon Tax, Pollution Fees

  • Janet Milne, Professor, Vermont Law School
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

Cap/Trade, Carbon Tax, Pollution Fees

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H.531 - An act relating to establishing a carbon pollution fee in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Sponsor
  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Cap/Trade, Carbon Tax, Pollution Fees

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Alan Betts, Climatologist, Atmospheric Research
  • Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Monday, May 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Discussion & vote.

10:15 AM

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

Committee discussion.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

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

Committee discussion.

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
9:15 AM

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

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Discussion of amendments.

  • Rep. Robert Bancroft
  • Rep. Gary Nolan
-

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

Committee discussion.

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.103 - An act relating to primary enforcement of the adult seatbelt law

Committee discussion.

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion.

-

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

Committee discussion.

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Saturday, May 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

As necessary.

Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Committee Discussion

Issues for 2018

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Introduction

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ashley Romeo-Boles, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Ashten Stringer, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chambers

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Bill Introduction and Testimony

  • Josh Cox, Critical Infrastructure Planner, Vermont Emergency Management
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Brian Fitzgerald, River Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Roy Schiff, Water Resources Engineer & Scientist, Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Hilton Dier, Renewable Energy Design, Missisquoi River Hydro LLC
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Introduction

  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
11:00 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Manure Spreading

Discussion of issues: Spreading dates and spreading distances to a water supply

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ernest Christianson, Regional Engineer Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jill Garland, Westminster Farms
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Emergency and Evacuation Procedure Meeting

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Introduction, mark up and vote

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Bill Sponsor
  • Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Act 250 Commission

The Next 50 Years

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Co-Chair 250 Commission
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Co-Chair 250 Commission
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H.554 - An act relating to the regulation of dams and the testing of groundwater sources

Discussion and vote

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.591 - An act relating to fishing access areas

Introduction and discussion

  • Brian Ames, Putney
  • Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
  • Robert Currier, State Game Warden, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kelly Price, Senior Warden, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
  • Penelope Simpson, Putney
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

H.338 - An act relating to siting jurisdiction for temporary meteorological stations

Discussion

  • Joel Cope, Town Manager, Brighton
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Doug Niles, Selectboard Chair, Brighton
  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Act 73 Water Quality Funding Report

Discussion

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.591 - An act relating to fishing access areas

Witness Testimony

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
10:00 AM

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

Introduction and discussion

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Trevor Barton, Executive Director, Municipal Waste Association of Ontario
  • Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Dam amendment discussion

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

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Introduction and mercury discussion

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Act 64 Section 34

Management of wastewater sludge and treatment in Vermont
Discussion

  • Ernie Kelley, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Eamon Twohig, Residuals Management of Emerging Contaminants Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:40 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Technical review of 3 acre implementation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Mark up

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

H.546 - An act relating to the taking of antlerless deer during the first three days of rifle season

Bill introductions as time will allow

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 AM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee discussion

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

immediately following adjournment

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

15 minutes after floor

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

Mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Electronic Notice Bulletin

  • Jessica Mendizabal, Process Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion and mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
11:30 AM

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

Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Committee Business

30 minutes after floor

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Mark up and vote

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Government Accountability Committee Report

Report back and action on the indicators of outcomes
Internal sub committee and report presentation

10:00 AM

Coyote Report

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kim Royar, Biologist, Fur Bearing Project Leader, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after the floor

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

Harrison Amendment
Introduction and discussion

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. James Harrison
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
4:00 PM

Coyote Meeting

Committee hearing
Room 11

  • Dennis Boggs, Citizen
  • Renate Callahan, Johnson
  • Jacqueline Carr, Essex Junction
  • Rhonna Gable, Plainfield
  • David Galasky, Moretown
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Erik Hammond, Huntington
  • Melissa Hoffman, Citizen Advocate, Vermont Coyote Coexistence Coalition
  • Linda Huebner, Executive Director, Second Chance Animal Center, Shaftsbury
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Jennifer Lovett, Citizen Advocate, Stamford
  • Jeff Mack , Citizen Advocate, Shoreham
  • Walter Medwid, Citizen Advocate, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
  • Rob Mullen, Bolton
  • Scott Skinner, Middlesex
  • Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Specialist, Charlotte
  • Donna Underwood Owens, Citizen
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Carbon Pricing Study

Introduction and discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Carbon Pricing Study

