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House Committee on Ways and Means (Room 45)

The House Committee on Ways & Means considers matters relating to the revenue of the state, and which shall inquire into the state of the treasury; ascertain the amount of debt due the state, and the claims against it; report the amount of taxes necessary to be raised for the support of the government and inquire what measures, if any, ought to be adopted, the better to equalize the public burdens, secure the accountability of public agents, and otherwise improve the financial concerns of the state, including all matters relating to taxation, local or otherwise and all matters relating to the grand list.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

House Convenes

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

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

Microphone Training

House Floor

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

House Floor

11:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

Member Trainings

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion & Organization

2:00 PM

Joint Session

Governor's Inaugural Address
House Floor

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

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

Joint Fiscal Office and Revenue Update

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Member Trainings

House Floor

12:00 PM

Tax Workshop for Members

Principles of a High-Quality Tax System and Anatomy of a Tax
House Chamber and LiveStream to House Ways and Means YouTube channel

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucuses

After Caucuses

Governor's Budget Adjustment Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Ways and Means Jurisdiction 101

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM

Anatomy of a Tax/Principles of a High-Quality Tax System

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Tax Department Welcome

3:30 PM

Committee Orientation

Committee page and JFO website

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Education Finance Overview

Joint Hearing with House Education. The meeting will be streamed via the Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

Education Outlook and December 1 Letter

Joint Hearing with House Education. The hearing will be livestreamed via the Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Municipal Revenue

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Katie Buckley, Director, Federal Funding Assistance Program, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

ESSER Update

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Personal Income Tax

Overview

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Tax Payer Advocate

  • Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
  • Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Tax Payer Advocate Report

  • Christopher Merkle, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
10:45 AM

H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies

potential vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Common Level of Appraisal Overview

  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

Pupil Weighting

Joint Hearing with House Education. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.26 - An act relating to an income tax exemption for members of the National Guard

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor of the bill
  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor of the bill
9:15 AM

H.32 - An act relating to the Social Security benefits exemption

  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the bill
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor of the bill
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Corporate Tax Overview

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.39 - An act relating to a local revenue distribution working group

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor of the bill
11:30 AM

H.44 - An act relating to local option tax in small towns

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor of the bill
12:00 PM

Tax Workshop #2

Personal Income Tax and Corporate Taxes
Hose Chamber and LiveStream to House Ways and Means YouTube channel

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

11:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
2:00 PM

Break

2:50 PM

School Construction/PCB Update

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Consumption Taxes

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Tax Expenditure Report

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Income-Based Education Tax Study and Study Committee Update

  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study – Presentation

Joint committee zoom, livestreamed on the Senate Appropriations YouTube channel

3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Property Valuation Report and Secondary Residences

  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:10 AM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Committee Discussion

  • Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
  • Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
  • Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
12:10 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

Tax Increment Financing Districts

Overview, last report and updates

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Inflation Reduction Act and Federal Spending Bill

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 PM

Federal and State Tax Link-Up Language

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Cannabis Update

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

Tax Expenditure Review

Earned Income Tax Credit, continued

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

House Chamber

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Memo

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Governor's FY2024 Budget Discussion

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Universal Service Fund

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM

Budget Adjustment Memo

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Universal School Meals Campaign

  • Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Bob Keeley, Education Data Program Deputy Director, Agency of Education
  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Cloud Tax Exemption Overview

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Fee Report

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Home Health Provider Tax

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNA's of Vermont
2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Cannabis Control Board

Update

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • Andrew Livingston, Director of Economics and Research, Vicente Sederberg, LLP
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Child Tax Credit

updates

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Streamline Tax Association

  • John Gortakowski, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:00 AM

Fee Report

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Transportation Fund Overview

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

Ethics Training for Members

House Floor

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

H.61 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit

  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the bill, Rutland-Windsor-1
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.107 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
10:45 AM

H.113 - An act relating to the public, pious, or charitable uses property tax exemption

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, House Committee on Energy and Technology
11:00 AM

H.120 - An act relating to imposing sales and use tax on vendor-hosted prewritten computer software

  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

Tax Workshop #3

Education Finance
House Chamber and livestreamed to the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Pass thru Entities

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

Inflation Metrics and Pressures

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

NCSL Introduction

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

House Chamber

1:15 PM

Fees Discussion

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Agatha Kessler, Assistant Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Current Use

  • Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Elizabeth Hunt, Current Use Program Supervisor, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

FY24 Budget

Study to assess land-based taxes

  • Joseph Minicozzi, Principal, Urban3
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.107 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district

  • Lori Hirshfield, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Hartford
2:15 PM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.144 - An act relating to exempting unemployment compensation from income tax

  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Categories of Non Homestead Properties

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.46 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3

potential vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

Report on Possible Revenue Sources for Universal School Meals

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.153 - An act relating to Vermont tax incentives

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Judiciary Fees

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Marcia Schels, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

H. - An act relating to defining new categories of nonhomestead property

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Secretary of State Fees

including Corporation fees

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Report

  • Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
2:15 PM

Fees Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Jenepher Burnell, Assessor, Town of Brattleboro
  • Edgar Clodfelter, Senior Appraiser, NEMRC
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Krajeski, Owner, New England Municipal Consultants
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Camilla Roberts, Hearing Officer, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joe Turner, Assessor, Town of Hartford
  • Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

School Construction in Rhode Island

Joint hearing - will be streamed on the House Education youtube channel.

2:20 PM

Treasurer Updates

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H. - An act relating to defining new categories of nonhomestead property

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

12:00 PM

Tax Workshop #3

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H. - An act relating to defining new categories of nonhomestead property

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

walk through

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H. - An act relating to defining new categories of nonhomestead property

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

H.256 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:30 PM

H.235 - An act relating to an education spending exclusion for salary and wage increases

  • Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Compact Bills

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Compact Bills

potential votes on H.62, H.77 and H.86

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.175 - An act relating to modernizing the Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs

potential vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.264 - An act relating to excluding disabled veterans’ disability and pension income from household income

  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor of the bill, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
15 minutes After the floor

H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

FY24 Budget Appropriations Memo

  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor of the bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:45 PM

H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rep. Heather Chase, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
3:30 PM

H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance

potential vote

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Jim Googas, Manager of Sports Operations, NY State Gaming Commission
  • Rebecca London, Government Affairs Manager, DraftKings
  • Charles McIntyre, Executive Director, NH Lottery Commission
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mike Ventre, Senior Manager, State Government Relations, FanDuel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

After the Floor

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Vicki Shabo, Senior Fellow, Paid Leave Policy and Strategy, New America
  • Molly Weston Williamson, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
11:50 AM

Education Fund Outlook

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

Sims Amendment

  • Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

potential vote

  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Transportation Fees

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

potential vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Funding IIJA State Match FY25 and FY26 and mileage-based user fees

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

potential vote

  • Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Jonathan Williams, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:35 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:10 PM

FY24 Budget Appropriations Memo

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

  • Rep. Esme Cole, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Matthew Buelow, Deputy, Employment Security Division, Washington State
  • Erin Choquette, Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Paid Leave Authority
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Megan Holstein, Head of Absence Management, The Hartford
  • Ben Maddow, Silver Forest, Bellows Falls
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the Floor

FY 2024 Governor's Proposed Budget

Fire Prevention Special Fund

  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
3:00 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fee Bill

Appropriations memo

9:30 AM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

fiscal note

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
10:20 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • JR Bullock, Owner, Family Market, Rutland
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Vote

2:30 PM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

possible vote

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:17 PM

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

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

vote

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:55 AM

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

vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment discussion

3:10 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.472 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public

vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

possible vote

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

possible vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
2:30 PM

H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program

vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

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

vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:20 PM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

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

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

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:05 PM

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

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
4:45 PM

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

  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

House Appropriations Amendment

  • Rep. James Harrison, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:05 AM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

House Appropriations Amendment

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:10 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.486 - An act relating to school construction

vote

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rep. Erin Brady, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

vote

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

After the floor

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

House Commerce Amendment

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
2:45 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

vote

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Amendment

  • Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
3:15 PM

Teacher Pension Contribution Structure

  • James Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

House Appropriations Amendment

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
9:50 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

House Appropriations Amendment

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
9:55 AM

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

Technical amendment

10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges

After the Joint Assembly

FLOOR

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

Tax Increment Financing Districts

  • Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
10:25 AM

S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lori Hirshfield, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Hartford
10:40 AM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
11:00 PM

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

update

11:05 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

House Chamber

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Financing of Emergency Services

