2019-2020 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)
The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development considers matters relating to business organizations, including banking, insurance, corporations, workforce development, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance, and the industrial and internal development of the state, but excluding matters relating to transportation, utilities, telecommunications, and energy.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 10 min. after Floor
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Committee Discussion
Introductions
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
New member seating and election of Canvassing Committee
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Results from Canvassing Committee
- 11:00 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
House Floor immediately following Joint Assembly
- 1:30 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Security Training
Immediately following adjournment of the Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Legislative Council
Introductions
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Auditor's Report
Economic Development Review
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Department of Financial Regulation
Introductions, Affiliated Reinsurance Company (ARC) and MAPFRE
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Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
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Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Introductions
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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Agency of Education
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Oscar Aliaga, Career Pathways Coordinator, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Oscar Aliaga, Career Pathways Coordinator, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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Education and Workforce Development
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Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
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Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
- 4:00 PM
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Vermont Bar Association Reception in the Cedar Creek Room
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- 10:20 AM
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Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Dustin Degree, Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board, Department of Labor
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Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Decorum training immediately following Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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Secretary of State's Office
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Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
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James Condos, Secretary of State
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Committee member liaison updates
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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State Treasurer's Office
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Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Agency of Agriculture and Agency of Natural Resources Lab
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Lynn Ellen Schimoler, Program Manager, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
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Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Lynn Ellen Schimoler, Program Manager, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Captive Insurance 101
Presentation featuring Deputy Commissioner David Provost in Room 10
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Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner, Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
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Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
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Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner, Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:15 PM
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Attorney General's Office
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Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
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Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
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Lauren Jandl, Small Business Advocate, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
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Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 108 Report
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Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
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Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
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Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Mary Niebling, Community Economic Development Director, Capstone Community Action
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 10 min. after Floor
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Economic Development
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Michele Kupersmith, Former Legislative Committee Member
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Michele Kupersmith, Former Legislative Committee Member
- 3:00 PM
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Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Heather McLure, Chief Risk Officer, OU Medicine, Academic Physicians Insurance Company
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Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Heather McLure, Chief Risk Officer, OU Medicine, Academic Physicians Insurance Company
- 3:30 PM
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Economic Development
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Vermont Captive Insurance Association Reception in the Cedar Creek Room
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone
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Bill Colvin, Acting Director, Bennington County Industrial Corporation
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Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Energy and Technology
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Bill Colvin, Acting Director, Bennington County Industrial Corporation
- 10:00 AM
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Economic Development
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Matt Dunne, Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
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Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
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Matt Dunne, Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
- 11:00 AM
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Economic Development
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Robin Morris, President, Mad River Food Hub
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Robin Morris, President, Mad River Food Hub
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's FY2020 Budget Address
Joint Assembly - House Chamber
Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Committee member liaison update
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10 min. after Floor
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Economic Development
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Steve Geller, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
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Debbie Jensen, President, Vermont Association of Realtors, KW Vermont
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
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Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
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Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
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Steve Geller, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Hemp Collaborative
Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 11-
Dave Barash, CEO, Luce Farm
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Brenden Beer, Owner, Kitchen Cabinet Medicinals
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Dan Chang, Owner, Kria Botanicals
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Carl Christianson, Owner, Northeast Processing
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Bill Lofy, Owner, Kria Botanicals
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Joe Pimentel, Owner, Luce Farm
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Dave Barash, CEO, Luce Farm
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment
Caucus of the Whole-House Floor
- 10 min. after Caucus
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Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
Overview
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Abbie Jefferis, New England Federal Credit Union
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Steve Kendall, Union Bank
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Rachel McLeod, New England Federal Credit Union
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Henry Rackliff, Homebridge
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Cindy Reichard, New England Federal Credit Union
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
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Jeff Teplitz, Vice President, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
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Pat Weaver, New England Federal Credit Union
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Joshua Wolfe, Executive Director, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
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Abbie Jefferis, New England Federal Credit Union
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Economic Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Ted Brady, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 3:00 PM
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H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Introduction and walk-through
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Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
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Alan Kinney, Kinney Insurance Agency
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mindy Sommers, Citizen
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Gordon E. Troy, Attorney, Gordon E.R. Troy, PC
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Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Workforce Development
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Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
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Tiffany Keune, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
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Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
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Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 11:00 AM
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Benchmark Study
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Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Presentation of Budget Adjustment Act
- 10 min. after Floor
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Economic Development
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Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Jane Campbell, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Northeast Kingdom Collaborative
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Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
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Jon Jewett, Special Project Manager, Hardwick Yellow Barn Business Accelerator, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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David Laforce, Co-owner, Built by Newport
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Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association
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Katherine Sims, Director, Northeast Kingdom Collaborative
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Patrick Sotums, Northeast Kingdom Young Professionals
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Michael Strait, Chair, Brighton Select Board
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Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
- 10:00 AM
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Economic Development
Introduction and updates
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
- 11:00 AM
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City of Newport
Overview and update
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Jessica Booth, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Newport
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Laura Dolgin, City Manager, City of Newport
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Paul L. Monette, Mayor, City of Newport
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Mike Welch, Senior Project Manager, Northern Communities Investment Corporation
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Tracy Zschau, Conservation Director, Vermont Land Trust
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Jessica Booth, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Newport
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
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Decorum Training
Immediately following House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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John Hollar, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
- 9:15 AM
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University of Vermont Extension
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Mark Cannella, Associate Professor, University of Vermont Extension
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Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
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Mark Cannella, Associate Professor, University of Vermont Extension
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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Economic Development
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Economic Development
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Workforce Development Initiatives
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR and Caucuses
- 10 min. after Caucuses
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Workforce Development
Continue testimony
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
- 11:45 AM
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Skills USA Vermont
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Ryan Beloin, Secretary, SkillsUSA Vermont
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Celine Champine, RN, Health Sciences 2 Instructor, SkillsUSA Vermont Prize and Scholarship Coordinator, SkillsUSA Advisor, North Country Career Center
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Ryan Beloin, Secretary, SkillsUSA Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Economic Development
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RT Brown, Project Manager, Windham County Economic Development Program
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Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
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RT Brown, Project Manager, Windham County Economic Development Program
- 2:30 PM
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Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, incoming CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 3:15 PM
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Fee Bill
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
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Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 10:30 AM
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Workforce Development
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Gwen Bailey-Rowe, Assistant Director for Adult Education, North Country Career Center
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Nate Demar, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Education Directors,, Cold Hollow Career Center
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Scott Farr, River Valley Technical Center
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Eileen Illuzzi, Director, North Country Career Center
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Gwen Bailey-Rowe, Assistant Director for Adult Education, North Country Career Center
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Hemp Processing Center Proposal
Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Senate Agriculture in Ethan Allen Room.
