2023-2024 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Environment and Energy (Room EA)
The House Committee on Environment and Energy considers matters relating to conservation and development, climate change mitigation, land resources, air, water, and wildlife, and solid waste management; energy utilities, telecommunications, and broadband; and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Canvassing Committee Results
- 11:00 AM
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Caucus of the Whole
House Rules and Decorum
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Organizational Meeting
Will Be Livestreamed
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Caucus of the Whole
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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Legislative Counsel
Introductions and Updates
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agency of Natural Resources
Introductions and Updates
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Meet the Commissioners of ANR
Introductions and Updates
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John Beling, Interim Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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John Beling, Interim Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Followed by Ethics Training for House Members
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Department of Public Service
Introductions and Updates
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Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Community Broadband Board
Introductions and Updates
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Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
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Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Vermont Communications Union District Association
Introductions and Updates
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
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Rob Vietzke, Director, VCUDA
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Meeting
Introductions and Updates
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
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Natural Resources Board
Introductions and Updates
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Report on Reserve Forestland
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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Electric Utility and Storm Response
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Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
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Stephen Knowlton, President, Board of Directors, Washington Electric Coop
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Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Electric Utility and Storm Response
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Julia Leopold, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Rebecca Town, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Julia Leopold, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
- 3:35 PM
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Telecom Introductions
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Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
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Kim Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
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Roger Nishi, Vice President, Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Independent Telecom
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Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Global Deal for Nature
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Jamison Ervin, Manager, Nature for Development Global Program
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Jamison Ervin, Manager, Nature for Development Global Program
- 10:00 AM
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Biodiversity
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Resident of East Calais
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Resident of East Calais
- 11:00 AM
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Fragmentation and Parcelization
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Forest Fragmentation and Forestry
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Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
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Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
- 2:10 PM
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Afforestation
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Bill Moomaw, Professor, Tufts University
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Bill Moomaw, Professor, Tufts University
- 3:00 PM
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Climate Action Plan and Natural Solutions
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction to Solid Waste
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jenny Gitlitz, Professor Bennington College, Director of Solutions to Plastic Pollution
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Meeting
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
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Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min after the Floor
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Municipal Energy Grants
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Brian Sewell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
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Committee Discussion
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Agency of Natural Resources
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Tracy LaFrance, Financial Operations Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 2:00 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Introduction & Walk-through
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Bill Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Bill Sponsor
- 3:15 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:40 PM
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Update on Budget Adjustment Act
Department of Public Service
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Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
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Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
- 4:00 PM
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Public Comment on Vermont Community Broadband Board
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Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
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Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
- 4:10 PM
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Committee Discussion
Budget Adjustment Act
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Susan Alexander, Manager, Lamoille Regional Solid Waste District
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
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John Malter, Administrator, Mad River Resource Management Alliance
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Susan Alexander, Manager, Lamoille Regional Solid Waste District
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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John Fay, Programs Manager, Windham Solid Waste Management District
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:35 PM
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Discussion of Budget Adjustment Act
Letter to House Appropriations
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Meeting
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
- 10:30 AM
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ISO New England Introduction
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Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
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Eric Johnson, Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
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Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
- 11:15 AM
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VELCO Introduction
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Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
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Hantz Presume, Manager, Transmission Planning, Vermont Electric Power Company
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Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Electricity Policy
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Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Ethics Training
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 min After Floor
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Overview of Enhanced 911
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Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Climate Action Plan and Natural Solutions
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Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
- 2:00 PM
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Old Forests and Biodiversity
Northeast Wilderness Trust
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Jon Leibowitz, Executive Director, Northeast Wilderness Trust
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Jon Leibowitz, Executive Director, Northeast Wilderness Trust
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Suna Bayrakal, Director of Policy and Programs, Product Stewardship Institute
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Scott Cassel, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Product Stewardship Institute
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Nicholas Georges, Senior Vice President, Household & Consumer Products Association
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Kelly Gleason, Environmental Analyst, Casella Waste Management
