Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room 8)

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to the conservation, development, and planning of the State's natural resources, including water quality, geology, forestry, parks and recreation, and fish and wildlife; community and regional planning and development; and the conservation and planning of sources of energy.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Call to Order

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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9:45 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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Senate Floor

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Friday, January 6, 2023

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9:30 AM

Organization of Committee

Committee discussion, session priorities

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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8:30 AM

Energy Policy Overview

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Administration Introductions, Department of Public Service

• Melissa Bailey, Director, Division of Efficiency and Energy Resources
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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9:00 AM

Administration Introduction Agency of Natural Resources

• John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Administration Plans to meet Green House Gas (GHG) requirements under 10VSA 578 and the Global Warming Solutions Act

Review of plan for transportation energy
Review of the plan for thermal energy
Review of the plan for agricultural energy

• Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:15 AM

Understanding Administration's Concerns regarding past legislative actions to address Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in the thermal sector

Explanation of the Governor's veto message of, and administration concerns regarding H. 715 (2022). An act relation to Clean Heat Standard

• Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 13, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Resume

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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9:30 AM

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After the Floor

Staff Introductions

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

10:00 AM

Overview of the Climate Action Plan

• Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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8:30 AM

vermont Energy Overview

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Economic Considerations of an Affordable, Independent, Carbon Neutral Standard

• Jon Erickson, Professor, University of Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  
• Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

11:30 AM

Administrative Procedures Act (APA Overview

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
  

9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Potential edits to S. 5

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Continued Discussion

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  
• Dan Fingas, Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  
• Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

11:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• James Porter, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.21 - An act relating to establishing safety zones around occupied buildings

Bill Introduction and walk through

• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Andrew Perchlik, , Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

S.22 - An act relating to the posting of land against hunting or fishing

Bill Introduction and walk-through

• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Andrew Perchlik, , Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

S.24 - An act relating to the Clean Fuels Program

Bill Introduction and walk-though

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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9:00 AM

Overview of Electric Grid

• Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
  
• Eric Johnson, Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
  
• Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  
• Hantz Presume, Manager, Transmission Planning, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

10:30 AM

Break

• Nicole Tousignant, Senior Policy and Operations Director, Department of Children and Families
  

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Income eligibility guide lines to quality as low or moderate income

• Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
  

11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Further information on S.5
-points of concern
-staff budgetary issues
-data sharing

• Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 27, 2023

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8:30 AM

Efficiency Vermont

Performance Data

• Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

9:30 AM

ENergy Strategies and Health Consideratins

Health impacts of reducing emissions
Health impacts of weatherization

• Jared Ulmer, Climate & Health Program Manager, Vermont Department  of Health
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Chase Whiting, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

IRA Funding, EVT's potential role in S 5
Energy Burden

• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Review of Oregon Clean Fuels Program

• Cory-Ann Wind, Oregon Clean Fuels Program Manager, Oregon Clean Fuels Program
  

11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

IRA Funding Oveview

• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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9:00 AM

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Legal Posture

• Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
  
• Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

IRA Funds, Fuel tax and Green House Gas data

• Ted Barnett, Analyst, VT JFO
  
• Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• Matt Cota, Managing Director, Meadow Hill Consulting
  
• Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Philip Picotte, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Paul Beauregard, Owner, OnSite Propane
  
• Peter Bourne, Owner, Bourne’s Energy
  
• Matt Cota, Managing Director, Meadow Hill Consulting
  
• Casey Cota, Owner, Cota & Cota
  
• Manny Fletcher, VFDA Executive Board President, Operations and Compliance Manager, Fyles Brothers, Inc.
  
• Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
  
• Vickie Haskins, Owner, Haskins Gas Service
  
• Anthony James , Owner, James Plumbing and Heating Oil Co
  
• Dennis Percy, Owner, Fred's Energy
  
• Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
  
• Judy Taranovich, Owner, Proctor Gas
  

11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Neale Lunderville, President, Vermont Gas Systems
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
  
• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Julia Leopold, Government Liaison, VSSPA
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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• Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
  
• Judy Dow, Executive Director, Gedakina
  
• Steven Gorelick, Citizen, Walden
  
• Laura Haight, Direcctor, Partnership for Policy Integrity
  

9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Andrea Stander, Member, 350 Vermont.org
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Robert Howarth , Professor Ecology & Environmental Biology, Cornell University
  

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

committee Discussion and Bill Mark up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Steve Crowley, Chair, Sierra Club Energy Committee
  

10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion
Bill Mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 10, 2023

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8:40 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion
Bill Mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:25 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Discussion Continued

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
  

10:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Myers Mermal, President, Ethan Allen Institute
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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9:00 AM

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Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Resume Discussion

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 17, 2023

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8:30 AM

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Examining the Equity Provisions in the Bill

• Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  

9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Energy Efficiency Pilot Update

• Chris Burns, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.81 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

• Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

S.82 - An act relating to the development of a committee to study the impacts of PFAS in leachate from landfills in the State

• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 PM

Break

9:45 AM

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

• Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 PM

Break

10:40 AM

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

• John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Governor's Appointees

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Possible Amendments to S. 5

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Energy Efficiency Modernization (Act 62)

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 24, 2023

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TBD

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Bill Introduction

• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

Housing Bill

Bill Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Affordable Heat Act

Review comments from Office of Racial Equity and possible amendment.

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

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

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

• Rep. Seth Bongartz, Member, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kati Gallagher, Coordinator, Transportation for Vermonters
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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Continued

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans City
  
• Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  

11:30 AM

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

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Seth Leonard, Managing Director Community Development, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Review of Appropriation Committee Proposal of Amendment

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:15 AM

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

Walk-though of Bill and Possible Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 3, 2023

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9:00 AM

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Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

11:15 AM

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Possible new language

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

12:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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8:30 AM

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• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  
• Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
  
• Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  

9:05 AM

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

• Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
  

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

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9:00 AM

Energy Efficiency Modernization Act

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• Chris Burns, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

10:15 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 17, 2023

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9:00 AM

Energy Efficiency Modernization (Act 62)

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

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

10:45 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Miscellaneous Judicial Review of S. 33 sec. 27

• Justin Kolber, Chief of Environmental and Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Amendment, Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Priorities for the Rest of the Session

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Review of Sections 8&9

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Christine Dougherty, Vice President, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• David Wheeler, Deputy Director of Water Resources, City of South Burlington Department of Public Works
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Town of St. Albans
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

• Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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8:30 AM

trapping Working Group Report

• Mark Duda, Executive Director, Responsive Management, Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
  
• Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
  
• Rob Mullin, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
  
• Kim Royar, Furbearer Biologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion
Recommendation or Amendment, Possible Vote

• John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans City
  

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointees

9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Recommendation of Amendment and Vote

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

9:30 AM

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

Amendment

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Calista Smith Smith, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

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

Sen. Chittenden Amendment

• Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

TBD

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

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

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:05 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.140 - An act relating to an energy storage study committee

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Anne Margolis, Deputy Planning Director, Department of Public Service
  
• Todd Olinsky-Paul, Project Director, Clean Energy Group
  
• Calista Smith Smith, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.140 - An act relating to an energy storage study committee

Continued

• Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
  
• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  
• Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
  

11:30 AM

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

Amendment Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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8:30 AM

Antidegradation

Draft Walk-through

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Anti Degradation Continued

• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  
• Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  
• Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 31, 2023

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9:00 AM

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

Bray Amendment

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

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

Chittenden Amendment

• Sen. Thomas Chittenden
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

• Chris Company, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-After the Floor

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

11:00 AM

Priorities Discussion

Committee Priorities
Senate Natural Resources & Energy Jurisdiction

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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8:30 AM

Antidegradation

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter Lafamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.146 - An act relating to the permitting of indirect discharges

Committee Discussion

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

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9:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

• Adam Washburne, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 7, 2023

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8:30 AM

S. - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Bill Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:00 AM

S.146 - An act relating to the permitting of indirect discharges

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Anti Degradation Continued

10:45 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments, Confirmations

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-After the Floor

S. - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

• Jason Gifford, Seadvantage
  
• Ben Godesky, Member Electricity Policy Group, 350Vt
  
• Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Synapse Energy Economics
  
• Matthew Murphy, Green Backer Capital
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.146 - An act relating to the permitting of indirect discharges

