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Senate Committee on Finance (Room 6)

The Senate Committee on Finance has jurisdiction over matters affecting the revenues of the State or its instrumentalities and relating to banks; trust companies; insurance; utility companies; and private and quasi-public corporations, including other companies subject to regulation by the Public Service Board.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

Brief Overview

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, VPPSA
2:30 PM

Fairpoint Communications

Brief Overview

  • Beth Fastiggi, President, Fairpoint Communications
3:00 PM

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

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Health Connect

Future of Vermont Health Connect

3:00 PM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

Brief Overview

  • Dan Bennett, CEO, Gifford Health Care
  • Tess Kuenning, President & CEO, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
3:30 PM

Department of Public Service

Brief Overview

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

E-Board Meeting

1:00 PM

Fiscal Update

Brief Overview

  • Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
2:30 PM

Funding Sources for Cleaning Vermont Waterways

Brief Overview

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer
3:30 PM

Independent Telephone Companies

Brief Overview

  • Roger Nishi, Vice President for Industry Relations, Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

10 Year Tax Study Overview

Brief Overview

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's 2017 Budget Address

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

EC Fiber

Brief Overview

  • Irv Thomae, Chairman, EC Fiber
2:30 PM

S.41 - An act relating to disallowing corporate income tax deductions for the payment of compensatory and punitive damages to a government

Committee Discussion

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Bill Sponsor
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Report on the Implementation of Senate Bill No. 175 of 2016

Brief Overview

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Brief Overview

  • Janice Klodowski, Board Vice Chair, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
2:30 PM

Department of Labor

Creation of the Agency of Economic Opportunity
Joint Hearing with Government Operations
to be held in Ethan Allen Room

  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Patty Turley, Esq, Workers' Compensation Attorney, Zalinger, Cameron & Lambek
3:30 PM

Governor's Education Finance Proposals

Brief Overview

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Miscellaneous Tax Bill/Amazon Tax

Brief Overview

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

Vermont Education Health Initiative

Brief Overview

  • Laura Soares, President, Vermont Education Health Initiative
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.48 - An act relating to creating the Commission on the State Bank of Vermont

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

S.41 - An act relating to disallowing corporate income tax deductions for the payment of compensatory and punitive damages to a government

Committee Discussion

  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM

Department of Public Service

Brief Overview

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Net Metering Update

Brief Overview

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
2:30 PM

S.48 - An act relating to creating the Commission on the State Bank of Vermont

Committee Discussion

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
3:30 PM

Education Fund

Brief Overview

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Fairpoint Communications Deal

Brief Overview

  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
2:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • Scot Kline, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
4:00 PM

Education Fund

Brief Overview

  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Tax Incentives for Alternative Energy

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

Tax Expenditure Study

Brief Overview

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

VTCAC

Brief Overview

  • Robert Fischer, President, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Lori Fisher, Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Mark Naud , Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Bethany Sargent, Lake Champlain Outreach Coordinator, VT DEC
  • Denise Smith, Vice Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Sheri Young, Member, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
2:00 PM

S.41 - An act relating to disallowing corporate income tax deductions for the payment of compensatory and punitive damages to a government

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
2:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee walk-through

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair of Act 174 working group
3:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion

  • Annette Smith, Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Recommendations Review / Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
1:45 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion

  • Margaret Cheney, Public Service Board
  • Andrea McHugh, Public Service Board
3:00 PM

Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission

Brief Overview

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.57 - An act relating to increase consumer awareness of prescription drug prices

Introduction / Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
2:00 PM

S.57 - An act relating to increase consumer awareness of prescription drug prices

  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:00 PM

Hospital and Health Systems pricing

Brief Overview

  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
3:30 PM

Drug Price Transparency Annual Report

Brief Overview

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Walk-Through / Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Denise Wheeler, President, Calais Selectboard
2:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Charles Storrow, A T & T
3:15 PM

Education Fund

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:45 PM

Education Fund

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Tax Increment Financing

Brief Overview

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Tax Increment Financing

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Tax Increment Financing

  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
  • Brennan Duffy, Director, Rutland Redevelopment Authority
3:30 PM

