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House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Room 35

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

10 min. after Floor

Committee Discussion

Introductions

1:30 PM

House Floor

New member seating and election of Canvassing Committee

Thursday, January 10, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Results from Canvassing Committee

11:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Floor immediately following Joint Assembly

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 11, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Security Training

Immediately following adjournment of the Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Legislative Council

Introductions

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Auditor's Report

Economic Development Review

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Financial Regulation

Introductions, Affiliated Reinsurance Company (ARC) and MAPFRE

  • Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Richard Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Introductions

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • 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
  • Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Agency of Education

  • Oscar Aliaga, Career Pathways Coordinator, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
3:00 PM

Education and Workforce Development

  • 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

Vermont Economic Progress Council

  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:20 AM

Department of Labor

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Dustin Degree, Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board, Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Decorum training immediately following Floor

10 min. after Floor

Secretary of State's Office

  • Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Committee member liaison updates

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

State Treasurer's Office

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Agriculture and Agency of Natural Resources Lab

  • Lynn Ellen Schimoler, Program Manager, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Captive Insurance 101

Presentation featuring Deputy Commissioner David Provost in Room 10

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner, Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
2:15 PM

Attorney General's Office

  • Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Lauren Jandl, Small Business Advocate, Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 108 Report

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Mary Niebling, Community Economic Development Director, Capstone Community Action
11:00 AM

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Economic Development

  • Michele Kupersmith, Former Legislative Committee Member
3:00 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

  • Heather McLure, Chief Risk Officer, OU Medicine, Academic Physicians Insurance Company
  • Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
3:30 PM

Economic Development

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
4:30 PM

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

Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone

  • Bill Colvin, Acting Director, Bennington County Industrial Corporation
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Energy and Technology
10:00 AM

Economic Development

  • Matt Dunne, Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
  • Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
11:00 AM

Economic Development

  • Robin Morris, President, Mad River Food Hub
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's FY2020 Budget Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Committee member liaison update

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Economic Development

  • Steve Geller, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
  • Debbie Jensen, President, Vermont Association of Realtors, KW Vermont
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Hemp Collaborative

Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 11

  • Dave Barash, CEO, Luce Farm
  • Brenden Beer, Owner, Kitchen Cabinet Medicinals
  • Dan Chang, Owner, Kria Botanicals
  • Carl Christianson, Owner, Northeast Processing
  • Bill Lofy, Owner, Kria Botanicals
  • Joe Pimentel, Owner, Luce Farm
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Caucus of the Whole-House Floor

10 min. after Caucus

Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association

Overview

  • Abbie Jefferis, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Steve Kendall, Union Bank
  • Rachel McLeod, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Henry Rackliff, Homebridge
  • Cindy Reichard, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Jeff Teplitz, Vice President, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Pat Weaver, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Joshua Wolfe, Executive Director, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Economic Development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
3:00 PM

H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete

Introduction and walk-through

  • Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
  • Alan Kinney, Kinney Insurance Agency
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mindy Sommers, Citizen
  • Gordon E. Troy, Attorney, Gordon E.R. Troy, PC
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Tiffany Keune, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
  • Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
11:00 AM

Benchmark Study

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Presentation of Budget Adjustment Act

10 min. after Floor

Economic Development

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Jane Campbell, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Northeast Kingdom Collaborative

  • Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
  • Jon Jewett, Special Project Manager, Hardwick Yellow Barn Business Accelerator, Center for an Agricultural Economy
  • David Laforce, Co-owner, Built by Newport
  • Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association
  • Katherine Sims, Director, Northeast Kingdom Collaborative
  • Patrick Sotums, Northeast Kingdom Young Professionals
  • Michael Strait, Chair, Brighton Select Board
10:00 AM

Economic Development

Introduction and updates

  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
11:00 AM

City of Newport

Overview and update

  • Jessica Booth, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Newport
  • Laura Dolgin, City Manager, City of Newport
  • Paul L. Monette, Mayor, City of Newport
  • Mike Welch, Senior Project Manager, Northern Communities Investment Corporation
  • Tracy Zschau, Conservation Director, Vermont Land Trust
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Decorum Training

Immediately following House 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
  • John Hollar, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Legal Aid

  • Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
9:15 AM

University of Vermont Extension

  • Mark Cannella, Associate Professor, University of Vermont Extension
  • Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Economic Development