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Warren Colman, Lobbyist, MMR
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jeff Nelson, Strategic Advisor, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

• Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
  
• Scott DeFife, President, Glass Packaging Institute
  
• Bree Dietly, Environmental Consultant, the Beverage Association of Vermont
  
• Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
  
• Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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9:00 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

• John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
  
• Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• David Mears, Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Tracy Zschau, Interim President, Vermont Land Trust
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Continued

• Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  
• tara moburg, Global Freshwater Strategy Advisor, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of Policy & Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Beverley Wemple, Department of Geography, UVM
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 14, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

• Ken Alpert, VT Wine Growers Association
  
• Lewis Dubuque, North East Vice President, National Waste and Recycling Association
  
• Stacy Harriman, Owner, Vermont VInes on the River
  
• Ethan Hayes, General Manager, Morrisville Beverage
  
• Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  
• David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
  
• Kendra Knapik, Winemaker/Owner, Ellison Estate Vineyard and President, Grape and Wine Council
  
• John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
  
• John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
  
• Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  
• Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
  
• Paul Tomasi, District Manager, NEK Waste Management District
  
• Jacob Trombley, Owner, Redemption Center
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Continued

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S. - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Committee Discussion

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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8:30 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion

• Brenda Bergman, Director of Science and Freshwater Programs, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont
  
• Jonathan Gibson, Resident, Shrewsbury
  
• Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of Policy & Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

• Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  
• Jeremy Grenier, Partner, Calmont Beverage Company
  
• Nick Van Der Berg, Materials Engineer, VT Department of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S. - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

10:30 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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8:30 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Scott Cassel, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Product Stewardship Institute
  
• Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  
• John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:35 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Side-by- side of S 5

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:05 PM

Adjourn

4:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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8:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

• John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Bob Stannard, Citizen, Lake Bomoseen
  

10:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Bill Walk though

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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9:15 AM

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

• Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Brennan Georgianni, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute
  
• Kelly Gleason, Environmental Analyst, Casella Waste Management
  
• Michael Gruber, Senior Vice President, Household and Commercial Products Association
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

• Luca Conte, President, Lake Bomoseen Preservation Trust
  
• Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Jan Jones, Retired Teacher, Hubbardton
  
• Albert Perry, Citizen, Middlebury
  
• Oliver Pierson, Lakes and Ponds Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Julie Silverman, Lake Keeper Lack Champlain, CLF
  
• Rob Steele, Tom's Bait Shop
  
• Lindsey Waterhouse, Lake Bomoseen Association
  

11:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  
• Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, MMR
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.161 - An act relating to issuance of burning permits

• Danielle Fitzgo, Comissioner, Fish and Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Robert Evans, Vice President, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Renewable Energy Standard

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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9:00 AM

Renewal Energy Standard

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Senate Committee Name

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing

• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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9:15 AM

Renewable Energy Standard

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Friday, May 5, 2023

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8:30 AM

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

Joint Meeting of Senate Natural Resources and Energy and Senate Economic Development , Housing and General Affairs

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

Green Mountain Grid Resilience

• Michael Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Monday, May 8, 2023

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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Review of Pending Bills

S. 100 Side-by side

• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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9:00 AM

Review of Pending B ills

Review of utility request for Act 250 exemption

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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9:00 AM

Committee Review and Discussion of Amendments, If Any

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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9:00 AM

End of Session Review

Committee discussion

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  

9:40 AM

S. 100

Review of the Side-by-side

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Side-by-Side

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, May 12, 2023

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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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1:00 PM

Responses to Climate Change

Opening remarks

• Jason Batchelder, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

1:10 PM

Responses to Climate Change

Content Presentations

• Ben DeJong, Geology Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Vermont Emergency Management
  
• Marian Woltz, Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  

2:40 PM

Responses to Climate Change

Closing Remarks

• Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Responses to Climate Change

• Michele Braun, Executive Director, Friends of the Winooski River
  
• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Benjamin Doyle , Chair, Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience
  
• Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of Policy & Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy
  
• David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  
• Kathryn (Becker) Van Haste, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  

5:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Senate convenes for the session

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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9:00 AM

Work Planning for the Session

Including follow up from last session, bills pending, oversight on ongoing issues (eg climate change and emissions) and new bills.

