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The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development considers matters relating to workforce development and training programs, business development and formations, financial institutions, property and casualty, life, and captive insurance, securities, unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance, consumer protection, and other similar policies.

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Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Microphone Training

Optional

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Results

11:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

House rules and decorum

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Organizational Meeting

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Microphone Training

Optional

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

10 Minutes After Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Legislative Counsels

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Introductions

Legislative Staff

  • Peggy Delaney, Committee Services Supervisor
  • Arlene Donovan, Director, Office of Legislative Human Resources
  • Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Alex Farrell, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
11:05 AM

Break

11:20 AM

Introduction

Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Community Planning and Revitalization Division

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introductions

Chambers of Commerce

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Regional Planning Commissions and Regional Development Corporations

  • Melissa Bounty, Assistant Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Introductions

Lenders

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introductions

Introductions to Statewide Officers

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with Interns

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins. After Floor

Introductions

Department of Labor

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introductions

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Conor Kennedy, Chief of Staff, Office of the Speaker
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

  • Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
  • Rachael Townsend, Workforce Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Introductions

Workforce Development

  • David Bradbury, President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
2:15 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Introductions

Workforce Development

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Equity Groups

  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Nat Piper, Legislative & Community Relations Coordinator, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
11:00 AM

Introductions

Department of Financial Regulation

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Sheila Grace, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Amanda Smith, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
11:45 PM

Luncheon with Captive Insurers

1:00 PM

Introductions

Attorney General

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Justin Kolber, Chief of Environmental and Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

Introductions

Captive Insurance

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ben Gould, Director, Paul Frank and Collins P.C.
  • A. Tracy Hassett, President & CEO, Educators Health Insurance Exchange of New England
  • Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Brittany Nevins, Captive Insurance Economic Development Director, Vermont Department of Economic Development
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Business Groups

  • Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
  • Matthew Cota, Management Director, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Roxanne Vought, Executive Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Security Briefing

Meeting will not be livestreamed

  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introductions

Advocacy Groups

  • Michele Asch, Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development for Twincraft Skincare
  • Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
  • Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
  • David Mears, Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  • Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with Interns

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Introductions

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Pat Moulton , Executive Director of Workforce Development, Vermont State Colleges
  • Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

Section 1 subsection (24) and Section 7

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment

Section 1 subsection (28)

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:45 PM

Budget Adjustment

Section 16 subsection (2)

  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Budget Adjustment

Section 1 subsection (24), Section 7, Section 10, and Section 1 subsection (32)

  • Victoria Biondolillo, Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

Section 23

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
10:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

Section 1 subsection (29) and Section 10

  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Budget Adjustment

Section 1 subsection (24) and Section 7

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
11:30 AM

Northeast Kingdom Build to Scale

  • Annie McLean, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • Jared Reynolds, Project Manager, Do North Coworking
  • Jason Shafer, Chief Science Officer, Disaster Tech Inc.
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment

Section 10

  • Sayed Khalilullah Anwari, Resettlement Case Manager, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
  • Adam Grinold, Chair, Workforce Development Board
  • Amila Merdzanovic, Vermont Director, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
  • Jennifer Stromsten, Director of Programs, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
2:00 PM

Budget Adjustment

Section 23

  • Sean Sheehan, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department for Vermont Health Access
  • Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Committee Discussion

Drafting Letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Drafting Letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Drafting Letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

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

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Drafting Letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

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

Break

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Drafting Letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Overview of Title 32 Chapter 105

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

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with Interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Budget Adjustment

Act 183 Section 20 and Underserved Community Index

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
11:20 AM

Budget Adjustment

Section 16 subsection (2)

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Agriculture

Introduction to Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Everyone Eats

  • Amanda Witman, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
9:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

Introduction and walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Molly Jones, Vice President of Government Affairs, Payactiv
  • Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Ryan Naples, Senior Manager of Public Policy, DailyPay
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
3:30 PM

Budget Adjustment

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

  • Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
4:45 PM

Budget Adjustment

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

National Conference of Insurance Legislators

Insurance training

  • Will Melofchik, General Counsel, National Conference of Insurance Legislators
  • David Pooser, Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance, St. John's University
  • Frank Tomasello, Executive Director, Institute Griffiths Foundation
11:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

Budget adjustment amendment

1:00 PM

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Introduction

  • Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
1:30 PM

Agency of Agriculture

Introduction

  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

State Business Portal and Unemployment Insurance Modernization

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

-

H.92 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for unemployment insurance

Introduction and walk-through
Both H.55 and H.92 will be discussed

  • Jesse Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Robert Depper, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kelli Kazmarski, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, 2021 Unemployment Insurance Task Force
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Represntative, Sponsor
  • Emma Paradis, Senior Policy Coordinator, Common Good VT
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Introduction

  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Sponsor
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • Chris Keyser, Former Chair, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Charlie Kimbell, House of Representatives Appointee, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

-

H.92 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for unemployment insurance

