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

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Committee Meeting

2:00 PM

Introduction of Key Staff

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Introduction of Key Staff

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kim Royar, Furbearer Biologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview of Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM

DEC Division Overview

Waste Management Protection Division (WMPD)

  • Chuck Schwer, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

DEC Reports

Biennial Solid Waste Report
2019 Universal Recycling Status Report

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Josh Kelley, Section Chief, WMPD, Solid Waste Program, Materials Management Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after floor

DEC Reports

Battery Stewardship Report

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mia Roethlein, Environmental Analyst, Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

DEC Reports

River Corridor, Floodplain Protection and Lake Shoreland Management Report

  • Mike Kline, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Rivers Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Lakes and Ponds Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

DEC Division Overview

Watershed Management Division (WSMD)

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

DEC Reports

Clean Water Investment Report

  • Emily Bird, Assistant Program Manager, Nonpoint Source Coordinator, Vermont Clean Water Initiative Program, WSMD, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:45 AM

DEC Reports

Tactical Basin Planning Report

  • Ethan Swift, Monitoring, Assessment and Planning Program Manager, WSMD, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Decorum Training

Immediately following adjournment of House Floor

10 min. after floor

DEC Division Overview

Air Quality and Climate Division (AQCD)

  • Heidi Hales, Director, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

DEC Division Overview

Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division (DWGWPD)

  • Ellen ParrDoering, Assistant Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after floor

Overview of the Health of Vermont Ecosystems and Relevant Science

The Nature Conservancy

  • Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rose Paul, Director of Science and Fresh Water Programs, The Nature Conservancy
  • Jim Shallow, Director of Strategic Conservation Initiatives, The Nature Conservancy
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Legislative Research Service

Introductions

  • Anthony Gierzynski, Director, Vermont Legislative Research Service
1:30 PM

iPad Training

  • Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

2:00 PM

An Analysis of Decarbonization Methods in Vermont

JFO Consultant Study
Joint Hearing with House Energy and Technology
Room 11

  • Marc Hafstead, Fellow and Director, Carbon Pricing Initiative, Resources for the Future
  • Wesley Look, Senior Research Associate, Resources for the Future

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 250 Commission Report

Committee Discussion

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Trails Alliance
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, Act 250 Commission
10:45 AM

An Analysis of Decarbonization Methods in Vermont

Committee Discussion

  • Marc Hafstead, Fellow and Director, Carbon Pricing Initiative, Resources for the Future
  • Wesley Look, Senior Research Associate, Resources for the Future
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min after Floor

H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
2:00 PM

Water Quality Law and Funding

Overview

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Bill Introductions

-

H.17 - An act relating to recreational mineral prospecting

  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
9:30 AM

Introductions

Vermont Legal Aid

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
10:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
10:15 AM

H.55 - An act relating to the accumulation of microplastics in the waters and environment of the State

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
10:30 AM

State's Public Trust Responsibilities for Natural Resources

Overview

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's FY 2020 Budget Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber


Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Agricultural Environmental Stewardship

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

  • Jeff Carter, Agronomist/Soil Scientist, UVM Extension
  • Heather Darby, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
  • Josh Faulkner, UVM Extension
  • Tim Kayhart, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
  • Jack Lazor, Owner, Butterworks Farm
  • Scott Magnan, Franklin and Grand Isle Farmer's Watershed Alliance
  • Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) and Natural Resources

Informational Meeting

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget Adjustment

Caucus of the Whole-House Floor

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Land Use Planning Framework

Overview of Title 24, Chapter 117

  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:30 PM

State Designation Programs

Overview of Title 24, Chapter 76A

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Overview of Housing, Settlement Patterns, Working Lands and Natural Area Conservation

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Bill Introductions

-

H.72 - An act relating to fishing licenses for persons with a developmental disability

  • Rep. Christopher Bates, Sponsor
  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor

Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Avery Schwenk, Hermit Thrush Brewery, Brattleboro
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Decorum Training

