2019-2020 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs (Room 44)
The House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs considers matters relating to alcoholic beverages; housing; claims against the state; labor relations; military matters, including those relating to civil defense and discharged veterans, their dependents, and survivors; and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- Following House Session
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Committee Discussion & Organization
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
New member seating and election of Canvassing Committee
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Results from Canvassing Committee
- 11:00 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
House Floor immediately following Joint Assembly
- 1:30 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Security Training
Immediately following adjournment of the Floor
- 11:15 AM
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Committee Discussion & Organization
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tax workshop from 12:15-1:15 PM.
Room 10 - 1:30 PM
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Department of Liquor and Lottery
Department introduction and update. Annual Lottery Report.
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Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Flag Raising
There will be a ceremony in front of the State House to raise the Green Mountain Boys Flag to commemorate Vermont’s independence. All are invited to attend.
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Vermont National Guard
Room 10
Background presentation-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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Adjutant General Election Process
Orientation
Room 10-
John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Homelessness Awareness Day
Joint hearing with House Human Services
Room 11.-
Margaret Bozik, Director of Asset Management & Special Initiatives, Champlain Housing Trust and Co-Chair, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
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Ronald Burns, Co-Chair, Vermont Homelessness Demonstration Programs' Youth Action Board
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Susan Howes, Housing Case Manager, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
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Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Deputy Director, Pathways Vermont, and Co-Chair, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
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Stephen Marshall, Homeless Advocate
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Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
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Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Renee Weeks, Director of Clinical and Shelter Services, Upper Valley Haven
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Deb Zak, Asset Manager, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
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Margaret Bozik, Director of Asset Management & Special Initiatives, Champlain Housing Trust and Co-Chair, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Housing the Homeless
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Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
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Geoffrey Pippenger, General Assistance Program Director, Department for Children and Families/Economic Services Division
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments
Committee discussion
Room 10 - 10:00 AM
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Vermont National Guard
Background testimony
Room 10-
Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department
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Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Bill Introductions
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H.11 - An act relating to penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws and to solicitor’s licenses
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
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Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
- 3:15 PM
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H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments
Committee discussion
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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iPad Training
Bells and whistles for 2019
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Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30
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H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, House Committee on Appropriations
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, House Committee on Appropriations
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tax workshop from 12:15 - 1:15pm
Room 10 - 1:30 PM
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Department of Liquor and Lottery
Committee will tour facilities and operations in Montpelier warehouse.
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments
Approve Committee Memo
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont National Guard
Annual Sexual Assault Report
Room 10-
Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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John S. Detweiler, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
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Jason Kittredge, Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
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Doris Sumner, State Equal Employment Manager, Vermont National Guard
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Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Sheltering in Vermont
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Patrick Donegan, Interim Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Brian Pickard, Deputy Director, Rural Edge
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Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
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Patrick Donegan, Interim Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
- 10:45 AM
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Weatherization
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Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
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Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
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Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Capstone Community Action
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Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Tenant / Landlord Issues
Presentation of Eviction Report
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Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Vermont National Guard
Background of previous State legislation
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Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Basic Needs and Livable Wage
Presentation of Basic Needs Report
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Department of Labor
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Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's FY2020 Budget Address
Joint Assembly - House Chamber
- 15 min after Joint Assembly
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Committee Discussion
TBD
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.46 - An act relating to the creation of the Sports Betting Study Committee
Introduction and Walk-through
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Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Jickling, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.11 - An act relating to penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws and to solicitor’s licenses
Walk-through
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Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Affordable Housing
Current legislative priorities
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget Adjustment
Caucus of the whole House -
House Floor-
Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department
- 1:30 PM
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Housing
Legislative Counsel Introduction
Room 10-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Property Transfer Tax
Discussion of how the tax is collected and disbursed.
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
- 10:00 AM
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Introductions
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Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:30 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Introduction
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Property Transfer Tax
Non-statutory use
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Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
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Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Short-term Rental Report
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James Arisman, Town Health Officer, Marshfield
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Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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James Arisman, Town Health Officer, Marshfield
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing
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Pathways Vermont
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Jonathan Bond, Executive Director
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Kirby Dunn, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
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Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Deputy Director, Pathways Vermont, and Co-Chair, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
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Jim Lovinsky, Executive Director, Lamoille Housing Partnership
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Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
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Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
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Jedediah Popp, Past Housing First Service Recipient, Brattleboro
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Jonathan Bond, Executive Director
- 11:00 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
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Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- Immediately following the Floor
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Decorum Training
House Chamber
- 15 min after Training
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Housing
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator - Mobile Home Parks, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator - Mobile Home Parks, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
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Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ray Pepin, Temporary Disability Insurance Administrator, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
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Jessica Savage, Self-Advocate, Burlington
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Recess
- 4:00 PM
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Information Session
Joint Hearing with Senate Government Operations to hear from candidates for Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard.