Education Fund

  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards' Association
4:00 PM

Standard Offer Program

  • Margaret Cheney, Public Service Board
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

Brief Overview

  • Tom Dunn, CEO, VELCO
2:00 PM

S.59 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

S.59 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
3:15 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

LCAR rules

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
2:00 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rebecca Heintz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Income Tax Compliance

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
2:45 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
3:15 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • George Young, Public Service Board
3:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Elizabeth Cooper
4:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Billy Coster, Policy and Planning Analysis, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Director of Environmental Compliance, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.57 - An act relating to increase consumer awareness of prescription drug prices

  • Richard Harvie , RPh, Montpelier Pharmacy
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, VPA and VRD
2:30 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
3:00 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
  • George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Chiropractic Association

  • Roseanne Dennan, Chiropractor, Chiropractic Care Center
  • Aimee Koch, Executive Director, VCA
  • Steven Sobel, Chiropractor, Align To Health
  • Erik Vose, Chiropractor, McDaniel Chiropractic Center
2:15 PM

Alternative Ed Fund Proposal

  • Rep. Scott Beck, St. Johnsbury, VT
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Alternative Ed Fund Proposal

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
4:00 PM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

June Tierney

  • Stephen Whitaker, Montpelier Citizen
4:15 PM

Education Funding

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Developing Policy-Based Evidence Workshop

Room 11

  • Robyn Liu, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
  • Duke Shepard, Deputy Director, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
2:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

  • Geoff Commons, Director of the Public Advocacy Division, Department of Public Service
2:15 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.59 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cynthia Stuart, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
3:30 PM

S.59 - An act relating to certain businesses regulated by the Department of Financial Regulation

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
3:45 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

Introduction / Committee Discussion

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

S.93 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Walk-Through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

Introduction

  • Sen. Becca Balint, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
3:10 PM

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

Walk-Through

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

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

Walk-through

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

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

Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

TIFs

  • David White, Assistant Director, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
2:30 PM

Public Advocacy Program

  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

All Testimony Cancelled

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:30 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
2:45 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

Committee Discussion

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
3:00 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

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

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
2:45 PM

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

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
3:15 PM

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

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
3:45 PM

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

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:15 PM

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

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Randy Viens, Assessor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
2:00 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:15 PM

S.62 - An act relating to requiring out-of-state vendors to report to the Department of Taxes certain sales and use tax data, and to have the Department of Taxes increase use tax compliance

Committee Discussion / Walk- Through

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

S.62 - An act relating to requiring out-of-state vendors to report to the Department of Taxes certain sales and use tax data, and to have the Department of Taxes increase use tax compliance

  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM

S.62 - An act relating to requiring out-of-state vendors to report to the Department of Taxes certain sales and use tax data, and to have the Department of Taxes increase use tax compliance

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

3:15 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

  • Brennan Duffy, Director, Rutland Redevelopment Authority
  • Bob Stevens, Principal, Stevens & Associates
  • David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
2:30 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

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

  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
3:15 AM

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

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

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Committee Discussion / Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

4:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Walk-Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Introduction

  • Sen. Brian Collamore, '
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
2:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:45 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Public Service Department - TBA

3:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
3:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
3:45 PM

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

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
4:00 PM

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

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 AM

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

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

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

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
5:00 PM

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

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Walk-Through

  • Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
2:00 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:15 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:00 PM

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

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

3:30 PM

S.81 - An act relating to an occupancy fee

Walk-Through/ Introduction

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

S.81 - An act relating to an occupancy fee

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
3:55 PM

S.81 - An act relating to an occupancy fee

  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
4:05 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
4:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
4:45 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
5:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

5:20 PM

S.99 - An act relating to authorizing additional tax increment financing districts

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Occupancy Fee

  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
2:00 PM

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

Occupancy Fee

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
2:30 PM

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

Occupancy Fee

  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Douglas Elliott, Permitting Section Chief, Anaerobic Digesters
  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:15 PM

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

Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

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

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

S.106 - An act relating to land use jurisdiction over electric generation facilities

