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House Committee on Energy and Technology (Room 10)

The House Committee on Energy and Technology considers matters relating to energy, including the regulation of power generation, transmission facilities, energy efficiency, natural gas facilities, and siting of energy facilities; utilities, including rates and quality of service; telecommunications, siting of telecommunications facilities, the buildout of cellular and broadband services, and rates and quality of service; and the state's information technology systems.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

10:15 AM

Party Caucuses

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

-

House Floor

Friday, January 8, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Immed. After Floor

Committee Discussion

Introductions and clerical discussion

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Agency of Digital Services

Overview

  • Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Party Caucuses

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Telecom Overview

General updates and CRF updates

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Public Service

Updates on CRF allocation, RDOF, VT Broadband funding, and the Connectivity Initiative

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:15 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Communications Union Districts (CUDs) Status

Overview and updates

  • Jane Campbell, Governing Board, Lamoille FiberNet
  • Charen Fegard, Board Member, NWCUD
  • Robert Fish, Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
  • Kristen Fountain, Vice Chair, VCUDA
  • Christine Hallquist , Administrator, NEK Broadband
  • David Healy, Business Development Chair, CVFiber
  • Steve Huffaker, Chair, Maple Broadband
  • Ann Manwaring, Chair, DVFiber
  • Bill Moore, Chair, Otter Creek CUD
  • Tim Scoggins, Chair, Catamount Fiber
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Security Briefing

1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Consolidated Communications

Updates regarding funding and fiber rollout plans

  • Jeffrey Austin, Director of State Government Relations, Consolidated Communications
  • Erika Smith, Manager of State Regulatory Matters, Consolidated Communications
1:30 PM

Energy Overview

Distribution utility specifics

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

12:15 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

ValleyNet

CUD Business Development Model and Financing

  • Carole Monroe, Board Treasurer, ValleyNet
  • Stan Williams, Board Treasurer, ValleyNet
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Broadband Lending Program - Act 79

  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Thad Richardson, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Agency of Natural Resources

Climate Council Update and Budget Adjustment Request

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Broadband Connectivity and Energy Efficiency

Convergence of Needs

  • Barry Bernstein, President, Board of Directors, Washington Electric Coop
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President - Strategic Innovation, VELCO
  • Brian Otley, Chief Operating Officer, Green Mountain Power
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

Climate Council Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

Energy Overview

Standard Offer, Renewable Energy Standard, Net Metering, and Grid Modernization

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

3:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Line Worker Workforce Development

Discussion

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Maureen Hebert, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Vermont Technical College
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
-

Break

10:30 AM

Line Worker Workforce Development

Continued Discussion

  • Michael Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Chris Recchia, Managing Director, ValleyNet, ECFiber
  • Amanda Zay, Senior Human Resource Generalist, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Digital Services

Annual Report Presentation

  • Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Property Tax Exemption for Broadband Fiber

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Energy Overview

Grid Modernization, SHEI

  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-

Break

3:30 PM

Governor’s Proposed FY2022 Budget

DPS Overview

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony from Independent Telephone / Broadband Companies of Vermont

  • Scott Brooks, Manager - State Government Affairs, TDS Telecom
  • Kim Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
  • Roger Nishi, Vice President, Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Independent Telecom
  • Tim Nulty, CEO, Mansfield Community Fiber, Inc.
  • Leslie Nulty, CFO, Mansfield Community Fiber, Inc.
3:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

History of Vermont Telecommunications Authority

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

History of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority

  • Chris Campbell, Former Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony from Vermont Communications Union Districts Association (VCUDA)

  • F.X. Flinn, Chair, VCUDA
  • Kristen Fountain, Vice President, VCUDA
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Washington Electric Coop Testimony on Fiber Property Tax Exemption

  • Barry Bernstein, President, Board of Directors, Washington Electric Coop
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Break

10:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Tax Department Testimony on Fiber Property Tax Exemption

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Joan White, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Governor's FY2022 Proposed Budget