Room 11-
David P. Baczewski
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David Graham
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Rosanne Greco
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Gregory C. Knight
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David P. Baczewski
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Briefing on The Governor's Bi-state PFL Plan
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 10:30 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Jennifer Kimmich, Chair, Vermont Main Street Alliance, Co-Owner of The Alchemist
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Jennifer Kimmich, Chair, Vermont Main Street Alliance, Co-Owner of The Alchemist
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
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Sivan Cotel, Co-founder and Director of Operations, Stonecutter Spirits
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
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Angela Earle- Gray, Human Resources Director, Chroma Technology
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Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Paul Millman, President, Chroma Technology
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.11 - An act relating to penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws and to solicitor’s licenses
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Sivan Cotel, Co-founder and Director of Operations, Stonecutter Spirits
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Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sivan Cotel, Co-founder and Director of Operations, Stonecutter Spirits
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Samantha Sheehan, Communication Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Samantha Sheehan, Communication Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Possible Mark-up
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Mark-up
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses and Lunch
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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David Simendinger, President, Champlain Farms
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David Simendinger, President, Champlain Farms
- 3:30 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Lindsay DesLauriers, Chief Operating Officer, Bolton Valley Resort
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Lindsay DesLauriers, Chief Operating Officer, Bolton Valley Resort
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Discussion and mark-up
- 10:30 AM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Discussion and mark-up
- 4:00 PM
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Possible vote
- 6:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Licensing
Discussion on alcohol licensing
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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H.142 - An act relating to the employment rights for members of the Reserve and National Guard
Introduction by Sponsor
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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H.192 - An act relating to the appointment of the Adjutant General and creating a tax exemption for military retirement pay
Introduction by Sponsor
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Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Sponsor
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Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Bill Introductions
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H.109 - An act relating to designating October 12 as Dewey Day
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Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.212 - An act relating to creating the Office of Native American Affairs
Introduction
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Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
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Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
- 1:45 PM
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Housing Vermont
Introduction
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Nancy Owens, President, Housing Vermont
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Nancy Owens, President, Housing Vermont
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Implicit Bias Training
Led by the Vermont Human Rights Commission for the entire House in the House Chamber
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
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Housing and Conservation
Room 10
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Isaura Izquierdo Dukes , Resident, Rutland City
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Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
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Jane Lazorchak, Land Acquisition Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Linda Lembke, Resident, Guilford
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Steve Lembke, Resident, Guilford
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Penny Pero, Resident, South Burlington
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Cindy Reid, Director of Development, Cathedral Square
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Melinda Scott, Conservation Planner, Town of Williston
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 3:30 PM
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H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Introduction and walk-through
Room 10-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Vermont Veterans' Home
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Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
- 10:45 AM
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H.192 - An act relating to the appointment of the Adjutant General and creating a tax exemption for military retirement pay
Walk-through
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Brenda Cruickshank, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brenda Cruickshank, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
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H.247 - An act relating to the Adjutant and Inspector General
Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
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Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Shannon McMahon, Advocacy Coordinator, Voices against Violence
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Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
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Anne Ward, Executive Director, Sexual Assault Crisis Team
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Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:30 AM
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Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of UVM and State Agricultural College
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
Housing and General Assistance
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Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Geoffrey Pippenger, Program Director, Department for Children and Families/Economic Services Division
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Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Weatherization
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Dwight DeCoster, Weatherization Program Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
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Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Home Performance, Capstone Community Action
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Dwight DeCoster, Weatherization Program Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Governor's FY 2020 Proposed Budget
Committee discussion
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses and Lunch
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Gonzalo Pinacho, State Judge Advocate, Vermont National Guard
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Gonzalo Pinacho, State Judge Advocate, Vermont National Guard
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Shelley Raymond, Inspector General, Vermont National Guard
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Shelley Raymond, Inspector General, Vermont National Guard
- 1:15 PM
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Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee is considering multiple bills
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.119 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rich Holschuh, Commissioner, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Beverly Little Thunder, Board Member, Peace and Justice Center and Racial Justice Alliance
-
Eugene Rich, Chief, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Recovery Housing
-
Sarah Mekos, Director, Willow Grove, Wilder
-
Eileen Peltier, Director, Downstreet Housing, Barre
-
Sarah Mekos, Director, Willow Grove, Wilder
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2020 Budget
Committee discussion of memo to Appropriations
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.11 - An act relating to penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws and to solicitor’s licenses
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
-
Sivan Cotel, Representative, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Avery Schwenk, Co-owner, Hermit Thrush Brewery, Brattleboro
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
-
Emily Adams, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit
-
Foresta Castaneda, Transitional Housing Coordinator, WomenSafe
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Emily Adams, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit
- 10:30 AM
-
Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee is considering multiple bills
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H.192 - An act relating to the appointment of the Adjutant General and creating a tax exemption for military retirement pay
-
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
-
Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
-
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
-
Brittney Wilson, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, Office of Governor Phil Scott
-
Brittney Wilson, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, Office of Governor Phil Scott
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Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
Introduction and walk-through
-
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee is considering multiple bills
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
State Housing Tax Credit Program
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Nancy Owens, President, Housing Vermont
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.401 - An act relating to the Vermont National Guard
Introduction and possible walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Bill Introductions
- -
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H.77 - An act relating to authorizing repossession of commercial property
-
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator - Mobile Home Parks, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor
-
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor
-
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
-
Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled
The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
-
Rosanne Greco, Former Candidate, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Rosanne Greco, Former Candidate, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gregg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Ken Gregg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Dan Pipes, Executive Director, Military Department
-
Dan Pipes, Executive Director, Military Department
- 1:00 PM
-
Habitat for Humanity
Introduction
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Steve Ingram, Board Member, Addison County Habitat for Humanity
-
Susan Sommer, Executive Director, Bennington County Habitat for Humanity
-
Steve Ingram, Board Member, Addison County Habitat for Humanity
- 1:30 PM
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Housing
Material costs
-
Josh Druke, Lobbyist, , Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
-
Josh Druke, Lobbyist, , Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
- 2:00 PM
-
Vermont National Guard
Debrief of the recently completed Adjutant election process.