Both H.55 and H.92 will be discussed

  • Renée Carpenter, Resident, Plainfield
  • Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Tara Holt, Resident, St. Johnsbury
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Aminta Conant, Special Projects Manager, Caledonia Spirits
  • Jake Goldman, Team Member, Beta Technologies
  • Sean Lawson, CEO and Founding Brewer, Lawson's Finest Liquids
  • Newell Lessell, Chroma Technology
2:40 PM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Meeting continued

  • Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Meeting continued

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
2:00 PM

Workforce Development

  • Sarah Buxton, State Director of Workforce Development, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

Discrimination prevention training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Review of ACCD's draft

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Discussion continued

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • John Russell, Member, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:00 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
  • Jane Levine, Chief Compliance Officer, DailyPay
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

-

H.92 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for unemployment insurance

Both H.55 and H.92 will be discussed
Committee discussion

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

Vermont Arts Council

Introduction

  • Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Jody Fried, Executive Director, Vermont Creative Network Steering Team
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jesse Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Paradis, Senior Policy Coordinator, Common Good VT
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of the Sergeant at Arms and Elections of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance

Discussion of new draft and possible vote

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-

Break

2:30 PM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future

Overview of 2023 Lake Champlain Action Plan

  • Bob Fischer, Water Quality Superintendent, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Action Committee
  • Denise Smith, Vice Chair, Committee Executive Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Hilary Solomon, District Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with Interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Housing Groups

  • Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, The Green Mountain Club
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
  • Justin Worthley, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, Burton Snowboards
12:00 PM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Workforce Development

  • Jayshree Bhat, Associate Vice President of Workforce, Community, and Economic Development, Vermont State University
  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  • Ryan Dulude, Financial Aid Director, Community College of Vermont
  • Maureen Hebert, Employer Partnership Coordinator, University of Vermont
  • Jill Irvine, Director of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Vermont
  • Tiffany Walker, Senior Director of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Harpel, Founder, Smart Incentives
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
2:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Committee discussion

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Committee members will report on testimony heard in other House Committees

9:40 AM

Vermont Association of Broadcasters

Introduction

  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
10:15 AM

Vermont Council on Rural Development

Working Communities Challenge

  • Alex Beck, Welcoming Communities Manager, Southern Vermont Working Communities Challenge
  • Molly Lambert, Member, Vermont Working Communities Challenge Steering Committee
  • Brian Lowe, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Emily Rosenbaum, Initiative Director, Lamoille County Working Communities Challenge
  • Jessica Savage, Director of Community Collaboration, Vermont Council on Rural Development
11:10 AM

Vermont Fairs and Field Days

  • Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
  • Diane Norris, President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  • Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Peggy Sherlock, Board Member, Tunbridge Fair
  • Jason Sicard, President, Orleans County Fair
11:45 AM

An act relating to captive insurance

Overview of the House Committee on Ways and Means' amendment to H.76
Vote

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Introduction and walk-through
Possible vote

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through continued

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

Review of new draft

  • Jesse Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Paradis, Senior Policy Coordinator, Common Good VT
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
-

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Vote

1:30 PM

FY2024 Budget

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board - B.1100 (a)(30)
Vermont Housing Finance Agency - B.1100 (a)(27)(B)

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Review of new draft

  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through of new draft

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(2)

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

Early Childhood Education

Snelling Center’s Early Childhood Leadership Institute budget request

  • Mark Snelling, President, Snelling Center for Government
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(3), E.602., E.605(d)

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Ryan Dulude, Financial Aid Director, Community College of Vermont
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Jay Ramsey, Interim Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
2:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(4), E.504, E.605(d), E.605.1

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(13)

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
3:30 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(27), D.101 (a)(3), and B.802

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
4:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

Working Bridges program

  • Clarissa French, Executive Director, United Way of Lamoille County
  • Liz Gamache, Chief Development Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
4:30 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(26)

  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
4:45 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(20) and B.1100 (a)(16)(A)

  • Victoria Biondolillo, Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board
  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2024 Budget

Regional Development Corporations

  • Melissa Bounty, Assistant Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
9:30 AM

FY2024 Budget

Central Vermont Adult Basic Education

  • Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
  • Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
10:15 AM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(29)

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

FY2024 Budget

E.504

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
11:15 AM

FY2024 Budget

D.100 (a)(3)(A)

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

B.1100 (a)(28) and B.806

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
4:00 PM

FY2024 Budget

Workforce development

  • Victoria Biondolillo, Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board
4:45 PM

Workforce Development

Clean Heat Technician training program

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through of new draft

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, Workforce Development Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:45 AM

FY2024 Budget

B.808, B.809, and B.812

  • Amy Cunningham, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  • Sasha Vaut-O'Keeffe, Director of Philanthropy, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
11:15 AM

FY2024 Budget

Committee discussion regarding FY2024 budget recommendation to the House Committee on Appropriations

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:15 PM

FY2024 Budget

D.101 (a)(3)

  • Karen Duguay, Legislative Lead, Vermont Downtown Coalition
  • Rick Ufford-Chase, Director, Newport City Downtown Development
4:30 PM

