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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Room 27

The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs has jurisdiction over matters relating to economic development, commerce, and community development, including tourism and marketing, promotion of the arts, and film activities; matters relating to labor; matters relating to housing; matters relating to liquor and tobacco control; matters relating to lotteries; and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

Friday, January 8, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Welcome and Orientation

9:00 AM

Housing and COVID-19

Revisiting Sunsets for S.245 and S.235 from 2019-2020 Session

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10 Min After Floor

S.9 - An act relating to extending certain workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
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S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to extending certain workers’ compensation amendments related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion, Possible Amendments and Vote

  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property Casualty Insurance Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

15 Minute Break

9:45 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

S.14 - An act relating to deed restrictions and housing density

Revisiting S.237 Deed Restrictions Fix

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • AJ LaRosa, Attorney, MSK Attorneys
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Update and Proposals

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrie, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:45 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

Same as Above

Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to deed restrictions and housing density

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

15 Minute Break

9:45 AM

Same as Above

10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

Housing

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Meeting Record
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Housing Update and Future Proposals

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
9:35 AM

10 Minute Break

9:45 AM

Same as Above

  • Kathleen Berk, Director of Housing Programs, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Jean Murray, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Same as Above

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Chad Simmons, Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
11:15 AM

S.14 - An act relating to deed restrictions and housing density

Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Unemployment Insurance

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
9:20 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:45 AM

10 Minute Break

9:55 AM

Same as Above

10:55 AM

10 Minute Break

11:05 AM

Microbusinness Update

  • Tyler Jokinen, Micro-business Counselor, Bennington-Rutland Community Action
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Priorities Discussion

9:00 AM

Homelessness

  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Elizabeth Ready, Chief Financial Officer, John Graham Housing and Services, Vergennes
9:40 AM

10 Minute Break

9:50 AM

Same as Above

10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

Housing Update and Future Proposals

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to funding affordable housing

Introduction and Walk-Through

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

Housing Roundtable

  • Alex Beaton, Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • 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 Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jean Murray, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Major Pollaidh, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
  • Peter Tucker, Managing Broker, Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

Housing Roundtable Continues

11:15 AM

Homelessness Awareness Day

  • Kara Casey, Economic Justice & Housing Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Co-Chair of the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Stephen Marshall, Homeless Advocate, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action (Washington County Homeless Response Team Collaboration)
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing, (Washington County Homeless Response Team Collaboration)
  • Emily Taylor, Service Coordinator, Champlain Housing Trust
12:00 PM

Homelessness Awareness Day Vigil

The Vigil can be livestreamed here.

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Economic Development

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

Economic Development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

Same as Above

10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Review Potential Amendments

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Possible Amendments and Update on 1099 Breach

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Rental Registry and Code Enforcement

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

1099 Data Breach Update

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Ryan Krieger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:55 AM

10 Minute Break

11:05 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

1099 Data Breach Update

Update on Unemployment Insurance Annual Report

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brian Carpenter, Board Member VT Dairy Producers Alliance, Middlebury Selectboard
  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank, Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Finance Agency
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Seth Jenson, Planning Commissioner, Town of Westford
  • Kenneth Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

Continued

Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Workforce Development

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Update on 1099 Data Breach

  • Doug Farnham, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Phil Scott
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

COVID Rental Relief Proposals

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

1099 Data Breach Update

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Possible Vote

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

See S.257 (2020)

  • James Arisman, Town Health Officer, Marshfield
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Continued

10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

Emergency Rental Assistance and Utility Grant Response to Joint Fiscal Committee

11:00 AM

1099 Data Breach Update

  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Phil Scott
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Everyone Eats

  • Jean Hamilton, Vermont Everyone Eats Program Manager, SEVCA, ShiftMeals and The Skinny Pancake
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
8:45 AM

FY22 Budget Initiatives and FY21 Economic Recovery Grants

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Stephanie Clarke, Vice President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
  • Seth Jenson, Principal Planner, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kristen Ziter, Financial Manager, Department of Economic Development
Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the disclosure of tax information to facilitate the administration of COVID-19-related unemployment insurance benefits

Update on 1099 Data Breach

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Phil Scott
9:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Charge Relief