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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TBD
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
- 10:00 AM
-
H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 11:00 AM
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
Thomas Giffin, President, Vermont Old Cemetery Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Palermo, Lobbyist, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.119 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Committee discussion
- -
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Vermont National Guard
Committee discussion on both bills
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jason Maulucci, , Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
-
Jason Maulucci, Manager, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.11 - An act relating to penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws and to solicitor’s licenses
Discussion and mark-up
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.13 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
- 10:15 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee discussion on Committee bill incorporating elements of H.192 and H.247.
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
-
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
-
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Discussion and vote
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Committee discussion and vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor
-
Matthew Trieber, Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
-
Bill Introductions:
As time allows
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Bill Introductions:
- -
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H.322 - An act relating to family leave and insurance protections for organ donors
-
Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Bill Introductions:
As time allows
- 3:45 PM
-
H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Discussion of possible amendment
-
Rep. Robert LaClair, Sponsor
-
Rep. Robert LaClair, Sponsor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Housing
Briefing from Congressional Delegation
-
Pollaidh Major, Outreach Representative, Office of US Senator Patrick Leahy
-
Sheila Reed, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
-
Kevin Veller, Outreach Representative, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
-
Pollaidh Major, Outreach Representative, Office of US Senator Patrick Leahy
- 10:00 AM
-
H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Proposed amendment
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 11:00 AM
-
Twin-state Paid Family Leave Plan
Briefing update
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Helm amendment
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
JRH1 - Joint resolution urging the President to issue an executive order and the Congress to enact a federal law prohibiting a U.S. nuclear first strike
Introduction and walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Report from Ways and Means
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
A Day on the Hill
The Sons of the American Legion will be discussing veterans issues.
Room 11, from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Committee Meeting
TBD - as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
-
Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
- -
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S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Continuation of JFO testimony followed by review of minimum wage statutes
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
-
Paul Brown, Co-owner, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury
-
Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Sandy Paritz, Project Director, Vermont Poverty Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- 10:45 AM
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Report on amendments
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Amendments
-
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Department of Liquor and Lottery
Addictive Gambling
-
Rick Barnett, President and CEO, CARTER, INC
-
Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Rick Barnett, President and CEO, CARTER, INC
- 10:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Bill Stritzler, Managing Director, Smugglers' Notch Resort
-
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- -
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H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Hear and vote on amendments - as needed
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor of amendment, Sponsor of Amendment
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Zachariah Ralph Watson, Sponsor of Amendment
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Possible amendments
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Barbara Murphy, Sponsor of Amendment
-
Rep. Zachariah Ralph Watson, Sponsor of Amendment
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Tipped wage
-
Mark Frier, Owner, The Reservoir, Tres Amigos, and The Rusty Nail
-
Mark Frier, Owner, The Reservoir, Tres Amigos, and The Rusty Nail
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Testimony followed by review of minimum wage statutes
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Earl Kooperkamp, Board Member, Vermont Interfaith Action
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- -
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Minimum Wage Statutes
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Cannabis Regulation
Committee discussion of S.54 at the request of H. Government Operations
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
-
Toby Howe, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
-
Coleen Kohaut, Nursing Home Administrator, Franklin County Rehabilitation
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Report and walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Report and walk-through
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Noreen Black, Mother, Exposed Veteran
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston, Former Deputy Adjutant General Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White, Reporter
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
-
Wes Hamilton, Co-owner, Three Penny Taproom, The Mad Taco
-
Joie Lehouillier, Owner, Foote Brook Farm
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Adult Days
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 11:00 AM
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
Report on Senate action
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
-
S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Mark-up
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Marianna Gamache, Sponsor of amendment
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Possible vote
- -
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S.83 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim
Introduction and walk-through
-
Sen. Becca Balint, Reporter
-
Wesley Black, Former Sergeant, 3/172 Mountain Battalion, Vermont National Guard
-
Pat Cram, Widow, Master Sargent Michael Evan Cram, Vermont National Guard
-
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katherine Long, Caseworker, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
-
Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
-
Barbara O'Mara, Former Environmental Health Physician, VA
-
Kathryn Becker Van Haste, Director of Health Policy Health, Veterans & Business Outreach, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
-
Sen. Becca Balint, Reporter
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.13 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws
Festival permits
-
Sivan Cotel, Representative, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul Sayler, Owner, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, Vermont Brewers Association
-
Sivan Cotel, Representative, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
-
Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- 2:15 PM
-
Cannabis Regulation
Discussion of Committee memo to H. Government Operations.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Caucuses and Lunch
-
Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:00 PM
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Mark-up
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
-
Funeral of Rep Forguites
- 2:30 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
Capitol Police
20th anniversary.