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David Muller, Entrepreneur
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David Muller, Entrepreneur
- 10:15 AM
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UI Trust Fund Report
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Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 10 min. after Floor
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Childcare Workforce
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Development, Department for Children and Families
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Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Child Development Division Policy Director, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Resources
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
- 4:00 PM
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Vermont Food & Beverage Tasting Reception
Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Committee member liaisons update
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10 min. after Floor
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Vermont Association of Educating Young Children
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Sonja Raymond, Owner, Apple Tree Learning Centers
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Sonja Raymond, Owner, Apple Tree Learning Centers
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Fee Bill
Insurance piece
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
- 1:15 PM
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Workforce Development
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Troy McAllister, Head of School, Department of Corrections
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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Committee Adjourns
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Workforce Development
Next Gen, Apprenticeships, CTF, Reloc802
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Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 10 min. after Caucus
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Workforce Development
Continued testimony
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Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Workforce Development
Continued testimony
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Workforce Training
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William Lucci, Assistant Director for Adult Technical Education, Stafford Technical Center
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Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
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William Lucci, Assistant Director for Adult Technical Education, Stafford Technical Center
- 10:30 AM
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H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
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Judy Cheeseman, Resident, Colchester
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Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Michael Ly, CEO, Reconciled
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Marc Sherman, Vice Chair, Government Relations, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Judy Cheeseman, Resident, Colchester
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Continued testimony
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Jon Cone, President and Chief Technical Officer, Vermont PhotoInkjet, LLC and President of Cone Editions Press
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Cairn Cross, Co-Founder, Fresh Tracks Capital
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John Hollar, Lobbyist, Community Financial Services Group
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Jon Cone, President and Chief Technical Officer, Vermont PhotoInkjet, LLC and President of Cone Editions Press
- 3:00 PM
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WC Administrative Fund
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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After School Day
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Christy Gallese, Director of Expanded Learning, Burlington School District
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Hiba Laaroussi, MedTrek Mentor, Grade 10, Winooski High School
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Caleb Morehouse, Grade 12, Vermont Commons School, Vermont Youth Council
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Suzanne Skaflestad, Director, Winooski 21C Program
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Christy Gallese, Director of Expanded Learning, Burlington School District
- 9:30 AM
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Update on Heating Technical Workforce and Heating Fuel CDL Drivers, Auto Insurance
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Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
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Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- 10:30 AM
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Bankers' Day
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Michael Seaver, Vermont President, People's United Bank
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 11:00 AM
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Workforce Development
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Carolyn Weir, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Vermont Community Foundation
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Carolyn Weir, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Vermont Community Foundation
- 11:50 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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Workforce Development
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Pat McDonald, Board President, Campaign for Vermont
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Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, VT Health Care Assoc. VT Assoc. of Hospital and Health Systems, Bayada Home Health
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Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management Project
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Pat McDonald, Board President, Campaign for Vermont
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
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Administrative Economic Development Initiative
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Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Administrative Economic Development Initiative
Continued testimony
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
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Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 3:00 PM
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Committee Adjourns
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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NEK Learning Services
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Michelle Tarryk, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
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Michelle Tarryk, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
-
Implicit Bias Training
Led by the Vermont Human Rights Commission for the entire House in the House Chamber
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 10 min. after Caucuses
-
Universal Service Fund Presentation
-
Peter Bluhm, Vermont PSB Policy Director, (retired), Consultant and Owner, Berkshire Telecommunications Consulting
-
Peter Bluhm, Vermont PSB Policy Director, (retired), Consultant and Owner, Berkshire Telecommunications Consulting
- 3:00 PM
-
Vermont Housing and Conservation Coaltion
-
Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone, Montpelier
-
Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
-
Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone, Montpelier
- 3:30 PM
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Mark-up
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association, Community Financial Services Group
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Talent Pipeline and Workforce Development
-
Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management Project
-
Deb Snell, President, AFT Vermont, AFT-VT
-
Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
-
Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management Project
- 9:45 AM
-
Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
-
David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
-
David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
- 10:30 AM
-
Election of Sergeant at Arms, an Adjutant and Inspector General, and three Trustees of UVM and State Agricultural College
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H. - An act relating to clarifying the definition of credit report
Technical correction
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
TBA
Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison update
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Community Action Day
-
Ron Connell, Participant
-
Dwight DeCoster, Weatherization Program Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
-
Jan Demers, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Val Elliott, Participant, Danville
-
Margaret Ferguson, Business Counselor, Capstone Community Action
-
John Gergely, Business Coach, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
-
Noah Kanter, Participant, Winooski
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Community Action Partnership, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
KrystaLyn Marzewski, Participant, Burlington
-
Amy Robinson, Program Director, MBDP and IDA, NEKCA
-
Sarah Stafford, Participant, St. Johnsbury
-
Francine Valero, Participant, Winooski
-
Ron Connell, Participant
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Vermont Training Program
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
-
John Young, Director, Vermont Training Program, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 3:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
-
Ken Gregg, Financial Director, Military Department
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR and Caucuses
- 10 min. after Caucus
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
Testimony continued
-
Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Transfer, UVM
-
Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State College System
-
Corine Farewell, Director of Technology Transfer, UVM
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
Testimony continued
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Nate Demar, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Education Directors, Cold Hollow Career Center
-
Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
-
Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
-
Tom Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, incoming CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
-
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 4:30 PM
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
Committee discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
H.327 - An act relating to automatic renewal contract provisions
Introduction
-
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor
-
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Governor's FY 2020 Budget Address
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- After
-
H.327 - An act relating to automatic renewal contract provisions
Amendments, mark-up, vote
-
Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
-
Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Salvation Farms
-
Jake Kornfeld, Vermont Commodity Program, Community Coordinated, Salvation Farms
-
Rep. Avram Patt, Salvation Farms
-
Theresa Snow, Director, Salvation Farms
-
Jake Kornfeld, Vermont Commodity Program, Community Coordinated, Salvation Farms
- 9:45 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
Introduction, walk-through and testimony
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
-
Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Elaine Haney, Legislative Liaison, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management Project
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- After
-
Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Community Action Partnership, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Addendum to Budget Proposal
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Employment Bills
- -
-
H.296 - An act relating to creating the Self-Employment Assistance Program
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
-
Rep. Felisha Leffler, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Matt Musgrave, Deputy Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Employment Bills
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meetings Scheduled
The General Assembly is on break for Town Meeting week
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Habitat for Humanity
-
David Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
-
David Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
- 9:45 AM
-
H.327 - An act relating to automatic renewal contract provisions
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
House Caucuses will be during Floor business. No additional Caucus after Floor.