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Suna Bayrakal, Director of Policy and Programs, Product Stewardship Institute
- 3:15 PM
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Communications Union Districts (CUDs) Status
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
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Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Stephanie Lee, Executive Director - State Government Affairs New England, Verizon
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Owen Smith, Regional President,External Affairs, AT&T Vermont
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Rob Vietzke, Director, VCUDA
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Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Hal Ellms, Pinnacle Outdoor Group
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Drew Simmons, Founder/ President, Pale Morning Media
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Hal Ellms, Pinnacle Outdoor Group
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Matthew Breton, Backcountry Hunting and Anglers
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Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
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Ryan Rebozo, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
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Liz Thompson, Ecologist
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Matthew Breton, Backcountry Hunting and Anglers
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 Mins After Floor
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Committee Meeting
- 11:00 AM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Committee Questions
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Brennan Georgianni, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Walk-through of Industry Proposal
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Brennan Georgianni, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute
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Brennan Georgianni, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute
- 2:00 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
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Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
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John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
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Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 1:20 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Mark-up and Possible Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
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Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
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Peter Blair, Attorney, Just Zero
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Lauren Oates, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Vermont Conservation Design
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Discussion and Mark-up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- 1:30 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Mark-up of Draft 2.3
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
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Henry Haskell, Citizen, Salisbury
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Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
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John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
- 3:45 PM
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Introduction to Rights & Democracy
Introduction
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Alexandria Hilliard, Citizen, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Ana Mejia , Organizing Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Alexandria Hilliard, Citizen, Rights and Democracy Vermont
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
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Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
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Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
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Alyssa Hill, Citizen
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, Jimmy Kwik Store and Redemption Center
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Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
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Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
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Nora Bosworth, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
- 11:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Sam Lincoln, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 1:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
ANR Atlas & BioFinder
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Jens Hawkins-Hilke, Conservation Planner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Jens Hawkins-Hilke, Conservation Planner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
- 2:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
VHCB Proposed Changes
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist
- 10:00 AM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Mark-up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant At Arms
Election of Trustees at the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Mark-up & Discussion
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 5 Mins After the Floor
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 Mins After The Floor
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Committee Discussion
- 11:15 AM
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Introduction to Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
Introduction
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Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
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Katie Darr, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
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Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Lori Fisher, Nonprofit Executive Director, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
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Mark Naud , Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Denise Smith, Community Health Manager, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Hilary Solomon, Conservation District Manager, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
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Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Day
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John Binhammer, Director of Land Protection, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
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Will Duane, Land Acquisition Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Pat Mainer, Hinesburg Town Forest Committee
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Linda Martin, Wolcott Community Forest, Wolcott Selectboard Member
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Lauren Oates, Co-Chair, Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
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Kate Wanner, Senior Project Manager, Trust for Public Land
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John Binhammer, Director of Land Protection, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:30 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Lauren Oates, Director of Policy & Government Relations, TNC Vermont
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Vermont Conservation Design
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:20 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Budget - Telecom and Energy
Telecom & Energy
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Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
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Claire McIIvennie, Senior Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Budget
Agency of Natural Resources
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 11:00 AM
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Budget
Conservation Districts
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Jennifer Byrne, District Manager, White RIver Natural Resources Conservation District
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Lauren Weston, District Manager, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 11:30 AM
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Budget
Digitizing Act 250 Study
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion & Walk-through
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Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 5 mins After The Floor
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 Mins After the Floor
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion and Mark-up
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion and Mark-up
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:40 AM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Ways and Means Amendment
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Rep. Carol Ode, Presenter, House Ways & Means Committee
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Rep. Carol Ode, Presenter, House Ways & Means Committee
- 9:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2024 Budget
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Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 11:30 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After the Floor
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Vote
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2024 Budget
Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Budget
- -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Budget
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