Cedar Creek - 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Sarah DeFelice, Owner, Bailey Road, Montpelier
-
Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Kate Logan, Director of Programming and Policy, Rights and Democracy
-
Samantha Moran, Tipped Wage Worker, Burlington
-
Annelise Orleck, Professor of History, Dartmouth College
-
Andy Sebranek, Tipped Wage Worker, Burlington
-
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Center
-
Sarah DeFelice, Owner, Bailey Road, Montpelier
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Discussion and possible mark-up
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Discussion, possible mark-up
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Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Homeless Youth
-
Ronald Burns, Co-Chair, Vermont Homelessness Demonstration Programs' Youth Action Board
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Bethany Pombar, Director, Vermont Coalition for Homeless and Runaway Youth Programs
-
Ronald Burns, Co-Chair, Vermont Homelessness Demonstration Programs' Youth Action Board
- 1:30 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
mark-up and possible vote
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 5:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Housing bond study
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
-
H.223 - An act relating to residential rental agreements for substance abuse recovery homes
Introduction and discussion
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Sponsor
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Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, Residences for Recovery Initiative and VTARR, Vice Chair
-
David Riegel, Executive Director, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
-
Brenda Siegel, Self-Advocate, Newfane
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Rental Housing Advisory Board
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
- 10:30 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
-
Kim Donahue, Co-owner, The Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield
-
Kim Donahue, Co-owner, The Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield
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S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Medicaid Caps
-
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Committee discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Mark-up and possible vote
-
Job Tate, Former Legislator and Naval Reserve Member
-
Job Tate, Former Legislator and Naval Reserve Member
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Mark-up and possible vote.
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Mark-up and possible vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- 2:45 PM
-
Field Trip
Caledonia Spirits construction site, Montpelier
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Vermont Housing Incentive Program
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Contractor Registration
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Contractor Registry
-
Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
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Dan Clar, Owner, Clar Construction
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Brad Cook, Principal Agent, Building Performance Services LLC
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Ward Smyth, President, Turtle Creek Builders
-
Robyn Steward, Director, Building Trade Association of Vermont
-
Sandra Vitzthum, Architect, Montpelier
-
Dennis Wygmans, State's Attorney, Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office
-
Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Housing Bond
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Housing Safety - suggested language
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 5:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Committee discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Housing Bond
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- -
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Contractor Registry
-
Terry Francis, Chief Engineer/Fire Marshal, Fire Station #1, South Burlington
-
Barbara Morrow, Executive Director, Orleans County Restorative Justice Center
-
Brian Warner, Staff Master Sergeant, USAF Retired
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:45 PM
-
H.13 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws
Timing is uncertain. If not 1:00pm, then 15 minutes following the afternoon Floor.
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
-
Ryan Christiansen, President, Caledonia Spirits
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Sivan Cotel, Representative, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Avery Schwenk, Co-owner, Hermit Thrush Brewery, Brattleboro
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Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Manager, Vermont Medical Society
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Report on Senate action
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- -
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Discussion and mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Committee discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Possible vote
-
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.13 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws
Review Senate action
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
- 10:45 AM
-
S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Discussion and mark-up
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
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S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Committee will come off Floor to vote on amendments to bills
-
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Monday, May 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
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Committee Meeting
Committee will meet as needed when time allows
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Hear about action by H. Appropriations
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matthew Trieber, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. David Yacovone, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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House Floor
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Discussion and vote on amendments
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor of amendment
-
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor of amendment
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor of amendment
- -
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H.13 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage and tobacco laws
Amendment from House Ways and Means
-
Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor of amendment
-
Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor of amendment
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Update on Senate action
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White, Reporter
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Committee Meeting
Committee will meet as needed when time allows
Friday, May 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Homelessness
Overview of Point-in-Time survey
-
Andrea Hurley, Balance of State Continuum of Care Support Specialist, Vermont Coalition on Homelessness
-
Andrea Hurley, Balance of State Continuum of Care Support Specialist, Vermont Coalition on Homelessness
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- -
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Committee Meeting
Committee will meet as needed when time allows
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Meeting and Discussion
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Meeting
Walk-through of Senate action
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
- 2:00 PM
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- -
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage
Walk-through of Senate action
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
- -
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Adjourn
Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Governor's FY2020 Proposed Budget Adjustment
Military
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Robert Helm, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, House Committee on Appropriations
- 11:00 AM
-
2020 Reports Repeal Bill
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's FY2020 Proposed Budget Adjustment
Work on Memo
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
Department of Liquor and Lottery
Update and Annual Reports
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
- 3:00 PM
-
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Homelessness Awareness Day
House Chamber
Joint Hearing with House Human Services and some members of House Appropriations.-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Christopher Brzovic, Coordinated Entry Administrator, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
-
Kara Casey, Director of Economic Empowerment, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Stephen Marshall, Homeless Advocate, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
-
Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Bethany Pombar, Director, Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
-