  • Bob Amelang, Rutland
  • Joseph Fusco, Chair, Casella Waste Systems
  • Linda McGinnis, Energy Action Network
  • Rick Wackernagel, Itinerant Climate Activist, Burlington
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:10 PM

Yellowstone Wolves

Movie

2:15 PM

Clean Water Initiative 2017 Investment Report

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:15 PM

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

Discussion

  • Mike Covey, Williamstown
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Discussion and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
10:30 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

H.210 - An act relating to eligibility for an antlerless deer permit when land is posted as open to hunting or fishing by permission only

  • Paul Hannan, Butterfield Farm, Plainfield
30 mins after floor

H.636 An Act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects and coyote hunting competitions

Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Patrick Tate, Biologist II, Furbearer Project Leader, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.99 - An act relating to labeling of roll-off dumpsters

Committee discussion

  • Wendell Coleman, S. Burlington
  • Richard Filion, Springfield
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Heather Shouldice, Chair, Capitol Complex Commission
9:30 AM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion and mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gina Campoli, Former Environmental Policy Manager, Craftsbury
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Basin Plan Summary Report

Basin planning: How projects are selected for inclusion and how they are managed to completion.

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Hilary Solomon, Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Ethan Swift, Monitoring, Assessment and Planning Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion and mark up

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Mike Covey, Vermont Trapper's Association
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Discussion, walk thru and mark up as needed

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
-

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion, walk thru and mark up

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion and mark up

  • Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Recommendations for establishing a clean water authority and revenue source for the Clean Water Fund, Act 64 implementation, recreation, aquatic invasive species and other issues critical to clean water.

  • Lori Fisher, Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
9:45 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Carey Hengstenberg, Planning Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Director of Administration and Innovation Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

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

Discussion

  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
25 mins after floor

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

Vote

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
30 mins after floor

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Ethan Allen room
Discussion

  • John Barrows, Franklin
  • Peter Beneveto, President, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Robert L. Evans, Vice President, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Polly Gadbois, Franklin
  • Peter Magnant, Chair, Franklin Select Board
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

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

Reconsider and vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jon Erickson, Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, UVM
  • Bram Kleppner, Chief Executive Officer, Danforth Pewter
  • Dan Quinlan, Chair, Vermont Climate and Health Alliance
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Testimony

  • Phil Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rose Paul, Director of Science and Fresh Water Programs, The Nature Conservancy
  • Jon Ramsay, Vermont Land Trust
  • Mike Zwikelmaier, Sharon Conservation Commission
11:30 AM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Discussion

  • Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
1:45 PM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gina Campoli, Former Environmental Policy Manager, Craftsbury
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:30 AM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Amendments if any

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

Presentation of projects

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Kerry O'Brien, Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Luke Rackers, Communications Coordinator, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Hilary Solomon, Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
3:15 PM

H.838 - An act relating to the priorities for water quality aid to municipalities

Introduction

  • Rep. Thomas Bock, Co-Sponsor
  • Rep. John Gannon, Co-Sponsor
3:30 PM

H.850 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Introductions

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
3:45 PM

H.564 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Introduction

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.679 - An act relating to application of the solid waste franchise tax

Introduction

  • Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor
  • Trevor Mance, Owner, TAM Waste Services, Shaftsbury
9:15 AM

H.695 - An act relating to including hard cider under the beverage redemption system

Introduction

  • Rep. Carl Rosenquist, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.837 - An act relating to solid waste management

Introduction

  • Rep. John Gannon, Sponsor
9:45 AM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion and mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Brian Cotterill, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Tom Kavet, State Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

University of Vermont

Agriculture and Extension cutting edge campus programs

  • Jeff Carter, Agronomist/Soil Scientist, UVM Extension
  • Heather Darby, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
  • Joshua Faulkner, Farming and Climate Change Coordinator, UVM Extension
  • Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
2:30 PM

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

Discussion

  • Manujit Basu, Vice President, Grocery Manufacturers Association
3:30 PM

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Dexter Lefavour, Senior Project Manager, Tata and Howard, St. Johnsbury
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Emily Porter-Goff, Ph.D, Franklin Watershed Committee Coordinator
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

Update on local level stormwater actions

  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Bob Fischer, Water Quality Superintendent, South Burlington
  • Jenna Olsen, Stormwater Program Manager, Burlington
  • James A. Sherrard Jr., Stormwater Coordinator, Williston
  • Jeff Wennberg, Public Works Director, Rutland
10:00 AM