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Connie Kelley, Deputy Chief, Hartford Police Department
  • Martha Morse, Communications IT, Hartford Police Department
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

H.486 - An act relating to school construction

Higley Amendment

  • Rep. Erin Brady, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor of the Amendment, Orleans-Lamoille
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.166 - An act relating to the medical expenses deduction

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Kate Lalley, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
9:15 AM

H.307 - An act relating to the housesite value exclusion

  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
9:20 AM

H.309 - An act relating to property transfer tax revenues designated for the Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund

  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:15 PM

Tax Increment Financing Annual Report

  • Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:30 PM

Tax Increment Financing Districts

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to the sales tax exemption for advanced wood boilers

Sales tax on prewritten software accessed remotely

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit Updates

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

Taxing Services

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Career Technical Education Report

Joint hearing: Hearing will be livestreamed on the Senate Appropriations YouTube channel

  • Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
  • Jackie Kraemer, NCEE Consulting
  • Jennifer Piscatelli, APA Consulting
  • Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Pupil Weighting: CTE and PreK

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:10 AM

Break

10:37 AM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

CTE Report Presentation

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Vermont Universal Service Fund

Contribution Method Connection Change

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
  • Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.280 - An act relating to a property tax exemption for trailer coaches

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
9:10 AM

H.295 - An act relating to a sales tax exemption for precious metals sold for investment

  • Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
9:20 AM

H.255 - An act relating to exempting all military retirement and military survivor benefit income

  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor, Committee on Government Operations & Military Affairs
9:30 PM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brian Pine, Director, Community and Economic Development Office, City Of Burlington
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.477 - An act relating to marriage license fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
3:20 PM

Fire Prevention Safety Fund

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

vote

10:50 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

Child Care Financing

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

EMS Provider Tax

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Drew Hazleton, Chief, Rescue Inc.
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lee Suskin, Shelburne Town Finance Committee
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the Renter Credit program and the Landlord Certificate

  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:10 AM

H.497 - An act relating to appraising properties with accessibility or environmental features

  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:20 AM

H.324 - An act relating to exempting home sharing rental income from taxation

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Child Care Financing

  • Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Universal Service Fund

  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
1:15 PM

S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Michele Asch, Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development for Twincraft Skincare
  • Dimitri Garder, Co-Chair, Early Care and Learning Task Force, Vermont Business Roundtable
  • Sean Larkin, CEO, OnLogic
  • Brian Leffler, CEO, Instrumart
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Corporate Income Tax

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mike Doenges, Mayor of City of Rutland
  • Rep. Mary E. Howard, Co-sponsor, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Rep. William Notte, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
3:00 PM

H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Berlin

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Child Care Financing

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Downtown and Village Tax Credit

  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Historic Grants Specialist, Division for Historic Preservation, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Earned Income Tax Credit

  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
11:45 AM

Universal Service Fund

  • Rob Vietzke, Director, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
11:15 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon

vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon

vote

2:30 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.354 - An act relating to an income tax deduction for home study programs

  • Rep. Chris Taylor, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

EITC and CTC impacts

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

2:30 PM

FLOOR

if needed

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Member Discrimination Prevention Training

House Chamber

After the training

Caucuses

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

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

FLOOR

if needed

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

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:05 AM

S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Telecom Tax Laws

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

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

FLOOR

After the floor

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to the establishment of VT Saves

vote

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

Amendment

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Owner, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:50 PM

S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

vote

2:15 PM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects

vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor of amendment, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

possible vote

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

TBA

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:07 PM

H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 PM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
2:50 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Committee Check-In

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:45 AM

H.517 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1 and to deputy State's Attorneys

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:00 PM

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

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
6:30 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

8:33 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

8:35 AM

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

8:40 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

Caucuses

10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Joint Hearing with House Government Operations. Hearing will livestream on the House Government Operations YouTube channel.