David Przepiosk, Veteran with Lived Experience
-
Renee Weeks, Director of Shelter and Clinical Services, Upper Valley Haven, Co-Chair of the VT Coalition to End Homelessness
-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 11:30 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Homelessness Awareness Day
Vigil on the State House Steps
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
- 15 min after Floor
-
Bill Introductions
- -
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H.484 - An act relating to sports wagering
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
-
Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Self Advocate
-
Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Racial Equity
Introduction and scope of work
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- -
-
Committee Meeting
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
-
Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Review of Committee of Conference Results
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.556 - An act relating to gender-free restrooms in public buildings and places of public accommodation
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Mari Cordes, Co-Sponsor
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. John Killacky, Sponsor
-
Rep. Mari Cordes, Co-Sponsor
- -
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H.645 - An act relating to modernizing Vermont’s wage and hour laws
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Taylor St Apartments
Tour of facility
-
Cameron Niedermayer, Assistant City Manager, Montpelier
-
Mike Rama, Director of Advancement, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
-
Cameron Niedermayer, Assistant City Manager, Montpelier
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
Reports Repeal Bill
Discussion and Decision
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY 2021 Budget Address
Joint Assembly - House Chamber
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
JRH1 - Joint resolution urging the President to issue an executive order and the Congress to enact a federal law prohibiting a U.S. nuclear first strike
Reintroduction and Walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Factor, Student, Middlebury College
-
Deborah Moore, Visiting Instructor, Middlebury College
-
Doug Racine, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
John Reuwer, Representative, Physicians for Social Responsibility
-
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
Financing Affordable Housing
Treasurer's Report
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Bill Introductions
- -
-
H.805 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
Labor Relations
-
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
-
Randi Weingarten, President, National American Federation of Teachers
-
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Pathways Vermont
-
Jennifer Furey, Support Line Operator, Pathways Vermont
-
Patrick Gallagher, Development Director, Pathways Vermont
-
Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
-
Christopher Rotsettis, Support Line Caller
-
Jennifer Furey, Support Line Operator, Pathways Vermont
- 10:15 AM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Introduction, Walk-through and Some Testimony
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. John Killacky, Sponsor
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeff Moreau, Founding Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
-
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Co-sponsor
-
Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, Residences for Recovery Initiative and VTARR, Vice Chair
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
H.773 - An act relating to authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains
Introduction
-
Rep. William J. Lippert, Sponsor
-
Rep. William J. Lippert, Sponsor
- -
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H.821 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary and the Vermont State Colleges
Introduction
-
Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor
-
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.867 - An act relating to protecting and remediating at-risk cemeteries
Introduction
-
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor
-
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor
Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Bill Introductions
- -
-
H.815 - An act relating to the installation of fireblocking in single-family dwellings
-
Mason Maltais, Self Advocate, North Hero
-
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
-
Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
-
Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
- 2:30 PM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Department of Liquor and Lottery Related Bills
Introduction and Walk-through
- -
-
H.717 - An act relating to allowing fourth-class license locations to serve beverages by the glass
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
-
Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
-
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor
-
Rep. Sara Coffey, Sponsor
-
Sivan Cotel, Co-founder and Director of Operations, Stonecutter Spirits
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
-
Rep. Carol Ode, Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
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Mental Health Advocacy Day
SASH
-
Molly Dugan, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
-
Molly Dugan, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Mental Health Advocacy Day
Tiny Houses followed by Housing Vouchers
-
Marcy Couillard, Case Manager, Washington County Mental Health
-
Liz Genge, Director of Property and Asset Management, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
-
Keith Grier, Director of Community Support Program, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
-
Anna MacKenzie , Mother, Washington County
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Marcy Couillard, Case Manager, Washington County Mental Health
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
-
Shaun Gilpin, Housing Policy Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jan - Roberta Tarjan, Executive Director, Dismas House of Vermont
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Shaun Gilpin, Housing Policy Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 10:00 AM
-
Housing and Conservation Coalition
-
Dan Cahill, Land Steward, Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department
-
Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans
-
Kay Curtis, Resident and Board Director, Tri-Park Cooperative Housing Corporation
-
Bill Hodgman, Park Manager, Tri-Park Cooperative Housing Corporation
-
Sean Lawson, CEO/Founding Brewer, Lawson Finest Liquids
-
Tess Milner, Resident, Johnson
-
Dan Cahill, Land Steward, Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department
- 11:15 AM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
-
Morgan Brown, Advocate and Former Homeless, Formerly Lived Homeless
-
Kenneth Russell, Chair, Montpelier Homelessness Task Force
-
Morgan Brown, Advocate and Former Homeless, Formerly Lived Homeless
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
-
Peter Mallary, Vice President of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
-
Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Brenda Siegel, Self-Advocate, Newfane
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
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Adjourn
Friday, January 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Committee Discussion
- -
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H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
-
Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
-
Joseph Gainza, Producer and Host, Gathering Peace Radio Program
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Ed Paquin, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont
-
Mark Redmond, Executive Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
-
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
-
Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
-
Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
- 1:00 PM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
-
Nancy L. Gallagher, Author, "Breeding Better Vermonters: The Eugenics Project in the Green Mountain State"
-
Thomas Gustafson, Vice President for University Relations, University of Vermont
-
Carol McGranaghan, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
-
Bruce Post, Environmental Historian
-
Nancy L. Gallagher, Author, "Breeding Better Vermonters: The Eugenics Project in the Green Mountain State"
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Military Affairs and Guard Related Bills
Introductions and Walk-throughs
- -
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H.769 - An act relating to veteran status inquiries on program and service intake forms
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
-
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Maxine Grad, Sponsor
-
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
- 11:30 AM
-
Vermont Veterans' Home
Update
-
Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
-
Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
-
Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
-
Thomas Matthews, Member, VFOR Transitional House, Essex
-
Thomas Matthews, Member, VFOR Transitional House, Essex