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Economic Development

  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development Initiatives

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses

10 min. after Caucuses

Workforce Development

Continue testimony

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Solutions
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
11:45 AM

Skills USA Vermont

  • Ryan Beloin, Secretary, SkillsUSA Vermont
  • Celine Champine, RN, Health Sciences 2 Instructor, SkillsUSA Vermont Prize and Scholarship Coordinator, SkillsUSA Advisor, North Country Career Center
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Economic Development

  • RT Brown, Project Manager, Windham County Economic Development Program
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
2:30 PM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, incoming CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
3:15 PM

Fee Bill

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:30 AM

Workforce Development

  • Gwen Bailey-Rowe, Assistant Director for Adult Education, North Country Career Center
  • Nate Demar, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Education Directors,, Cold Hollow Career Center
  • Scott Farr, River Valley Technical Center
  • Eileen Illuzzi, Director, North Country Career Center
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Hemp Processing Center Proposal

Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Senate Agriculture in Ethan Allen Room.

  • David Muller, Entrepreneur
10:15 AM

UI Trust Fund Report

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Childcare Workforce

  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
  • Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Development, Department for Children and Families
  • Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Child Development Division Policy Director, Department for Children and Families, Agency of Human Resources
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

Committee Discussion

Committee member liaisons update

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Vermont Association of Educating Young Children

  • Sonja Raymond, Owner, Apple Tree Learning Centers
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Fee Bill

Insurance piece

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
1:15 PM

Workforce Development

  • Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Troy McAllister, Head of School, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Development

Next Gen, Apprenticeships, CTF, Reloc802

  • Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

10 min. after Caucus

Workforce Development

Continued testimony

  • Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor, Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Workforce Development

Continued testimony

  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Workforce Training

  • William Lucci, Assistant Director for Adult Technical Education, Stafford Technical Center
  • Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
10:30 AM

H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete

  • Judy Cheeseman, Resident, Colchester
  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Ly, CEO, Reconciled
  • Marc Sherman, Vice Chair, Government Relations, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.1 - An act relating to agreements not to compete

Continued testimony

  • Jon Cone, President and Chief Technical Officer, Vermont PhotoInkjet, LLC and President of Cone Editions Press
  • Cairn Cross, Co-Founder, Fresh Tracks Capital
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Community Financial Services Group
3:00 PM

WC Administrative Fund

  • 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

After School Day

  • Christy Gallese, Director of Expanded Learning, Burlington School District
  • Hiba Laaroussi, MedTrek Mentor, Grade 10, Winooski High School
  • Caleb Morehouse, Grade 12, Vermont Commons School, Vermont Youth Council
  • Suzanne Skaflestad, Director, Winooski 21C Program
9:30 AM

Update on Heating Technical Workforce and Heating Fuel CDL Drivers, Auto Insurance

  • Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

Bankers' Day

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Seaver, Vermont President, People's United Bank
11:00 AM

Workforce Development

  • Carolyn Weir, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Vermont Community Foundation
11:50 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Workforce Development

  • Pat McDonald, Board President, Campaign for Vermont
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, VT Health Care Assoc. VT Assoc. of Hospital and Health Systems, Bayada Home Health
  • Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management Project
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Housing

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Administrative Economic Development Initiative

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Administrative Economic Development Initiative

Continued testimony

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Windham County Economic Development Program
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
3:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NEK Learning Services

  • Michelle Tarryk, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
10:00 AM

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
3:00 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coaltion

  • Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone, Montpelier
  • Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
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
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
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
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
9:45 AM

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
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
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
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
4:30 PM

Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget

Committee discussion

  • 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
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
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
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
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
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
Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Employment Bills

Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
9:45 AM

H.327 - An act relating to automatic renewal contract provisions

  • 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
1:45 PM

Vermont Lumber Association

Discuss workforce development

  • 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
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
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
11:30 AM

Vermont Convention Bureau

  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
10:30 AM

Break

After

Review Bills Introduced

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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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
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
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

TBA

Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
1:30 PM

Remote Worker Update

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
  • John O'Duinn, Founder, Release Mechanix, LLC
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
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
10:45 AM

H.67 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

  • 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
3:30 PM

Credit Union Day

  • Matt Levandowski, CEO, Heritage Family (Federal) Credit Union
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
4:00 PM

S.110 - An act relating to data privacy and consumer protection

Mark-up

  • 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
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
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
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-

Lunch

Funeral for Rep. Robert Forguites

2:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
After

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.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
  • Stephen Ellis, Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
  • Iris Sunj, Co-owner, Salon Vermont
  • Alexandra Vitale, Tour Manager, Discovery Bicycle Tours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Tourism & Marketing

  • 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3:00 PM

Mercatus Center

  • Michael Farren, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
  • Kenneth Thomas, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri - St. Louis
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
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
  • 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 Min after Floor

Workforce Development

Committee Discussion.