Introduction

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
3:10 PM

S.115 - An act relating to new generation on transmission lines subject to curtailment

Introduction

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
3:20 PM

S.125 - An act relating to whether an energy facility promotes the general good of the State

Introduction

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
3:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Senate
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
4:00 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Introduction

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Lamoille County
4:15 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

Introduction

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Testimony Scheduled

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Testimony Scheduled

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Education Fund Proposal

  • Rep. Scott Beck, St. Johnsbury, VT
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

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

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
2:15 PM

15 Min. Break

2:30 PM

S.145 - An act relating to remedies for unfair insurance trade practices

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.216 - An act relating to Lifeline benefits

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Maria Horbar, Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
2:00 PM

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

  • Kate O'Connor, Chair, Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
2:15 PM

H.515 - An act relating to executive branch and judiciary fees and food and lodging establishments

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
2:45 PM

H.515 - An act relating to executive branch and judiciary fees and food and lodging establishments

  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Chasity Stoots-Fonberg, Program Manager, Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
3:45 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
4:00 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.145 - An act relating to remedies for unfair insurance trade practices

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
1:45 PM

S.145 - An act relating to remedies for unfair insurance trade practices

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurance Companies of America, State Farm
2:00 PM

S.145 - An act relating to remedies for unfair insurance trade practices

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
2:30 PM

S.145 - An act relating to remedies for unfair insurance trade practices

  • Patrick Bernal, Attorney, Witten, Woolington, Campbell & Bernal
2:45 PM

H.216 - An act relating to Lifeline benefits

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

H.216 - An act relating to Lifeline benefits

  • Carol Flint, Consumer Affairs Director, Department of Public Service
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
3:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

S.147 - An act relating to privacy and data security rules applicable to telecommunications service providers, including Internet service providers

Introduction / Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Possible Vote

  • Maria Horbar, Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
2:30 PM

H.85 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance & Wages
2:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Alicia Humbert, Head Attorney, DCF/Child Support Services
3:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
3:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Maria Horbar, Law Clerk, Legal Counsel
3:45 PM

S.147 - An act relating to privacy and data security rules applicable to telecommunications service providers, including Internet service providers

  • Paul Cianelli, President, New England Cable & Telecommunications Association (NECTA)
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
1:45 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

  • Clay Purvis, Department of Public Service
2:00 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

  • John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
2:15 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

  • Matt Dunne, Consultant, CoverageCo.
2:45 PM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
3:15 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Bill Talbott, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
3:45 PM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
1:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Alicia Humbert, Head Attorney, DCF/Child Support Services
2:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Emily Yahr, Vermont Health Connect
2:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
2:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Rebecca Heintz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
2:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
3:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Jeff Temmer, Chief Operating Officer, Best Bingo Supplies, Inc. dba BBS Gaming
3:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Bob Campo, President, Vermont Elks Association
3:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Department of Vermont
3:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
4:00 PM

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

Possible Vote

4:05 PM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Possible Vote

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Standard Offer Program

Overview

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:00 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

Walk-Through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

S.147 - An act relating to privacy and data security rules applicable to telecommunications service providers, including Internet service providers

  • Lisa Thorne, Director of Government Relations, Verizon
1:30 PM

S.147 - An act relating to privacy and data security rules applicable to telecommunications service providers, including Internet service providers

  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Public Service Department
1:45 PM

Unclaimed Beverage Container Deposits

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
2:30 PM

Unclaimed Beverage Container Deposits

  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MMRVT
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:15 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Bayada Home Health
4:00 PM

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

Walk-Through / Introduction

  • Bill Duchac, Manager of Insurance, Vermont Risk Management
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

Possible Vote

1:00 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
1:30 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Kevin Dorn, Town Manager, South Burlington
2:00 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

  • Michael Monte, Attorney, Monte & Monte
2:15 PM

S.76 - An act relating to property tax appeals

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Patricia Bisson, Tax Accountant, VT Tax Commissioner's Tax Technical Working Group
3:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Rick Wolfish, Partner, Gallagher, Flynn & Company LLP
3:30 PM