- 10:00 AM
-
H.821 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary and the Vermont State Colleges
Walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
H.851 - An act relating to establishing a good cause standard for termination of employment
Walk-through
-
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Alcohol bills
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Skyler Genest, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Committee Adjourned
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
-
Rep. James Harrison, House Committee On Government Operations
-
Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
- 1:00 PM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Discussion and Mark-up
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
Mark-up
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
General Assistance
VHCB
Gambling-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
-
Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Mark-up
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeff Moreau, Founding Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Mark-up
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.109 - An act relating to designating October 12 as Dewey Day
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
-
Jason Gould, Resident, Barre City
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, Residences for Recovery Initiative and VTARR, Vice Chair
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Discussion
Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
S.83 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Rich Cassidy Law
- 11:45 AM
-
Climate Change
Love Letter for the Climate
-
Sydney Kulis, Student, Harwood Union High School, Vermont Youth Lobby
-
Sarah Kate Smith, Student, Harwood High School, Vermont Youth Lobby
-
Sydney Kulis, Student, Harwood Union High School, Vermont Youth Lobby
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Discussion
- -
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Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
Time permitting
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
S.83 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim
-
Stephen Ellis, Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
-
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Stephen Ellis, Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
- 2:30 PM
-
H.556 - An act relating to gender-free restrooms in public buildings and places of public accommodation
-
Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Testimony and discussion
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
-
Ruth Goodrich, Member, Cabot Select Board
-
Carol Irons, Abenaki Elder, Albany
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Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
-
Lucy Neel, Nulhegan Tribe Indian Education Coordinator, Holland, Vermont
-
Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
-
H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
-
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
-
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
- -
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Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
Committee discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
-
David Van Deusen, President, Vermont State Labor Council, AFL, CIO
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Renter Rebate Reform
-
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
Discussion and possible vote
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
- 10:00 AM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Committee Discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget
Possible final discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
Renter Rebate and Rental Registry
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
-
Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Discussion and possible vote
- -
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H.805 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- -
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H.769 - An act relating to veteran status inquiries on program and service intake forms
Refresher and discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.738 - An act relating to imposing an occupancy fee to fund tourism marketing and affordable housing
Introduction and walk-through
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. David Yacovone, Sponsor
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
- 3:00 PM
-
H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
-
Sivan Cotel, Vice President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Vermont Brewers Association
-
Avery Schwenk, President, Vermont Brewers Association
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Affordable Housing
Vermont Habitat for Housing
-
David Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
-
David Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
- 10:00 AM
-
H. - An act relating to creating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Development Task Force
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Carol McGranaghan, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
-
Lester Lampman, Member, Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe
-
Louise Laravie, Member, Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe
-
Richard Menard, Chief, Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe
- 11:00 AM
-
H.880 - An act relating to Abenaki place names on State park signs
Introduction and walk-through
-
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Louise Laravie, Member, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
-
Carol McGranaghan, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
-
Richard Menard, Chief, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
-
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 11:45 AM
-
H.805 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers
-
Lauren Buck, Teacher, Spaulding High School, Barre
-
Chris Guros, Special Education Teacher, Montpelier, Chief Negotiator, Montpelier Education Association
-
Lauren Buck, Teacher, Spaulding High School, Barre
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Discussion and possible vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kay Stambler, Member, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 11:00 AM
-
H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
-
Ken Albert, President, Vermont Wine and Grape Council
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Ken Albert, President, Vermont Wine and Grape Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
Committee Meeting
As Floor time allows
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.109 - An act relating to designating October 12 as Dewey Day
-
David Schutz, State Curator, Department of State Buildings
-
David Schutz, State Curator, Department of State Buildings
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Brenda Torpy, Director, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:30 PM
-
H.428 - An act relating to collective bargaining
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Progressive Workers Union
-
Jes Kraus, Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Vermont
-
Dennis LaBounty, Political Director, Vermont AFL-CIO
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
-
Sophie Zdatny, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
JRH7 - Joint resolution apologizing and expressing sincere condolences to all Vermonters and their families who were harmed as a result of State-sanctioned and eugenically inspired sterilization
Discussion and possible vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
Discussion and Possible Vote
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
Military Affairs
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
- -
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H.769 - An act relating to veteran status inquiries on program and service intake forms
-
Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, ODASD (Military Community and Family Policy)
-
Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
-
Conor Kennedy, Office of the Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Doris Sumner, Former State Equal Employment Manager, Vermont National Guard
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
H.880 - An act relating to Abenaki place names on State park signs
Discussion and possible vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
H.880 - An act relating to Abenaki place names on State park signs
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
State priorities
- 11:15 AM
-
H.109 - An act relating to designating October 12 as Dewey Day
Discussion and vote
- -
-
H.769 - An act relating to veteran status inquiries on program and service intake forms
Discussion and vote
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, , Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.492 - An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
Discussion and possible vote
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H. - An act relating to amending the earned sick time law and Parental and Family Leave Act and providing emergency housing-related assistance to address COVID-19
Committee discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion & Organization
Update on Committee legislative priorities, housing and homelessness.