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

Charge Relief

Continued

10:20 AM

10 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Mobile Home Parks

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Becca Faour, Loan Fund Manager, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator - Mobile Home Parks, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Mary Houghton, Board Member, Tri-Park Cooperative Housing Corporation
  • Seth Leonard, Managing Director Community Development, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Laura Mistretta, Resident Organizer, CVOEO
  • Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Rate Relief and Benefit Proposals

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kristen Ziter, Financial Manager, Department of Economic Development
9:40 AM

10 Minute Break

9:50 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FY22 Budget Initiatives

Brownfields, Tourism and Marketing, and Vermont Jobs Campaign Funds

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Lynnette Claudon, Chief Pollution Control Design Engineer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kristie Farnham, Director of Business Support, Department of Economic Development
  • Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Lindsay Kurrie, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
9:40 AM

FY22 Budget Initiatives

Continued

9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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

Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Review of S.33 and S.62

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Kristen Ziter, Financial Manager, Department of Economic Development
9:45 AM

10 Minute Break

9:55 AM

Committee Discussion

Review S.10

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Jessie Baker, City Manager, Winooski, Vermont
  • Jacob Bogre, Executive Director, Association of Africans Living in Vermont
  • Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Mark Yardley, VP, Global Sales, Darn Tough
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

COVID-19 II Bill

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
9:00 AM

10 Minute Break

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Gap Funding Bill

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:10 AM

COVID-19 II Bill

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

COVID-19 II Bill

Brownfields and Recovery Grant

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:15 AM

Downtown Bylaws Bill

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:40 AM

10 Minute Break

10:50 AM

Downtown Bylaws Bill

Continued

11:15 AM

1099 Data Breach Update

  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Phil Scott
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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8:30 AM

Downtown Bylaws Bill

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

Possible Vote

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kristen Ziter, Financial Manager, Department of Economic Development
9:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Extending Unemployment Insurance Sunset and Possible Straw Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:05 AM

5 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Tim Piper, President, Vermont Inn and bed & breakfast Association
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

Committee Discussion

  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

GAP Recovery Grants Funding

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

Unemployment Insurance

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.110 - An act relating to extending eligibility for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:50 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

Recommendations to Senate Appropriations

  • Patricia Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, DEC Waste Management Division
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Polaczyk, Wastewater Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
10:50 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

Possible Vote

  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

10 Minute Break

9:25 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Unemployment Insurance Benefit; Contribution Proposals; Possible Vote

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Possible Vote

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Brian Pine, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Brian Pine, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
9:40 AM

10 Minute Break

9:50 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
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11:00 AM

Recommendations on H.315

  • Patricia Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, DEC Waste Management Division
  • Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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9:05 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Committee Discussion

  • Dawn Cross, Homeowenership Director, RuralEdge
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Conicia Jackson, Rental Rehab Coordinator, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  • Paul Martorano, Mutli-Family Rental Improvement Coordinator, Windham Windsor Housing Trust
  • Melanie Paskevich, Director of Operations, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  • Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:15 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Continued Committee Discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 18, 2021
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8:30 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

20 Minute Break

10:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion on Possible Amendments

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 19, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Review of Proposed Amendment

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Addison County
8:45 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Continued Committee Discussion

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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8:45 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

Vote on Finance Committee Amendment

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Possible Committee Amendment

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:35 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Continued

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Vote on SNRE Amendment

8:35 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Dependency Charts

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
9:15 AM

Dependent Benefits

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Talena Companion, Owner, Premier Entertainment and Events, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Jocelyn Emilo, Resident, Essex Junction
  • Mary Farley, Executive Director, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Patricia Komline, Lobbyist, Regional Development Corp
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Dependent Benefits

Continued

Thursday, March 25, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Discussion of Amendments

  • Kellli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
9:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

30 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly- Judicial Retention

Friday, March 26, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Parent Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Corey Parent, Sponsor
8:40 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Review Committee Amendment

8:50 AM

S.10 - An act relating to extending certain unemployment insurance provisions related to COVID-19

Possible Vote on Amendments

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Meeting Details
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10:55 AM