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Clifton Long, Plumbing and Heating Instructor, Central Vermont Career Center
-
Clifton Long, Plumbing and Heating Instructor, Central Vermont Career Center
- 1:45 PM
-
Vermont Lumber Association
Discuss workforce development
-
William Smith, Attorney, Smith Government Relations
-
William Smith, Attorney, Smith Government Relations
- 2:15 PM
-
H.351 - An act relating to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and ski tramway amendments
Mark-up
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 3:00 PM
-
H.513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, incoming CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
-
Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
-
Scott Farr, Superintendent, Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Krysta Sadowski, Senior Manager, Gallagher, Flynn & Company LLP
-
Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Matt Musgrave, Deputy Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
-
Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Len Schmidt, President, Vermont Adult Career and Technical Association
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
- 11:30 AM
-
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Boston
-
Douglas Hsu, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston
-
Claudia Tu, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston
-
Irene Wu, Consular Officer, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston
-
Douglas Hsu, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Dan Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
-
Dwight DeCoster, Weatherization Program Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
- 3:00 PM
-
H.351 - An act relating to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and ski tramway amendments
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- After
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Community Action Partnership, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison update
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Business Roundtable
-
Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
-
John Young, Director, Vermont Training Program, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- After
-
H.351 - An act relating to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and ski tramway amendments
Mark-up and vote
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
School Nutrition Day
-
Molly Betournay, Director, Social Research and Advocacy, Clean Yield Asset Management
-
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Molly Betournay, Director, Social Research and Advocacy, Clean Yield Asset Management
- 9:30 AM
-
H.513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
Unofficial Proposed Amendments
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 3:35 PM
-
Introduction of Bills
- -
-
H.193 - An act relating to creating a State funding match for Americorps members
-
Phil Kolling, Executive Director, SerVermont
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
-
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
-
Phil Kolling, Executive Director, SerVermont
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.109 - An act relating to captive insurance companies and risk retention groups
Mark-up
-
Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:30 AM
-
TBA
10 minutes
- 10:40 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
George Russell, Chair, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp, Founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium
-
George Russell, Chair, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp, Founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium
- 10:50 AM
-
Introduction of Bills
- -
-
H.101 - An act relating to creating an Event Marketing Fund
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
-
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
-
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor
- 11:30 AM
-
Vermont Convention Bureau
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Introduction of Bills
- -
-
H.335 - An act relating to providing workers’ compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by Family Services Division caseworkers
-
Rep. James Carroll, Sponsor
-
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Matthew Hill, Sponsor
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
-
Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Carroll, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- After
-
Review Bills Introduced
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison update
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
Introduce Shaw Amendment
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor, Pittsford
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Workers' Compensation Bills
Walk-throughs
- -
-
H.14 - An act relating to workers’ compensation
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison updates
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Adjourned
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
-
Carl Lisman, Commissioner, ULC
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Carl Lisman, Commissioner, ULC
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
Continued Testimony
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Tourism Day
Room 11
-
Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
-
Roberta MacDonald, Cabot Creamery, Statewide
-
Peter MacLaren, Innkeeper, West Hill House Bed and Breakfast, Warren
-
Rob Megnin, Director Sales, Marketing and Reservations, Killington Resort, Killington
-
Sarah Morris, Director of Food and Beverage, Basin Harbor, Vergennes
-
Tom Remp, Marketing Manager, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock
-
Avery Schwenk, Co-owner, Hermit Thrush Brewery, Brattleboro
-
Mike Sheeran, Chief Operating Officer, Larkin Hospitality, Chittenden County, Waterbury, White River Junction
-
Amy Spear, Executive Director, Stowe Area Association, Stowe
-
Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Workers' Compensation Bills
- -
-
H.14 - An act relating to workers’ compensation
-
Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Michelle Kingston, Owner, Instructor, Lazy Acres Equines
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont and Vermont Association for Justice
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Medical Marijuana Program, Department of Public Safety
-
Rebecca White, Risk Management Director of Operations, Agency of Administration
-
Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
-
Sue Ceglowski, Director of Legal and Policy Services, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Reporter
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, FaceBook
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, Secretary of State's Office
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Sue Ceglowski, Director of Legal and Policy Services, Vermont School Boards Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
TBA
Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison updates
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.154 - An act relating to miscellaneous banking provisions
Walk-through
-
Joseph Bergeron, Executive Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Amy Richardson, Regulatory and Consumer Affairs Director, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Joseph Bergeron, Executive Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurance
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 1:30 PM
-
Remote Worker Update
-
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
-
John O'Duinn, Founder, Release Mechanix, LLC
-
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
- 3:15 PM
-
H.298 - An act relating to the creation of the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund
Walk-through
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont, Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Matt Musgrave, Deputy Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 10:45 AM
-
H.67 - An act relating to workers’ compensation
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Andrew Kingman, Counsel, State Privacy & Security Coalition, Senior Managing Attorney, Senior Managing Attorney, DLA Piper
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, FaceBook
-
Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
Credit Union Day
-
Matt Levandowski, CEO, Heritage Family (Federal) Credit Union
-
Matt Levandowski, CEO, Heritage Family (Federal) Credit Union
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
Mark-up
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
Mark-up
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Andrew Kingman, Counsel, State Privacy & Security Coalition, Senior Managing Attorney, Senior Managing Attorney, DLA Piper