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

State-of-State

Joint Assembly

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Friday, January 5, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Water, etc Continued

• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of Executive Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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9:00 AM

Climate Change Review: Data, Progress and Plans

Please note meeting will take place in the Pavilion room 267

• Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Brian Woods, Environmental Analyst, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

9:30 AM

Climate Review: Data, Progress and Plans

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:05 AM

Climate Change Review: Data, Progress and Plans

• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Climate Review: Data, Progress and Plans

• Jared Duval, Member, VT Climate Council
  
• David Hill, Managing Consultant, Energy Futures Group
  

11:30 AM

Climate Change: Data, Progress and Plans

Panel Review and Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager & VT NFIP Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 12, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Will Duane, Land Acquisition Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.218 - An act relating to the staffing of the Dam Safety Division

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
  

10:15 AM

S.219 - An act relating to municipal regulation of private airstrips

Bill Introduction and walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee
  

10:30 AM

S.227 - An act relating to the siting of transit amenities

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Windham County
  

10:45 AM

S.228 - An act relating to requiring a jurisdictional opinion to be exempt from Act 250

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Windham County
  

11:00 AM

S.232 - An act relating to revoking Vermont’s use of California’s Clean Air Act waiver

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Irene Wrenner, Senator, Essex
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.252 - An act relating to thermal energy networks

Bill Introduction and Walk through

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

11:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Vermont Builders & Remodelers Assn.
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  

10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

• Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 19, 2024

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8:30 AM

Natural Resource Board Report Review

• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

9:50 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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9:00 AM

Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

S.273 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires

Bill Introduction

• Sen. Becca White, Reporter and Sponsor, Sponsor
  

11:20 AM

S.274 - An act relating to the sale of flushable wipes

Bill Introduction

• Sen. Becca White, Reporter and Sponsor, Sponsor
  

1:00 PM

Governor's 2023 Budget Address

Joint Session

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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9:00 AM

Housing and Regulatory Reform

A joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. Room 270 Pavilion Building

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Brian Bannon, Zoning Administrator and Flood Plain Manager, Town of Brattleboro
  
• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Jessica Dandridge-Smith, Executive Director, New Orleans Water Collaborative
  
• Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Charlie Hancock, Chairman, Montgomery Selectboard
  
• Seth Jenson, Principal Planner, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  
• johanna Lawton, Rebuild by Design
  
• Nicole Melone, Resident of Moretown
  
• Andrea Morgante, Former Selectboard Member, Hinesburg
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Tim Taylor, Former Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
  
• Meagan Tuttle, Director, Office of City Planning, City Of Burlington
  
• Rob Woolmington, Attorney, Resident of North Bennington
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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9:00 AM

New England ISO

• Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
  

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Possible Bill Edits

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  

10:05 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Dam Liability

• Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 26, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.273 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires

Bill Walk through

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

9:20 AM

S.274 - An act relating to the sale of flushable wipes

Bill Walk through

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

9:40 AM

S.265 - An act relating to the disposal of development soils

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Windham County
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to the regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Bill Walk through

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

11:00 AM

S.306 - An act relating to changes to the Clean Heat Standard

Discussion of Committee Bills Expected Next Week

11:05 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

11:10 AM

H.849 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2024 legislative session

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-After the Floor

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Agency of Natural Resources Proposed changes to S. 213

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager & VT NFIP Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Karina Dailey, Environmental Scientist, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

-PUC Miscellaneous Changes
- PUC Miscellaneous Changes to the Clean Heat Standards
-ANR Administrative Use Controls Amendment
- Act 250

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to the regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Sen. Robert Starr, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  
• Alison Stone, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  

9:15 AM

H.599 - An act relating to retroactively reinstating 10 V.S.A. § 6081(b)

Bill walk through and Possible Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Alison Stone, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Review of suggested edits

• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  

9:30 AM

Act 250

Discussion

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing & Community Development
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 2, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.308 - An act relating to updates to land use planning

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

11:15 AM

H.599 - An act relating to retroactively reinstating 10 V.S.A. § 6081(b)

Committee Discussion and Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Dam Ownership

• Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
  
• Amy Merritt, Agent, Hickock and Boardman
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

10:30 AM

S.290 - An act relating to the Study Committee on Dam Emergency Action Planning

Bill Introduction and Walk through

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Reporter, Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Wetlands

• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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8:30 AM

River Corridors and Flood Plains

• Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Mike Kline, River Ecologist, resident of Middlesex, VT
  
• Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager & VT NFIP Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Polystyrene Flotation Management

• Peter Lafamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director, Razaiia Project
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:28 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee discussion

• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

9:45 AM

Break

• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
  

10:05 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Mark up, Possible Vote, Draft 3.1

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter Lafamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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8:30 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Environmental Justice Considerations

• Megan Cousino, Manager, DEC Environmental Assistance
  
• Karla Raimundi, Director, ANR Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
  

9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Bill Markup and Discussion

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Planning Commission
  
• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Environmental Justice Considerations

• Megan Cousino, DEC Environmental Assistance
  
• Karla Raimundi, Director, ANR Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
  

9:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Property Valuation

• Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  

9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

• Chris Giard, Co-owner, The Dock Doctors
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of the Adjutant General and The Vermont State College Trustees

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 16, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Discussion and Vote

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

• Pat Barry, Middlebury Resident
  
• Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  
• Mike Covey, Lobbyist, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  
• Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
  
• Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action
  
• Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
  
• David Kelley, Board Member, Vermont Wild Life Coalition
  
• John Rodgers, Cannabis Farmer, West Glover, VT
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

4:30 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee Discussion

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, GMP
  

6:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction to Strike all Amendment

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

9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

• John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Final Mark up, Discussion and Vote

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:20 AM

Vermont State Fairs

• Robert Condon, Jr., Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  
• Mike Doenges, Mayor, Rutland City
  
• Cindy Kayhart, President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  
• Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

• Karima Borni, Resident, Addison County
  
• JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
  
• Devin Brennan, Citizen
  
• Ben Broe, Citizen
  
• john Bronner, Citizen
  
• Trevor Bunnell, Citizen
  
• Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
  
• Courtney Ferenc, Citizen
  
• Barbara Fetetti, Citizen
  
• Nancy Fitzpatrick, Citizen
  
• Emily Gagner, Citizen
  
• Ray Gonda, Citizen
  
• Mark Green, Citizen
  
• Jean Hunt, Citizen
  
• Anne Jameson, Wildlife Advocacy Coordinator, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  
• Katherine Kingston, Citizen
  
• Ron LaFreniere, Citizen
  
• David Lashy, Citizen
  
• David Laskey, Citizen
  
• Jean Lovette, Citizen
  
• Jeffrey Mack, Citizen
  
• Bruce Martin , Citizen
  
• Anne McKinsey, Citizen
  
• Adam Merrill, Citizen
  
• Eric Morton, Citizen
  
• Rob Mullen, Citizen, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
  
• Katie Nolan, Campaigner, Defense of Animals
  
• Eric Nuse, Retired Vermont Game Warden, Johnson
  
• Fred Schroeder, Citizen
  
• David Senecal, Citizen
  
• Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Services
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 23, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony and Discussion

• John Aberth, Citizen
  
• David Bardes, Citizen
  
• Robb Boudreau, Citizen
  
• Jim Calchera, Citizen
  
• Justin Cornett, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
  
• Dwight Day, Citizzen
  
• Maureen Dwyer, Citizen
  
• Jane Fitzwilliam, Resident, Westminister
  
• Rhonna Gable, Citizen
  
• Diana Hansen, Resident, Craftsbury
  
• Mario Heitman, Citizen
  
• Wendy Lamphere, Citizen
  
• Tristan Leggett, Citizen
  
• Diane Levin, Citizen
  
• Jane McKinney , Citizen
  
• Walter Medwid, Citizen, Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District
  
• Dhyan Nirmegh, Citizen, Starksboro
  
• Rick Reed, Citizen
  
• Don Rosinski, Citizen
  
• Emily Ruff, , Citizen
  
• Ann Smith, Citizen
  
• Laura Smith Riva, Citizen
  
• Beverly Soychak, Private Citizen
  
• Kirby Spague, Citizen
  
• Will Staats , Citizen, Victory
  
• Beth Volker, Citizen
  

9:30 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Testimony, Discussion and Mark-up