H.238 - An act relating to modernizing and reorganizing Title 7

Introduction

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Washington-Chittenden
3:45 PM

H.238 - An act relating to modernizing and reorganizing Title 7

Walk-Through / Committee Discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

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

Walk-Through / Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Tim Piper, President, Vermont Inn and bed & breakfast Association
1:30 PM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
1:40 PM

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

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:45 PM

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

  • Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Sonny Provetto, Social Worker, Vermont State Police
2:15 PM

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

  • Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
2:30 PM

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

  • Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, National council on Compensation Insurance
2:45 AM

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

  • Suzy Gulliver, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
3:00 PM

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

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
3:10 PM

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

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
3:20 PM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

3:45 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Break Open Tickets

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
4:30 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:45 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, A T & T
5:00 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon
5:15 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Public Service Department
5:30 PM

Equitable Provider Reimbursement Update

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
5:45 PM

Equitable Provider Reimbursement Update

  • Amy Cooper, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
6:00 PM

Equitable Provider Reimbursement Update

TBA

Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee Discussion

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:20 AM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:45 AM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

Committee Discussion

1:45 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Committee discussion

3:20 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:45 PM

H.50 - An act relating to the telecommunications siting law

Possible vote

Monday, April 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:20 PM

Teacher's Retirement Fund

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:45 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
4:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
4:15 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

4:30 PM

Provider Parity Implementation

  • Kelly Lange, Director of Healthcare Reform, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
4:45 PM

Provider Parity Implementation

  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
5:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

  • Michelle Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
5:15 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

6:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Provider Pay Parity Implementation

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

H.59 - An act relating to technical corrections

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:45 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
3:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, Asurion, Inc
3:15 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Testimony Scheduled

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Joe Benning, Senate Judiciary
1:15 PM

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

  • Charlie Herrick, Owner, Vermont Ride Network
1:30 PM

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

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
1:40 PM

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

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
3:15 PM

H.347 - An act relating to the State Telecommunications Plan

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

4:00 PM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Walk-Through / Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Bill Talbott, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Proposed Amendment

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Committee Discussion /

3:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
3:30 PM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

Monday, May 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

2:30 PM

Pay Parity Proposed Amendment

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

3:00 PM

Senate Convenes

4:00 PM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

4:30 PM

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

Discussion Continued

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

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

9:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

1:00 PM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

1:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Senate Convenes

3:30 PM

Pay Parity Proposed Amendment

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Amy Cooper, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Kelly Lange, Director of Healthcare Reform, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Heather Shouldice, William Shouldice & Associates
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Possible Vote

9:15 AM

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

Possible Vote

9:30 AM

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

Possible Vote

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion / Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst: Revenue & Tax, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Senate Convenes

4:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

Committee Discussion

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

TBA

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

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Review of any proposed amendments

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:45 PM

H.509 - An act relating to calculating statewide education tax rates

Committee Discussion

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Committee Discussion

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

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion & Organization

Introductions
Priorities
Member Bills
Paper/Paperless

Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - held in House Chambers

3:00 PM

Federal Changes, Impact on Vermont

Federal Tax Bill
Net Neutrality

  • Graham Campbell, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
4:00 PM

Impacts of Changes to 529 Plans

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Education Funding Update

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Act 46 Progress Report

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant, School Governance, Agency of Education
2:45 PM

Teacher Health Care Update

  • Jake Feldman, Tax Research Statistician, Department of Taxes
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Revenue Report

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

S.226 - An act relating to the phased-in exemption from State income taxation of military retirement pay

  • Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
-

S.200 - An act relating to the phased-in exemption from State income taxation of Social Security payments for certain taxpayers

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
2:30 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
2:45 PM

S.205 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for providers of homemaker and companion services

  • Sen. Becca Balint, Sponsor
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.201 - An act relating to modifying the renter rebate program

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.181 - An act relating to creating a flat homestead exemption for the purpose of the statewide education property tax and eliminating homestead property tax income sensitivity adjustments

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
-

Property Tax Proposals

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
2:30 PM

S.235 - An act relating to an income tax credit for home child care

  • Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor
2:45 PM

Break

3:20 PM

S.176 - An act relating to the definition of the term plant used for renewable energy programs