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
Mark-up
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison updates
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, FaceBook
-
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Introduction and walk-through
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Reporter
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Reporter
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, VT Cannabis Trade Association
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- After
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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Lunch
Funeral for Rep. Robert Forguites
- 2:30 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Joseph Bergeron, Executive Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Aaron Ferenc, Financial Examination Director, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
1:30 p.m., House Commerce to Governor's Ceremonial Office for signing of Captive Bill
- 10 min. after Floor
-
Vermont Employee Ownership Center
Update
-
Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
-
Don Jamison, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
-
Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
- After
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Testimony continued
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Committee liaison updates
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Memo to Government Operations
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Walk-through
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
Mark-up
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 3:15 PM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
Mark-up
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- 3:45 PM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, AARP Vermont
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
Corporate Tax/Unitary Combined
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Mark-up
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H. - An act relating to permitting and State-owned airports
-
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
-
Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
-
George Coy, Former Legislator
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Justin Worthley, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Burton Snowboards
-
Mark Yardley, VP, Global Sales, Darn Tough
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Testimony continued
-
Angela Earle-Grey, Human Resources Director, Chroma Technology
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Michael Knapp, Chief Executive Officer, Green River
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Angela Earle-Grey, Human Resources Director, Chroma Technology
Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, AARP Vermont
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working VT
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.149 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
- 1:15 PM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
Mark-up
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Bill Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Depart for visit to Champlain Valley Marijuana Dispensary
Committee will tour and meet with staff
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Depart for visit to Central Vermont Career Center
Committee to tour and meet with staff
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
John Zaikowski, Enforcement & Litigation Section Chief, Agency of Natural Resources Office of the General Counsel
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 5:45 PM
-
-
Committee Dinner
Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 min. after Floor
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
House Ways and Means Amendment
-
Rep. Scott Beck, Reporter
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Rep. Scott Beck, Reporter
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Amendment
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 10:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
- 4:30 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, FaceBook
-
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:20 PM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
Mark-up
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
Friday, May 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, May 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 3:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Sections 8 to 11
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
-
Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Rep. Martin LaLonde
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
- 2:30 PM
-
S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Testimony continued
-
Rep. Martin LaLonde
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Rep. Martin LaLonde
- 3:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Ward Smyth, President, Turtle Creek Builders
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
-
S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Proposed Amendment
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
Committee of Conference, Room 27
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:30 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
H.533 - An act relating to workforce development
Conference of Committee, Room 27
Friday, May 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:45 AM
-
S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Appropriations Amendment
-
Rep. Linda K. Myers
-
Rep. Linda K. Myers
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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H.351 - An act relating to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and ski tramway amendments
Committee discussion
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Welcome, introductions, and reconnect
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Government Accountability Committee
Training on the use of data when looking at legislation
-
Emilie Kornheiser, Representative, Government Accountability Data Training
-
Emilie Kornheiser, Representative, Government Accountability Data Training
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
Proposed legislation concerning storage units
-
Daniel Bryant, Legal and Legislative Counsel, Self Storage Association
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Daniel Bryant, Legal and Legislative Counsel, Self Storage Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.643 - An act relating to banking and insurance
Walk through
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
National Council on Compensation Insurance
At Capitol Plaza
- 11:00 AM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
Joint Assembly- House Chamber
- 5 min after adjournment
-
Governor's FY2020 Proposed Budget Adjustment
-
Rep Linda Myers
-
Rep Linda Myers
Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
-
Joe Doherty, SVP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer, Self Storage Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
-
Michael Riva, VT Storage Facility Owner
-
Joe Doherty, SVP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer, Self Storage Association
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
-
Bill Baron, Owner, Island Mini Storage
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Bill Baron, Owner, Island Mini Storage
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Tourism Day
Room 11
-
Paul Brown, Co-owner, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury
-
Willie Docto, Co-owner, Moose Meadow Lodge
-
Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
-
Kim Jackson, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing & Storytelling, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
-
Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm, Liberty Hill Farm
-
Scott Kerner, Co-owner, Good Measure Brewing
-
Brian Maggiotta, Owner, The Inn at Manchester
-
Rachel Vandenberg, Owner, Sun and Ski & Stowe Bowl
-
Steve Wright, President & General Manager, Jay Peak Resort
-
Paul Brown, Co-owner, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury
- 1:00 PM
-
Green Mountain Care Board
Panel Discussion on Workforce.
Pavilion Board Room. - 3:30 PM
-
TBA
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.643 - An act relating to banking and insurance
H.643 (formerly 20-0157)
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
- 9:30 AM
-
H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
Committee Discussion
- 10:45 AM
-
H.643 - An act relating to banking and insurance
Continued Discussion
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 11:20 AM
-
Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Workforce Development
-
John Connor, Vice President, Connor Contracting, Inc.