Unemployment Insurance Fraud

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:45 AM

Unemployment Insurance Fraud

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

GAP Recovery Grants Funding

Review of Sec. 3 of H.315

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM

Unemployment Insurance Fraud

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Friday, April 2, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

Liquor and Lottery and Gambling Proposals

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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10:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Walk-through

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Better Places

  • Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Benjamin Doyle , President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Chris Miller, Board Chair, National Coalition for Community Capital, Michigan
  • Sarah Waring, Vice President of Grants and Community Investments, Vermont Community Foundation
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Kelly Stoddard-Poor, Associate State Director, American Association of Retired Persons, Vermont
10:45 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Tourism

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Thursday, April 8, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
9:10 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:20 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

11:00 AM

30 Minute Break

11:30 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Governor's Proposals

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Friday, April 9, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.77 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tara Jones, Director of Government Relations, Intralot
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Andrew Winchell, Director of Governmental Affairs, FanDuel
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.77 - An act relating to sports wagering

Continued

10:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Avery Schwenk, Co-owner, Hermit Thrush Brewery, President, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Braedon S. Vail, Deputy Chief of Police, Hartford Police Department
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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10:00 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Workforce Development

  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Nathan Piper, Business, Legislative & Community Relations Manager, State of Vermont, Agency of Human Services
  • Alex Potvin, Member, Local 693
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:40 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Governor's Proposals

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Workforce Development Continued

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Kirk Dombrowski , Vice President for Research, University of Vermont
  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Maureen Hebert, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Vermont Technical College
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
  • Jay Ramsey, Assistant Director of the Student Pathways Division, Vermont Agency of Education
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
9:40 AM

10 Minute Break

9:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

10:40 AM

10 Minute Break

10:50 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Governor's Proposals

  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Tom Donahue, CEO, Bennington/Rutland Opportunity Council
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Community Action Partnership
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
Friday, April 16, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

Review Possible Amendments

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Alan Newman, Owner, Higher Ground
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S.68 - An act relating to low-alcohol spirits beverages

Review Possible Amendments

  • Ken Albert, President, Vermont Wine and Grape Council
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Jeff Weaber, Founder/CEO, Aqua ViTEa
9:30 AM

10 Minute Break

9:45 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

Continued

10:00 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Governor's Proposals

  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:40 AM

20 Minute Break

11:00 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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10:30 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  • Darcy Carter, District Director, Vermont District Office, U.S.Small Business Administration
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Rep., Chittenden 6-2
  • Gwen Pokalo, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
  • Charles Tino Rutanhira, Chairperson, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (Chittenden County)
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:40 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
9:45 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

Letter to Appropriations Committee

Committee Discussion

Friday, April 23, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Wendy Knight, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:05 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

Continued

10:30 AM

Letter to Appropriations Committee

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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10:00 AM

Language to Appropriations Committee

  • Kirk Dombrowski , Vice President for Research, University of Vermont
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Nick Grimley, Director of Entrepreneurship & Tech Commercialization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
11:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Kathy Callahan, Benefits Advisory Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Talena Companion, Owner, Premier Entertainment and Events, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Rich Grogan, Exective Director, Northern Border Regional Commission
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Hans van Wees, Co-Chair, Vermont Lodging Association
  • Roxanne Vought, Executive Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 29, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

15 Minute Break

9:40 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

10 Minute Break

10:55 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

Friday, April 30, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kenneth Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
9:30 AM

15 Minute Break

9:40 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 6, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Friday, May 7, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • 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, Secretary of State's Office
  • Bradley Talbot, Principal, Vermont Licensed Plumbers Association
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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8:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
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H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris West, Owner, Eco Houses of Vermont
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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8:30 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 13, 2021
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:45 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Friday, May 14, 2021
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Program Administrator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
9:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion

9:55 AM

Governor's Appointments

Vote on Appointees

10:00 AM

Adjourn

Monday, May 17, 2021
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

The unemployment insurance pieces of S.62.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

The remote worker pieces of S.62.