Regarding Clean Energy Development Fund

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Department of Public Service Overview of Connectivity Division, Connectivity Initiative, and Connectivity Fund

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:30 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Kingdom Fiber Testimony

  • Michael Birnbaum, Owner, Kingdom Fiber
-

Break

2:00 PM

Department of Public Service

Follow-up to 2/5 Testimony; Governor's Broadband Budget Proposal

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Treasurer Testimony on Broadband Lending Program Expansion

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Vermont Electric Coop Testimony

  • Rebecca Towne, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
11:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony from Independent Telephone / Broadband Companies of VT

  • Roger Nishi, Vice President, Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Independent Telecom
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services

Prioritized Projects for IT Fund

  • Tom Buonomo, Director of IT Assigned to Agency of Transportation, Agency of Digital Services
  • Dustin Degree, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Shawn Nailor, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Darin Prail, Director of IT Assigned to Agency of Human Services, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Jon Zehnacker, IE&E Deputy Program Sponsor, DVHA
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Consolidated Communications

  • Jeff Austin, Senior Director, Fiber Build Strategy, Consolidated Communications
  • Erika Smith, Director - Legislative and Regulatory Matters, Consolidated Communications
-

Break

10:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Department of Public Service Testimony on Open Access, State-Owned Assets, and the Role of the Rural Broadband Tech Assistant Specialist

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services

Prioritized Projects for IT Fund

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Albert Coccagna, IT Manager, Agency of Digital Services
  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board/Act 250
  • Peter Telep, Director of IT Assigned to ACCD and ANR, Agency of Digital Services
  • Darwin Thompson, Director of IT, Agency of Digital Services
Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony Regarding Broadband Lending Program Expansion

  • Jim Anderson, Senior Vice President, Municipal Capital Markets Group
  • Carole Monroe, Board Chair, ValleyNet
  • Cassie Polhemus, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Thad Richardson, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Stan Williams, Board Treasurer, ValleyNet
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion and Walk-Through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor’s Proposed FY2022 Budget

Regarding Weatherization Funds

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Rebecca Foster, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Daniel Reilly, Public Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Workforce Development

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Sue Kay, President, Eustis Cable Enterprises
4:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony from DPS Commissioner Tierney

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Pole Surveying

  • F.X. Flinn, Chair, VCUDA
10:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Commission
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony on Vermont Telecom Authority

  • Christa Shute, Former Staff, Vermont Telecommunication Authority Board
1:15 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Draft 3.1 Walk-through and Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Agency of Digital Services

Committee Discussion on Funding

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Testimony

  • Holly Groschner, Delegate and Chair, ECFiber
-

Appropriations Letter

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Appropriations Letter

Committee Discussion and Drafting

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Appropriations Letter

Committee Discussion and Drafting

11:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Draft 4.1 Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Appropriations Letter

Final Discussion

-

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Mark-up and Possible Vote

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

VHHC Legislative Day

  • Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
  • Craig Layne, Board Member, Norwich Conservation Commission
  • Kerrie Lohr, Public Relations Manager, Lamoille Housing Partnership
  • Abby White, Vice President for Strategic Communications, Vermont Land Trust
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

E-911

Budget Discussion and Testimony

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
3:00 PM

Agency of Transportation

EV Rate Design

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Department of Public Service Testimony

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
1:15 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

S.60 - An act relating to allowing municipal and cooperative utilities to offer innovative rates and services

Introduction of H. 82 / S. 60 Testimony

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Melissa Bailey, Manager of Government and Member Relations, VPPSA
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Rep. Avram Patt, Lamoille-Washington
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

2:45 PM

Analysis of the Financial Viability for Public, Educational and Government Access Television

  • Peter Bluhm, Consultant and Owner, Berkshire Telecommunications Consulting
  • Lauren-Glenn Davidian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Starlink

General Overview

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

H.166 - An act relating to changes to the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

  • Scott State, CEO and Chief Nuclear Officer, NorthStar
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