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

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

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

FLOOR

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

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

TBA

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Meet and Greet

  • Kirby Keeton, Legal and Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

Education Finance

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Updates to Federal Taxes and Annual Link-Up

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

H.541 - An act relating to State education property taxes and flood-related damage

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

Infrastructure Report

preview

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Child Tax Credit

Issue Brief

  • Julie Lowell, Policy Analyst, Public Assets Institute
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

State of the State

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

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
11:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to creating a study committee for the uniform local share of sales and use tax revenue and other revenue sharing options

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Floor

12:00 PM

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Joint hearing with House Education. Hearing will stream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Morgan Daybell, Business Manager, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Brad James, Education Finance Director, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
  • Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Tim Arsenault, VMCTA Legislative Committee
  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Charlie Gliserman, Advocacy Director, AARP VT
  • Laura Sudoff, Community Action Taxpayer Assistance, Capstone Community Action
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
10:35 AM

Enrollment of Reserve Forestland in Use Value Appraisal

Report

  • Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Budget Adjustment

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
2:30 PM

Fee Reports

Agency of Human Services

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Candace Elmquist, Financial Officer, Department of Finance and Management
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.541 - An act relating to State education property taxes and flood-related damage

  • Tim Arsenault, VMCTA Legislative Committee
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

FY2024 Budget Adjustment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Fee Reports

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Fee Reports

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.679 - An act relating to establishing a property tax surcharge and allocation of property transfer tax revenue

  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General and Housing
9:15 AM

H.592 - An act relating to tax benefits for school sports officiating

  • Rep. Arthur Peterson, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Progress Report Regarding Statewide Appraisals

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
11:15 AM

H.105 - An act relating to the Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund

  • Amy Chester, Managing Director, Rebuild by Design
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

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

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Taxpayer Advocate Report

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

Tax Gap and Compliance Strategy

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.247 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Compact Agreement Testimony

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
10:40 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.554 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of South Hero

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Carter, Chief Financial Officer, South Hero
  • Rep. Michael Morgan, Sponsor of the bill, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
1:35 PM

Budget Adjustment Act 2024

Memo to House Appropriations

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:50 PM

Memo from House Government Operations

committee discussion

2:30 PM

H.247 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

vote

2:35 PM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

vote

2:40 PM

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

vote

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.757 - An act relating to a property transfer tax surcharge to fund housing

  • Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor, Windsor County
10:10 AM

H.758 - An act relating to the local property tax exemption for homes and dwellings

  • Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor, Windsor County
10:25 AM

H.610 - An act relating to making home modifications for safety and livability

  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
10:40 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

Report: Who Pays?

Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office

3:55 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

Joint hearing with House Appropriations, Senate Appropriations and Senate Finance. The meeting will be Livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1akzzVH35AlFalPl5LmYfQ/featured

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.530 - An act relating to increasing the property tax credit housesite value exclusion

  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the bill, House Committee on Appropriations
9:10 AM

H.593 - An act relating to a tax credit for emergency responders

  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the bill, House Committee on Appropriations
9:20 AM

H.545 - An act relating to utility property valuation

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

Corporate Tax Issues

  • Don Griswold, Senior Fellow, State Fiscal Policy Team, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Oppel, O2 Strategies, LLC
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

followed by Discrimination Prevention Training for members

After the floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's 2025 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

3:00 PM

Revenue Discussion

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

H.827 - An act relating to applying personal income tax to unrealized gains

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM

H.828 - An act relating to the creation of a personal income tax surcharge

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

potential vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Property Valuation Report

  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Education Finance

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

S.160 - An act relating to State education property taxes and flood-related damage

potential vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Susan Senning, Staff Attorney, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM

Budget Discussion

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

FLOOR

after the floor

Caucus of the Whole

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

Who Pays Report

  • Carl Davis, Research Director, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
10:35 AM

Long-Term Funding Options for the Vermont Universal Service Fund

Overview

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kristen Christopher, Comcast
  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Joint Hearing with Senate Finance, House Education and Senate Education. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • John Alberghini, Superintendent, Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District
  • Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bushey, Director of Finance, Essex Westford School District
  • Robert Carpenter, School Board Chair, Essex Westford School District
  • Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent, Winooski School District
  • Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
  • Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Morgan Daybell, Business Manager, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
  • Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Michael Leichliter , Superintendent, Harwood Unified Union School District
  • Robert Millar, School Board Chair, Winooski School District
  • Amy Minor, Superintendent of Schools, Colchester School District
  • Violet Nichols, Superintendent, South Burlington School District
  • Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified School District
  • Garrett Palm, School Board Chair, Norwich School District
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kristen Rodgers, School Board Chair, Harwood Unified Union School District
  • Cheryl Scarzello, Director of Finance, Addison-Fairhaven Union High School
  • Sheila Soule, Superintendent, Addison Northwest School District
  • Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.701 - An act relating to the Vermont earned income tax credit and the Vermont child tax credit