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

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Landlord Association
9:45 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:55 AM

30 Minute Break

9:25 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Continued

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

SR10 - Senate resolution condemning anti-Asian and anti-Pacific Islander hate in the United States and recognizing May 2021 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Vermont

Possible Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

SR11 - Senate resolution honoring the memory of George Floyd by designating May 25, 2021 as a Day of Remembrance and Action

Possible Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

H.313 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 21, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of Bills on Floor

9:00 AM

Adjourn

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, June 24, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

amendment review

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Act 51 conformance issue past, present, and future

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Act 51 conformance issue past, present, and future

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Economic Recovery Gap Grants

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

veto analysis and paths forward

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Act 51 conformance issue past, present, and future

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor adjourns

Committee Business

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

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

Continuation of Testimony

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

Continuation of Testimony

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

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

Economic Development

Update from Commissioner on Economic Development Programs

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kristen Ziter, Administrative Services Manager, Department of Economic Development
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Economic Development

Continuation of Testimony

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kristen Ziter, Administrative Services Manager, Department of Economic Development
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

Economic Development

Continuation of Testimony

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jessica Hartleben, Staff Attorney, Department of Economic Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kristen Ziter, Administrative Services Manager, Department of Economic Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 7, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Employee Misclassification Task Force

Update

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
9:30 AM

Department of Labor

Update on UI and Worker Shortage

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Department of Labor

Continuation of Testimony

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

and Brock Amendment

-

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:05 AM

15 Minute Break

11:20 AM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Continuation of Testimony

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Housing Roundtable

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Eric Farrell, Owner, Farrell Properties
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Christine Hart, Executive Director, Brattleboro Housing Partnership
10:05 AM

10 Minute Break

10:15 AM

Housing Roundtable

Continuation of Testimony

  • Jim Bradley, Past President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:10 AM

10 Minute Break

11:20 AM

Housing Roundtable

Continuation of Testimony

  • Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Unemployment Insurance Fraud

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Ian Gunn, Senior Consultant, Resultant
9:30 AM

Remote Worker and Relocated Worker Program

  • Stanley Geberer, Senior Managing Consultant, PFM Consulting
  • Deanna Kimball, Senior Managing Consultant, PFM Consulting
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:20 AM

10 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Remote Worker and Relocated Worker Program

Continuation of Testimony

  • Stanley Geberer, Senior Managing Consultant, PFM Consulting
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Deanna Kimball, Senior Managing Consultant, PFM Consulting
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:50 AM

Economic Recovery Gap Grants

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Talena Companion, Treasurer, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • William Freeman, Executive Director, New Thought Vermont
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Sarah Howe, Director, Vermont Lodging Association
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 14, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Liquor and Lottery and Gambling Proposals

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Liquor and Lottery and Gambling Proposals

Continuation of Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
10:45 AM

Housing Roundtable

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth
11:20 AM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Committee Members Amendments and Possible Vote

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:15 AM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Continuation of Testimony

  • Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

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

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Committee Members Amendments and Possible Vote

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Department of Labor

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

Walk through

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

Continuation of Testimony

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
9:30 AM

Economic Recovery Gap Grants

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Hartleben, Staff Attorney, Department of Economic Development
9:45 AM

10 Minute Break

9:55 AM

Economic Recovery Gap Grants

Continuation of Testimony

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Hartleben, Staff Attorney, Department of Economic Development
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Capital Investment Grants

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jessica Hartleben, Staff Attorney, Department of Economic Development
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

Homeownership Development Pilot Proposal

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-

Budget Adjustment Act

Economic Recovery Gap Grants, Economic Capital Investment Grants, Relocated Worker Program

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

15 Minute Break

11:15 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Economic Recovery Gap Grants, Economic Capital Investment Grants, Relocated Worker Program - Continuation of Testimony

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

Vermont Realtors Proposals

  • Elizabeth Bushey, Advocacy Specialist, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.270 - An act relating to Vermont Housing Regulation Modernization

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

10 Minute Break

11:20 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.52 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2025

-

S.65 - An act relating to paid family leave

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
10:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to unemployment insurance benefits

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

Omnibus Economic Development Bill

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

Accessory Dwelling Units.