-
Sam Markowski, Markowski Excavating, Inc.
-
Matt Musgrove, Deputy Executive VP, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Roth Perry, President, Courtland Construction
-
John Connor, Vice President, Connor Contracting, Inc.
- 11:55 AM
-
H.643 - An act relating to banking and insurance
Committee Discussion.
Vote.-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 12:10 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
-
Anne Barrett, Owner, Anne Barrett Creative
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Stephen Ellis, Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
-
Iris Sunj, Co-owner, Salon Vermont
-
Alexandra Vitale, Tour Manager, Discovery Bicycle Tours
-
Anne Barrett, Owner, Anne Barrett Creative
Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
Mark Heyman, General Counsel, Vermont Technology Alliance
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
-
John Franco, Attorney, John Franco Law
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
- 2:00 PM
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Walk through Draft No. 2.1
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
-
Joe Doherty, SVP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer, Self Storage Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Doherty, SVP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer, Self Storage Association
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY 2021 Budget Address
Joint Assembly-House Chamber
- 15 Min after Proposed Budget Address
-
Committee Discussion
Tourism & Marketing
-
Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.738 - An act relating to imposing an occupancy fee to fund tourism marketing and affordable housing
-
Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. David Yacovone, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Tourism & Marketing
-
Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Tourism and Marketing Continued
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Karen Fahey, Owner, Karen Fahey Associates
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Tourism & Marketing
-
Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
-
Captive Insurance Day
-
Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
A. Tracy Hassett, President & CEO, Educators Health Insurance Exchange of New England
-
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Committee Discussion.
Possible Vote.-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Press Conference
Let's Grow Kids.
Cedar Creek Room. - 11:00 AM
-
H.606 - An act relating to regulating storage units
Committee Discussion.
Possible Vote.-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Self Storage Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Business Portal
-
Alex Ibey, IT Project Manager, Agency of Digital Services
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Alex Ibey, IT Project Manager, Agency of Digital Services
- 4:30 PM
-
Vermont Employee Ownership Center
Cedar Creek Room
Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Reports to Committee Discussion
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min.after Floor
-
Review of Reports
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
NEK Day
-
Nolan Atkins, Provost, Northern Vermont University
-
Evan Carlson, Entrepreneur in Residence , NVU Do North Coworking
-
Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
-
Joe Kasprzak, Assistant Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
-
Nick Maclure, Broker/Owner, Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty
-
Luke Sussdorf, Manager of Special Events, Jay Peak Resort
-
Shawn Tester, CEO, Northern Vermont Regional Hospital
-
Molly Veysey, Executive Director, Old Stone House Museum
-
Nolan Atkins, Provost, Northern Vermont University
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 5 Min after Comm. of Conf
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Walk-through
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
-
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
Committee Discussion
-
Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
-
Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- 3:00 PM
-
Mercatus Center
-
Michael Farren, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
-
Kenneth Thomas, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri - St. Louis
-
Michael Farren, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Agritourism in Vermont
Presentation on UVM Extension's work regarding Commerce & Agritourism, and the Second World Congress on Agritourism in VT
-
Lisa Chase , Director, Vermont Tourism Research Center
-
David Hartshorn, Owner, Hartshorn Farm
-
Dan Lerner, Association Director and Chair, State Office, UVM Extension
-
Lisa Chase , Director, Vermont Tourism Research Center
- 10:30 AM
-
Workforce Development
Press Conference.
Governor's Ceremonial Office (Room 23) - 11:15 AM
-
Workforce Development Summit Report Hearing
Room 11
Joint Committee Meeting with Senate Commerce, Economic Development & General Affairs-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
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Dustin Degree, Director Workforce Expansion/Exec Dir. of State Workforce Development Board, Department of Labor
-
Erika Hoffman-Kiess, Summit Facilitator, Workforce Development Summit
-
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
-
Jeff Lewis, Summit Facilitator, Workforce Development Summit
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
-
Nikitta Caveney, Occupancy Coordinator, Housing Trust of Rutland County
-
Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
-
Melissa Disorda, Assistant Project Manager, Housing Trust of Rutland County
-
Lyssa Papazian, Project Manager, Putney Historical Society
-
Nikitta Caveney, Occupancy Coordinator, Housing Trust of Rutland County
Friday, January 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Reports to Committee Discussion
Weekly review of reports sent to the Committee.
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
John Hollar, Attorney, Community Financial Services Group
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Mark-up.
Vote.-
John Hollar, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
John Hollar, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
-
Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
-
Bill Jolley, Professor of Marketing, Norwich University
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
-
Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
- 2:30 PM
-
Vermont Agriculture & Food Systems Plan 2020
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
-
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
S.240 - An act relating to recruiting new remote workers and new relocating workers
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
S.240 Discussion Continued.
Review of Appropriations Budget Request-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Census 2020
Room 11.
Joint Committee Meeting with the Senate Committee on Commerce on Economic Development Housing and General Affairs-
Jeff Behler, Regional Director, NY Regional Census Center
-
Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
-
Michael Moser, Coordinator, UVM Vermont Data Center
-
Jeff Behler, Regional Director, NY Regional Census Center
- 10:15 AM
-
Sec. 8 Nurse Educator Report
Committee Discussion
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Phyllis Mitchell, Executive Director, Vermont State Board of Nursing
-
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
-
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Nurse Educator Study Committee
-
Paulette Thabault, Professor and Director, Norwich University School of Nursing
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 after Floor
-
H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete
Mark-up.
Possible vote.-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:02 PM
-
S.240 - An act relating to recruiting new remote workers and new relocating workers
Vote.
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Committee Adjourned
No Committee Business Today Due To Weather.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 Min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.705 - An act relating to promoting tourism and marketing
Mark-up.