Agency of Digital Services

IT Modernization Fund Revenue Plan

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

VEDA Broadband Expansion Lending Program

  • Tom Huestis, Senior Managing Director, Public Resources Advisory Group
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cassie Polhemus, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Thad Richardson, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 11: PEV Electric Distribution Utility Rate Design

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Melissa Bailey, Manager of Government and Member Relations, VPPSA
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Graham Turk, Innovation Strategist, Green Mountain Power
11:00 AM

Weatherization

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Rebecca Foster, Director, Efficiency Vermont
1:15 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
  • Dan Potter, Power Planning Analyst, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Joan White, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion - Section 18

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Committee Discussion

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • Joan White, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
1:15 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Weatherization

Committee Discussion

Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 18 Committee Discussion

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
1:00 PM

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Agency of Digital Services

IT Modernization Fund

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

Introduction

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Burlington
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H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Introduction

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Burlington
10:00 AM

AI and Automated Decision Systems

Introduction

  • John Cohn, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
  • Eugene Santos Jr., Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
11:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Tax Structure Commission

Final Report - Recommendation 7

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Steve Trenholm, Commissioner, Tax Structure Commission
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Mulvaney-Stanak Amendment Discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Walk-through and Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.60 - An act relating to allowing municipal and cooperative utilities to offer innovative rates and services

Walk-through and Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Act 62 Review and Report

  • Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

  • Maria Fischer, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Bill Harrington, Director, Stored Solar
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, Stored Solar
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.60 - An act relating to allowing municipal and cooperative utilities to offer innovative rates and services

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Melissa Bailey, Manager of Government and Member Relations, VPPSA
  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 1, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

  • John A. Dooley, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
  • Donna Rizzo, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
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H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

  • John A. Dooley, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
  • Donna Rizzo, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

Friday, April 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

S.60 - An act relating to allowing municipal and cooperative utilities to offer innovative rates and services

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Arrearages

Testimony and Discussion

  • Steve Costello, Vice President, Customer Care, Green Mountain Power
  • Carol Flint, Consumer Affairs Director, Department of Public Service
  • Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 8, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

Testimony and Discussion

  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kristin McClure, Chief Data Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Testimony and Discussion

  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kristin McClure, Chief Data Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Jessica Vintinner, Principal Assistant, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:30 AM

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Testimony

  • John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager., Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Tyler Mousley, Regulatory Forester, Ryegate
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Alan Robertson, Secretary, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Brent Rudolph, Chief Conservation and Legislative Officer, Ruffled Grouse Society
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Todd Waldron, Forest Conservation Director for Vermont, Ruffled Grouse Society
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Climate Council Update

  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Liz Miller, VP of Sustainable Supply and Resilient Systems, Green Mountain Power
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee Discussion

-

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Telecommunications Taxes and Fees

DPS Testimony

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

  • Stephanie Seguino, Professor, University of Vermont
-

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

  • Stephanie Seguino, Professor, University of Vermont
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous utility subjects

Walk-through

  • Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Broadband Subsidies

Testimony and Discussion

  • Tom Evslin, Former Vermont Chief Recovery Officer, Co-founder of Broadband Equity Now
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, NECTA
11:00 AM

Broadband Subsidies

Testimony and Discussion

  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  • Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
  • Holly Groschner, President, Equal Access to Broadband, Inc.
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

ISO New England

Introduction and Update

  • Molly Connors, External Affairs Representative, ISO New England
  • Eric Johnson, Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
10:30 AM

Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO)

VT Long Range Transmission Plan

  • Shana Louiselle, Communications and Policy Advocate, VELCO
  • Hantz Presume, Systems Planning Manager, VELCO
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

S.1 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, Stored Solar
-

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous utility subjects

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
1:00 PM

AI and Automated Decision Systems

Testimony and Discussion

  • Amy Glasscock, Senior Policy Analyst, NASCIO
  • Pam Greenberg, Liason, NCSL
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