-
Committee Meeting
Budget
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
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Jeremy Crandall, AVP, State Legislative Affairs , CTIA - The Wireless Association
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Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Stephanie Lee, Executive Director - State Government Affairs New England, Verizon
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Shana Louiselle, Communications and Policy Advocate, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Owen Smith, Regional President,External Affairs, AT&T Vermont
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Tim Wigmore, Telecommunications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
- 1:00 PM
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Overview of 30 V.S.A. § 248a
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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H.70 - An act relating to the siting of telecommunications facilities
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 1:40 PM
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H.70 - An act relating to the siting of telecommunications facilities
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor
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H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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William Dodge, Attorney
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Dylan Giambatista, Co-Chair, Climate Workforce Network Action Team
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Oliver Pierson, Lakes and Ponds Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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James Porter, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Bob Stannard, Citizen, Lake Bomoseen
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Pat Suozzi, Member, Lake Iroquois Association
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Hunter Thompson, Department of Public Service
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.70 - An act relating to the siting of telecommunications facilities
- -
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Committee Discussion and Possible Votes
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
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Jim Casey, Member, Selectboard of Hubbardton
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Ernie Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
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Jan Jones, Retired Teacher, Hubbardton
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Cynthia Moulton, Professor, Castleton
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Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
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John Pareti, Member, Lake Beebe Lake Association
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Rob Steel, Owner, Tom's Bait Shop
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Lindsey Waterhouse, Lake Bomoseen Association
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David Weaver, Member, Lake Hortonia Property Owners Association
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Jim Casey, Member, Selectboard of Hubbardton
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Budget Memo to Appropriations
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
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Peter Berger, Citizen, Fairlee
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Jennifer Decker, Hinesburg
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Jerremy Jones, Member, Lake St. Catherine Association
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Sylvia Knight, Earth Community Advocate and Researcher, Burlington
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Ross Ogilvie, Chair, Salem Lakes Association
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Albert Perry, Citizen, Middlebury
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Jeff Schumann, Member, Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association
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Peter Berger, Citizen, Fairlee
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:30 AM
-
H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Oliver Pierson, Lakes and Ponds Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Appropriations Amendment
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
- 9:15 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Ways and Means Amendment
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Carol Ode, House Ways & Means Committee
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard
H.715 - 2022
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Rep. Laura Sibilia
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Rep. Laura Sibilia
- 2:45 PM
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An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard
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Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Collin Smythe, Climate Change Progress and Data Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Richard Cowart, Director, Vermont Climate Council
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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Richard Cowart, Director, Vermont Climate Council
- 12:30 PM
-
H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
The Durfee Amendment
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Rep. David Durfee, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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Rep. David Durfee, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Vote on Amendment
- 9:00 AM
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Amendment Discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Parsons Amendment
- 15 Mins After the Floor
-
Committee Meeting
- -
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention of Superior Court Judges and Supreme Court Judges
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
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Tony James, Owner, James and James Plumbing and Heating
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Dennis Percy, General Manager, Fred's Energy
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Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
- -
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Geoff Hand, Attorney, Saunders Raubvogel & Hand
- 12:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
H.494 Budget
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
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David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
-
Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Renewable Energy Standard
-
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
- 1:45 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
-
Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
- 1:30 PM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
-
Stuart Blood, Resident, Thetford Center
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Doug Dagan, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Renewable Energy, Suburban Propane
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Dan Fingas, Vermont Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Scott Gardner, Building Energy
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Laura Haight, Director, Partnership for Policy Integrity
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Meyers Mermel, President, Ethan Allen Institute
-
Perry Parker, Northeast Craftsman
-
Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
-
Stuart Blood, Resident, Thetford Center
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
-
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Richard Cowart, Member, Vermont Climate Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
-
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- -
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Lunch
-
Jeremy Martin, Director of Fuels Policy, Senior Scientist, Clean Transportation Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After the Floor
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
-
Cory-Ann Wind, Oregon Clean Fuels Program Manager, Oregon Clean Fuels Program
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Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Lunch
-
Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
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Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
-
Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Timeline
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 Mins After Floor
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Committee Discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Trapping Rule
-
Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
-
Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
-
David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
-
Kim Royar, Furbearer Biologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
- 1:00 PM
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State and municipal regulatory barriers for fair zoning and housing afforability
Review of H.68
-
Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor
-
Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
-
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Overview of S.100
-
Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
On S.100
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
On S.100
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 Mins After the Floor
-
An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Walk-through of S.100
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Lunch
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
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Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
