2023-2024 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Finance (Room 6)
The Senate Committee on Finance has jurisdiction over matters affecting the revenues of the State or its instrumentalities and relating to banks; trust companies; insurance; utility companies; and private and quasi-public corporations, including other companies subject to regulation by the Public Service Board.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Hear the Canvassing Committee Report
- 11:25 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
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Senate Floor
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Organization Meeting
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- 1:30 PM
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Property Taxes, Education Finance, and the Education Fund
Presentation and overview
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:15 PM
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Vermont Community Broadband Board Update
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Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
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Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
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Rob Vietzke, Director, VCUDA
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Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Department of Financial Regulation
Presentation and overview
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Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Sheila Grace, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Amanda Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
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Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
- 3:05 PM
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Committee Discussion and Vote
Election of Committee Clerk
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Income Tax Structure
Presentation and overview
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Overview of Vermont Bankers Association and Banking Industry
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Property and Casualty Insurance Introduction
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Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
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Frank O'Brien, Vice President State Government Relations, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
- 2:00 PM
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Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast
Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
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Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
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Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- 3:45 PM
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Cloud Tax (sales tax)
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Ben Gould, Director, PAUL FRANK + COLLINS P.C.
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A. Tracy Hassett, President & CEO, Educators Health Insurance Exchange of New England
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Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Ben Gould, Director, PAUL FRANK + COLLINS P.C.
- 2:00 PM
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RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study
Presentation - Joint Hearing with Senate Appropriations https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
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Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 2:55 PM
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Overview
H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
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Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
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RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study
Discussion - Joint Hearing with Senate Appropriations https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
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Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Department of Financial Regulation
Merged Market Report
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Public Service
Updates
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Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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James Porter, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
- 3:30 PM
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Common Level of Appraisal Overview
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
- 2:15 PM
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Tax Expenditures Review Report
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Income-Based Education Tax Study
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:45 AM
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Break
- 2:50 PM
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Cost of Health Insurance
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Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:45 PM
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Department of Taxes, Introduction and Overview
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Earned Income Tax Credit Review
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Vermont Legal Aid
Overview
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:00 PM
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Taxpayer Advocate Legislative Recommendations
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Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
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Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Time-Share Property Valuations Recommendations
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Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Security Briefing
Private meeting - will not be livestreamed
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Vermont Communications Union District Association
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
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Ellie de Villiers, Chair, VCUDA
- 2:30 PM
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NCOIL
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Will Melofchik, General Counsel, National Conference of Insurance Legislators
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Will Melofchik, General Counsel, National Conference of Insurance Legislators
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Consumption Taxes
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
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Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
- 3:00 PM
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Child Care Financing
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Housekeeping Bill
Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:20 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
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Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
- 2:35 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Family Leave
Cost and funding
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Department of Public Service
Universal Service Charge update
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
- 1:55 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
Vote - Kevin Gaffney as Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Economic Progress Council
Report on activities
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Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- 2:30 PM
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Audit Report
Burlington TIF
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Richard Haesler, Projects and Policy Specialist, Burlington
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Brian Pine, Director, Community and Economic Development Office
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Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, Burlington
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David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
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Richard Haesler, Projects and Policy Specialist, Burlington
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Employer Payroll-Based Taxes
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
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Gail Ostrout, Town Manager, Town of Hartford
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Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
- 2:00 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Report on Possible Revenue Sources for Universal School Meals
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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Property Valuation
Impact of increased property values on property taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:30 PM
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S.54 - An act relating to individual and small group insurance markets
Vote
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor, Senate Finance
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Report
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
- 3:35 PM
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S.65 - An act relating to commercial insurance coverage of epinephrine auto-injectors
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Broadband Affordability
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Tom Evslin, High-Tech Entrepreneur, Former Vermont Chief Recovery Officer and Secretary of Transportation
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Holly Groschner, Chair, Equal Access to Broadband
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
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Casey Winterson, Director of Economic and Community Based Services, NEKCA
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Tom Evslin, High-Tech Entrepreneur, Former Vermont Chief Recovery Officer and Secretary of Transportation
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.63 - An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for fertility-related services
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Universal School Meals
Revenue sources