  • Rep. Carl Demrow, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:15 AM

Break

9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

H. - An act relating to worldwide combined reporting for corporate income tax

  • Don Griswold, Senior Fellow, State Fiscal Policy Team, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Mazerov, Senior Fellow, State Fiscal Policy Team, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Education Spending

committee discussion

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.586 - An act relating to flood protection and climate resilience infrastructure and financing

walk-through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Options for Education Fund Revenue

  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.827 - An act relating to applying personal income tax to unrealized gains

  • David Gamage, The Law School Foundation Distinguished Professor of Tax Law & Policy, University of Missouri - School of Law
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.828 - An act relating to the creation of a personal income tax surcharge

  • Wesley Tharpe, Senior Advisor for State Tax Policy, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
10:00 AM

School Construction Aid Taskforce Report

House Ways and Means will join the House Education committee in Room 9. The hearing will be streamed on the House Education YouTube channel.

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:00 AM

Break

2:15 PM

H. - An act relating to worldwide combined reporting for corporate income tax

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

H.828 - An act relating to the creation of a personal income tax surcharge

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.650 - An act relating to excluding income from damages related to employment-related lawsuits from income tax

  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:15 AM

H.692 - An act relating to encouraging the sale of homes to buyers who are financing

  • Jake Durell, Burlington, VT
  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Prospero Gogo, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

after the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
9:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Ellie de Villiers, President & Chair, VCUDA
  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Anna Lucey, Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs, NECTA
  • Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
  • Roger Nishi, Vice President, Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Independent Telecom
  • Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  • Nancy Werner, Vermont Access Network
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • John Scott, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, on behalf of CTIA
1:30 PM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:00 PM

Climate Infrastructure Financing Report

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

H.586 - An act relating to flood protection and climate resilience infrastructure and financing

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:35 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Christopher D’Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
11:15 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Tax Flight

  • Cristobal Young, Department of Sociology, Cornell University
2:00 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

  • Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Board Association
  • Amy Minor, President, Vermont Superintendents Association
2:15 PM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Jim Atkins, Hibbert and McGee
  • Brian Erkkila, Director, Regulatory Science, Swedish Match
  • Charles Giblin, Senior Advisor for Law Enforcement, Center for the Advancement of Public Safety & Security
  • Allyson Perron, Senior Regional Lead of Government Relations, American Heart Association
  • Meg Riordan, Vice President of Research, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
  • Erika Young, Vice President of Motor Fuels & Store Operations, The Sandri Companies
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

potential vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

H.801 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Waterbury

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:50 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

  • Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Education
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

  • Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Programs, Department of Health
  • Wilda White, Consultant, Peer Workforce Development Initiative
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

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

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Scott Mackey, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
  • Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

potential vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.594 - An act relating to exempting Social Security income from income tax

  • Charles Wilson, Sponsor, Caledonia-3
9:10 AM

H.608 - An act relating to a nonresidential property tax surcharge

  • Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
9:15 AM

H.641 - An act relating to authorizing boards of abatement to hear like cases as a class

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • John Gifford, Town Treasurer, Milton, VT
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Janet Long, Collector of Delinquent Taxes, Greensboro, VT
  • Kevin O'Toole, Attorney, Dorset, VT
  • Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 PM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.828 - An act relating to the creation of a personal income tax surcharge

  • Dan Cunningham, Founder, One Day in July
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.828 - An act relating to the creation of a personal income tax surcharge

  • Phineas Baxandall, Interim President, Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

review of draft 5.3

1:47 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Lawrence Picus, Professor, Picus Odden & Associates
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:40 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

potential vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

3:25 PM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

potential vote

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

H.827 - An act relating to applying personal income tax to unrealized gains

  • Anthony Gad, National Research Director, SIX (State Innovation Exchange)
  • Stephen Land, North Pomfret, VT
  • Darien Shanske, Professor of Law, UC Davis, School of Law
11:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Climate Resiliency Funds

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Katie Buckley, Director, Federal Funding Assistance Program, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chirag Lala, Energy Policy, Center for Public Enterprise
  • Tee Thomas, CEO, Quantified Ventures
2:40 PM