AI and Automated Decision Systems

Testimony and Discussion

  • Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
  • Sara Jordan, Policy Counsel on Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, Future of Privacy Forum
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

AI and Automated Decision Systems

Testimony

  • Tom Adams, COO and General Counsel, ORCAA
  • Anthony Aguirre, Co-Founder and Board Member, Future of Life
  • Jacob Appel, Chief Strategist, ORCAA
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 30, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Net Neutrality

Overview and Update

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Global Foundries

  • Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  • Gregory Rieder, Principal Member, GlobalFoundries Technical Staff
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

Senate Budget

Overview and Updates
*Due to technical difficulties, meeting was unable to be livestreamed. Recording will be posted to YouTube channel*

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Rights and Democracy Vermont (RADVT)

  • Linda Durcot, Member, RADVT
  • Kate Logan, Director of Programming and Policy, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  • Gary Stuard, Member, RADVT
1:15 PM

House Floor

Thursday, May 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

  • Robbie Adler, Chief Strategy Officer, Faraday
  • Robbie Adler, Chief Strategy Officer, Faraday
11:00 AM

H.263 - An act relating to State development, use, and procurement of automated decision systems

  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Standard Offer

DPS Discussion

  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
2:00 PM

Energy Planning

DPS Discussion

  • TJ Poor, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
-

Senate Budget

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Walk-through and discussion of Senate version

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Agency of Education IT Projects

Agency of Digital Services Discussion

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget (H.439)

10:00 AM

Department of Libraries

Funding Proposal

  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Joshua Muse, Library Consultant - Library Technology, Vermont Department of Libraries
10:30 AM

FY 2022 Budget

  • Jared Duval, Board Co-Chair, Clean Energy Development Fund
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
1:15 PM

House Floor

10 Min After Floor

Committee Discussion

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Monday, May 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

  • Collin Smythe, Environmental Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
10:00 AM

House Floor

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Broadband Expansion in Vermont

  • Mounisha Anumolu, Student, Dartmouth College
  • Ian Gill, Student, Dartmouth College
  • Miles Rubens, Student, Dartmouth College
-

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

Committee Discussion

Friday, May 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

AI and Automated Decision Systems

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Energy and Technology and the Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

DPS Presentation of the Final 10-Year Telecom Plan

  • Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director, Rural Innovations
  • Joanne Hovis, President, CTC Technologies
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:00 PM

Legislator Comments, Q&A

1:30 PM

Public Comment

limited to five minutes per person

  • Lauren-Glenn Davidian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Cliff Duncan, Owner, Duncan Cable TV
  • Greg ElperWood, Citizen, Burlington
  • Christine Hallquist , Administrator, NEK Community Broadband
  • Stephen Whitaker, Advocate, Montpelier
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Climate Council Updates

  • Chris Campany, Member, Steering Committee and Just Transitions Subcommittee, Climate Council
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Liz Miller, Member, Steering Committee and Cross Section Mitigation Subcommittee, Climate Council
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, October 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Climate Council, Just Transitions Subcommittee

  • Danielle Bombardier, Member, Electrical Union
  • Virginie Diambou, Racial Equity Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Iris Hsiang, Youth Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Beverly Littlethunder, Member, Lakota Two Spirit
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action, Co-Chair of Just Transitions Subcommittee
  • Kashka Orlow, Just Transitions Subcommittee Member, low and moderate income Vermonters
  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families, Co-Chair of Just Transitions Subcommittee
  • Mona Talbo, Interpreter & Translator, AALV
2:30 PM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Chris Neme, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Committee Organizational Meeting

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Electric Grid Outlook and Winter Update

  • Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  • Molly Connors, External Affairs Representative, ISO New England
  • Eric Johnson, Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
  • Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Jason Pew, Director of Operations and Energy Management Systems, VELCO
11:00 AM

Vermont Community Broadband Board Update

  • Will Anderson, Program Coordinator, VCUDA
  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