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

Discussion

  • Andrew Hackman, Lobbyist, Ameripen
  • Meghan Stasz, Senior Director of Sustainability, Grocery Manufacturers Association
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

5 min after floor

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

Walk thru of EPR: Extended Producer Responsibility

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Municipal Roads General Permit

  • Jim Ryan, Stormwater Program Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Mark up and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Amendment

  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

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

Discussion and vote

  • John Barrows, Franklin
  • Andrea Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Ernie Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • John Roberts, Small Farm Water Quality Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.31 - An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting

Discussion

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Brent Miller, Senior Director, National Assembly of Sportsman's Caucuses
  • Knox Williams, President, American Suppressors Association
10:00 AM

House Floor

Immediately following adjurnment

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Amendment discussion

  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit, St. Johnsbury, VT
1:15 PM

Air Quality

Discussion

  • Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Discussion and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.729 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Water Resources Board

  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Amendment introduction

  • Rep. Brian Smith, Sponsor of Amendment
9:15 AM

H.763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction

Mark up and possible vote

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

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

Introduction

  • Rep. Robert Forguites, Sponsor
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
10:30 AM

H.631 - An act relating to forestland used for maple production

Introduction

  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Sponsor
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:00 AM

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

Discussion

  • Angela Shambaugh, Environmental Scientist, DEC Lakes and Ponds Program
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Discussion and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Amendments

9:00 AM

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

Discussion on Nutrient Management Plans

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:45 AM

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

Discussion on amendments

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit, St. Johnsbury, VT
10:15 AM

H.99 - An act relating to labeling of roll-off dumpsters

Discussion

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
10:30 AM

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

Mark up and vote

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
30 min after floor

Clean Water Day

Vermont Conservation Voters

  • Clark Amadon, Board President, Trout Unlimited
  • Kendall Lambert, Administrative Director, Memphremagog Watershed Association
  • Corrie Miller, Executive Director, Friends of the Mad River
  • Lyn Munno, Director, Watersheds United Vermont
  • Ron Rhodes, River Steward, Connecticut River Conservancy
  • Mary Russ, Executive Director, White River Partnership
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min after floor

H.631 - An act relating to forestland used for maple production

Discussion: Erosion and Reverse Osmosis

  • Jessica Bulova, Wastewater Section Supervisor, DEC's Watershed Division
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Rachel Floyd, Consumer Protection Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Discussion

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Trish Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Act 250 Commission
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.631 - An act relating to forestland used for maple production

  • Matt Gordon, Executive Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  • Dave Lafoe, Unified Towns and Gores
2:00 PM

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

Discussion mark up and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 AM

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

Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

Discussion and walk thru

  • Elise Annes, Vice President for Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Jim Shallow, Conservation and Policy Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

immediately after floor

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

Mark up and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
30 min after floor

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

Mark up and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
45 min after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.679 - An act relating to application of the solid waste franchise tax

Discussion

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

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

Discussion

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Discussion mark up and possible vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

House Floor

11:45 AM

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

Mark up and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

House Floor

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

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

Introduction and discussion

  • Ryan Patch, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
9:30 AM

H.627 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Introductions and discussion

  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Amendment introductions

  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Sponsor
9:00 AM

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

Legislative review of Act 67

  • Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Review of all solid waste bills and introduction

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Reporter
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

11:20 AM

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

Amendment introductions and discussion

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor of Amendment
11:25 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Review of all solid waste bills discussion continued

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

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

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rose Paul, Director of Science and Fresh Water Programs, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Amendment Sponsor
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Reporter and Sponser
  • Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

House Floor

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

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

Introduction and discussion

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

H.923 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
11:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion

  • Patrick Austin, Austins Rubbish & Roll-Off Service
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

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

Introduction and discussion

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James A. Sherrard Jr., Stormwater Coordinator, Williston
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

House Floor

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

HR20 - House resolution opposing the proposed NewVistas development project in the rural areas of the towns of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge

Introduction and committee discussion

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Echeverria, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • David hall, Founder, New Vistas Foundation
  • Ted Hoyt, Dairy farmer, Tunbridge
  • Gary Mullen, Tunbridge Select Board
  • Brenda Petrella, Alliance for Vermont Communities
  • Michael Sacca, Commissioner, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Wood, Building a Local Community
10:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to protecting land at interstate interchanges and protecting settlement patterns