  • 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
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
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
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
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
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
-

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
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
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
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
-

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
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
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
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Min after Floor

Governor's FY2021 Budget Address

  • Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
-

Review of Reports

Committee Discussion Continued.

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget

  • David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Karen Taylor Mitchell, Executive Director, Governor's Institutes of Vermont
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
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
  • Elaine Haney, Project Manager, Think Vermont and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
2:30 PM

Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget

Committee Discussion.

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Habitat for Humanity

  • Steve Ingram, Board Member, Addison County Habitat for Humanity
  • Susan Sommer, Executive Director, Bennington 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
-

H.641 - An act relating to promoting technology-based economic development

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Meeting with University of Vermont President

  • 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
  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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
-

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
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
-

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
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
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
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
-

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
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
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
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
  • Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.703 - An act relating to creating a workforce development provider portal

  • 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
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
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
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
-

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
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
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
-

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
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
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
-

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
10:30 AM

S.255 - An act relating to captive insurance

Committee Discussion.

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

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
9:45 AM

COVID-19 Committee Discusssion

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:30 AM

COVID-19 Committee Discusssion

  • 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
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.

  • Trey Martin, General Counsel, Let's Grow Kids
  • Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, 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
11:30 AM

Break

12:30 PM

Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion

Issues and needs.

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • 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
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
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • 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
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

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
  • Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
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

-

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
  • 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
11:00 AM

Break

12:30 PM

ACCD Updates

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
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
9:45 AM

Committee Discussion of Covid-19 Response

"Penalty Weeks"

  • 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.

-

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

-

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
  • Candace Williams, Director of Policy Research and Strategic Initiatives, 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
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
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
11:00 AM

Break

12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion regarding Vermont Employment Growth Incentive.

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Committee Discussion

COVID-19 Impact on Vermont Businesses

  • Sue Bette, Founder, Bluebird BBQ
  • Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Jed Davis, Owner, Farmhouse Group
  • Allen Van Anda, Co-Founder, Lost Nation Brewing
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Penalty Weeks Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program.

  • Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Adjourn

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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9:00 AM

Commission Discussion

COVID Economic Recovery Bill

  • Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
  • Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

FLOOR

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Break

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

COVID Economic Recovery Bill

Walk through with David Hall.

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

Break

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Penalty Weeks Letter.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 29, 2020
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

COVID Economic Recovery Bill

  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

Break

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

COVID Impact.

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Lynn Green, Four Chimneys Inn
  • Michele Kupersmith, Former State Legislator and Program and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Employee Ownership Center
  • Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

All House Caucus

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Business Portal.

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
9:45 AM

Committee Discussion

COVID Recovery.

  • Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, June 4, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

COVID Impact.

  • Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
  • Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Talena Companion, Owner, Premier Entertainment and Events
  • Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Luke Knapp, Owner, Undercover Tents
  • Lindsey Leichthammer, President, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Morgan Nichols, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Steve Wright, President & General Manager, Jay Peak Resort
11:00 AM

Break

12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Markup of COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, June 5, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Mark-up COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
  • Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Break

12:30 PM

S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants

Committee Discussion of COVID Recovery Bill.

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gwen Pokalo, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
3:30 PM

All House Caucus

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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9:00 AM

S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants

Committee Discussion Regarding COVID Recovery Bill.

  • Richard Amore, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
11:00 AM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, June 11, 2020
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Tiffany Bluemle, Director, Change the Story Vermont
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Pat Heffernan, Owner, Marketing Partners
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, COVID Recovery Fair Jobs Recovery Plan
  • Gwen Pokalo, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
11:00 AM

Break

12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, June 12, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Phase 2 of the COVID Business Recovery.
Office of Engagement Discussion at 12:30.

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
1:30 PM

Break

3:30 AM

All House Caucus

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Phase 2 of COVID Business Recovery.