- 3:20 PM
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Rural Resiliency
-
Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
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Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Joint Hearing with House Committee on General and Housing
Room 267 Pavilion Building - 10:30 AM
-
H.48 - An act relating to solid waste management
-
Peggy Stevens, Committee Representative, D.U.M.P Advisory Committee
-
Peggy Stevens, Committee Representative, D.U.M.P Advisory Committee
- 11:00 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- -
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Lunch
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
- 3:00 PM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Amendments
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning, South Burlington
-
Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
-
Mike Doenges, Mayor of City of Rutland; VLCT Vice-President and Chair of VLCT Public Safety Policy Committee
-
Sophia Donforth, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Education Program
-
Helen Riehle, Chair, South Burlington City Council
-
Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans City
-
Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Vermont Energy Education Program
-
Carl Watkins, Planning Commission Member, St. Albans City
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
-
Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning, South Burlington
- -
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Votes on Amendments
-
Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
- 11:45 AM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Amendment
-
Rep. Mark Higley
-
Rep. Mark Higley
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization
Amendment Vote
-
Rep. Scott Beck
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Scott Beck
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:00 AM
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- -
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Abbie Jeffries, Mortgage Loan Origination Supervisor , New England Federal Credit Union
-
Steve Kendall, Executive Vice President, Union Bank
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch & Caucuses
-
Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor
-
Brian Lowe, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
-
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
-
Zak Hale, Partner, Hale Resources LLC
-
Charlie Hancock, Chairman, Montgomery Selectboard
-
Jack McCullough, Mayor, Montpelier
-
Ed Stanak, former Coordinator of District 5 Environmental Commission
-
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Green Mountain Power Request
Act 250
-
Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
-
Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
- -
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S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10 Mins After Floor
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- -
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After Floor
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 Mins After the Floor
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Meagan Tuttle, Director, Office of City Planning, City Of Burlington
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
Lunch
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
House Floor
Monday, May 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:05 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Walk-through
- 11:40 AM
-
Green Mountain Power Request
- -
-
Lunch
- 12:30 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
- 1:15 PM
-
Green Mountain Power Request
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Discussion of Draft Amendment
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:50 PM
-
S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
S.137 - An act relating to energy efficiency modernization
Walk-through
-
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
-
Chris Burns, Burlington Electric Department
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
-
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Walk-through
- -
-
S.137 - An act relating to energy efficiency modernization
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Renewable Energy Standard Study
-
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Connor Daley, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, VPPSA
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia
-
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
-
Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
-
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After Floor
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Rural Electric Amendment
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After Floor
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Amendment Vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Wastewater
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Walk-through
-
Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
-
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
-
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:10 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Amendment Vote
- -
-
S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Walk-through of Amendment & Possible Vote
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor of amendment
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Meeting
Amendments
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Amendments
-
Brian Cina, Sponsor
-
Rep. Joseph Parsons, Sponsor
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Amendments
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor
-
Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
-
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor
-
Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Senate Changes
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Overview of Side by Side
- -
-
H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control
Overview of Side by Side
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 10 Mins After Floor
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Meeting
TBD
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- after the Floor
-
H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Understanding Recent Flooding and Climate Change in Vermont
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation. This meeting will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building and live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation
-
Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, State Climatologist
-
Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, State Climatologist
- 1:50 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
-
Responses to Flooding and ANR Resiliency Efforts
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation
-
Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Ben DeJong, Geology Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Heather Pembrook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:30 PM
-
Responses to Flooding and VTrans Resiliency Efforts
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation
-
Ashley Atkins, Maintenance Division Manager, Agency of Transportation
-
Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
-
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
-
Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
-
Ashley Atkins, Maintenance Division Manager, Agency of Transportation
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's State-of-the-State Message
Joint Assembly
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
Community Perspectives on Flooding Impacts & Climate Resiliency
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation. This meeting will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building and live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
-
Seth Jensen, Deputy Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
-
Christian Meyer, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
- 11:10 AM
-
Community Perspectives on Flooding Impacts & Climate Resiliency
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
-
Benjamin Doyle , Chair, Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience
-
Seth Jensen, Deputy Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
- 11:50 AM
-
Community Perspectives on Flooding Impacts & Climate Resiliency
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Transportation
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Followed by Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for members
- After Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:05 PM
-
Effects of Climate Change
Wildfire Ecology
-
Naomi Heindel, Executive Director, North Branch Nature Center
-
Naomi Heindel, Executive Director, North Branch Nature Center
- 1:45 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Climate Resilience
Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities
-
Liz Thompson, Ecologist, Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities
-
Liz Thompson, Ecologist, Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities
- 2:50 PM
-
Renewable Energy Siting
“Growing Solar, Protecting Nature” report
-
Jonathan Thompson, Research Director & Senior Ecologist, Harvard Forest
-
Jonathan Thompson, Research Director & Senior Ecologist, Harvard Forest
- 3:30 PM
-
Break
- 3:40 PM
-
Climate Resilience
Beaver Ecology
-
Allaire Diamond, Ecologist, Vermont Land Trust
-
Allaire Diamond, Ecologist, Vermont Land Trust
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
-
Act 47 Building Energy Code Report
-
Rep. R. Scott Campbell
-
Rep. R. Scott Campbell
- 9:30 AM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Vermont Builders & Remodelers Assn.
-
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Vermont Builders & Remodelers Assn.