Immediately following House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

Vermont's Permitting System and Municipal Development Review Processes

  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

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

Wetlands

Introductions

  • Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

  • Jon Erickson, Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, Gund GPI Project
1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Forest Fragmentation and Habitat Connectivity

  • Bill Keeton, Professor of Forest Ecology and Forestry, University of Vermont
2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Vermont Conservation Design

  • John Austin, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Deborah Markowitz, Former Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:30 PM

Break


Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Enhanced Designations

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Maryland Location-based Jurisdictions

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


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

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Planning

  • Seth Jensen, Principal Planner, Lamoille County Planning Commission
10:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Agricultural Practices in River Corridors

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:45 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Critical Resource Areas

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:20 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Agricultural Practices in River Corridors

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Watershed Management Division, Rivers Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Kline, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Rivers Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:20 PM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.171 - An act relating to water quality funding

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor

Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.171 - An act relating to water quality funding

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Rivers as Critical Resource Areas

  • Shane Jaquith, Watershed Restoration Manager, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rose Paul, Director of Science and Fresh Water Programs, The Nature Conservancy
2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Recent Research on Forest Fragmentation
Jurisdictional Approaches in Undeveloped Critical Resource Areas

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judicial Branch fees

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Forest Fragmentation

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:00 PM

Lake Champlain Action Plan

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future

  • David Mears, committee member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
3:30 PM

Stormwater Rules Change

  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Room 11
Forest Fragmentation
Forest Industry Issues

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Alan Robertson, Chair, Policy Committee, Vermont Woodlands Association
10:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Room 11
Mapping

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Erik Engstrom, ANR GIS Project Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

FY 2020 State Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joanna Pallito, Finance Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min after Floor

Bill Introductions

-

H.126 - An act relating to a zero-waste economy

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
2:30 PM

FY 2020 State Budget

Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Municipal, State and Regional Planning, Enhanced Designation, Jurisdiction

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

Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Water Quality Funding

Impervious Surface Mapping

  • John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
9:45 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Enhanced Designation

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
-

H.197 - An act relating to various amendments to Act 250

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

High Elevation Ecology
Forest Fragmentation
Stormwater and Water Quality Impacts from Development

  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min after Floor

Water Quality Funding

Local Government Day

  • Tom Dipietro, Director, Department of Public Works, South Burlington
  • Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans City
  • James Sherrad, Stormwater Coordinator, Williston
  • Jeff Wennberg, Public Works Director, Rutland

Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.197 - An act relating to various amendments to Act 250

Walk-through

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
-

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

1:15 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition legislative day

  • Lynn Bondurant, Danby Resident and Board Chair, The Nature Conservancy
  • Cindy Carr, Volunteer, Waitsfield
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • Tom Kidder, Tucker Mountain Town Forest Volunteer Management Committee, Newbury, VT
3:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Land Use Planning

  • Kinvin Wroth, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law School
4:00 PM

Act 250

Overview

  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to water quality funding

  • Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne, USDA Forest Service R&D, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

Water Quality Funding

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to water quality funding

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

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

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2020 State Budget

Committee Discussion

  • Jane Clifford, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
11:55 AM

H.527 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judicial Branch fees

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Land Use Planning

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Mike Kline, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Rivers Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
10:30 AM

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Forest Fragmentation

  • Mark Whitworth, President, Energize Vermont
10:45 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Forestry

  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
11:30 AM

H.197 - An act relating to various amendments to Act 250

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Letter to Appropriations Committee on FY2020 Budget

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

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Overview of Changes Related to Climate Change

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Climate Change

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
3:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Housing

  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Brenda Torpy, CEO, Champlain Housing Trust
4:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Energy

  • Jeff Nelson, Director of Energy & Environmental Services, VHB Engineering

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Climate Change and Emissions

  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, VFDA
9:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Energy

  • Richard Faesy , Member, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
10:15 AM

Letter to Appropriations Committee on FY2020 Budget

Committee discussion.