Possible Vote.-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Community and Housing Investment
Committee Discussion on H.782, Sections 8-13. Amendments to Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits and Sec. 15. Creation of Better Places Crowd Grants.
-
Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Community Planning + Revitalization, Housing and Community Development, Department of Housing & Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
-
Liz Gamache, Interim President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Katherine Sims, Director, Northeast Kingdom Collaborative
-
Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Community Planning + Revitalization, Housing and Community Development, Department of Housing & Community Development
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion.
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Ryan McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer, Benchmark Space Systems, Inc.
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:20 AM
-
Break
- 10:50 AM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion.
-
Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
-
Christopher Gagne, President and Brewmaster, Hermit Thrush Brewery
-
Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
- 11:40 AM
-
H.640 - An act relating to requiring disclosure of information for VEGI incentives
-
Rep. Janet Ancel, Chairperson, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rep. Janet Ancel, Chairperson, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Tom Little, Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Mike Stuart, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Secretary, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Workforce Development
Committee Discussion regarding H.703, H.704, and H.707
-
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Hugh Bradshaw, Assistant Director, Workforce Development Division, Department of Labor
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:39 AM
-
Break
- 11:05 AM
-
Workforce Development
Continued Committee Discussion.
-
Andrew Brewer, Former Owner, Onion River Sports
-
Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
-
Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
-
Don Jamison, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
-
Michele Kupersmith, Former State Legislator and Program and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
-
Andrew Brewer, Former Owner, Onion River Sports
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
Workforce Development
Committee Discussion.
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Review of Reports
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
Early Childhood Care, Education and Workforce
-
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
-
Michael Seaver, Vermont President, People's United Bank
-
Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
-
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Early Childhood Care, Education and Workforce
Committee Discussion Continued.
-
Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc.
-
Bob Haynes, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development
-
Trey Martin, Lobbyist, Let's Grow Kids
-
Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education for Young Children
-
Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
Review of Appropriations Requests.
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Kathryn Baudreau, Director, Financial Futures Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Nermina Beslagic, Micro-Business Participant, A Cut Above
-
Jan Demers, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
-
Amy Robinson, Program Director, MBDP and IDA, NEKCA
-
Kathryn Baudreau, Director, Financial Futures Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
- 2:30 PM
-
Governor’s FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
- -
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 11:45 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
Governor’s FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 3:30 PM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
-
Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
-
Yasmine Ziesler, Chief Academic Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Arne Bomblies, Vermont State Director and Assistant Professor, Vermont EPSCoR, UVM
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Ryan McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer, Benchmark Space Systems, Inc., UVM
-
Arne Bomblies, Vermont State Director and Assistant Professor, Vermont EPSCoR, UVM
- 10:30 AM
-
Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation
Joint Assembly.
- 10 Min after Joint Assembly
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Review of Reports
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
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Governor's FY2021 Budget Address
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Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
-
Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
- -
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Review of Reports
Committee Discussion Continued.
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Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
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Karen Taylor Mitchell, Executive Director, Governor's Institutes of Vermont
-
David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Jay Craven Film
Committee Discussion.
-
Jay Craven, Director, Writer & Producer, Kingdom County Productions
-
Holly Groschner, President and CEO, Vermont Public Television
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Elaine Haney, Project Manager, Think Vermont and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
-
Jay Craven, Director, Writer & Producer, Kingdom County Productions
- 2:30 PM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
Committee Discussion.
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Habitat for Humanity
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Steve Ingram, Board Member, Addison County Habitat for Humanity
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Susan Sommer, Executive Director, Bennington County Habitat for Humanity
-
Steve Ingram, Board Member, Addison County Habitat for Humanity
- 9:30 AM
-
H.640 - An act relating to requiring disclosure of information for VEGI incentives
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Meeting with University of Vermont President
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Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.595 - An act relating to regulating the use of facial recognition technology
Committee Discussion.
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
-
Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Michael Ly, CEO, Reconciled
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
- -
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H.642 - An act relating to tax increment project development financing
-
Russ Bennett, Owner of Northland Construction, Camp Meade
-
Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Seth Jenson, Planning Commissioner, Town of Westford
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Review of Appropriations Budget Request
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Early Childhood Care, Education and Workforce
-
Cindy Cisneros, Vice President of Education Programs, Committee for Economic Development
-
Sarah Kenney, Senior Director of Policy, Let's Grow Kids
-
Trey Martin, General Counsel, Let's Grow Kids
-
Caitlin McLean, Workforce Research Specialist, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
-
Grace Reef, President, Early Learning Policy Group, LLC
-
Cindy Cisneros, Vice President of Education Programs, Committee for Economic Development
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Visa, Inc.
-
Senator Jeanette K. White
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10 min after Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.595 - An act relating to regulating the use of facial recognition technology
Committee Discussion.
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ryan Krieger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 2:00 PM
-
H.642 - An act relating to tax increment project development financing
Committee Discussion.
-
James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
- 3:00 PM
-
H.631 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments
Committee Discussion.
-
Rep. Matthew Hill, Sponsor, Wolcott
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kelly Massicotte, Attorney, Biggam Fox Skinner
-
Rep. Matthew Hill, Sponsor, Wolcott
- -
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H.917 - An act relating to expanding workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer
-
Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor
-
Christopher Dube, Member, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
-
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.734 - An act relating to prohibiting certain provisions in dental insurance contracts with dentists
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont State Dental Society
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:10 AM
-
H.846 - An act relating to exempting military retirement pay from Vermont’s personal income tax and recruiting military veterans
-
Hugh Bradshaw, Assistant Director, Workforce Development Division, Department of Labor
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
Michael Choquette, Chief of Staff, Navy, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Department of Vermont
-
Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
-
Larry Forsythe, Veteran's Coordinator, Vermont Department of Labor
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
-
Rep. Woodman Page
-
Hugh Bradshaw, Assistant Director, Workforce Development Division, Department of Labor
- 11:10 AM
-
H.703 - An act relating to creating a workforce development provider portal
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- after floor
-
H.307 - An act relating to strict liability for damages caused by domestic dogs
Committee Review
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
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Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
- -
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H.703 - An act relating to creating a workforce development provider portal
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.681 - An act relating to government operations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Committee Discussion.