- 10:15 AM
-
Regional Planning Report
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 11:30 AM
-
Municipal Delegation Framework Report
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Meagan Tuttle, Director, Office of City Planning, City Of Burlington
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Responses to Flooding and ANR Resiliency Efforts
-
Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Vermont Emergency Management
-
Marian Wolz, Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Vermont Emergency Management
- 1:45 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Act 250 Commission Report
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Renewable Energy Standard Working Group Report
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
-
Renewable Energy Standard Working Group Report
-
Jeffrey Cram, Senior Manager and Deputy Director of Facilities Engineering, GlobalFoundries
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
Brian Evans-Mongeon, General Manager, Village of Hyde Park
-
Michael Lazorchak, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Stowe Electric Department
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
-
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
-
Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Jeffrey Cram, Senior Manager and Deputy Director of Facilities Engineering, GlobalFoundries
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Renewable Energy Standard Working Group Report
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- 1:30 PM
-
Regional Electric Grid
Regional Transmission Operator
-
Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
-
Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
- 2:00 PM
-
Renewable Energy Standard
Department of Public Service 2024 RES Report
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:20 AM
-
H.599 - An act relating to retroactively reinstating 10 V.S.A. § 6081(b)
Walk-through and possible vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Alison Stone, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:05 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Introduction and walk-through
-
Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
-
Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
-
H.549 - An act relating to the siting of outdoor cannabis cultivation
Introduction
-
Rep. Lori Houghton, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
-
Rep. Lori Houghton, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
- 2:20 PM
-
H.586 - An act relating to flood protection and climate resilience infrastructure and financing
Introduction
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 2:25 PM
-
H.568 - An act relating to the Municipal Planning and Resilience Grant Program
Introduction
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 2:30 PM
-
H.549 - An act relating to the siting of outdoor cannabis cultivation
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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H.568 - An act relating to the Municipal Planning and Resilience Grant Program
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
H.586 - An act relating to flood protection and climate resilience infrastructure and financing
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.812 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species
Introduction and walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment & Energy
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Fee Reports
Agency of Natural Resources
-
Rep. Dara Torre, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Rep. Dara Torre, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 4:15 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
-
Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Renewable Energy Standard
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:05 AM
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Renewable Energy Standard
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Vanessa Rule, Lead Organizer & Co-Director, 350Vt
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Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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ACCD Designations Report
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing & Community Development
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing & Community Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Off-session Land Use Reports
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
-
Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Barb Neal, Co Chair, Public Safety Communications Task Force
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Barb Neal, Co Chair, Public Safety Communications Task Force
- 9:15 AM
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Break
- 9:20 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
- 9:40 AM
-
Act 250 Overview
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:35 AM
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Act 250 Overview
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 11:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Introduction, walk-through, and discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
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Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
-
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:25 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Walk-through and discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, Vermont Electric and Washington Electric Coops
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training for Members
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2025 Budget Address
Joint Assembly
- 2:30 PM
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H.673 - An act relating to Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy
Introduction
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Rep. Mike Rice, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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Rep. Mike Rice, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
- -
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H.719 - An act relating to housing development and unit rehabilitation
Introduction
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Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment & Energy
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
-
Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Jeffrey Cram, Senior Manager and Deputy Director of Facilities Engineering, GlobalFoundries
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Brian Evans-Mongeon, General Manager, Village of Hyde Park
-
Michael Lazorchak, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Stowe Electric Department
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
-
Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
-
Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Rebecca Towne, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
-
Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
PFAs Roadmap Report
-
Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Followed by Caucus of the Whole - Budget Adjustment Act
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Headwaters, watersheds, and flood resiliency
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Tim Taylor, Former Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
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Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
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Tim Taylor, Former Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
-
Break
- 11:25 AM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.48 - An act relating to solid waste management
Introduction and committee discussion
-
Rep. Woodman Page, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Woodman Page, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
-
Hantz Presume, Manager, Transmission Planning, Vermont Electric Power Company
-
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:20 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
-
Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
-
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:25 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Walk-through & mark-up
-
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
-
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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VTCAC 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan
-
Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vice-Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Kari Dolan, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
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Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Committee, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Denise Smith, Population Health Director, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vice-Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
- 1:30 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
-
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of GlobalFoundries
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
-
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of GlobalFoundries
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 2:55 PM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
-
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of GlobalFoundries
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, Vermont Electric and Washington Electric Coops
-
Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of GlobalFoundries
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
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John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
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Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
- 10:05 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
-
Randall Morin, Research Forester, United States Forest Service
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Peg Elmer Hough, Former Downtown Board "Smart Growth" Appointee, Vermont Planners Association
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 1A and 1B
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Alison Stone, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 1A and 1B
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 2:30 PM
-
H.755 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
Updates on broadband build-out
-
Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
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F.X. Flynn, Chair, ECFiber
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Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Future Land Use Mapping
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 9:55 AM
-
Break
- 10:05 AM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Future Land Use Mapping
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Janet Hurley, Assistant Director and Planning Program Manager, BCRC
-
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
- 11:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 2 and 3
-
Charlie Hancock, Chairman, Montgomery Selectboard
-
Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Vermont Conservation Design
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Charlie Hancock, Chairman, Montgomery Selectboard
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 2 and 3
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 1:40 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 2 and 3
-
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
-
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:10 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 2 and 3
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
- 11:20 AM
-
Break
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 2 and 3
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
-
Liz Thompson, Ecologist, Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
- 1:50 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
NRB Governance
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
NRB Governance
-
David Grayck, Attorney, Resident of Bennington
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Mark Hall, Director, Paul Frank & Collins P.C.