3:15 PM

Climate Action Plan

Overview of Cross-Sector Mitigation Subcommittee Work

  • Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Climate Action Plan

100% Carbon-Free Electricity Update

  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Liz Miller, General Counsel, Green Mountain Power
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Climate Action Plan

Clean Heat Standard

  • Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • David Farnsworth, Senior Associate, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Climate Action Plan

Pathway #3: Supporting the Reduction of Municipal Fossil Fuel Use

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
1:50 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Agency of Digital Services

State IT Project and Cybersecurity Update

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Electric Power Supply Update

  • Lou Cecere, Electrical and Planning Engineer, Department of Public Service
  • Mary Jo Kroweleski, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:05 PM

Break

2:10 PM

Affordable Community-Scale Renewable Energy Program in the Budget Adjustment

  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

11:20 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Walk-through

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
2:10 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

Committee Discussion

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Burlington
  • John A. Dooley, former member, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
10:00 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Agency of Digital Services

Childcare System

  • Michael Blanchard, Director of IT, Agency of Digital Services
  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Discussion and Mark-up

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

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Bill Mark-up

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Climate Action Plan

Weatherization

  • Christine Donovan, President and Founder, C.T. Donovan Associates
  • David Farnsworth, Senior Associate, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Brian Woods, Environmental Analyst, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:15 PM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

2:15 PM

Infrastructure Investment Proposals

  • Melissa Bailey, Manager of Government and Member Relations, VPPSA
  • Michael Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, VELCO
  • Shana Louiselle, Communications and Policy Advocate, VELCO
  • Hantz Presume, Systems Planning Manager, VELCO
  • Peter Rossi, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Sarah Bruce, Chair, Hartland Energy Committee
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, House Committee on Energy and Technology
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

2:30 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kate Stephenson, Chair, Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee
  • James Sullivan, Director, Bennington County Regional Commission
3:15 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

State Energy Management Program Expansion

  • Ed Delhagen, Facilitator and Energy Programs Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Walk-through

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Geoff Martin, Intermunicipal Regional Energy Coordinator, Two-Rivers Ottauquechee Planning Commission
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

State Energy Management Program Expansion and State Energy Revolving Fund

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Brian Sewell, State Energy Management Program Coordinator, Buildings and General Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

State Energy Management Program Expansion

  • Jody Lesko, Director of Programs and Implementation, Efficiency Vermont
  • Dan Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
2:20 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Mark-up and Discussion

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Unemployment Insurance Update

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Shawn Nailor, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
2:00 PM

E-911 Update

  • Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Comprehensive Energy Plan

2022 Report Overview

  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  • Rebecca Foster, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
3:00 PM

Comprehensive Energy Plan

Chapter 6 overview

  • Ed Delhagen, Facilitator and Energy Programs Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Vermont Department of Public Service
  • Keith Levenson, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Dylan Giambatista, Leader of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Neale Lunderville, President, Vermont Gas Systems
12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

Weatherization at scale

  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris West, Certified Passive House Consultant, Eco Houses of Vermont
  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:45 AM

Clean Heat Standard

Vermont biofuels

  • Peter Bourne, Owner, Bourne’s Energy
  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jim Malloy, Director of Operations, Black Bear Biodiesel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:40 PM

Clean Heat Standard

Advanced wood heating

  • Emma Hanson, Wood Energy Coordinator, Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Adam Sherman, Senior Consultant, VEIC
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Governor's Budget

Critical communication expansion program and broadband investment

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

Oregon standard

  • Cory-Ann Wind, Oregon Clean Fuels Program Manager, Oregon Clean Fuels Program
2:30 PM

Clean Heat Standard

Clean heat whitepaper

  • Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Chris Neme, Co-Founder and Principal, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Budget

ERP system for financial functions

  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Budget

Unemployment insurance modernization

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Shawn Nailor, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
2:15 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Committee bill walk-through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Chase Whiting, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
10:00 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Jeremy Martin, Director of Fuels Policy, Senior Scientist, Clean Transportation Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
11:00 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Paul Beauregard, Owner, OnSite Propane
  • Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
  • Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
  • Judy Taranovich, Owner, Proctor Gas
  • Kelley Tulley, Owner, C&H Transportation
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