  • Eric Guzman, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Climate Change

  • Peg Elmer-Hough, Community Resilience.org
11:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Planning

  • Adam Lougee, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.74 - An act relating to the prohibition of plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene, and single-use plastic straws

Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights

  • Nate Besio, Vermont Center for Independent Living
2:30 PM

Non-Pricing Approaches to Reducing Carbon Emissions in Vermont

Regulatory Assistance Project

  • Richard Cowart, , The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • David Farnsworth, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Fredereick Weston, Principal and Director, Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project
3:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Climate Change

  • Sandy Levine, Conservation Law Foundation

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Climate Change

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

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Forestry

  • Chris Fife, Public Affairs Manager, Weyerhaeuser Company
  • Colleen Goodridge, Owner, Goodridge Lumber
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:20 AM

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Energy

  • Enrique Bueno, Vermont Passive House Alliance
2:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Section 9B: Especially Primary Agricultural Soils

  • Tim Taylor, Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
3:15 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Green House Gas Emissions

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Lunch


Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Administration and Appeals, Structure of Natural Resource Board

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • James Dumont, Environmental Attorney, Law Offices of Dumont
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
3:00 PM

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Lori Kettler, Attorney, Advisory Board of Protect Our Wildlife
  • Peggy Larson, Resident, Williston
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Rob Mullen, Resident, West Bolton

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Administration and Appeals, Structure of Natural Resource Board

  • George McNaughton, Environmental Attorney, Lamb and McNaughton
  • Liam Murphy, Environmental Attorney, MSK Attorneys
  • Christopher Roy, Environmental Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Lawrence Slason, Environmental Attorney, Salmon and Nostrand
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Building codes and standards.

  • Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Barry Murphy, Department of Public Service, Energy Planning and Resources Divison
  • Kemener Whalen, Member, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
11:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Administration and Appeals, Structure of the Natural Resource Board

  • Marcy Harding, Former Chair, Environmental Board
11:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Committee Discussion.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

  • Dylan Bruce, Hunter, Montpelier
  • Rob Mullen, Resident, West Bolton
-

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room
Coventry Landfill

  • Anita Ancel, Resident, Newport
1:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Mark-up.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Caucuses and Lunch

2:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Slate Quarries.

  • Charles Brown, Owner and President, Brown's Quarried Slate Products Company
  • Kim Gaschel, Resident, West Pawlet
  • Richard Hill, Owner and CEO, Greenstone Slate Company
  • Lou Magnani, Resident, Wells
  • Craig Markcrow, Owner and President, Vermont Structural Slate Company
  • Beverly Tatko, Owner and Secretary, Sheldon Slate Products Company

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

Walk-through and Testimony.

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up.
Ethan Allen Room.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Forestry.

  • Anthony D'Amato, Professor and Director, Forestry Program, UVM
9:15 AM

H.541 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State

Land Gain Tax Language
Room 10

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Racial Equity.
Room 10.

  • Mikaela Osler, Resident, Jericho
10:15 AM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Walk-through.
Room 10.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jen Duggan, Vice President/Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.541 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State

Ethan Allen Room.

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Student Presentation

  • Jasmeet Badwal, Shelburne Community School
  • Faye Davis, Stowe Elementary School
  • Sara DiGuglielmo, Shelburne Community School
  • Summer DiGuglielmo, Shelburne Community School
  • Maggie King, Stowe Elementary School
  • Elle McAvey, Shelburne Community School
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, Master of Environment Management, Vermont for Wildlife
  • Anna Tanis, Shelburne Community School
  • Taegen Yardley, Stowe High School
  • Emma Yardley, Stowe Elementary School
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Mark-up.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Committee Discussion of Slate Quarrying.
Mark-up.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Fees - Act 250

  • Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
9:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Act 250 Fees

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
10:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Racial Equity Language.
Originally scheduled for 10:00; witness arrived 10:15.