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

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Orleans-Lamoille
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

Demrow Amendment

  • Rep. Carl Demrow, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
9:05 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Carol Ode, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Ways & Means Committee
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

10:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Draft 1.5, potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kelly Landwehr, President, Vermont State School Nurses Association
  • Raj Patel, Store Owner, Bennington
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Education hearing

Please watch the Thursday, February 22nd House Education hearing

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
2:45 PM

Break

2:55 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Amendments

  • Michael Marcotte, Rep, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:15 AM

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

Amendment and potential vote

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Reporter, House Judiciary Committee
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

floor amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry
10:45 AM

H.679 - An act relating to establishing a property tax surcharge and allocation of property transfer tax revenue

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

potential vote

1:20 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the Uniform Directed Trust Act

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
1:25 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

potential vote (straw poll)

1:30 PM

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse
1:50 PM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Amendments

  • Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Eric Maguire, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Transportation
2:15 AM

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

H.350 - An act relating to the Uniform Directed Trust Act

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Amendment

  • Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Taylor Small, Co-sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Worldwide Combined Reporting

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kristin Warner, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 AM

H. - An act relating to establishing a television assessment and community media

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

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

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Donahue Amendments

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of the Amendments, House Committee On Human Services
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

Budget Memo Discussion

potential vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

potential vote

  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 AM

Break

2:45 PM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

potential vote

2:50 PM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

potential vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:10 PM

H.867 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

potential vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.614 - An act relating to land improvement fraud and timber trespass

potential vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

H.706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

potential vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

potential vote

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

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

H. - An act relating to establishing a television assessment and community media

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • James Horwood, Partner, Spiegel & McDiarmid, LLP
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damon Stewart, Attorney, Dish Network and DIRECTV
  • Nancy Werner, Partner, Bradley Werner, LLC
11:45 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

potential vote

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the Uniform Directed Trust Act

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

potential vote

  • Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • David Peterson, Special Counsel, Gravel and Shea
2:00 PM

Budget Memo to House Appropriations

potential vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Meals and Rooms tax and Short-term Rentals

language

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
10:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Joint Hearing with House Education - School Budgets
view on the House Education livestream

  • Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
  • Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
  • Karen Conroy, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
  • Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
  • Meghan Metzler, Chair, Champlain Valley School District Board
  • Jim Murphy, Chair, Montpelier-Roxbury Public School Board
  • Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
  • Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
  • Debbie Singiser, Chair, Barstow Unified Union School District Board
  • Ashley Woods, Chair, Harwood Unified Union School District Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Education Spending

  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

5:00 PM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

amendments

  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

potential vote

9:10 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

potential vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Graning Amendment
streaming on House Human Services livestream

  • Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

10:05 AM

FLOOR

10:50 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

potential vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
11:15 AM

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

potential vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:50 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs

potential vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

H.880 - An act relating to increasing access to justice and to corporate taxes and fees

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:20 PM

H.877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:40 PM

H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare

potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration

potential vote

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws

potential vote

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program

potential vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 PM

H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 PM

H.877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

House Appropriations amendment

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
1:05 PM

H.877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

vote

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare

vote

H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

vote

1:15 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

potential vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:20 PM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
10:00 AM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

TBA

11:00 AM

H.880 - An act relating to increasing access to justice and to corporate taxes and fees

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:50 AM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Walker and Harrison Amendment

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

vote

  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

vote

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

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

  • Rep. James Harrison, Reporter of Amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

TBA

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

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
9:08 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

Amendment

  • Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
9:15 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations

H.880 - An act relating to increasing access to justice and to corporate taxes and fees

  • Rep. Carl Demrow, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
9:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Stebbins Amendment

  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
10:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

11:30 AM

Caucuses & Lunch

1:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

vote

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
1:10 PM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

floor amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

FLOOR

1:35 PM

H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

Dolan Amendment

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, Waitsfield
3:05 PM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

Kornheiser amendment 2.1

3:07 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

vote

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.180 - An act relating to the investment of State funds in credit unions

  • Carrie Allen, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Heritage Family Credit Union
  • Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

amendments

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Seth Bongartz, Reporter, House Committee on Environment and Energy
10:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

HAC Amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Appropriations
11:10 AM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

amendment

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gus Selig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
11:50 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Graning, Marcotte, Jerome Amendment

  • Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

after the floor

TBA

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

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Pavilion - Room 270
Joint Hearing with House Education
Hearing will stream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel

  • Marc Bernard Schauber, Executive Director, Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Allen Gilbert, Former Chair, Worcester School Board, Former Executive Director, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
  • Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
11:45 AM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

Pearl Amendment

  • Rep. Henry Pearl, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:11 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Peterson Amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Health Care
10:30 AM

Caucuses

10:47 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Amendments

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

Property Tax Considerations

  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:45 AM

State of Working Vermont

  • Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
10:45 AM

H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2

potential vote

  • Raymond Counter, Water Superintendent/Manager, Brandon Fire District No 1
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

Municipal and Community Flood Recovery

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
  • Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

FLOOR

after the floor

Property Tax Considerations

  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Joint Hearing with House Education
Pavilion, Room 270
The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel

  • Rep. Angela Arsenault, Chittenden-2
  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Chittenden-7
  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Windsor-1
  • Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Lamoille-2
  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Franklin-2
  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Washington-2
  • Rep. Edye Graning, Chittenden-3
  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Franklin-5
  • Rep. James Harrison, Rutland-11
  • Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Windsor-Orange-2
  • Rep. Kate Lalley, Chittenden-6
  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Lamoille-1
  • Rep. Patricia McCoy, Rutland-1
  • Rep. Michael Morgan, Grand Isle-Chittenden
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Windham-4
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Lamoille-2
  • Rep. Beth Quimby, Calendonia-3
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Tristan Roberts, Windham-6
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Windham-2
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Chittenden-13
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Education Spending

Committee Discussion

  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

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

FLOOR

after the floor

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Senate proposal of amendment

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

S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Consumption Taxes

  • Sen. Terry Williams, Sponsor, Poultney
10:45 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Sports betting

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Common Level of Appraisal

  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
3:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

committee discussion

3:40 PM

S.199 - An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts

vote

3:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

short-term rentals

  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Julie Marks, Founder and Director, Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance Inc.
  • Frank Saliani, Green House Pottery
11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:25 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

reserve balances

  • Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
2:50 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

3:50 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
10:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
  • Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jamie Kinnarney, Superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union
2:50 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, April 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

This is a virtual meeting. Please watch the livestream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:50 PM

Break

1:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Adjourn

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

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:35 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

walkthrough

  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:10 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

vote

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.881 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington

vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emily Stebbins-Wheelock, CFO, Burlington Electric Department
1:45 PM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

House Appropriations amendment

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after the floor

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

fiscal note

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

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

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

amendments

  • Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. Chris Taylor, Co-sponsor of amendment
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of the Amendment
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PVR Update on Act 68 of 2023 Reappraisal Study

  • Justin Eimers, Assessment Advisor, International Association of Assessing Officers
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Gregg Farber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Rep. Avram Patt, Reporter of the Bill, House Energy and Technology
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

after the floor

Adjourn

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

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Berlin

vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, Berlin
11:05 AM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
11:30 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

committee amendment
vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Carol Dawes, Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City, Co-chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association Legislative Committee
2:25 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

  • Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
2:45 PM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

HWM amendment

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery

vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Education Finance

Joint hearing with House Education
meeting will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means channel

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:28 AM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

potential vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

potential vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:30 PM

S.301 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

potential vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Electric Vehicle provisions

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

potential vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman Association
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
11:30 AM

H.503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury

potential vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk-Treasurer, St. Johnsbury
  • Chad L. Whitehead, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

after the floor

Adjourn

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DFR fees

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
11:30 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

amendments

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

Local Option Tax

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:30 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:50 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Property Transfer Tax

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
4:10 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:07 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law

vote

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

FLOOR

Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBA

Committee discussion

9:45 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

sports betting

  • Talena Companion, Citizen Advocate, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
  • Rob O'Connor, Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, BetMGM
  • Joseph Tyrell, Regional Vice President, Government Relations, Caesars Entertainment
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

Caucus

1:45 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Sims Amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:25 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

amendment

10:35 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

amendment

3:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

FLOOR

5:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:30 AM

FLOOR

7:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

amendment

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:05 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Caucus

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

FLOOR

3:05 PM

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

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM

FLOOR

7:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kornheiser/Demrow Amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
8:00 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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