FY2024 Budget

Community Action Groups Micro Business Lending Program

  • Adam Annuziata, Grant Coordinator and Micro Business Counselor, E.M.B.R.A.C.E.
  • Tom Donahue, CEO, Bennington/Rutland Opportunity Council
4:50 PM

FY2024 Budget

Everyone Eats

  • Benjamin Doyle , President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  • Casey Engels, Manager of Special Projects, Capstone Community Action
  • Emily Maclure, Owner, Craftsbury General Store
  • Tara Pereira, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
  • Elizabeth Schuster, Environmental Economist, Sustainable Economics Consulting
  • Amanda Witman, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
5:35 PM

FY2024 Budget

Advance Vermont budget request

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
-

Adjourn

Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

FY2024 Budget

Committee discussion regarding FY2024 budget recommendations to the House Committee on Appropriations

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

Walk-through
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
-

FY2024 Budget

Committee discussion regarding FY2024 Budget recommendations to the House Committee on Appropriations

2:05 PM

H.55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment practices amendments and to establishing the Vermont Baby Bond Trust

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:10 PM

Break

3:25 PM

FY2024 Budget

Committee discussion regarding FY2024 Budget recommendations to the House Committee on Appropriations

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Introduction and walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 36 and 37

  • Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of Housing & Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:00 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Section 34

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Mental Health Workforce Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment

  • Stacey Remmilard, Human Resources Director, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
  • Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
4:00 PM

H.87 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

Walk-through of new draft

  • Monica Burks, Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Molly Jones, Vice President of Government Affairs, Payactiv
  • Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
  • Jane Levine, Chief Compliance Officer, DailyPay
  • Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Naples, Senior Manager of Public Policy, DailyPay
  • Lauren Saunders, Associate Director, National Consumer Law Center
  • Alain Xiong-Calmes, Director of State and Local Policy, Chamber of Progress
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 1 and 20

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing Research and Public Affairs, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
9:40 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 15-18

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing Research and Public Affairs, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
10:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 13 and 14

  • Michelle Karode, Outreach Professional, University of Vermont Office of Engagement
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
10:35 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 21 and 35

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Section 9

  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Alison Lamagna, Director of Impact, VT Works for Women
  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
  • David Mears, Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
11:40 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Sections 11 and 12

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  • Dylan Giambatista, Co-Chair, Climate Workforce Network Action Team
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through of new draft

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to liability for the sale of alcoholic beverages

H.288

  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Rep. William Notte, House Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through of new draft
Possible vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Section 16

  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
11:05 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Section 35

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:20 AM

H.383 - An act relating to completing the one-stop portal for businesses

Introduction

  • Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through of Education Sections

  • Rep. Erin Brady, House Committee on Education
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through of Brownfields and Downtowns Sections

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through of Corrections Sections

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Joint Fiscal Office

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:20 PM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through of new draft
Vote

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.434 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Office of Film and Creative Media

Introduction

  • Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Sponsor
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:40 PM

COVID-19 Paid Family Leave Program

H.484

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
3:10 PM

Break

3:40 PM

H.304 - An act relating to automobile insurance and aftermarket parts

Introduction

  • Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor
3:45 PM

H.460 - An act relating to clarifying the right of adjunct faculty to unemployment insurance benefits

Introduction

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor
3:50 PM

H.451 - An act relating to the cancellation of a life or long-term care insurance policy for nonpayment of premium

Introduction

  • Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Tourism and Marketing

Joint hearing with the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs
Meeting will be held in the Pavilion Auditorium at 109 State Street

  • Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Co-Chair of the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
  • Mimi Buttenheim, President, Mad River Distillers
  • Amy Laramie, Director of Brand Marketing, Events & Special Projects, Killington Resort/Pico Mountain
  • Leslie McCrorey-Wells, Co-owner, Pizzeria Verita and Sotto Enoteca
  • Karen Nevin, Executive Director, Revitalizing Waterbury
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Kim Prins, General Manager, Seesaw's Lodge
  • Anna Rubin, Director of External Relations, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
  • Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

H.484

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, House Committee on Appropriations
10:30 AM

S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance

Introduction and walk-through

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Keith Walsh, General Counsel, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
12:10 PM

An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

H.484

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.299 - An act relating to creating the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

Introduction

  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  • Carol Murphy, Assemblywoman, New Jersey
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention of Superior Court Justices and Supreme Court Judges

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of Attorney General's Office's Draft

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Maureen Mahoney, Deputy Director of Policy and Legislation, California Privacy Protection Agency
-

Lunch

12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

FY2024 Budget

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.390 - An act relating to limiting the transport of catalytic converters

Introduction and walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Terri Lynn Williams, Sponsor
10:10 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.160 - An act relating to minimum reimbursement rates for labor related to automobile insurance claims

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Sponsor
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.79 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

Introduction

  • Jesse Batdorff, Student, U-32 High School
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Human Services
1:30 PM

Vermont Law School Entrepreneurial Legal Lab

Introduction

  • Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Law School Entrepreneurial Legal Lab
2:00 PM

Unemployment Insurance Modernization

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
2:55 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Justin Brookman, Director of Technology Policy, Consumer Reports
  • Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.160 - An act relating to minimum reimbursement rates for labor related to automobile insurance claims