  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

-

Lunch

1:45 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Caucuses

2:50 PM

House Floor


Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Room 10.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samuel Nicolai, VP Engineer and Compliance, Casella Waste Management
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
9:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Room 10.
Mark-up.

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

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve Selbo, President, SP Land Company

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Road Rule.

  • Louis Borie, Retired Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
1:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • William Burke, Act 250 District Coordinator, District 1 Environmental Commission
2:15 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Environmental Court and Act 250 Appeals

  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
3:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Undue Adverse Effect vs. Avoid / Minimize / Mitigate Standard

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
3:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

2004 Interstate Exchange Design Guidelines.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up.

  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Eric Guzman, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Room 47.
Appeals.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Ethan Allen Room.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephen Risotto, Chemist, American Chemistry Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Slate Quarries.
Ethical Standards for the Board and Commission.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Action Committee
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Ethan Allen Room.

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Lyn Munno, Director, Watershed United Vermont
  • Mary Russ, Director, White River Partnership
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Room 10.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Deputy Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Kerry O'Brien, District Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Gianna Petito, District Manager, Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Ron Rhodes, River Steward, Connecticut River Conservancy
  • Hilary Solomon, Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
11:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Committee Discussion and Vote.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters

Committee Discussion and Vote.

2:20 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Committee Discussion.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ethan Allen Room.
Mark-up. Criteria.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Room 10.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Committee Discussion.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Proposed Planning Changes

  • Peg Elmer-Hough, Former Director of Planning, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Memorial Service for Rep. Robert Forguites

Springfield, VT
Bus Departs from State House at 9:00 AM

3:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Room 47

  • Vicky Drew, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
9:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Ethan Allen Room.

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

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Ethan Allen Room.

  • Nancy Everhart, Agricultural Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Katie Michels, Viability Program Manager, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Planning Sections.
Mark-up.
Ethan Allen Room.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board

Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ryan Patch, Deputy Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Introduction by Sponsor.

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
1:30 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Discussion and Possible Vote.

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Lyn Munno, Director, Watershed United Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Charles Brown, Owner and President, Brown's Quarried Slate Products Company
  • Richard Hill, Owner and CEO, Greenstone Slate Company
  • John Hill, Greenstone Slate Company
  • Craig Markcrow, Owner and President, Vermont Structural Slate Company
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Pittsford
  • Chris Smid, President, New England Slate Company
9:45 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Walk-through.

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

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Louis Celt, Student, Bennington College
  • Judith Enck, Visiting Professor Bennington College;, Founder of Beyond Plastics
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • John King, Vice President, Foley Distributing
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Committee Discussion.

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Room 47

  • Brad Braddon, General Manager of Technology, Tekni-Plex Co
  • Andrew Hackman, Lobbyist, Ameripen
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Paul Poe, Co-Director, Government Affairs, Dart Container
10:15 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Lyn Munno, Director, Watershed United Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Ethan Allen Room

  • Maggie Eaton, Resident, New Haven
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Patrick Moreland, Assistant City Manager, Brattleboro
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie Reilly, Senior Manager, Environmental and Sustainability Policy, Consumer Technology Association
  • Anne Watson, Mayor, Montpelier

Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Jen Duggan, Vice President/Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Braeden Adams, Student, Montpelier High School
  • Aquinnah Fleisher, Student, Montpelier High School
  • Jack Grossman, Student, University of Vermont
  • Evan Kaye, Student, University of Vermont
  • Heather McLane, Social Studies Teacher, Montpelier High School
  • Melinda Petter, Resident, Williston VT
  • Chloe Reynolds, Student, Montpelier High School
  • Caleb Richardson, Student, Montpelier High School
2:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Walk-through and Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & Bayada Home Health

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Presentation on Environmental Justice Collaboration: REJOICE

  • Jennifer Byrne, Project Manager, REJOICE Project Policy Core Master of Environmental Law and Policy, Vermont Law School
  • Bindu Panikkar, Assistant Professor, University of Vermont
  • Kesha Ram, Former Representative, Center for Whole Communities
2:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Mark-up.