Mark-up.
Possible Vote.-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
H.681 - An act relating to government operations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 11:00 AM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion.
Mark-up.
Possible Vote.-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Kyle Clark, Founder, Team Member, Beta Technologies
-
Paul Hines, Co-Founder, CEO, Packetized Energy
-
Adam Knudsen, President, Dynapower
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 Min after Floor
-
H.642 - An act relating to tax increment project development financing
Committee Discussion.
Mark-up.
Possible Vote.-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- -
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H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Possible Evening Committee Discussion.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.631 - An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
-
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10 min after Floor
-
H.703 - An act relating to creating a workforce development provider portal
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
-
Richard Amore, Department of Housing & Community Development
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Richard Amore, Department of Housing & Community Development
- 2:20 PM
-
Break
- 2:30 PM
-
S.255 - An act relating to captive insurance
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Captive Insurance
- -
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Committee Discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
S.255 - An act relating to captive insurance
Committee Discussion.
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Grid Optimization Memo to House Committee on Energy and Technology
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10:30 AM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 11:30 AM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Darcy Carter, District Director, U.S.Small Business Administration
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
Early Child Care Issues and opportunities.
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Trey Martin, General Counsel, Let's Grow Kids
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Trey Martin, General Counsel, Let's Grow Kids
- 10:30 AM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
VBSR Businesses. Issues and needs.
-
Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
-
Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- 11:30 AM
-
Break
- 12:30 PM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
Issues and needs.
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Bob Zider, Director and CEO, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Covid-19 Response Committee Discussion
Issues and Needs.
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Bob Zider, Director and CEO, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Friday, April 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Joint Committee Meeting with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Unemployment Insurance Legislation Discussion.
This meeting will be live streamed on the Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQtWLIiQcA8Xh0xWMvRMmw/videos?view=57 - 12:00 PM
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S.341 - An act relating to disclosure of tax information to facilitate the provision of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits
Joint Session with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.
Unemployment Assistance Tax Information Authorization
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 3:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Optional All House Caucus.
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.341 - An act relating to disclosure of tax information to facilitate the provision of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits
Committee Discussion.
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
S.341 - An act relating to disclosure of tax information to facilitate the provision of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits
Vote.
- 12:15 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 10:30 AM
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Committee Bill # 20-347850 Regarding Manufacturing and Retooling.
-
Will Biederman, Founder, Bowles Corporations
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Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregg Haythorn, President, Porta-Brace
-
Lisa Henderson, Director of Client Services, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
Brian Werneke, Vice President, Gordon's Window Decor
-
Will Biederman, Founder, Bowles Corporations
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 12:30 PM
-
ACCD Updates
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Review of Sunset Clause of Transportation Bill (23 VSA 754 Subsection B)
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Joy Hovestadt, Attorney, City of Burlington
-
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
-
Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion of Covid-19 Response
"Penalty Weeks"
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 10:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Followed by Full House Caucus.
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Full House Caucus
Continued From This Morning if Needed.
- -
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Commission Discussion
Review of Sunset Clause of Transportation Bill (23 VSA 754 Subsection B)
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Joy Hovestadt, Attorney, City of Burlington
-
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
-
Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, Lyft
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 12:30 PM
-
H.945 - An act relating to creating a COVID-19 Manufacturing Grant Program
-
Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, May 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program
Walk Through.
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Penalty Weeks
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
-
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.945 - An act relating to creating a COVID-19 Manufacturing Grant Program
-
Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Patricia Giavara, Assistant Director and Innovation Engineering Black Belt, Vermont Manufacturing and Extension Center
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 12:30 PM
-
S.255 - An act relating to captive insurance
Vote
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
-
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
- 12:40 PM
-
H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development
Possible Vote.
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
-
S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program
-
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, May 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
Joint Committee Meeting with House Committee on Education
Trends in Higher Education.
This meeting will stream on the House Education YouTube page, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbp_aMi8_P8GgvRGsShRdUA/videos?view=57-
Michael Thomas, President and CEO, New England Board of Higher Education
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Candace Williams, Director of Policy Research and Strategic Initiatives, New England Board of Higher Education
-
Michael Thomas, President and CEO, New England Board of Higher Education
- -
-
Education Finance
Funding for FY 21 - Possible Discussion
-
Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
-
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 AM
-
All-House Caucus
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Workers Compensation and COVID-19
-
Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
-
Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
-
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 11:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Joint Committee Meeting with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Discussion regarding Vermont Employment Growth Incentive.
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Committee Discussion
COVID-19 Impact on Vermont Businesses
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Sue Bette, Founder, Bluebird BBQ
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Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
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Jed Davis, Owner, Farmhouse Group
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Allen Van Anda, Co-Founder, Lost Nation Brewing
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Sue Bette, Founder, Bluebird BBQ
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Penalty Weeks Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program.
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Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Commission Discussion
COVID Economic Recovery Bill
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Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
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Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
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Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
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Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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FLOOR
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Break
- 1:30 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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COVID Economic Recovery Bill
Walk through with David Hall.
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Penalty Weeks Letter.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
COVID Economic Recovery Bill
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
COVID Economic Recovery Bill.
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
COVID Impact.
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
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Lynn Green, Four Chimneys Inn
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Michele Kupersmith, Former State Legislator and Program and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
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Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
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All House Caucus
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Business Portal.
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 9:45 AM
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Committee Discussion
COVID Recovery.
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Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
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Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
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Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
COVID Impact.