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
3:30 PM

Clean Water Fund Update

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.154 - An act relating to exempting trailers in storage from the property tax

  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
-

S.187 - An act relating to eligibility of agricultural land for use value appraisal

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
2:00 PM

Cost Sharing Reductions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:30 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Cost Sharing Reductions

Continuation

Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

Walk thru of bill

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Walk thru of bill

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

EB-5 in Vermont, Lessons Learned and What’s Next

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Mark Up & Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
4:30 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.205 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for providers of homemaker and companion services

  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

Principles of a High Quality Tax System

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Public Utility Commission Update

  • Ann Bishop, Chief Economist, Public Utility Commission
  • Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
3:50 AM

S.171 - An act relating to setbacks and noise limits for wind generation facilities

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
-

S.256 - An act relating to limiting additional TIF districts

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Robert Starr, Sponsor
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:15 PM

Revenue Update

held jointly with Senate Appropriations in Room 10

  • Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
3:00 PM

Tax Update

Comments on any concerns re: outdated W-4s and the new tax laws

  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM

Recent Federal Changes to Health Insurance

Association Health Plans

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly - held in House Chambers

2:45 PM

Review of the Governor's Budget Address

  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
3:30 PM

Suzanne Young/Education Funding Ideas

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Chairs' Meeting

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.181 - An act relating to creating a flat homestead exemption for the purpose of the statewide education property tax and eliminating homestead property tax income sensitivity adjustments

Property taxes

  • Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor
  • Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor
  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Captive Insurance Day

Update of the industry

  • Ian Davis, Director of Finance, Department of Economic Development
  • Janice Klodowski, Board Vice Chair, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Rich Smith, Captive Insurance Association
3:30 PM

Downtown Tax Credit

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
4:00 PM

Downtown Tax Credit

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

State Jurisdiction

  • Jeffrey Austin, Director of State Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Harold Feld, Senior Vice President, Public Knowledge
  • Chad Marlow, Advocacy and Policy Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Charles Storrow, AT&T
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

Continuation of testimony
Also walk thru by drafter of S.289 Draft 1.1

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

VT Community Action Partnership Day

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

  • Jan Demers, Executive Director, CVOEO
4:15 PM

Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont

  • David Corliss, Account Manager, Efficiency Vermont
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tom Knaur, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
3:15 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

Draft 1.2 -- Possible Markup & Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.191 - An act relating to current use property taxation

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
1:55 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

Possible Amendment

  • Sen. Randy Brock
2:00 PM

Property Valuation and Review Annual Report

Also testimony re: "numbers" in Governor's budget proposal

  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Acting Director, Department of Taxes
2:30 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.205 - An act relating to workers’ compensation for providers of homemaker and companion services

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

DFR "Housekeeping" bill

  • Jill Rickard, Director of DFR Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:15 PM

Rate Impacts of Federal Tax Legislation

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont

History/background

  • Richard Cowart
3:00 PM

Education Finance proposals

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:45 PM

Paid Family Leave Bill

Overview

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

" The Brigham Decision"

  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
3:15 PM

S.289 - An act relating to protecting consumers and promoting an open Internet in Vermont.

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Governor's Appointments

  • Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

Governor's Budget/Property Tax Section

  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
2:30 PM

Tax Expenditure Report/Update on Social Security

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

2018 Reports Repeal Bill

Committee Discussion

1:45 PM

VEGI Program

Overview; Changes

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:30 PM

Social Security Benefits

Overview - Governor's Proposals

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

Break

3:30 PM

Property Taxes

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:45 PM

H.694 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

  • Jamie Feehan, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Rep. Linda K. Myers, Reporter
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Education Funding

  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:45 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Dr. Erik Hemmett, Chiropractic physician, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Julia McDaniel, Doctor of Chiropractic
  • Heather Shouldice, William Shouldice & Associates LLC
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Steven Sobel, Chiropractor, Align To Health
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
2:45 PM

Internet Coverage

includes discussion on the Telecom Plan

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
3:15 PM

Income Tax Changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.694 - An act relating to captive insurance companies