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Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
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Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
- 3:10 PM
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Property Taxes and Inflation
Concerns
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Billy Adams, Chair of Selectboard, Town of Stowe
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Morrissey, Appraiser, Town of Stowe
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Charles Safford, Town Manager, Town of Stowe
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Billy Adams, Chair of Selectboard, Town of Stowe
- 4:00 PM
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Commission Discussion
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Funding for Child Care and Family Leave
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Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, Co-owner, Healthy Living Natural Foods (So. Burlington)
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, Co-owner, Healthy Living Natural Foods (So. Burlington)
- 2:10 PM
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S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit
Fiscal note
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:45 PM
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Governor's Tax Proposals
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.68 - An act relating to the deduction for student loan payments
Walkthrough
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.69 - An act relating to a surcharge on nonprimary dwellings
Walkthrough
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of the Sergeant at Arms
Elections of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - 1:30 PM
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All-Senate Caucus
Budget Adjustment Act
- 2:30 PM
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Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
Updates
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Julia Leopold, Director of Public Affairs, VSSPA
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Julia Leopold, Director of Public Affairs, VSSPA
- 3:00 PM
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Washington Electric Coop
Updates
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Stephen Knowlton, President, Board of Directors, Washington Electric Coop
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Stephen Knowlton, President, Board of Directors, Washington Electric Coop
- 3:30 PM
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Green Mountain Power
Updates
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Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
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Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
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Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
- 3:50 PM
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Vermont Electric Cooperative
Updates
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 4:10 PM
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Burlington Electric
Updates
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district
Possible vote
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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S.83 - An act relating to the creation of a project-based tax increment financing program
Walkthrough
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.83 - An act relating to the creation of a project-based tax increment financing program
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Abbie Sherman, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:50 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
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S.83 - An act relating to the creation of a project-based tax increment financing program
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
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S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district
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Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Alternative Minimum Tax
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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S.45 - An act relating to an elective pass-through entity income tax and credit
Discussion, mark-up, possible vote
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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S.93 - An act relating to the sales tax exemption for advanced wood boilers
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
- 3:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:00 PM
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Renewable Energy
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
- 3:00 PM
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Public Utility Commission
RECs, Standard Offer, Net Metering, Renewable Energy Standard Tiers
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Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
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Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
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Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
- 3:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.69 - An act relating to a surcharge on nonprimary dwellings
Fiscal note
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
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S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matt Stewart, Director of Sales, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Joanne Sullivan, Vice President and Director of Government and Community Relations, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.68 - An act relating to the deduction for student loan payments
Discussion
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
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S.65 - An act relating to commercial insurance coverage of epinephrine auto-injectors
Discussion
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
- 2:30 PM
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S.93 - An act relating to the sales tax exemption for advanced wood boilers
Discussion
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.83 - An act relating to the creation of a project-based tax increment financing program
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
Discussion
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:40 PM
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Update on Childcare Bill
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 3:15 PM
-
S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance
Vote
-
Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Jennifer Rood, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Matt Stewart, Director of Sales, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Joanne Sullivan, Vice President and Director of Government and Community Relations, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Keith Walsh, General Counsel, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
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Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
- 3:45 PM
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Commission Discussion
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district
Discussion and possible vote
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David Briggs, Innkeeper, Hotel Coolidge - White River Junction
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Lori Hirshfield, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Hartford
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David Briggs, Innkeeper, Hotel Coolidge - White River Junction
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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S.63 - An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for fertility-related services
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Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Kate Weldon LeBlanc, Executive Director, Resolve New England
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Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 3:00 PM
-
S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles
Discussion and possible vote
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
- 2:15 PM
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S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district
Discussion and possible vote
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Carolyn Dawes, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Barre
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
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Carolyn Dawes, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Barre
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.63 - An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for fertility-related services
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
S.93 - An act relating to the sales tax exemption for advanced wood boilers
Vote
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Discussion
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Christine Dougherty, Vice President, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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David Wheeler, Deputy Director of Water Resources, City of South Burlington Department of Public Works
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Town of St. Albans
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
-
S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
- 3:55 PM
-
S.65 - An act relating to commercial insurance coverage of epinephrine auto-injectors
Vote
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:20 PM
-
S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
Discussion and vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
S.35 - An act relating to the Town of Hartford’s tax increment financing district
Vote
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
-
S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Discussion and Vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Possible vote
-
Sen. Christopher Bray, Bill Sponsor
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Jake Clark, Vice President of Development, Encore Renewable Energy
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
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Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