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Josh Jasmin, Owner, Jasmin Auto Body
  • Brian Moeglin, Owner, Brian's Auto Repair
  • Mike Parker, Owner, Parker's Classic Auto Works
10:50 AM

Break

10:55 AM

H.160 - An act relating to minimum reimbursement rates for labor related to automobile insurance claims

  • Kevin D'Anna, Owner, Clark's Collision Center
11:05 AM

Break

11:10 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

  • Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • David Peterson, Captain, Vermont State Police
  • Rory Thibault, Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Todd Wright, Owner, Wright Brothers Metal Recycling
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Career and Technical Education Report Presentation

Meeting will be livestreaned here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

  • Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
  • Jackie Kraemer, Director of Policy Analysis and Development, NCEE Consulting
  • Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  • Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
4:00 PM

Break

4:10 PM

Career and Technical Education Funding

Question and answer session

  • Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
  • Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  • Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Gary Cuchural, Resident, South Burlington
  • Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
  • Christopher Oswald, Head of Law, Ethics, and Government Relations, Association of National Advertisers
9:45 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:25 AM

H.434 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Office of Film and Creative Media

Walk-through

  • Catherine Crawley, Communications Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Amy Cunningham, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Chad Ervin, Director, Vermont Production Collective
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Van Dora Williams, Professor of Communications and Creative Media, Champlain College
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Christopher Mohr, President, Software and Information Industry Association
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Committee discussion

Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Introduction and walk-through

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Introduction and walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. David Templeman, Reporter
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance

Walk-through of new draft

  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Walk-through of new draft

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Peterson, Captain, Vermont State Police
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Walk-through continued

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • George St. Onge, Custom Cropping Operator, Owner, John Deere Forage Harvesters and Krone Mowers
10:45 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director, The Repair Association
11:30 AM

Council of State Governments

Introduction

  • David Biette, Director, Council of State Governments
  • Rona Cohen, Director of Policy and Editor, Council of State Governments
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

  • Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
  • Peggy Gates, Manager, Workers Compensation Claims, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Committee discussion

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Justin Kolber, Chief of Environmental and Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
11:45 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Todd Hardie, Farmer, Thornhill Farm
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Apprenticeship Statute Rewrite

  • Jay Ramsey, Interim Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
-

Adjourn

Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Apprenticeship Statute Rewrite

  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Apprenticeship, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Vermont Legislative Research Service

  • Liz First-Raddock, Legislative Internship Program Instructor, Center for Research on Vermont
  • Jack Gierzynski, Director, Vermont Legislative Research Service
1:30 PM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Jack Bell, Co-Founder and General Manager, Long View Forest
  • Allen Fortier, Service Manager and Lead Mechanic, Long View Forest
  • Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
  • Paul Lang, Mechanic and Technical Support , Long View Forest
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Field trip

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  • Dean Gilmore, Chair, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
  • Neil McMillan, Director of Science and Research, International Association of Fire Fighters
10:00 AM

S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance

Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Boston

  • Wellington Shih, Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  • Jonathan Sun, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

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

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Break

3:20 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

Break

3:45 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Vote

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

Adjourn

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Andy Calderwood, Andersonville Farm
9:15 AM

Break

9:25 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Matt Gladestone, Owner, Newmont Farm, Bradford; Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Chris Palmer, Owner, Woods CRW Corp
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Michael McKenna, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, United Ag and Turf Northeast
  • Eric Wareham, Vice President of Government Affairs, North American Equipment Dealers Association
2:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Brian Carpenter, Owner Champlain Valley Equipment and Chair, Champlain Valley Equipment and Chair
  • Michael McKenna, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, United Ag and Turf Northeast
  • Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.434 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Office of Film and Creative Media

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rory Whelan, Regional Vice President - Northeast, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to the establishment of VT Saves

S.135
Introduction and walk-through

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Meyers Cup Student Pitch Competition Announcement and Launch

Field trip
Will not be livestreamed

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Mark Biron, Vice President of Product Support, Milton Cat
  • Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
10:00 AM

Break

10:25 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Overview of 9 VSA Chapter 107

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Break

-

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Walk-through of new draft

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Apprenticeship Statute Rewrite

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with interns

  • Ben Donsbach, Intern, University of Vermont
  • Ali Schafer, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Break

11:35 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Walk-through of new draft
Committee Discussion

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

Lunch

1:40 PM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Committee discussion

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

House Floor

-

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Committee discussion

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

9:45 AM

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

Vote

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:45 PM

H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Apprenticeship statute rewrite
Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Apprenticeship statute rewrite
Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

H.484
Comparison between House and Senate versions

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:10 AM

An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments

H.217
Walk-through of Senate version

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments

H.217

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
1:40 PM

Break

2:30 PM

An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments

H.217

  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to miscellaneous workers’ compensation amendments

H.217

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:45 PM

An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

H.452
Review of technical corrections amendment

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Committee discussion

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:15 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

AI Task Force Report Overview

  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Walk-through of new draft

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

9:45 AM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Walk-through of childcare sections