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 12:30 PM
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Select provisions and enforcement
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:45AM-12:45PM
-
H. - An act relating to amending the earned sick time law and Parental and Family Leave Act and providing emergency housing-related assistance to address COVID-19
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Jean Murray, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 2:00-4:00PM
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
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Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Vermont Brewers Association
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
-
H. - An act relating to amending the earned sick time law and Parental and Family Leave Act and providing emergency housing-related assistance to address COVID-19
-
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Jean Murray, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
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Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to amending the earned sick time law and Parental and Family Leave Act and providing emergency housing-related assistance to address COVID-19
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jean Murray, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erica Campbell, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
-
Meagan Foster, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
-
Chris Saunders, Field Representative, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
-
Kobey Shwayder, Owner, Vermont Vermouth
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11AM - 1PM
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1PM - 3PM
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Discussion and straw poll
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.805 - An act relating to the collective bargaining rights of teachers
-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, April 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11AM - 1PM
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S.333 - An act relating to establishing a moratorium on ejectment and foreclosure actions during the COVID-19 emergency
Walk-through of Senate action
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Amendment Sponsor
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1PM - 3PM
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Homelessness Update
Covid-related status reports and plans moving forward.
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Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, Residences for Recovery Initiative and VTARR, Vice Chair
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, Residences for Recovery Initiative and VTARR, Vice Chair
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, April 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11AM - 1PM
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H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
Review and discussion based on recent testimony.
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Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 - 3:00pm
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S.333 - An act relating to establishing a moratorium on ejectment and foreclosure actions during the COVID-19 emergency
Review proposed language in joint hearing with Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Susan Steckel, Attorney, Steckel Law Office
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Homeless Housing Transition
Consideration of housing transition as homeless hotel stays end.
Continuation of joint hearing.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 3:00 - 4:00pm
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S.333 - An act relating to establishing a moratorium on ejectment and foreclosure actions during the COVID-19 emergency
Discussion and possible vote.
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Homeless Housing Transition
Discussion of short, near, and long-term responses.
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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House Caucus
Via Zoom. See legislative home page for live-stream link.
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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S.333 - An act relating to establishing a moratorium on ejectment and foreclosure actions during the COVID-19 emergency
LaClair amendment
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Robert LaClair, Sponsor
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Via Zoom. See legislative home page for live-stream link.
- 12:00 - 2:00pm
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Homeless Housing Transition
Discussion of short, near, and long-term responses.
-
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
-
Geoffrey Pippenger, Program Director, Department for Children and Families/Economic Services Division
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Stephen Whitaker, Advocate, Montpelier
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Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Homeless Housing Transition
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Patrick Gallagher, Development Director, Pathways Vermont
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Jean Murray, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Patrick Gallagher, Development Director, Pathways Vermont
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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House Floor
Followed by Full-House Caucus
See legislative home page for live-stream link. - 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Continuation of Full-House Caucus if needed
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 - 2:00pm
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H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
The Committee will also hear updates on homeless housing in Brattleboro and Vergennes.
-
Josh Davis, Executive Director, GroundWorks Collaborative, Brattleboro
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Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Elizabeth Ready, Chief Financial Officer, John Graham Housing and Services, Vergennes
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Josh Davis, Executive Director, GroundWorks Collaborative, Brattleboro
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
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H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Alison Harte, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
-
Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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House Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 - 2:00pm
-
H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Review and possible vote.
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Hear amendments.
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. John Killacky, Sponsor
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
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H.783 - An act relating to recovery residences
Possible vote on amendments.
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Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
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Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
- -
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Post Covid Housing for the Currently Homeless
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 3:30 PM
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Whole House Caucus
See House home page for live-stream link.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link.