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Tyler Maas, Program Manager, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Eli Spevak, Owner, Orange Splot LLC
  • Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate State Director, AARP
10:15 AM

10 Minute Break

10:25 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

Accessory Dwelling Units. Continuation of Testimony

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Tyler Maas, Program Manager, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Eli Spevak, Owner, Orange Splot LLC
  • Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate State Director, AARP
11:10 AM

Capital Investment Program

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

Omnibus Economic Development Bill

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

Omnibus Economic Development Bill

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units

White House Webinar on "Making it Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units."

10:15 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Prevailing Wage Amendment to BAA

  • David Mickenberg, Lawyer, Building Trades
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
  • Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Omnibus Economic Development Bill

Economic Recovery Forgivable Loan Program; Grand List Enhancement Program; Proposed Capital Investment; Relocated Worker Statutory Language Changes

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:20 AM

10 Minute Break

11:30 AM

Prevailing Wage Amendment to BAA

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
9:30 AM

S.52 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2025

-

S.221 - An act relating to unemployment insurance benefits

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:35 AM

10 Minute Break

10:45 AM

S.202 - An act relating to supporting creative sector businesses and cultural organizations

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
11:00 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Tom Getz, CEO, Summit Properties
  • Julie Iffland, Executive Director, Randolph Area Community Development Corporation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

Walk through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
10:25 AM

10 Minute Break

10:35 AM

Economic Recovery Loan Program

  • Talena Companion, Treasurer, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:20 AM

10 Minute Break

11:30 AM

S.33 - An act relating to project-based tax increment financing districts

  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Connie Beal, Working Bridges Initiative Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Tanner Romano, Owner, Naylor & Breen
  • Drew Simmons, Founder/ President, Pale Morning Media
9:55 AM

5 Minute Break

10:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Zachariah Watson, Executive Director, Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity
11:40 AM

Adjourn

Friday, February 11, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Covid Worker Relief Fund

  • Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Morgan Nichols, New England Regional Manager, Main Street Alliance of Vermont
9:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to paid family leave

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Regina Mahony, Planning Program Manager, Vermont Planners Association
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

Review Governor's Veto

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
11:20 AM

10 Minute Break

11:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

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

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

10 Minute Break

10:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Continuation of Testimony - Omnibus Housing Bill

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Seth Leonard, Managing Director Community Development, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

Omnibus Economic Development Bill

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

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

S.221 - An act relating to unemployment insurance benefits

-

S.52 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2025

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Mickenberg, Lawyer, Working Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:40 AM

10 Minute Break

10:50 AM

S.65 - An act relating to paid family leave

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
15 Minutes After Floor

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - ADUs

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Walk through; Multiple $5 million sections

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Act 250 Appeals and Environmental Division of the Supreme Court

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:15 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Brownfields, Priority Housing

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:30 AM

10 Minute Break

10:40 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Brownfields, Priority Housing

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Sales and Use Tax on Building Supplies

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Omnibus Housing Bill - Missing Middle Income Home Ownership

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Possible Mark Up and Vote

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Capital Investment Program

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Friday, February 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

  • Brenda Siegel, Self Advocate
9:20 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Walk-through

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Walk-through

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Walk-through & Possible Vote

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:40 AM

30 Minute Break

11:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Walk-through & Possible Vote

  • 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
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

  • Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 11, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

Walk-through

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

10 Minute Break

10:10 AM

Sports Betting Study

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR,LLC
10:30 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

  • Stephanie Bonin, Executive Director, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.263 - An act relating to supporting economic development

  • Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
10:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

10 Minute Break

10:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

5 Minute Break

9:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Morgan Nichols, New England Regional Manager, Main Street Alliance of Vermont
10:35 AM

15 Minute Break

10:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:10 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion & Possible Vote

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion

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

H.74 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes concerning self-storage businesses

  • Rep. Michael Nigro, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

H.477 - An act relating to leave for crime victims

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Chris Kesler, Founder, Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

20 Minute Break

10:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

11:50 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Committee Discussion & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.320 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim

  • Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

25 Minute Break

10:25 AM

H.244 - An act relating to authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Tommy Walz, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Committee Discussion

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

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Continuation of Testimony

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:00 AM

10 Minute Break

11:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Continuation of Testimony