-
Christopher Roy, Director, Litigation Group & Complex Land Use and Development, Downs Rachlin Martin
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Ronald Shems, Former Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Rob Woolmington, Attorney, Resident of North Bennington
-
David Grayck, Attorney, Resident of Bennington
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Natural Resources Conservation Districts
-
Sarah Damsell, District Manager, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
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Emily Finnegan, District Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
-
Hilary Solomon, District Manager, Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
-
Sarah Damsell, District Manager, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
- 1:30 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
NRB Governance
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:25 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
-
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
Break
- 4:30 PM
-
H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Discussion and vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
-
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 9:55 AM
-
Break
- 10:05 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Brent Rakowski, Vice President, Otter Creek Engineering
-
Ari Rockland-Miller, Senior Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:10 AM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:05 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
-
Break
- 2:35 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Serve, Learn, Earn
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
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Kim Guertin, Director, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Audubon Vermont
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Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
-
Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
-
Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
- 9:30 AM
-
FY25 Budget
Committee discussion
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
- 10:05 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
FY25 Budget
Agency of Natural Resources
-
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Megan Klinefelter, Business Director, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:25 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:20 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:20 AM
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Flood Recovery
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
- 11:15 AM
-
Break
- 11:20 AM
-
Flood Recovery
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Ten year affordable housing and services modeling
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 1:50 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Act 250 appeals
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
- 2:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Municipalities and planning
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Cathyann LaRose, Director of Planning & Zoning, Colchester
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Mike Miller, Director of Planning & Community Development, City of Montpelier
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:25 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Road rule
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Headwaters
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Headwaters
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Andrea Morgante, Former Selectboard Member, Hinesburg
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Andrea Morgante, Former Selectboard Member, Hinesburg
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
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Jon Binhammer, Land Protection Director, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
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Allaire Diamond, Lead Ecologist, Vermont Land Trust
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Eric Farrell, Owner, Farrell Real Estate
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Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
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Andrea Morgante, Former Selectboard Member, Hinesburg
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Lauren Oates, Co-Chair, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Adrian Rainville, Farmer, Rainville Farm
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Jon Binhammer, Land Protection Director, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Critical resource areas
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
VTrans
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Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
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Chris Clow, Transportation Engineer, Agency of Transportation
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Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Worcester Range Management Unit
Long Range Management Plan
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Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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hannah phillips, State Lands Administration Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:20 AM
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H.587 - An act relating to enforcement of fish and wildlife violations
Introduction
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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H.588 - An act relating to threatened or endangered species
Introduction
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
- 10:35 AM
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Worcester Range Management Unit
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Public Engagement in the Sales of Telecom Property
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
- 1:55 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 1A, 1B, and municipal planning
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Marcey Carver, Chair, Bradford Planning Commission
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Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Pat Sagui, Chair, Westfield Planning Commission
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Todd Thomas, Planning Director & Zoning Administrator, Morrisville
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Marcey Carver, Chair, Bradford Planning Commission
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Tiers 1A, 1B, and municipal planning
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Farley Brown, Chair, Craftsbury Planning Commission
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Farley Brown, Chair, Craftsbury Planning Commission
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Critical resource areas and headwaters
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Ryan Rebozo, Director of Conservation Science, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan Rebozo, Director of Conservation Science, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Critical resource areas and headwaters
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Tom Little, Chair, District 4 Environmental Commission
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Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Tom Little, Chair, District 4 Environmental Commission
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Critical resource areas and headwaters
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
- 9:15 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.812 - An act relating to threatened and endangered species
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Jim Andrews, Coordinator, The Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas
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John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Jason Hill, Ecologist, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
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Rosalind Renfrew, Wildlife Diversity Program Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Allan Strong, Chair, Endangered Species Committee
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Jim Andrews, Coordinator, The Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 10:05 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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Worcester Range Management Unit
Long Range Management Plan
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Bodo Carey, Citizen, Worcester
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Sandy Levine, Chair, Middlesex Planning Commission
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Zack Porter, Director, Standing Trees
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Chani Waterhouse, Chair, Worcester Planning Commission
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Bodo Carey, Citizen, Worcester
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Road rules and prime ag. soils
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Jenny Ronis, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
- 1:30 PM
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FY25 Budget
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Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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FY25 Budget
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Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Ag. Mitigation Fees
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 11:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Racial equity
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:35 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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FY25 Budget
Committee discussion
- 2:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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FY25 Budget
Committee discussion
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:05 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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FY25 Budget
Committee discussion
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Community engagement
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Karla Raimundi, Director of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jenny Ronis, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
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Karla Raimundi, Director of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights, Agency of Natural Resources
- 1:55 AM
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Break
- 2:05 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Mark-up
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Jenny Ronis, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program
Review of bill H.868, sec. 24
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Rep. Sara Coffey, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
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Rep. Sara Coffey, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
- 1:30 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of draft 7.1
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:05 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Development