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

To be announced

2:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Appropriations
Wood amendment

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

Adjourn

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Flood Recovery/Relief

  • Katherine Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Melissa Bounty, Assistant Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erika Hoffman-Kiess, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation
  • Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
  • Patricia Komline, Government Relations Manager, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Morgan Nichols, Community Liaison/Constituent Service Representative, Rep. Becca Balint
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
  • David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  • Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
  • Katie Trautz, Executive Director, Montpelier Alive
  • Rep. Jonathan Williams, , House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Flood Recovery/Relief

  • Shannon Bates, Business owner, Montpelier
  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Justin Hyjek, Business owner, Ludlow
2:00 PM

Flood Relief

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jake Hemmerick, Mayor, Barre City
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jack McCullough, Mayor, Montpelier
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Wendy Rice, Co Founder and Volunteer Coordinator, Vermont Connector
  • Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center
  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
  • Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Director of Operations and Development, Vermont Professionals of Color
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
5:10 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Committee Organizational Meeting

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

VT Futures Project

Workforce development

  • Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State-of-the-State Message

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Introductions

Introductions to new Legislative Counsels

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Adult Basic Education

BAA request

  • Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Adult Education and Literacy Network
  • Joe Przyperhart, Director of Programs, Adult Education and Literacy Network
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Members

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Green Mountain Jobs Retention Program and U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Funding

  • Kirk Dombrowski , Vice President for Research, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Doug Merrill, Consultant, University of Vermont
2:00 PM

Act 76 of 2023

Update on the rollout of childcare spending

  • Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
3:00 PM

Vermont Treasurer

BAA request

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
3:30 PM

United Way of Northwest Vermont

BAA request

  • Clarissa French, Executive Director, United Way of Lamoille County
  • Liz Gamache, Chief Development Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Bill
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter of Bill
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.667 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  • Mark Daly, Senator, Republic of Ireland
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Drafting BAA recommendations to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Brittany Nevins, Captive Insurance Economic Development Director, Vermont Department of Economic Development
2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Committee discussion
Vote

3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to making technical corrections to workers’ compensation rulemaking requirements

Walk-through

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.560 - An act relating to making technical corrections to workers’ compensation rulemaking requirements

Committee discussion
Mark-up and vote

10:15 AM

Workforce Development Governance Report Overview

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Alysia Ordway, Senior Consultant, Public Consulting Group
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Overview of Government Accountability Committee Report

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Drafting BAA recommendations to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Committee amendment
Walk-through and vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Business Emergency Gap Assistance Grant Program Overview

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

ARPA Technical Assistance

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Introduction and walk-through

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor
  • Michael Sneyd, President of Resort Residential Development Division, Great Gulf Group
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to recovery-friendly workplaces

Introduction

  • Lisa Lord, Director of Operations and Workforce Development, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery & Recovery Vermont
  • Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor
9:45 AM

H.527 - An act relating to requiring retail businesses to accept cash

Introduction

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

  • Amelia Byoers, Student, Champlain College
  • Ali Dieng, City Councilor, Burlington
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Molly Gray, Executive Director, Vermont Afghan Alliance
  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  • Peter Lynch, President, Green Across the World, Inc.
  • Patricia Preston, President & CEO, Vermont Council on World Affairs
  • Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rose Van Buren, Student, Essex Westford School District
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Captive Insurance Legislative Day

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Brittany Nevins, Captive Insurance Economic Development Director, Vermont Department of Economic Development
  • Gail Newman, Vice President of Risk Management, Bright Horizons (Captive Owner)
-

Break

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Report on Activities Conducted by Advance Vermont

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
10:45 AM

Workforce Investment System & Registered Apprenticeship Program Annual Report

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

ARPA Money and Flood Recovery

  • Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Regional Development Corporations

  • Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
2:30 PM

Regional Planning Commissions

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  • Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Introduction and walk-through

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
-

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:45 AM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Darrick Hamilton, Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy, The New School
  • Erick Russell, State Treasurer, Connecticut
11:30 AM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Lauren Bealore, Associate Director, State & Local Policy, Prosperity Now
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Natalie Foster, President and co-Founder, Economic Security Project
  • Shira Markoff, Senior Policy Fellow, Prosperity Now
  • Gwen Pokalo Hart, Director, Center for Women & Enterprise
  • Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
  • Will Towne, Chief Operating Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Kristin Warner, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
3:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Committee Discussion

Drafting addendum to letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Climate Change and Insurance Markets

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-

Act 32 of 2023

Overview of report contained in Act 32 of 2023

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Arts Council

  • Chad Ervin, Director, Vermont Production Collective
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Nick Paley, Writer and Director, Los Angeles
  • Sean Temple, Filmmaker, Montpelier
  • Sarah Wisner, Filmmaker, Montpelier
9:30 AM

Better Places Program Report

  • Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of Housing & Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Susan Bartlett, Volunteer, Hyde Park Views Project
  • Sarah Bathalon, Volunteer, Coventry Playground Project
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Samantha Davidson Green, Volunteer, White River Junction Jam Project
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training for members