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Committee Discussion of Amendment

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor of Amendment
9:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Committee Discussion

  • Tiffany Walker, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
9:40 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
11:05 AM

10 Minute Break

11:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Committee Discussion

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Heather Neuwirth Lovejoy, Director, Innovation Hub, Middlebury College
Friday, April 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.624 - An act relating to supporting creative sector businesses and cultural organizations

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Stephanie Jerome, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
10:20 AM

10 Minute Break

10:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after the Floor

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:00 AM

15 Minute Break

11:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Continuation of Testimony

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Sports Betting Study

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  • Janet McLaughlin, Exective Director, VT Association for the Education of Young Children
11:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Lisa Fox, Associate Dean of Nursing, Vermont Technical College
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Friday, April 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Rep. Dane Whitman, House Committee On Human Services
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Maureen Hebert, Associate Dean of Workforce Education, Vermont Technical College
10:50 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
11:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after the Floor

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
11:00 AM

15 Minute Break

11:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jessica Vintinner, Principal Assistant, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
  • David Mears, Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
9:50 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Deb Snell, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT-VT
10:25 AM

10 Minute Break

10:35 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Beth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners: VT Council
  • Jena Trombley, Director of Human Resources, Clara Martin Center
9:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
10:50 AM

10 Minute Break

11:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Christopher Koliba, Director, UVM Office of Engagement
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
11:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Mandel, Sports Betting Alliance
9:30 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

10 Minute Break

10:15 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Charles Moore, Director, Wyoming Gaming Commission
10:40 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Charles McIntyre, Executive Director, NH Lottery Commission
11:00 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Founder, National Council on Problem Gambling
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Senate Floor

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Discussion of Amendment

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

Sports Betting

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Sports Betting Alliance
11:30 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

SALT

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Lindsay Kurrie, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
9:50 AM

10 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

SALT

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

10 Minute Break

11:05 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Christopher Koliba, Director, UVM Office of Engagement
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
9:45 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
10:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Erika Schneider, Director, Hartford Area Career and Technology Center
  • Derek Williams, Asst. Dir. of Technical & Adult Education, River Valley Technical Center
10:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
11:05 AM

15 Minute Break

11:20 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Amila Merdzanovic, Director, USCRI-Vermont
11:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Friday, April 22, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
9:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Christina McLaughlin, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
10:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Sen. Brian Campion
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Katherine Ash, Independent Consultant, Education and Workforce Transformation
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
9:10 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Mike Silvestri, Director, Social Finance
9:30 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

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S.216 - An act relating to the definition of "cider"

  • Jeremy Elliott, President, Smugglers’ Notch Distillery and the Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
  • Dan Snyder, General Manager, Stowe Cider
  • Sen. Richard Westman
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Sports Betting

  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
9:15 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Jeremy Elliott, President, Smugglers’ Notch Distillery and the Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
  • Skyler Genest, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
  • Allen Van Anda, Co-owner, Lost Nation Brewing, Vermont Brewers Association
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 29, 2022
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

H.244 - An act relating to authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Palermo, President, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
8:45 AM

H.74 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes concerning self-storage businesses

  • Joe Doherty, Senior Vice President, Self Storage Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

H.320 - 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
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H.477 - An act relating to leave for crime victims

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 2, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ryan Christiansen, President, Caledonia Spirits
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Jim McGreevy, President & CEO, Beer Institute
  • Allen Van Anda, Co-owner, Lost Nation Brewing, Vermont Brewers Association
12:05 PM

10 Minute Break

12:15 PM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Update

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H.730 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amanda Wheeler, Legislative Liaison, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

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10:00 AM

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 6, 2022
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8:10 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Update

  • Ellen Czajkowski, 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
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:55 AM

H.559 - An act relating to workers’ compensation

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 9, 2022
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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8:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.244 - An act relating to authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains

Committee Review & Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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8:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

30 Minute Break

9:40 AM

S.226 - An act relating to expanding access to safe and affordable housing

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
9:50 AM

H.320 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim

Committee Discussion and Vote

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 12, 2022
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9:00 AM

Senate Floor

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