- 12:00 - 2:00pm
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Economic Recovery Package
Housing components
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- -
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S.226 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits
-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Reporter
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James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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Homeless Housing Transition
Update on rehousing plans
-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- -
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Rental Housing Assistance
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:30 PM
-
Whole House Caucus
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 - 2:00pm
-
Governor's Economic Recovery Proposal
Housing
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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Housing and Homelessness
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Jonathan Bond, Executive Director, Housing Foundation, Inc.
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Jean Murray, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Jonathan Bond, Executive Director, Housing Foundation, Inc.
- 3:30 PM
-
Whole House Caucus
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 - 12:30
-
Housing Services
-
Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
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Toni Grout, Housing Team Lead and ROMA manager, Capstone Community Action
-
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
-
Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
Friday, June 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 1:30 - 3:30pm
-
Committee Meeting
Committee discussion of possible CRF legislation
-
Toni Grout, Housing Team Lead and ROMA manager, Capstone Community Action
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Michael Monte, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Toni Grout, Housing Team Lead and ROMA manager, Capstone Community Action
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link.
- 11:00AM - 1:00PM
-
Committee Meeting
Discussion of proposed CRF funded legislation
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 3:30 PM
-
Whole House Caucus
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 - 10:30AM
-
Committee Discussion
CRF-funded housing proposal
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion
CRF-funded proposal final review
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30AM-12:30PM
-
Housing Recovery
AHS Housing Recovery Plan
Joint Hearing with House Human Services-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Geoffrey Pippenger, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families/Economic Services Division
-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Friday, June 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
The House will convene briefly at 9AM.
See House home page for live-stream link. - 12:00 - 2:00PM
-
H.880 - An act relating to Abenaki place names on State park signs
Amendment
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Committee Discussion
Tier 2 CRF funding
- 3:30 PM
-
Whole House Caucus
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
CRF Aggregate Housing Language
Review
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Human Services-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Josh Davis, Executive Director, GroundWorks Collaborative, Brattleboro
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Friday, June 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 12:00 PM
-
Vermont Spirits Council
-
Sivan Cotel, Vice President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
-
Sivan Cotel, Vice President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
- -
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H.750 - An act relating to creating a National Guard provost marshal
Senate proposal of amendment
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Amendment
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Amendment
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
Friday, June 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- Following Caucus
-
Covid Recovery (Housing)
Committee will review Senate changes to H.966
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.956 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Committee will hear Senate actin on the bill
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 11AM or 10 min after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Priorities for summer session
Budget Memo
Military
Lottery - -
-
S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
Report and Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
-
Vermont National Guard
Military Budget, Scholarships and Deployment.
If time allows: New Hires and Domestic Use of the Guard.-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
-
S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans City
-
Peter Tucker, Managing Broker, Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, August 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
CARES Disbursement Report
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 3:00- 5:000PM
-
S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sue Fillion, Planning Director, Brattleboro
-
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30- 2:00PM
-
H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Robert Sponable, Deputy Director, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
- -
-
Update on Activity Since June Recess
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
-
Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 - 2:00PM
-
S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
-
Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Evernorth (formerly Housing Vermont)
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
-
Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Evernorth (formerly Housing Vermont)
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, September 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 - 10:30AM
-
S.187 - An act relating to transient occupancy for health care treatment and recovery
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Claudio Fort, CEO, Rutland Regional Medical Center
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
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Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 3:00- 5:00 PM
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
Testimony and discussion
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner of Public Works, City of Rutland
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
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H.739 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety
Mark-up
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
Mark-up
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
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Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30AM-12:00PM
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
Mark-up and possible vote
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
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Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 12:30 - 2:00PM
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
Mark-up and possible vote.
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, September 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 - 10:30AM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
committee discussion
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
- 3:00- 4:30PM
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Vermont National Guard
the interplay of the VT National Guard with situations as they have arisen on domestic soil
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Richard Czaplinski, President, Will Miller Green Mountain Veterans For Peace, Chapter 57
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, concerned Barre City citizen
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Richard Czaplinski, President, Will Miller Green Mountain Veterans For Peace, Chapter 57
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing
review and possible vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00am-10:00am
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 12:30 PM
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H.880 - An act relating to Abenaki place names on State park signs
Review of Senate action. Possible vote.
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
Continued discussion from morning
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joseph McNeil, Esq., Vermont School Boards Association
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, September 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
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Mary Brodsky, Labor and Employee Relations Manager, University of Vermont
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Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Reporter
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Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
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Mary Brodsky, Labor and Employee Relations Manager, University of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 15 min after Floor
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
Time permitting
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, September 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 4:30 PM
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House Floor
Joint Session on Judiciary
See House home page for live-stream link
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
Consider amendments
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Neil Odell, Vice President, Vermont School Boards Association
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Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to union organizing
Townsend amendment
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joseph McNeil, Chief Negotiator, Employer Commissioners, Vermont School Boards Association
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Neil Odell, Vice President, Vermont School Boards Association
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Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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Meeting TBD
As needed
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, September 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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Meeting TBD
As needed
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
See House home page for live-stream link