Committee Discussion & Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

TIF Report

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ashlie Van Meter, Senior Dir. State Gov't. Affairs, The Assoc. for Accessible Medicines
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

VEGI Program

  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
-

S.154 - An act relating to exempting trailers in storage from the property tax

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

Social Security/Other Retirement Benefits

  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
2:30 PM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Possible Vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

3:15 PM

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Casey Mock, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
4:00 PM

Efficiency Vermont

Oversight and Current Status

  • Matthew Wells, WestRock
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

3:15 PM

Net Metering

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Christa Shute
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Update on housing bond from last year

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:45 PM

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
3:00 PM

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

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:00 PM

Social Security Income Tax

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Administration's Personal Income Tax Changes

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont

Oversight and Current Status

-

S.115 - An act relating to new generation on transmission lines subject to curtailment

Walk thru of bills by drafter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

Decline in Solar Projects

  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
4:00 PM

Progress Report from Insurance Companies

Discussion regarding Bill Coding

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

S.294 - An act relating to an income tax deduction for home modifications required by a disability or physical hardship

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

S.154 - An act relating to exempting trailers in storage from the property tax

Testimony via phone

  • Gregg Spencer, Citizen
2:15 PM

Administration's Personal Income Tax Changes

Continuation of Tuesday's Discussion

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Drug Pricing Transparency

Report Update

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

Electric Utility Issues

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Craig Kieney, VEC
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Hantz Presume, VELCO
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Frederick Weston, Director of RAP's China Program, Regulatory Assistance Project
3:00 PM

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

VT Apartment Owners Assoc. has been extended an invite

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Richard Faesy , Member, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
3:30 PM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Discussion, Possible Vote

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.154 - An act relating to exempting trailers in storage from the property tax

Markup & Possible Vote

  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Payment Differential and Provider Reimbursement

Update

  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

S.174 - An act relating to the Exchange special enrollment period for pregnancy

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
3:45 PM

Miscellaneous Changes to the Medicaid Program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Sections 5 & 7

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Aimee Koch, Executive Director, VCA
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-

S.154 - An act relating to exempting trailers in storage from the property tax

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after the floor

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

Walk thru of bill by drafter

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

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.174 - An act relating to the Exchange special enrollment period for pregnancy

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:00 PM

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

Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

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

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

S.204 - An act relating to the registration of short-term rentals

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:15 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
2:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Draft 1.1

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

Vote

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Vote

  • Olivia Anderson Campbell, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Michael Descrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, DPS
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
4:15 AM

S.204 - An act relating to the registration of short-term rentals

Vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:45 PM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
5:50 PM

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

Vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
6:10 PM

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

Vote

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

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly - held in House Chambers

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

Committee Discussion
Possible Vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:45 PM

S.255 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

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

Sen. Lyons Proposal - committee discussion

3:15 PM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Bottle Bill

Sen. Pollina's amendment

  • Todd Bouton, General Manager, Farrell Distributing Company
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
4:30 PM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Assoc. (PCI), State Farm
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hollar, American Insurance Association
  • Emily Joselson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
  • Pat Murray, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ken Rummelt, Professor
Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

Vote

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Bottle Bill

Sen. Pollina's amendment

  • Douglas Farnham, Director and Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:15 PM

Governor's Appointments

Committee Discussion & Vote

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

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

Vanu CoverageCo Operations

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
2:15 PM

Health Care Stop Loss Insurance

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
3:00 PM

H.581 - An act relating to Connectivity Initiative grant eligibility

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of Bill, House Committee on Energy and Technology
-

H.582 - An act relating to increased funding for the Connectivity Initiative

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
  • Rep. Robert Frenier, Reporter
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of Bill, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Reporter
3:30 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Energy and Technology
4:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
4:15 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-

COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELED

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

Proposed Charitable Tax Credit

  • Rick Blount, Vice President for Development, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Jesse Bridges, CEO, United Way of Northwest VT
  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy
  • John Killacky, Executive Director, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
  • Doreen Kraft, Executive Director, Burlington City Arts
  • Kate McGowan, Interim Director, Center for New Leadership at Marlboro College
  • Andy Robinson, Nonprofit Consultant
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
3:00 PM