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Renée Carpenter, Resident, East Montpelier
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Zak Hale, Partner, Hale Resources LLC
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of draft 7.1
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of draft 7.1
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Introduction, walk-through, testimony, and possible vote
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, NECTA
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of draft 8.1
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
-
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
-
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
-
Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Committee discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:40 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of draft 9.1
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Discussion and vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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Break
- 1:35 PM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Discussion
-
Jeffrey Austin, Senior Director of Fiber Build Strategy, Consolidated Communications
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Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
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Jeffrey Austin, Senior Director of Fiber Build Strategy, Consolidated Communications
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Discussion and vote
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:50 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to removing regulatory barriers for working lands businesses
Introduction and walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Rep. John O'Brien, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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House Floor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Harrison amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
Introduction, and walk-through
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Sen. Randy Brock, Reporter
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Randy Brock, Reporter
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
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Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
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Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
- 11:30 AM
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Right of Way Proposed Amendment
H.657 An act relating to the modernization of Vermont's communications taxes and fees
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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TBD
- -
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:50 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Harrison-Walker amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Matt Walker, Sponsor of Amendment
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:40 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Galfetti amendments
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Galfetti amendments
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Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor
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Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor
- 11:25 AM
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Right of Way Proposed Amendment
H.657 An act relating to the modernization of Vermont's communications taxes and fees
-
Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
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Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
- 11:35 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to removing regulatory barriers for working lands businesses
Committee discussion
- -
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
Vote
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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TBD
Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:25 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Committee discussion of Bongartz draft amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendments
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Carl Demrow, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendments
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
- 11:50 AM
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendments
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
- 1:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 9:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendments
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor
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Rep. Noah Hyman, Sponsor
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendments
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:55 AM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Peterson Amendment
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Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Walk-through and introduction
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:55 AM
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Break
- 9:00 AM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Review draft language
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
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Steph Hoffman, Interim General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Review draft language
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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
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Candace Morgan, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, Green Mountain Power
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
River corridors
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:30 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
River corridors
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 1:50 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
River corridors
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
- 2:00 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
- 3:35 AM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Introduction
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:25 AM
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
Committee discussion
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
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Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
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Rob Vietzke, Program Director, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
- 11:10 AM
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Break
- 11:20 AM
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S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts
Committee discussion and vote
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, VGS
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Amendments
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
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Andy Boutin, General Manager, Pellergy, LLC
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sam Lincoln, Principal, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
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Bridget Morris, Morris Strategies, Ryegate Associates
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Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
River corridors
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Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:35 AM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Amendments
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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James Dumont, Attorney, Bristol
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Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Debbie New, Founder, Vermont Community Thermal Networks
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Wetlands
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Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Wetlands and dams
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Allaire Diamond, Lead Ecologist, Vermont Land Trust
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Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
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Mary Beth Poli, Biologist, Ducks Unlimited
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
River corridors and dams
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Judiciary. This meeting will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building and live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary
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Justin Mankin, Faculty, Dartmouth College
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Justin Mankin, Faculty, Dartmouth College
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Judiciary. This meeting will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building and live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Rick Heede, Director, Climate Accountability Institute
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Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
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Marian Wolz, Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:25 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Judiciary. This meeting will be held in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building and live-streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Dams
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Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
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Jessica Louisos, Senior Water Resources Engineer, SLR Consulting
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
- 3:55 PM
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Break
- 4:00 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Dams
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jessica Louisos, Senior Water Resources Engineer, SLR Consulting
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Bill Lovett, Fire Chief, City of Rutland
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:20 AM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Amendments
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Dylan Giambatista, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
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Morgan Hood, Manager of Innovative Products and Services, Vermont Gas Systems
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Dylan Giambatista, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
- 11:00 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Polystyrene dock foam
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Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
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Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
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Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director, Rozalia Project
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Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Committee discussion