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Sen. Christopher Bray, Bill Sponsor
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:10 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Discussion
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:55 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Discussion
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Seth Bowden, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
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Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Sean Larkin, CEO, OnLogic
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Seth Bowden, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:25 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Discussion and mark-up
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 5:00 PM
-
S.135 - An act relating to the establishment of VT Saves
Vote
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 5:20 PM
-
S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:45 PM
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Break
- 7:10 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Vote
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Discussion
-
Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
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Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
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Carrie McCool, Dispatch Supervisor, City of Montpelier
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
- 2:45 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids
Discussion
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Thomas Briant, Executive Director, National Association of Tobacco Outlets
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George Burnes, Owner, Capital Candy Company
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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John A. Clark, Owner, Alpine Mart - Stowe
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Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
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Yael Ossowski, Deputy Director, Consumer Choice Center
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Erika Young, Vice President of Motor Fuels & Store Operations, The Sandri Companies
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Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:40 PM
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Break
- 5:10 PM
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S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Discussion
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 6:00 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids
Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:15 AM
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S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Discussion and Vote
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Discussion
-
Rene Bourdeau, Owner, Nelson Dairies West, LLC
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Mark Magnan, Owner, Magnan Brothers Farm
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Town of St. Albans
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Rene Bourdeau, Owner, Nelson Dairies West, LLC
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Vote
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges
- 3:30 PM
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S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Discussion
- 3:35 PM
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S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Walkthrough
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:45 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
Committee Discussion
-
Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Institutions
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Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Institutions
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:10 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Walkthrough
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:35 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to local option taxes
Vote on amendment
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:15 PM
-
H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance
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Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:45 PM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
-
Jeremy Crandall, AVP, State Legislative Affairs , CTIA - The Wireless Association
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John Egan, Concerned Citizen, Warren
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Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
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Owen Smith, President - Northern New England States, AT&T
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Hunter Thompson, Director for Telecommunications and Connectivity Division, Department of Public Service
-
Jeremy Crandall, AVP, State Legislative Affairs , CTIA - The Wireless Association
- 3:50 PM
-
Auditor's Report
Universal Broadband in Vermont
-
Kristin Brynga, Grants and Contracts Administrator, Department of Public Service
-
Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
-
Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Kristin Brynga, Grants and Contracts Administrator, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Walk-through
-
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
-
Jessie Baker, City Manager, South Burlington
-
Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
-
Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Jessie Baker, City Manager, South Burlington
- 3:40 PM
-
H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Committee Discussion
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Committee discussion
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
Career and Technical Education Report Presentation
Meeting will be livestreamed here <https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations>
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Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
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Jackie Kraemer, NCEE Consulting
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Jennifer Piscatelli, APA Consulting
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund
Walk-through
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
-
Committee Discussion of Bills in Committee
H.110 and S.139
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Overview of H.70
An act relating to the siting of telecommunications facilities
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-
Carolyn Dawes, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Barre
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 3:30 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Committee discussion
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:40 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
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Rep. Scott Beck, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Scott Beck, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 3:30 PM
-
H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund
Committee discussion and vote
-
Sen. Dick Sears, Chair, Senate Committee on Judiciary
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Sen. Dick Sears, Chair, Senate Committee on Judiciary
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Kimberly B. Cheney, Retired, Central Vermont Public Safety Authority
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Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury Police Department
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
-
Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:10 PM
-
Break
- 3:35 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Committee discussion
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:35 PM
-
H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
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Sydney Atkins, CEO, Mac Mountain
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Brooke Dingledine , Attorney, VDM Law
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William Dodge, Director, DRM
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
-
Sydney Atkins, CEO, Mac Mountain
- 4:25 PM
-
Committee Discussion of Bills in Committee
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Discussion and possible vote
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:35 PM
-
Break
- 2:40 PM
-
An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Overview of H.479
-
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
-
Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
-
Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public
Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Tax Computer Modernization Fund Proposal
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
-
Overview
Impact of increased home values in Stowe
-
Tim Morrissey, Appraiser, Town of Stowe
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Charles Safford, Town Manager, Town of Stowe
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Tim Morrissey, Appraiser, Town of Stowe
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Discussion
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
-
Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
-
Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
- 2:10 PM
-
Break
- 2:55 PM
-
H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering
Discussion
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Ron Heart, Senior Government Affairs Manager, PrizePicks
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Jon Mandel, Managing Associate, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
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Joseph Tyrell, Regional Vice President, Government Relations, Caesars Entertainment
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 4:15 PM
-
S.146 - An act relating to the permitting of indirect discharges
Walk-through and vote
-
John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
- 1:45 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 PM
-
H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Walk-through and vote
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Committee discussion of amendment
- 2:30 PM