H.616 - An act relating to thermal efficiency monies and biomass-led district heat

Walk thru of bills by drafter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

H.616 - An act relating to thermal efficiency monies and biomass-led district heat

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Darren Springer, Chief Operations Officer, Burlington Electric Department
2:15 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, OMYA
  • Thom Jagielski, Director - Burlington Site Operations, Global Foundries
  • Jim Massie, Budget and Reporting Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of Bill, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Wayne Wilmans, Plant Manager, OMYA
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Reporter
3:30 PM

Vanu CoverageCo Operations

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.616 - An act relating to thermal efficiency monies and biomass-led district heat

Committee Discussion & Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
1:45 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
2:30 PM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Rep. Timothy Briglin, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
4:00 PM

H.676 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor, Reporter
4:45 PM

H.429 - An act relating to establishment of a communication facilitator program

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- 15 mins after floor

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Tax Codes

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

15 mins after floor

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Property Tax Section

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Nadeau, President, VT Federation of NARFE
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:15 PM

Senate Convenes

-

COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELED

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Paul Cillo, President, Public Assets Institute
  • Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Governor's Veterans' Advisory Council
  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury
  • Mary Mead, Town Clerk, Town of Charlotte
  • John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
-

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Teacher Retirement

  • Laurie Baroffio, Concerned Citizen
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

CoverageCo

  • Richard Biby, Interim CEO, CoverageCo.
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
2:10 PM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Kirby Keaton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

Proposed Charitable Tax Credit

  • Andy Robinson, Nonprofit Consultant
3:00 PM

H.429 - An act relating to establishment of a communication facilitator program

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Energy and Technology
3:15 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after the floor

Taxation of Electrical Infrastructure in the Lake

  • Josh Bagnato, Vice President, TDI New England
  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Colchester
  • Adam Lougee, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
2:15 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Ashten Stringer, Government Affairs Specialist, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
2:30 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Donuhue Amendment & Tax Dept. Changes

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
3:35 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Telecommunications

Report on Universal Service Fund
Update on CoverageCo

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
4:15 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
4:30 PM

H.429 - An act relating to establishment of a communication facilitator program

Vote

Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Scott Beck
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jake Feldman, Tax Research Statistician, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Ernie Saunders, NEMRC
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.676 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Toni Clithero, Assistant Attorney General, VTrans
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael McCarthy, Solar Project Consultant, SunCommon
  • Bonnie Warninger, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
2:30 PM

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

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Christina Rouleau, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Shane Jacobson, President, UVM Foundation
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Analyst, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 mins after floor

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Section 1 - Municipal Storm water Fees
Drafter will be in attendance for all sections of this bill

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Section 2 - Green Mountain Care Board Billback Formula

  • Paul Bruhn, Executive Director, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Tom Little, Vice President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, RAI Reynolds American International
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Gaetano Putignano, 802-E-Cig Supply LLC
  • Rebecca Ryan, Senior Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

15 mins after floor

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

Testimony from the business community

  • Zach Hatch, VP Manufacturing, Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc
  • John Hulbert, Perrigo
  • Win Smith, Chairman and CEO, Sugarbush Resort
  • Wade Taylor, West Rock
2:30 PM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Draft 1.1 -- Discussion & Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

H.894 - An act relating to pensions, retirement, and setting the contribution rates for municipal employees

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

JRH15 - Joint resolution requesting the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and Congress to adopt more effective measures to enforce the federal Do Not Call list and to police illegal robocalls

Walk thru of Resolution

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.581 - An act relating to Connectivity Initiative grant eligibility

Possible Vote

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:35 PM

JRH15 - Joint resolution requesting the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and Congress to adopt more effective measures to enforce the federal Do Not Call list and to police illegal robocalls

Vote

1:40 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

529 Plans

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

Opiate Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.894 - An act relating to pensions, retirement, and setting the contribution rates for municipal employees

  • Peter Amons, CFO, Rutland City Public Schools
  • James Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Dennis LaBounty, Political Director, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:15 PM