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

2:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Introduction and walk-through

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through continued

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 183 2022 and Act 78

Review of previous workforce development bills

  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Break

2:00 PM

Response to the Putney Paper Mill Closing

  • Robert Depper, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
2:30 PM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
3:00 PM

House Floor

Followed by Caucus of the Whole - Budget Adjustment Act

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Non-Profit Advocacy Day

  • Shabnam Nolan, Executive Director, King Street Center
  • Jordan Posner, Executive Director, CIDER
  • Stephanie Skenyon, Director of Development, Vermont Granite Museum
  • Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
9:45 AM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Surety bonds

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
10:10 AM

Break

10:25 AM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Committee discussion

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Committee discussion
Mark-up

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Labor

Overview of reports due to House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:55 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion on S.30, H.769, and H.121

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Healthcare Workforce Strategic Plan Report

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Health Care
Hearing will be held in the Pavilion Building Room 270.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Foodbank and Hunger Free Vermont

SNAP awareness day

  • Michael Cyr, Director of Business Development, The Skinny Pancake
  • Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Chuck Senick, Treasurer, Richmond Farmers' Market
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
9:30 AM

NEK Collaborative

  • Jennifer Carlo, Executive Director, NEK Collaborative
  • Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts
  • Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
  • Shawn Tester, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
  • Kari White, Co-Chair, Kingdom United Resilience and Recovery Effort
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

  • Robin Faraone, Account and Bond Executive, Hickok and Boardman
  • James Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM

H.800 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Olympics Task Force

Introduction

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
2:15 PM

H.772 - An act relating to warranty coverage for heating and cooling systems

Introduction

  • Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 PM

Municipal Technical Assistance Program

  • Katie Buckley, Director, Federal Funding Assistance Program, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
11:00 AM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

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

Break

11:30 AM

Lake Champlain Action Plan

  • Wayne Elliot, Engineer, Aldrich and Elliot
  • Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Lori Fisher, Nonprofit Executive Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Denise Smith, Population Health Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Hilary Solomon, Conservation District Manager, Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Walk-through of new draft

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Financial literacy

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

H.590 - An act relating to insurance protections and leave from employment for living donors

Introduction

  • Kim Moulton, Organ Donation Recipient, Hyde Park
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through continued

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Harvard Law School students

  • Ellen Teuscher, Law Student, Harvard Law School
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through continued

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

1:45 PM

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Vote

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Heather Morton, Director of Financial Services, Technology, and Communications, National Conference of State Legislatures
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Skills USA Vermont and Future Business Leaders of America

  • Patterson Frazier, State Secretary, Future Business Leaders of America
  • Zora Ngu, State President, Future Business Leaders of America
  • Kaylie Selleck, President, SkillsUSA Vermont
-

Break

9:45 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • David hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Laquan Austion, Vice President of Public Policy, Association of National Advertisers
  • Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports
  • Alexander Spyropoulos, Regional Policy Manager, Computer and Communications Industry Association
  • Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs Liaison, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center
  • Howard Handler, Senior Director of Government Affairs, National Insurance Crime Bureau
  • Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
  • Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:20 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY 2025 Budget

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-

H.708 - An act relating to the creation of a forgivable loan track within VEGI program and repealing the VEGI sunset

Introduction and walk-through

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:40 PM

H.708 - An act relating to the creation of a forgivable loan track within VEGI program and repealing the VEGI sunset

Walk-through continued

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Angela Li, Law Student, Harvard Law School
-

Break

11:30 AM

Act 26 of 2023

Update from firefighters

  • Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
  • Dean Gilmore, Chair, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
  • John "Peeker" Heffernan, Firefighter, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Report on Towing Practices in Vermont

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Transportation
Hearing will be held in the Pavilion Building room 270.

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities Council

  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
1:40 PM

FY25 Budget

Regional Planning Commissions

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
2:30 PM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

Introduction

  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
9:45 AM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

FY25 Budget

Better Places Program, Downtown Tax Credits, and Regional Development Corporations

  • Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of Housing & Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
11:40 AM

FY25 Budget

Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

  • Mary Cohen, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Camilla Rainville, Representative, Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association
  • Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
-

Break

1:50 PM

FY25 Budget

Vermont State Colleges

  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
  • Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

University of Vermont

  • Greg Farnham, Executive Director of University Marketing, University of Vermont
  • Maureen Hebert, Employer Partnership Coordinator, University of Vermont
  • Michelle Karode, Outreach Professional, University of Vermont Office of Engagement
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Department of Economic Development

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
2:00 PM

H.143 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

Walk-through

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative
Budget testimony and program update

  • Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
  • Jackie Dagger, Program Manager, Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative
  • Owen Milne, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Community Sailing Cener
  • Sarah Pelkey, Community Development Director, Town of Poultney
  • Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone LLC
  • Avery Ryan, Trailbuilder, Timber and Stone LLC
  • Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Claire Zhu, Founder, Hootie Hoo
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

FY25 Budget

Committee discussion

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
3:20 PM

FY25 Budget

Brownfields Program

  • Sarah Bartlett, Environmental Program Manager & Brownfields Program Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