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Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
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Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
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Talena Companion, Owner, Premier Entertainment and Events
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Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
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Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Luke Knapp, Owner, Undercover Tents
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Lindsey Leichthammer, President, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
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Morgan Nichols, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
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Steve Wright, President & General Manager, Jay Peak Resort
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Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Markup of COVID Economic Recovery Bill.
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Mark-up COVID Economic Recovery Bill.
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
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Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 12:30 PM
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S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants
Committee Discussion of COVID Recovery Bill.
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Gwen Pokalo, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 3:30 PM
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All House Caucus
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants
Committee Discussion Regarding COVID Recovery Bill.
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Richard Amore, Department of Housing & Community Development
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Richard Amore, Department of Housing & Community Development
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Tiffany Bluemle, Director, Change the Story Vermont
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Pat Heffernan, Owner, Marketing Partners
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Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, COVID Recovery Fair Jobs Recovery Plan
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Gwen Pokalo, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
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Tiffany Bluemle, Director, Change the Story Vermont
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.
Working Lands Discussion.-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Phase 2 of the COVID Business Recovery.
Office of Engagement Discussion at 12:30.-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
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Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
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Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
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Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 3:30 AM
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All House Caucus
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Phase 2 of COVID Business Recovery.
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Kristin Bogovich , Marketing Director, Spirit of Ethan Allen
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Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
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Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, ShiftMeals and The Skinny Pancake
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Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Nicole Ravlin , Co-owner, Love Vermont
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Lisa Sullivan, Owner, Bartleby’s Books
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Kristin Bogovich , Marketing Director, Spirit of Ethan Allen
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Phase 2 of COVID Business Recovery.
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Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, ShiftMeals and The Skinny Pancake
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Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Phase 2 COVID Business Recovery.
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Hunger Free Vermont
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Phase 2 COVID Business Recovery.
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:15 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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H.966 - An act relating to COVID-19 funding and assistance for broadband connectivity, housing, and economic relief
Committee Discussion and Vote.
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Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
- 9:10 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:55 PM
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Committee Discussion
Rep. Colburn's and Szott's Amendments.
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Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
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Rep. Randall Szott, Sponsor
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Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
- 2:30 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion.
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Anne Bilodeau, Human Resources Director, Healthcare and Rehab Services of Vermont
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Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
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Christopher Stark, Regional Vice President, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
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Anne Bilodeau, Human Resources Director, Healthcare and Rehab Services of Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 5:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion and Vote.
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Alan Kinney, Principal, Kinney Insurance Agency
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Dan Landers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion.
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 1:00 PM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion Continues.
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Cynthia Browning, House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cynthia Browning, House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn
Friday, June 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Discussion of Various Amendments to S.342.
Vote.
Discussion of Updates on H.966.-
Rep. Janet Ancel, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Mari Cordes, House Committee on Health Care
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. George W. Till, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Janet Ancel, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 1:10 PM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion.
Vote on Browning Amendment.
Hazard Pay Proposal from Senate. Vote.-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:55 PM
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S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19
Committee Discussion Regarding Kimbell Amendment and Vote.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:12 PM
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FLOOR
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Check in with Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
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Joint Committee Meeting with House Appropriations
Agency of Commerce & Community Development Budget
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Update on Chambers of Commerce, Sole Proprietors, and Mid-Large Size Business Needs.
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Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
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Sue Bette, Founder, Bluebird BBQ
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Eric Friedman, Executive Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
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Carol Lighthall, Executive Director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Courtney Lowe, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Woodstock Inn, Vermont Lodging Coalition
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Talena Shannon, Treasurer, Owner of Premier Entertainment & Events, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
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Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 12:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Review Agency of CCD Budget Proposal
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Discussion
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Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Kristine Lott, Mayor, Winooski
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Abbie Sherman, Grants Program Manager, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, August 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion Regarding New Draft.
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Education Training, and Relocate to Vermont Updates.
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Possible COVID dollars for the Technology Industry Discussion.
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David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
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David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
- 11:45 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
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Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 1:00 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion with the Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Sponsor, COVID Recovery Fair Jobs Recovery Plan
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
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Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Review Final Language and Vote on COVID-19 Response Budget
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 12:30 PM
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Break
- 1:20 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Continued Conversation Regarding Budget and Vote.
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 4, 2020
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- Hearing Type
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- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion with the Department of Labor Regarding Unemployment Insurance.
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion Regarding Tax Increment Financing
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Grace Ciffo, Assistant Director, Community Works - Community & Economic Development Office
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Richard Haesler, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
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Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Grace Ciffo, Assistant Director, Community Works - Community & Economic Development Office
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:33 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion with Department of Labor Regarding Unemployment Insurance.
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 12:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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- Hearing Type
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- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussion Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
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Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Report on Worker's Compensation Claims Needs Regarding COVID.
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Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
- 12:30 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
Caucus of the Whole
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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- Hearing Type
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- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Discussion Regarding Unemployment Penalty Weeks
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Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 12:00 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 11, 2020
Meeting Details
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- 12:30 PM
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S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Committee Discussion. Markup and Vote.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Discussion and Vote on S.352 Amendments.
Walk Through of S. 353.-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.353 - An act relating to expanding the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Continued Discussion.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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- 10:30 AM
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S.353 - An act relating to expanding the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Markup and Vote of S.352 and S.353.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Update on the $30 Voucher Program from the Department of Tourism.
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Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
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Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
- 12:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 17, 2020
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- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Department of Labor Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and Penalty Weeks.
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 1:25 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 18, 2020
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- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Markup and Possible Vote on Unemployment Insurance Proposals.
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
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Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Discussion Regarding the Till Amendment for Resident Physicians.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
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Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
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Return to FLOOR
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Adjourn
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 1:00 PM
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Break
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
Discussions Regarding Unspent COVID Relief Dollars.
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:30 AM
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S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program
Committee Discussion of the Senate's Amendments.
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:20 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:30 AM
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn
Friday, September 25, 2020
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- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:30 AM
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
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Adjourn