CoverageCo

Update

  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

H.676 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
3:30 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

Draft 1.2

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:50 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Section by Section

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

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

  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Walk thru of bills

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Break

3:00 PM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

Walk thru of bill

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association and American Petroleum Institute
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, VELCO
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Matthew Wells, WestRock
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
4:00 PM

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

Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Healthfirst
1:45 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

Vote --- Draft 1.5 (Strike All Amendment)

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.894 - An act relating to pensions, retirement, and setting the contribution rates for municipal employees

Committee Discussion & Vote

2:15 PM

H.676 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Draft 1.1 (setback amendment)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
2:35 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

proposed tax on opioid distribution

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Margaret Huessy-Laggis, President, Healthcare Distribution Alliance-the wholesale prescription drug administrators
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, PhRMA
3:00 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Ron Snyder, School Board Member, Williamstown
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Tom Borys, Director of Finance, OneCare Vermont
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
2:00 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

Proposed Tax on Opioid Distribution

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

Walk thru of bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Donna Kinville, City Clerk, City of South Burlington
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
3:15 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk thru of bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

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

Walk thru of bill

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

H.897 - An act relating to enhancing the effectiveness, availability, and equity of services provided to students who require additional support

Walk thru of bill

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:30 PM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

Possible Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:40 PM

H.780 - An act relating to portable rides at agricultural fairs, field days, and other similar events

Walk thru of bill

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
3:00 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Possible Amendment

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
  • Brian Murphy, Attorney, Dinse, Knapp, & McAndrew, P.C.
3:45 PM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
4:00 PM

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

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
4:30 PM

H.897 - An act relating to enhancing the effectiveness, availability, and equity of services provided to students who require additional support

Vote

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to portable rides at agricultural fairs, field days, and other similar events

Vote

-

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

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Claire Ayer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-10 mins after floor

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sen. Lyons Amendment
Sen. MacDonald Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
-

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

Vote

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Heritage Aviation
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

-after the floor

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jake Feldman, Tax Research Statistician, Department of Taxes
  • Christine Zachai, Principal, Forward Philanthropy
3:30 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Tim McCole, Vice President for Strategy and Marketing, Heritage Aviation
4:00 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jake Feldman, Tax Research Statistician, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

Walk thru of bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Vote

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Anticipated long floor time

1:15 PM

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

Vote

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
1:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sens. Brock and MacDonald Amendment re: CoverageCo

  • Sen. Randy Brock
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:30 PM

H.925 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
2:35 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Olivia Campbell Anderson, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
3:10 PM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

Vote - Draft 1.1

3:15 PM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Senate Convenes

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

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed Education Plan

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:50 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Perchlik, CEDF Director, Public Service Department
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

  • Michael Smith, CEO, VITL
2:25 PM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Walk thru of bill by drafter

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Melissa Norman, Society of Human Resource Managers
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division
4:30 PM

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

Vote

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

Opiate Tax - Draft 2.2
Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:10 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Draft 3.1 - Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:20 AM

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

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Anticipated long floor time

4:30 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Ed Macnamara, Director, Energy Planning and Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
11:00 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
11:15 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:20 PM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Vote

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

Senate Convenes

3:00 PM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Possible Vote

  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

H.386 - An act relating to home health agency provider taxes

Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Vote

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

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Vote

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk thru of bill by draft

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
11:30 AM

Break

11:45 AM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

Vote

  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

after the floor

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Fiscal Note

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

H.576 - An act relating to stormwater management

Vote

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Senate Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Senate Convenes

3:30 PM

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

Rodgers Amendment and MacDonald Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Olivia Campbell Anderson, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
4:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Senate Convenes

12:30 PM

Lunch

3:30 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

Senate Convenes

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

Senate Convenes

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

Education Fund Analysis and Update

JFO Presentation

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

H.13 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(Special Session FY 2019 Proposed Budget) Overview of Personal Tax and Revenue Allocation Changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

State Treasurer-Use of One Time Funds

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Special Session FY 2019 Proposed Budget -Overview

Friday, June 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Meeting Cancelled

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