Serve, Learn, and Earn

  • Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
  • Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
  • Kim Guertin, Director, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Audubon Vermont
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
10:15 AM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Training Program

  • John Young, Director, Vermont Training Program, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-

Break

10:50 AM

FY25 Budget

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

  • Elizabeth Sipple, Program Lead, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

FY25 Budget

ARPA Reversions

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

FY25 Budget

Vermont State Colleges

  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Katherine Levasseur, Former Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
11:45 AM

FY25 Budget

Serve, Learn, and Earn

  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Professionals of Color Network

  • Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
1:50 PM

FY25 Budget

Micro-Business Development Program

  • Simeon Geigel, Small Business Development Counselor, CVOEO
  • Rachel Goldstein, Financial Futures Program Director, CVOEO
  • Pacifique Nsengiyumva, Business Coach, CVOEO
-

FY25 Budget

Department of Human Resources and Vermont State Employees Association

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

FY25 Budget

Committee discussion
Drafting letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Manufacturing Industry Day

  • Alberto Aguilar, CEO, Carris Reels
  • Jay Bellows, President, KORE Power
  • Julia Birnn Fields, President, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont
  • Janette Bombardier, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Chroma Technology
  • Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Rich Hornby, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, Mack Molding Company
  • Julie Laforce, Owner and Director of Organizational Development, Build by Newport
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

Drafting letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Refugee housing

  • Amila Merdzanovic, Vermont Director, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
  • Joe Wiah, Director, ECDC-VT
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through continued

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.536 - An act relating to homeowners’ insurance and dog breed discrimination

Introduction and walk-through

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Rep. Mike Rice, Sponsor
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
10:15 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Drafting letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

An act relating to Vermont's outdoor recreation economy

H.673
Introduction

  • Rep. Mike Rice, Sponsor
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

Adult Basic Education
Program update and budget testimony

  • Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
  • Sean-Marie Oller, Executive Director, The Tutorial Center
-

Break

10:00 AM

FY25 Budget

Working on letter to the House Appropriations Committee

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center
  • Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
1:40 PM

FY25 Budget

Working on letter to the House Appropriations Committee

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of the Sergeant at Arms

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

An act relating to Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy

H.673
Walk-through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

H.687
Walk-through sections pertaining to downtown designations

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:15 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
  • Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
3:00 PM

FY25 Budget

Finishing letter to the House Appropriations Committee

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
2:30 PM

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:20 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
  • Amanda Wheeler, Interim Executive Director, State Workforce Development Board
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Committee discussion
Mark-up

  • Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  • Adam Grinold, Chair, State Workforce Development Board
  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.769 - An act relating to establishing a baby bond trust program

Walk-through of new draft

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Kristin McClure, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jill Rickard, Regional Vice President, American Council of Life Insurers
  • John Wallace, Attorney, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
-

Break

11:30 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Ways and Means Committee Report

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Reporter
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion and mark-up

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
2:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Kellie Beckman, General Counsel, Apriss Retail
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion
Vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Christina Glabas, Principal, Gazelle Consulting
  • Aimee Sprung, Director, State Government Affairs, Microsoft
1:30 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
3:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Keir Lamont, Director, US Legislation Team, Future of Privacy Forum
  • Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports
3:15 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Economic Progress Council

  • Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • John Russell, Member, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

To be announced

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to captive insurance

H.659
Walk-through of Senate's amendments

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
-

Break

10:30 AM

Consumer Assistance Program Report

Overview

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

Property Records Modernization Report

Overview

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Community Development Financial Institutions

Introduction

  • Will Belongia, Executive Director, Vermont Community Loan Fund
  • Kate Laud, President and CEO, Opportunities Credit Union
  • Melanie Paskevich, Director of Operations, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  • Alex Rob, Executive Director, Community Capital of Vermont
  • Janice St. Onge, President, Flexible Capital Fund
9:30 AM

Career Technical Education Construction and Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund

Program overview

  • Will Belongia, Executive Director, Vermont Community Loan Fund
  • Sarah Phillips, Director of Housing & Community Facilities Programs, Vermont Community Loan Fund
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Report

Overview

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
11:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Andriano amendment

  • Rep. Joseph Andriano, Sponsor of Amendment
11:45 AM

An act relating to the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

H.707
House Committee on Appropriations language for FY25 Budget

  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-at-Arms, Vermont State House
  • John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
  • Kevin Williams, Acting Chief, Capitol Police Department
9:30 AM

Consumer Assistance Program Report

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

-

Lunch and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

  • Karen Bradley, Chair of the Government Relations Committee, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Committee Meeting

To be announced

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up

  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of new draft

  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Introduction

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Walk-through

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

  • Juniper Galvani, Student, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District
  • Zack Rausch, Associate Research Scientist, NYU-Stern School of Business
  • Heidi Schumacher, Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
11:15 AM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

  • Emily Cherkin, Author of "The Screentime Solution"
  • Marisa Shea, Senior Policy Manager, 5Rights
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