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H.76 - An act relating to captive insurance
Discussion and vote
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Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:55 PM
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Vote on Governor's Appointments
Craig Bolio and Adam Greshin
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering
Discussion
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Addition of language from H.166 to H.471
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mary Ann Chafee, Resident, Wake Robin Continuing Care Retirement Community
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Rep. Kate Lalley, House Committee on Transportation
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Hugh Williams, Resident, Wake Robin Continuing Care Retirement Community
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public
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Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
- 2:45 PM
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Overview
Considerations of changing provisions of the property tax credit
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Discussion of amendment
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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H.175 - An act relating to modernizing the Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
Walk-through and vote
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:40 PM
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Break
- 1:50 PM
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H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering
Discussion of amendment and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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H.110 - An act relating to extending the sunset under 30 V.S.A. § 248a
Vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:20 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through and fiscal overview
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
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Discussion
Impact of rapidly increasing housing costs
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:20 PM
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H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Walk-through
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.86 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Walk-through
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through (fees portion of bill)
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Discussion
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:10 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Walk-through
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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H.62 - An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact
Discussion and vote
- -
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H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Discussion and vote
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs
Walk-through
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:35 PM
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H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund
Discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
Discussion
-
Cody Thomas Rounds, MA, Psychologist
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Cody Thomas Rounds, MA, Psychologist
- 3:00 PM
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H.472 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Walk-through
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Mary McFaun, President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Stacey Ober, Government Relations Regional Manager, New England, American Kennel Club
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Mary McFaun, President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
- 3:50 PM
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Discussion of Bills in Committee
- 3:55 PM
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Break
- 4:05 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
- 4:15 PM
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H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
Vote
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:45 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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H.470 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
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Break
- 4:05 PM
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H.492 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Discussion and vote
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:30 PM
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H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund
Discussion
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:40 PM
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Discussion
Adjustments to income sensitivity
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 2:40 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Walk-through of bond bank language
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
- 3:00 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion
-
Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
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Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
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Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
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Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
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John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
- 4:20 PM
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H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs
Discussion of amendment and vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
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Nicholas Schuermann, Executive Director, Vermont NORML
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:35 PM
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H.470 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Vote
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:40 PM
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H.472 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Discussion and vote
- 1:50 PM
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Discussion of Bills in Committee
- 2:00 PM
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H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance
Walk-through and vote
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
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Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:35 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Walk-through and vote
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John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 3:55 PM
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H.67 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Walk-through and possible vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Break
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:35 AM
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H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system
Discussion of amendment and vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Committee Discussion
H.461 appropriation from the Education Fund
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Barbara Brody, Executive Director, Vermont Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
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Barbara Brody, Executive Director, Vermont Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne
Walk-through and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland
Walk-through and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
H.461 appropriation from the Education Fund
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
- 1:25 PM
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Break
- 1:30 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Discussion
-
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 3:05 PM
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Committee Discussion
H.461 appropriation from the Education Fund
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Discussion
-
Edgar Clodfelter, Senior Appraiser, NEMRC
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Christopher Landin, Managing Director, Landin & Associates Assessment Services
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Edgar Clodfelter, Senior Appraiser, NEMRC
- 3:05 PM
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S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Discussion of amendment
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
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S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone
Discussion of amendment
-
Daniel Burke, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Daniel Burke, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
- 2:20 PM
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S.95 - An act relating to banking and insurance
Discussion of amendment
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:35 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Discussion
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Discussion and vote
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission
Discussion of amendment
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 5:40 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointments
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Discussion of amendment and vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:50 PM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointments
- 2:00 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Committee discussion
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Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 3:25 PM
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H.471 - An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws
Discussion of Committee Substitute Amendment and Vote
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
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Government Appointments
Peter Wood to Regional Bank Infrastructure Board
- 2:20 PM
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Adjourn