  • Kristin Bogovich , Marketing Director, Spirit of Ethan Allen
  • Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
  • Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, ShiftMeals and The Skinny Pancake
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Nicole Ravlin , Co-owner, Love Vermont
  • Lisa Sullivan, Owner, Bartleby’s Books
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Phase 2 of COVID Business Recovery.

  • Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, ShiftMeals and The Skinny Pancake
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, June 18, 2020
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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Phase 2 COVID Business Recovery.

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Hunger Free Vermont
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Break

12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Phase 2 COVID Business Recovery.

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, June 19, 2020
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8:00 AM

H.966 - An act relating to COVID-19 funding and assistance for broadband connectivity, housing, and economic relief

Committee Discussion and Vote.

  • Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

Break

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:55 PM

Committee Discussion

Rep. Colburn's and Szott's Amendments.

  • Rep. Selene Colburn, Sponsor, Burlington
  • Rep. Randall Szott, Sponsor
2:30 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion.

  • Anne Bilodeau, Human Resources Director, Healthcare and Rehab Services of Vermont
  • Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Christopher Stark, Regional Vice President, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
2:00 PM

FLOOR

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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8:30 AM

S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion and Vote.

  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Alan Kinney, Principal, Kinney Insurance Agency
  • Dan Landers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company
  • 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
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, June 25, 2020
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8:30 AM

S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion.

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

FLOOR

1:00 PM

S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion Continues.

  • Cynthia Browning, House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, June 26, 2020
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8:30 AM

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
  • Rep. Mari Cordes, House Committee on Health Care
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. George W. Till, House Committee on Ways and Means
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:10 PM

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
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

FLOOR

3:55 PM

S.342 - An act relating to temporary workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion Regarding Kimbell Amendment and Vote.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:12 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Check in with Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
1:30 PM

Joint Committee Meeting with House Appropriations

Agency of Commerce & Community Development Budget

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Update on Chambers of Commerce, Sole Proprietors, and Mid-Large Size Business Needs.

  • Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry
  • Sue Bette, Founder, Bluebird BBQ
  • Eric Friedman, Executive Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Carol Lighthall, Executive Director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Courtney Lowe, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Woodstock Inn, Vermont Lodging Coalition
  • Talena Shannon, Treasurer, Owner of Premier Entertainment & Events, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Amy Spear, VP of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM

Break

12:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Review Agency of CCD Budget Proposal

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, August 27, 2020
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10:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Discussion

  • Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kristine Lott, Mayor, Winooski
  • Abbie Sherman, Grants Program Manager, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:30 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:30 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, August 28, 2020
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11:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion Regarding New Draft.

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:30 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Education Training, and Relocate to Vermont Updates.

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Possible COVID dollars for the Technology Industry Discussion.

  • David Bradbury, VCET President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
11:45 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
1:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion with the Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Sponsor, COVID Recovery Fair Jobs Recovery Plan
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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10:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
1:30 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, September 3, 2020
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10:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Review Final Language and Vote on COVID-19 Response Budget

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:30 PM

Break

1:20 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Continued Conversation Regarding Budget and Vote.

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, September 4, 2020
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12:30 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion with the Department of Labor Regarding Unemployment Insurance.

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion Regarding Tax Increment Financing

  • Grace Ciffo, Assistant Director, Community Works - Community & Economic Development Office
  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:33 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion with Department of Labor Regarding Unemployment Insurance.

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
12:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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10:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussion Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Report on Worker's Compensation Claims Needs Regarding COVID.

  • Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
12:30 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

Caucus of the Whole

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, September 10, 2020
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10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion Regarding Unemployment Penalty Weeks

  • Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, September 11, 2020
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12:30 PM

S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program

Committee Discussion. Markup and Vote.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

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
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.353 - An act relating to expanding the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program

Continued Discussion.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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10:30 AM

S.353 - An act relating to expanding the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program

Markup and Vote of S.352 and S.353.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Update on the $30 Voucher Program from the Department of Tourism.

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
12:15 PM

15 Minute Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, September 17, 2020
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11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Department of Labor Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and Penalty Weeks.

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
1:25 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, September 18, 2020
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Markup and Possible Vote on Unemployment Insurance Proposals.

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

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.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
  • Chloe Wexler, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

Return to FLOOR

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Adjourn

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Break

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response

Discussions Regarding Unspent COVID Relief Dollars.

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

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.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:20 PM

Break

2:00 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Thursday, September 24, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

2:00 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Friday, September 25, 2020
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

2:00 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

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