Tier 3 of the Renewable Energy Standard

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Synapse Energy Economics
  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
2:00 PM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  • Liz Miller, General Counsel, Green Mountain Power
  • Hantz Presume, Manager, Transmission Planning, Vermont Electric Power Company
  • Peter Rossi, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean Heat Standard

  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Clean Heat Standard

Dormant Commerce Clause

  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
  • Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min after the Floor

Clean Heat Standard

Committee discussion

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.518

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dan Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • James Sullivan, Director, Bennington County Regional Commission
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2023 Budget

DMV modernization phase 2

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

2:30 PM

FY2023 Budget

Workplace Information Management System

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Kevin Viani, Director of IT Assigned to the Agency of Education, Agency of Digital Services
3:30 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • Stephen Crowley, Energy Chair, Vermont Sierra Club
9:45 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:10 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • Leslie Anderson, President and CEO, Propane Gas Association of New England
  • Kevin Grant, Director of Renewable Fuels, Sprague
  • Johnathan Hackett, Renewable Fuels Strategist, Global Partners, LP
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:30 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Committee discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

Break

11:40 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Committee discussion

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:10 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Committee discussion

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2023 Budget

Fire safety system modernization

  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Darwin Thompson, Director of IT, Agency of Digital Services
9:30 AM

FY2023 Budget

Information technology projects

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:20 PM

Break

3:45 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Mark-up and possible vote

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2023 Budget

Weatherization

  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
10:15 AM

FY2023 Budget

Broadband

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:45 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Rights and Democracy Vermont (RADVT) Lobby Day

  • Tom Proctor, Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  • Anne Zimmerman, Resident, Guilford
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:40 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2023 Budget

Electric upgrades and load management

  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
10:30 AM

Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:15 AM

Children's Integrated Services

Community Data System proposal

  • Joe Ferrada, Co-Executive Director, Family Center of Washington County
  • Darin Prail, IT Director, Agency of Human Services, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Water Heater Replacement Program

  • Linda McGinnis, Economist and Policy Analyst Fellow, Energy Action Network
  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

FY2023 Budget

Electric utility infrastructure

  • Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
  • Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
3:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Comments on draft 10.1

  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
3:35 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2023 Budget

E911/USF/Critical Communications Infrastructure Fund

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Appropriations Memo

Committee discussion

2:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

FY2023 Budget

Vermont Access Network

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
4:05 PM

FY2023 Budget

Case management system

  • Jay Bailey, IT Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Appropriations Memo

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:05 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Appropriations Memo

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Appropriations Memo

Committee discussion

2:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and discussion

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

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Mark-up and vote

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

An act relating to promoting workforce development

H.703

  • Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Dylan Giambatista, Leader of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Pam Laser, Employment and Transition Coordinator, ReSOURCE
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Managing Consultant, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Department of Public Safety

Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) overview

  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

PSAP/E911

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Discussion on proposed amendments

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

Consideration of amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. James Harrison, Amendment Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor-1
9:55 AM

H.518 - An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

Ways and Means amendment

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Energy and Technology
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cell Tower Siting Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Consideration of Appropriations Committee amendment

1:05 PM

S.269 - An act relating to extending the Energy Savings Account Partnership Pilot Program

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Dan Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
2:20 PM

Affordable Community-Scale Renewable Energy Program

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR,LLC
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
2:50 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

S.161

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, Ryegate Power Station
10:30 AM

Net Neutrality

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.269 - An act relating to extending the Energy Savings Account Partnership Pilot Program

  • Janette Bombardier, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Chroma Technology
  • Mark Cline, Regional General Manager, WestRock
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR,LLC
  • Nathan Hill, EH&S Analyst, Collins Aerospace
  • Andrew Stenger, Director of Facilities, Jay Peak Resort
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Orphaned Neighborhoods and Non-CUD Towns