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Dennis Fekert, Section Chief, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Adam Peer, Senior Director, Packaging, American Chemistry Council

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Karen Lafayette, Coordinator, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Christopher Miller, Global Activism Strategy Manager, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
  • Matthew Seaholm, Executive Director, American Progressive Bag Alliance
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Committee Discussion.

  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

Lake Aeration

  • David Emmons, President, Lake Saint Catherine Conservation Fund
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:15 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
9:30 AM

Lake Aeration

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Lakes and Ponds Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Mark-up.

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

  • Kristin Campbell, Law Fellow, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  • Collin Smythe, Environmental Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources, Air Quality & Climate Division

Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min. after Floor

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Lefebvre Amendment.
Committee Discussion and Vote.

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

  • Kristin Campbell, Law Fellow, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Abby White, Director of Communications, Efficiency Vermont

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife

Committee Discussion.

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

4:30 PM

House Floor


Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Amendments.

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Sponsor of Amendment
9:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:55 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Amendment.

  • Rep. Zachariah Ralph Watson, Sponsor of Amendment
10:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

  • Kanika Gandhi, Clean Energy and Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Christina Theodoridi, Technical Analyst, Climate and Clean Energy and International Programs, Natural Resources Defense Council
10:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Amendments.

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor of Bill, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Sponsor of Amendment
11:20 AM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

Committee Discussion and Vote on Ralph and Burke Amendments.

11:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

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

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Sibilia Amendment, Committee Discussion.

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

Lunch

12:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Room 47

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, May 10, 2019
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Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
1:30 PM

House Floor


Monday, May 13, 2019
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

Possible Vote.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kanika Gandhi, Clean Energy and Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Byron Gokey, Subject Matter Expert, Wallboard Supply Company
  • Patricia Komline, Lobbyist, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  • Jessica Olson, Director, Environmental Policy, Honeywell Fluorine Products
  • Sarah Pierce, Director, Government Relations, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
2:00 PM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor


Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

Weatherization.

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

2:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to the regulation of hydrofluorocarbons

Discussion and Vote

  • Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
3:00 PM

House Floor


Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:40 PM

House Floor


Thursday, May 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor


Friday, May 17, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor


Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

House Floor


Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 250

Introductions, Narrative Review

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Single Use Plastics Working Group

Update and review

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Rep. James McCullough, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Natural Resource and Land Use Impacts of Cannabis Regulation

  • Ryan Allen, Resident, Williston VT
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessilyn Dolan, Nurse, Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association
  • Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Caroline Gordon, Rural Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

After Address

Committee Meeting

Bill Introductions

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 PM

House Floor

After Floor

LCAR Review

Ground Water Protection Rule and Cable Restraints vs. Snares

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

Lunch


Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 250

Administration Proposals

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

Act 250

  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
3:45 PM

Act 250

Slate Quarries, Mapping

  • Jon Hill, Owner, Green Stone Slate
  • Ryan Knox, GIS Professional, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Craig Markcrow, Owner and President, Vermont Structural Slate Company
  • Chris Smid, New England Slate Company
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cannabis Regulation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tom Hirschfeld, Director of Production, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
10:00 AM

Cannabis Regulation

  • Jessilyn Dolan, Nurse, Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Matt Leonetti, Farm Inspector, Clean Green
  • Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Information Crime Center (VCIC)
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Wetlands

Update

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PFAS

Water Systems, Act 21 Plans

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Act 250

Transportation Projects

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis

  • Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Committee Discussion

Side by Side of Committee Bill and Administration/VNRC Proposal

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 min After Floor

S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis

Proposed Changes

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis

Proposed Changes

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

Introduction

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
  • Susan Elliott, Social Media Specialist, Rutland County Audubon Society
  • Kathleen Guinness, Member, Audubon Vermont
  • David Mears, Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Allan Strong, Professor of Wildlife and Ornithology, Rubenstein School for Environment and Natural Resources
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2021 Budget