Introduction and committee discussion

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sandra Levine, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

H.105 - An act relating to the use of single-use carryout bags

Committee discussion
Single use plastic bags

  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Sponsor
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Sponsor
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
3:00 PM

HR20 - House resolution opposing the proposed NewVistas development project in the rural areas of the towns of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge

Committee discussion and rewrite

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Christopher Koliba, UVM Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, Clean Water Network
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Albert Perry, Middlebury and Lake Carmi
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Discussion

  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Lyn Munno, Director, Watersheds United Vermont
  • Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Conservancy
11:00 AM

HR20 - House resolution opposing the proposed NewVistas development project in the rural areas of the towns of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge

Committee discussion and markup

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

11:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion and markup

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion and markup

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Andrew McLean, President & Founder MMR, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lisa Ransom, Owner, Grow Compost of Vermont
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
Wednesday, April 4, 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

Act 73 Water Quality Funding
Committee discussion

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Pat Sagui, Past Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion and markup

  • John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Todd Bouton, General Manager, Farrell Distributing Company
  • Tim Maciel, Town Representative and Conservation Committee Member, Brattleboro
  • Jeff Meyers, Owner, Myers Waste and Recycle
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Shouldice and Associates
  • Robert Spencer, CAV President and Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District and Compost Facility
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
Thursday, April 5, 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

Discussion and markup

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kurt Magnan, Copper Hill Farm Fairfax
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Poulin, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Bill Rowell, Green Mountain Dairy, Sheldon
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion, markup and vote

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ray Wood, Executive Chef, Capital Food Court
Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min after floor

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Markup and vote

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Brent Demers, Assistant Director of Operations Logistics, City Market, Burlington
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Allison Hope, Director of Community Engagement, City Market, Burlington
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Discussion, markup and vote

  • Jane Clifford, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ernie Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

HR20 - House resolution opposing the proposed NewVistas development project in the rural areas of the towns of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge

Discussion and mark up

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Terry Redmond, Director of Support Services , Central Vermont Medical Center and Woodridge
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Quebec Delegation

Western Climate Initiative discussion
Room 11

10:30 AM

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion and mark up

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.665 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Blair Enman, Enman Kesselring Engineering
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
  • Jim Goss, Attorney, Facey, Goss and McPhee Attorneys at Law
  • Larry Jensen, President, College of St. Joseph
  • Lyle Jepson, Executive Director, Rutland Economic Development Corporation
10:00 AM

Lake Effect Film

Viewing and discussion
Room 10

10:30 AM

Clean Water Initiatives

Hearing with the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee, Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senate Natural Resources Committees.
Room 11

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Discussion and mark up

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Elena Mihaly, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 min after floor

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

Mark up and vote

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Mark up and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Committee discussion

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Committee discussion

  • Susan Alexander, District Manager, Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management District
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Donna Hill, Hill Trash Hauling, Hyde Park
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Mike O'Dell, General Manager Colchester, Coca Cola Northern New England
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Shouldice and Associates
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Discussion and mark up

  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Shouldice and Associates
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

HR20 - House resolution opposing the proposed NewVistas development project in the rural areas of the towns of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Mark up and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

House Floor and Caucuses

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

5 min after floor

Adjourn

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Update on Vermont Yankee

Joint hearing with House Energy and Technology, House Commerce and Economic Development, and Senate Natural Resources Committees.
Room 11

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor and Caucuses

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 minutes after floor

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

Discussion

  • Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Josh Mulhollem, Aquatic Invasive Animal Species Specialist, Lakes and Ponds Program
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

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

Discussion

  • Christine Cano, Director, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

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

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

After Caucuses

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

Amendment Introduction

  • Rep. Samuel Young, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
After

Moose Herd

Discussion

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
4:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

Discussion on Neonicotinoids

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:30 AM

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

Discussion

  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering
10:40 AM

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

Discussion

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

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Amendment Introduction

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Barbara Murphy, House Committee on Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

Amendment

  • Rep. Samuel Young, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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

House Floor

1:30 PM

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

Amendments and committee discussion

  • Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rep. Cynthia Weed, Sponsor of Amendment
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion as Needed

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

House Floor

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

Committee Discussion as Needed

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

House Floor

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

Moose Herd

Discussion on permits

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
After

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

TBA

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion as Needed

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

Saturday, May 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

H.5 - An act relating to protecting working forests and habitat

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