Introduction and walk-through

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Kimberly Johnson, Attorney, Sabbeth Law
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Maley and Maley
  • Kristin Ross, Attorney, Vermont Association of Justice
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

  • Amy Bos, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Net Choice
  • Laura Derrendinger, Public Health Nurse
  • Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
  • Hope Ledford, Policy Analyst, Chamber of Progress
  • Casey Mock, Chief of Policy and Public Affairs, Center for Humane Technology
  • Zamaan Qureshi, Co-Chair, Design It For Us
  • Alexander Spyropoulos, Regional Policy Manager, Computer and Communications Industry Association
  • Josh Withrow, Resident Fellow of Technology and Innovation, R Street Institute
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Walk-through of new draft

  • Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Attorney General's Office
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Committee discussion
Mark-up and vote

10:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

  • Patricia Preston, President & CEO, Vermont Council on World Affairs
10:45 AM

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

  • Conn Dinsmore, Impacted Citizen, Necrason Group
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kristin Ross, Attorney, Vermont Association of Justice
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up and possible vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Tourism Economy Day

Event will be held in the Pavilion Building Room 110. The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs will be in attendance. The event will not be livestreamed by either Committee.

  • Stefano Coppola, Owner, Pearl Street Pizza and Morse Block Deli
  • Bob Grim, Head Brewer and Co-Founder, Foam Brewers
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Charles Tino Rutanhira, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (Chittenden County)
  • Emily Schriebl Scott, Director of Development, Weston Theater Company
  • Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Andrew Stenger, Director of Facilities and Resort Services, Jay Peak Resort
  • Hans van Wees, Co-Chair, Vermont Lodging Association
  • Jay Wahl, Executive Director, The Flynn
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

  • John Mootz, Senior Policy and Research Manager, Children and Screens
  • Trisha Prabhu, Youth Advocate, Founder, ReThink
  • Jason Van Driesche, Chief of Staff, Front Porch Forum
-

Adjourn

Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

  • Mitch Prinstein, Chief Science Officer, American Psychological Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

Committee discussion

  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rory Whelan, Regional Vice President - Northeast, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Americans with Disabilities Act Awards

Testimony from award recipients

  • Rebecca Kapsalis, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition, University of Vermont Health Network
  • Joe Major, Executive Director, Upper Valley Aquatic Center
  • Susan Nostrand, Director of Education and Workforce Development, Fourbital Factory
9:45 AM

2024 Eclipse

Debrief of April 8th Eclipse

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

H.666 - An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Great Gulf Group
-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Civil Air Patrol

  • David Burch, Cadet Second Lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Miranda Gallagher, Cadet Captain, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Aleksander Kulapin, Cadet Captain, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Scott Lowe, Vermont Wing Director of Aerospace Education, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Automobile Insurance

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:00 PM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft

  • Camille Carlton, Policy Director, Center for Humane Technology
  • Nichole Rocha, Head of US Affairs, 5Rights
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Everyone Eats

  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Meyer, Co-Adminstrator and Special Projects Coordinator, Everyone Eats
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Field Trip

The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development is on a field trip this morning. The trip will not be livestreamed.

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.659 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Cryptocurrency kiosks

  • Larry Lipka, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, CoinFlip
  • Ethan McClelland, Government Relations Director, Bitcoin Depot
  • Mark Smalley, Chief Compliance Officer, Bitcoin Depot
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Boston

  • Charles Liao, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
  • Wellington Shih, Deputy Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
9:20 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with intern

  • Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

Data Privacy

  • Rob Bean, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Orvis
  • Jim Hall, President and CEO, The Vermont Country Store
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Data Privacy

Testimony on data privacy developments in other States

  • Sara Love, State Delegate, Maryland
  • Margaret O'Neil, State Representative, Maine
  • Collin Walke, Former State Representative, Oklahoma
  • Whitney Westerfield, State Senator, Kentucky
  • Daniel Zolnikov, State Senator, Montana
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Restaurant Meals Program

  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Teddy Waszazack, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY25 Budget

BEGAP program

  • Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Education

Introduction to the Interim Secretary of Education

  • Zoie Saunders, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After Floor

FY25 Budget

Committee discussion

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

H.707
Walk-through of Senate proposal of amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

An act relating to age-appropriate design code

S.289
Walk-through of new draft

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Agenda

Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

H.121
Walk-through of new draft
Mark-up

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

House Floor

5:55 PM

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of new draft
Vote

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk-through of Senate proposal of amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

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Lunch

1:45 PM

House Floor

Continued

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

H.707
Walk-through of Senate proposal of amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

S.30
Birong, Chase, and Williams Amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:40 PM

An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

S.30

2:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments

H.55
Walk-through of Senate proposal of amendment

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:40 AM

An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments

H.55

  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-

Lunch

1:30 PM

An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

H.121
Walk-through of new draft

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

H.81
Walk-through of Marcotte et. al amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

H.10
Walk-through of Senate Finance amendment

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

8:00 PM

House Floor

Monday, June 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10 minutes after lunch recess

H.81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment

  • Rep. David Durfee, Sponsor
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. David Templeman, Sponsor
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Adjourn

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