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

After Address

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Patrick Phillips, Board Member, Audubon Vermont
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Cory Ross, Member, Audubon Vermont
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 250

Changes to the Judiciary

  • Liam Murphy, Attorney, MSK Attorneys
  • Joslyn Wilschek, Act 250 Alternate District Commissioner, Wilschek Iarrapino Law Office PLLC
10:00 AM

Act 250

Responses to VNRC/Administration Proposal

  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Act 250

Responses to VNRC/Administration Proposal

  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 min After Floor

Act 250

Side by Side, VNRC/Admin Proposal vs. 19-0040

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Act 250

District Commissions

  • Tom Little, Vice President, VSAC
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
9:00 AM

Act 250

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Erik Engstrom, ANR GIS Project Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

District Commissions

  • William Burke, Act 250 District Coordinator, District 1 Environmental Commission
  • Karl Johnson, Former Act 250 Chair, District 5
  • Eugene Reid, Act 250 District Coordinator, District 7 St. Johnsbury
  • Tim Taylor, Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
  • Philip Zalinger, Former Act 250 Chair, District 5
11:00 AM

Act 250

Response to Administration/VNRC proposal

  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
11:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Criterion 9, subcriteria (f) and (m)

  • Enrique Bueno, Treasurer, VT Passive House
  • Peg Elmer Hough, Retired Planner
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

Act 250

Firewood, Pellets, Fuel Delivery

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
4:00 PM

Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.633 - An act relating to development and subdivisions above 1,500 feet

Introduction

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor, Barre City
11:30 AM

Act 250

Public Comment on VNRC/Administration Proposal

  • Renee Carpenter, Resident, Plainfield
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
1:30 PM

Act 250

Testimony from Eugene Reid, Act 250 District Coordinator

  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Representative, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
1:40 PM

Act 250

Committee Discussion

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Northeast Kingdom Collaborative

  • Lee Kinsey, Owner, Black Bird Bistro
  • Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
  • Katie Meyer, Owner, Craftsbury Farmhouse
  • Bob Primeau, Chair, Memphremagog Trails
  • Katherine Sims, Director, Northeast Kingdom Collaborative
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
  • Jessie Upson, Owner, Craftsbury Farmhouse
1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Teens Reaching Youth

UVM Extension Program for Youth

  • Kate Forrer, Outreach Specialist, UVM Extension Urban & Community Forestry
  • Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension
  • Lauren Traister, Teen and Leadership Specialist, UVM Extension
2:30 PM

Act 250

Enhanced Natural Resources Board - Joint Proposal
Testimony from ANR and/or VNRC

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Mark Whitworth, President, Energize Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

Act 250

Response to VNRC / Administration Joint Proposal

  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
2:15 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Act 250

Proposed Changes

  • James Dumont, Environmental Attorney, Law Offices of Dumont
3:30 PM

"The Science of Reading: What It Means and What It Tells Us About How to Teach Reading"

Judicial Changes in Joint Proposal

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
4:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Committee Discussion

  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
10:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-though with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Dave Hobbs, Member, South Hero Trails Committee
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
  • Guy McGuire, Program Director, South Hero Land Trust
  • David Newell, President, Prospect Mountain Association
  • Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone LLC
  • Peggy Smith, Resident, Stowe
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

Act 250

Wildlife Impacts and Section 248 Proceedings

  • John Austin, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:40 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District Environmental Commission
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 31, 2020
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Meeting Record
8:00 AM

New Science to Inform Climate-Resilient Land Protection

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Room 11

  • Mark Anderson, Director of Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy
  • Heather Furman, State Director, The Nature Conservancy
  • Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
  • Jim Shallow, Director of Strategic Conservation Initiatives, The Nature Conservancy
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Walk-through with Side by Side of Joint Proposal

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Racial Equity

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Mark Hughes, Coordinator, Racial Justice Alliance
2:00 PM