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:40 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Committee discussion
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
- 2:50 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Committee discussion
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Review
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 AM
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Break
- 2:40 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Amendments
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Rep. Marc Mihaly
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:20 PM
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Break
- 3:50 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Discussion
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Discussion
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 9:30 AM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
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Andy Jones, Farm Manager, Intervale Community Farm
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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
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Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
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Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Introduction and walk-through
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:25 PM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 4:00 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Possible Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy
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Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:45 PM
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Lunch
- 1:35 PM
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S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Discussion and vote
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
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Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
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Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
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Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
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JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:10 PM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
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Jeffrey Mack, Citizen, Shoreham
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Rob Mullen, Board Chair, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
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Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
- 2:55 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Introduction and walk-through
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
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George Kerchner, Executive Director, The Rechargeable Battery Association
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Household and Commercial Products Association
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Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
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Michael Gruber, Senior Vice President, Household and Commercial Products Association
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Lelande Rehard, Policy & Programs Senior Associate, Product Stewardship Institute
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:50 AM
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Committee Discussion
S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission - Stebbins Amendment
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
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Devin Brennan, Student, Vermont Law School
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Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Justin Lindholm, Former Fish & Wildlife Board Member
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John Rodgers, Former Senator, Saint Johnsbury
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Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
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Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
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Trevor Bunnell, Citizen, Danville
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Michelle Lute, Co-Director, Wildlife for All
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William Sargent, Former Deputy Game Warden
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Alex Smith, Member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
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Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Walk-through
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Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
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Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Co-sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
- 3:10 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes
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Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
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Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
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Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
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Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
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Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
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Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
- 11:00 AM
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Shoreham Wastewater Treatment Plant
S.213 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of Shoreham
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Steve Goodrich, Chair, Shoreham Selectboard
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jason Paquette, Road Foreman, Shoreham
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Amy Polaczyk, Wastewater Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 11:40 AM
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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Mark-up and possible vote
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Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
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Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
- 12:15 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:30 PM
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Shoreham Wastewater Treatment Plant
S.213 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Discussion and vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Sims Amendment
S.213 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
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Amendments
S.305 An act relating to miscellaneous changes relating to the Public Utility Commission
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
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Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:05 AM
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Break
- 11:20 AM
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Sims Amendment
S.213 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
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Ways & Means Amendment
S.305: An act relating to miscellaneous changes relating to the Public Utility Commission
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Rep. Carol Ode, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Ways & Means Amendment
S.305: An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
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Rep. Carol Ode, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
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Rep. Carol Ode, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
- 10:10 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Break
- 11:40 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:45 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:30 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through of Amendments
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Arrison Amendment
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Rep. John Arrison, Sponsor
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:40 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Bongartz Sheldon Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Bongartz Sheldon Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Bongartz Sheldon Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 59
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:20 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
House to Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:40 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
House to Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 59
Agricultural lands and aquatic systems
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Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 12:15 PM
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House Floor
- 2:45 PM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:50 PM
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H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
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Adjourn
Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Act 59
Conservation categories and state lands
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Gustave Goodwin, Senior Conservation Planner, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Zack Porter, Director, Standing Trees
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Gustave Goodwin, Senior Conservation Planner, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:20 PM
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H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Further Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Monday, July 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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2023, Act No. 59 (H.126) - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
Draft Inventory Report
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:00 AM
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Stakeholder Discussion
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Jim Dumont, Member, Standing Trees
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Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
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Gustave Goodwin, Senior Conservation Planner and Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
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Nick Patch, Concerned Citizen
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Eric Sorenson, Ecologist, Vermont Conservation Design
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Liz Thompson, Ecologist, Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities
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Abby White, Vice President of Engagement, Vermont Land Trust
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Jim Dumont, Member, Standing Trees
- 12:25 PM
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Adjourn