  • Meredith Dolan, Owner of Dolan Municipal & Utility Consulting, LLC., Town of Colchester
  • Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  • Sean Kio, Chair, Northwest CUD
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:30 PM

FirstNet

  • Terry LaValley, Radio Technology Service Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Jr. , Owen Smith, Regional Vice President, External Affairs, AT&T
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cyber Security

  • Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Cyber Security

  • Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Cyber Security

Utilities sector

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Corey Davis, Operations Technology Associate, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Mark Dincecco, Chief Technology Executive, Green Mountain Power
  • Erica Ferland, Director of Information Technology, Burlington Electric Department
  • Dan Nelson, Vice President of Technology, VELCO
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
  • Jill Pfenning, VP, Financial and Regulatory and General Counsel, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:40 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cyber Security

UVMMC and banking sector

  • Nate Couture, Network Chief Information Security Officer, The University of Vermont Health Network
  • Christopher D’Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Douglas A Gentile, UVM Health Network, SVP Information Technology
  • Abbie Ruffner, VP Information Security Officer, Passumpsic Savings Bank
10:30 AM

Break until 1:00 pm

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Ryegate and biochar

  • Alexander DePillis, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator
  • Bill Harrington, Director, Stored Solar
  • Robert Lehmert, Managing Member, Carbon Negativity LLC
  • Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Energy Efficiency Charge

  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Cyber Security

Security sector

  • Thomas MacLellan, Director of Government Affairs and Strategy, Palo Alto Networks
1:45 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cyber Security

  • Pam Greenberg, Senior Fellow, Center for Legislative Strengthening, NCSL
  • Doug Robinson, Executive Director, NASCIO
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Cyber Security

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

  • Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Alan Robertson, Secretary, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Rachel Smolker, Co-Director, Biofuelwatch
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine, Ryegate Power Station
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:25 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Ryegate Power Station

Field trip

3:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Connectivity Fund

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Renewable Energy Standard Report

  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  • Claire McIIvennie, Senior Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
9:45 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Cyber Security

  • Adam Goldstein, Assistant Professor and Academic Director Champlain College's Leahy Center for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Champlain College
  • Jack Skoda, Associate Vice President, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
3:00 PM

House Floor

4:35 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:45 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Universal Service Fund

  • Sarah Davis, Senior Director Government Relations and Wholesale Strategies, Consolidated Communications
  • Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
1:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Communications Union Districts (CUDs) Status

  • Will Anderson, Program Coordinator, VCUDA
  • Val Davis, Executive Director, Lamoille FiberNet
  • Jerry Diamantides, Chair, CVFiber
  • F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
  • Eric Hatch, Chair, Southern Vermont CUD
  • Steve Huffaker, Chair, Maple Broadband
  • Ann Manwaring, Chair, DVFiber
  • Bill Moore, Chair, Otter Creek CUD
  • Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion

2:05 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Distribution utilities

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
  • Craig Kieny, Power Supply Manager, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Doug Smith, Chief Public Supply Executive, Green Mountain Power
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
3:40 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Weatherization

  • Rebecca Foster, Interim Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Mark-up

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine, Ryegate Power Station
4:20 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine, Ryegate Power Station
10:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine, Ryegate Power Station
1:50 PM

S.269 - An act relating to extending the Energy Savings Account Partnership Pilot Program

Committee discussion and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:50 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
1:25 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.161 - An act relating to extending the baseload renewable power portfolio requirement

Committee vote

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:45 PM

An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

H.715 - consideration of Senate amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

House Floor

5:30 PM

An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

H.715 - consideration of Senate amendment

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

House Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

H.410 - consideration of Senate amendment

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Monday, May 9, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

3:00 PM

An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

H.518 - consideration of Senate amendment

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

An act relating to municipal energy resilience initiatives

H.518 - consideration of Senate amendment

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

Thursday, May 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Friday, May 13, 2022
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10:00 AM

House Floor

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