Act 250

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Ronald Shems, Former Chair, Natural Resources Board
3:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Act 250

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, VHB
10:30 AM

Act 250

District Commissions

  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:00 AM

Act 250

Jurisdiction Opinions, On the Record vs De Novo

  • William Burke, Act 250 District Coordinator, District 1 Environmental Commission
11:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Trails and the Impact of Act 250 Changes

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Trails Alliance
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, VNRC (Representing Forest Partnership)
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
4:00 PM

Act 250

Proposed Road Rule-Attorney Certification Concerning Title to Real Estate

  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation
4:15 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Act 250

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Pomerleau Real Estate
9:00 AM

Act 250

Downtown Exemption

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
10:00 AM

Act 250

Permitting Presumptions, Master Plan Permitting, Major/Minors, Jurisdictional Opinions, and Capability and Development Plans

  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
11:40 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Development Affecting Public Investments

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

Act 250

  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Bob Stevens, President, Stevens & Associates, P.C.
2:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peg Elmer Hough, Retired Planner, Citizen
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 7, 2020
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

On the Record vs. De Novo

  • Brooke Dingledine , Attorney, VDM Law
11:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, VNRC
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
12:30 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Agency of Transportation Act 250 Proposal

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Discussion and Mark-up

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Discussion and Mark-up

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, VNRC
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Hybrid Board Language

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Hybrid Board Language, Draft 11.1 - Mark-up

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brooke Dingledine , Attorney, VDM Law
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Dhyan Nirmegh, Resident, Starksboro
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Draft 12.2 Mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Dhyan Nirmegh, Resident, Starksboro
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Mark-up and Vote

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.581 - An act relating to the funding of the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Walk-through

  • Walter Medwid, Former Executive Director, Center for Northern Woodlands Education
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:00 PM

H.582 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Walk-through

  • Walter Medwid, Former Executive Director, Center for Northern Woodlands Education
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:15 PM

H.833 - An act relating to surface water diversions and financial surety requirements for holding tanks

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dale Manning, Officer, Capitol Police Department
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
11:00 AM

H.831 - An act relating to stormwater management

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
11:15 AM

H.828 - An act relating to Vermont standards for issuing a Clean Water Act section 401 certification

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
  • James Dumont, Environmental Attorney, VNRC
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Walk-through

  • Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, Master of Environment Management, Vermont for Wildlife
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

Discussion and Potential Vote

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, VELCO
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mears, Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Doug Morin, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.576 - An act relating to the management of food residuals by agricultural fairs and festivals

Introduction

  • Jeff Bartley, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After the Floor

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Discussion

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, VELCO
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:30 AM

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

Discussion and Potential Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Discussion

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Forbes, Founder, New Learning Journey
  • Carol McGranaghan, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Trails Discussion and Amendment Vote

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Trails Alliance
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, VNRC
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
2:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Designated Downtowns Discussion

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
5:15 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Vote on Village Enhanced Designations Amendment and Vote on Boards Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Discussion

  • Lester Lampman, Member, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
  • Louise Laravie, Member, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
  • Dale Manning, Member, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
  • Carol McGranaghan, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Richard Menard, Chief, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Roger Sheehan, Chief, Elnu Abenaki Tribe
10:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Discussion

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Laurel Neme, Author of "Animal Investigators", Laurelneme.com
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kyle Scanlon, Owner, Vermont Antique Dealers Association
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Ancel Amendment Discussion and Vote

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Reporter of Amendment, House Committee on Ways and Means
9:45 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Conquest Amendment Discussion and Vote

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Reporter of Amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Sheldon Amendment Vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

TBD

5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Harrison et al. Amendment Discussion and Vote

  • Rep. Nelson Brownell, Sponsor of amendment
  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of amendment
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of amendment
8:55 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Lefebvre Amendment Discussion

  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Sponsor of amendment
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

TBD

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBD

3:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.833 - An act relating to surface water diversions and financial surety requirements for holding tanks

Discussion, Walk-through, and Vote

  • Jeff Crocker, Supervising River Ecologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sarah Mooradian, Student Clinician, Environmental Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law School
  • Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Environmental Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law School
  • Peter Utz, Student Clinician, Environmental Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law School
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

Discussion, Walk-through, and Vote

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, GMP
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mears, Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Discussion, Walk-through, and Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:00 AM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Discussion, Walk-through

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Discussion, Walk-through, and Vote

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

H.828 - An act relating to Vermont standards for issuing a Clean Water Act section 401 certification

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

H.581 - An act relating to the funding of the Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kim Royar, Furbearer Biologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

H.581 - An act relating to the funding of the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Walk-through and Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.581 - An act relating to the funding of the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Walk-through, Mark-up, and Vote

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

H.828 - An act relating to Vermont standards for issuing a Clean Water Act section 401 certification

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

House Floor


Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

ANR/DEC responses to COVID-19

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 2, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Agency of Natural Resources and Department of Fish and Wildlife responses to COVID-19

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • George Scribner, Major, Enforcement Division, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Testimony

Solid Waste Management and COVID-19

  • Patrick Austin, President, Austin Rubbish and Roll off Service, Inc.
  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Management
  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Diversion Policy, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Terri Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste
  • John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Solid Waste Management

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Judith Enck, Visiting Professor Bennington College; Former EPA Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2, Founder of Beyond Plastics
  • Craig Goodenough, Owner, Goodenough Rubbish Removal
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeffery Meyers, President, Meyers Waste & Recycle
  • Lisa Ransom, Owner, Grow Compost of Vermont
  • Cameron Scott, Owner, No Waste Compost L3C
12:30 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Turkey Reporting Requirements

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, April 24, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

11:00 AM

House Floor


Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Natural Resources Board/Act 250 Response to COVID-19

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 30, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Water Quality Service Providers, COVID-19 Response

  • Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Clean Water Initiative Report, Clean Water Fund, Municipal Roads and the Three Acre Rule, Dam Safety

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

S.227 - An act relating to the provision of personal care products by lodging establishments

Walk-through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Water Quality Monitoring and Cuts to Aquatic Nuisance Control Program

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, House Ways & Means Committee
3:30 AM

Adjourn


Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Amendments

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor of amendment
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Corona Relief Fund

4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Coronavirus Relief Funds

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:45 PM

H.716 - An act relating to Abenaki hunting and fishing licenses

Seymour Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Patrick Seymour, Sponsor of Amendment
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

COVID-19 Link

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, Master of Environment Management, Vermont for Wildlife
2:30 PM

Coronavirus Relief Funds

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

All House Caucus


Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Coronavirus Relief Funds

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Meeting Canceled

3:30 PM

All House Caucus


Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

Meeting Canceled


Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

DEC Updates

Clean Water Service Provider Extension, Budget, Three Acre Stormwater Permits, Environmental Contingency Fund, Solid Waste Management Assistance Fund

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chuck Schwer, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:30 PM

Addison County Fair and Field Days Septic System

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Brian Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Agency of Natural Resources Budget

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM

House Floor


Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.683 - An act relating to the protection of migratory birds

Senate Proposal of Amendment, Discussion, Potential Vote

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, GMP
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mears, Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:00 PM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Legislative Council
3:00 AM

Adjourn


Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Meeting Cancelled

2:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing

Introduction, Walk-Through, Testimony, and Committee Discussion

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, September 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Meeting Canceled

2:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, September 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Coronavirus Relief Funds

Outdoor Recreation

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands and Administration, Division Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:45 PM

H.833 - An act relating to surface water diversions and financial surety requirements for holding tanks

Walk-through

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

Adjourn


Friday, September 18, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products

Brennan Amendment

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.833 - An act relating to surface water diversions and financial surety requirements for holding tanks

Senate Natural Resources Amendment

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

House Floor


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Discussion and Lefebvre Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Adjourn