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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10:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

11:30 AM

Natural Resources Conservation Districts

Up dates

• Meg Larraine, Director, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
  
• Sam Mayne, District Director, Essex County Conservation District
  
• Cory Ross, District Manager, Windham COunty Conservation District
  
• Lauren Weston, District Manager, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

• Suna Bayrakal, Director of Policy and Programs, Product Stewardship Institute
  
• Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  
• George Kercherner, Executive Director, The Rechargeable Battery Association
  
• John Leddy, Executive Director, Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District
  
• Don Maglienti, Program Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management
  
• Carin Stuart, Call 2 Recycle
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

Mark-up committee discussion and vote

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

10:40 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Overview of Act 47 Report

• Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 1, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program

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

9:20 AM

S.255 - An act relating to equity and public access at the Public Utility Commission

Bill Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

Bill Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

S.306 - An act relating to changes to the Clean Heat Standard

Bill Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant of Arms

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is on Break for the week of Town Meeting.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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10:00 AM

S.306 - An act relating to changes to the Clean Heat Standard

• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
  
• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Visa Inc
  

11:45 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

• Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
  
• Colin Frisbee, Sterling Homes
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Witnesses Continued

• Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
  

11:00 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

Energy Efficiency Modernization Act

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  
• Steph Hoffman, Interim General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.306 - An act relating to changes to the Clean Heat Standard

• Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  
• Steph Hoffman, Interim General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
  

10:00 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

11:22 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Committee Discussion Possible Vote

• Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  
• Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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8:30 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

Committee Discussion, Amendment and Vote

• Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Candace Morgan, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, Green Mountain Power
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
  

9:00 AM

S.306 - An act relating to changes to the Clean Heat Standard

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Committee Discussion, Amendment and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  

11:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Committee Discussion and Vote Amendment

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

11:00 AM

S.258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Amendment Review and Vote

11:30 AM

Climate Change and Recovery

• Anthony Iarrapino, Partner, Wilshek, Iarrapino
  
• Justin Mankin, Faculty Dartmouth College
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Zeke Davidson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
  
• Sandrine Kibuey, Director- Housing Advocacy Programs, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• Christopher Roy, Director, Litigation Group & Complex Land Use and Development, Downs Rachlin Martin
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Session

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Sandrine Kibuey, Director- Housing Advocacy Programs, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Introductions

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms
  
• John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  

10:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 29, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  
• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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9:00 AM

S.311 - An act relating to bringing everyone home

• Michael Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  
• Michael Burke, Director of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  
• Brendon Deso, Selectboard Chair, Town of St. Albans
  
• Zak Hale, Partner, Hale Resources LLC
  
• Candace Morgan, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, Green Mountain Power
  
• Christopher Roy, Director, Litigation Group & Complex Land Use and Development, Downs Rachlin Martin
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 5, 2024

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9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

10:45 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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8:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

11:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 12, 2024

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8:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
  
• Herb Olson, Citizen, Starksboro
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Monday, April 15, 2024

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10:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Charles Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Vermont Association of Planning and Development
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Break for Lunch

12:30 PM

Resume Committee Work

• Rep. Seth Bongartz, Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Recess

4:00 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Charles Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Vermont Association of Planning and Development
  
• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Lindsay Kurrie, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

7:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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8:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

4:00 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Committee Discussion and Vote

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

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9:00 AM

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

Bill Walk through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

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

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  
• Candace Morgan, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, Green Mountain Power
  
• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 19, 2024

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8:30 AM

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

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

9:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction and walkthrough

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Windham-2
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Monday, April 22, 2024

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1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Bob Atchinson, Citizen, Windham County
  
• David Blittersdorf, CEO & Founder, AllEarth Rail
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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9:00 AM

Combined Sewer Overflow Grants

Information on the methodology for grant selection

• Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• William Wilson, Environmental Engineer Water Investment Division, VT DEC
  

9:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

10:00 AM

Break

11:37 AM

Updates

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Committee Discussion -Amendment

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:30 AM

Break

12:00 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 26, 2024

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9:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Amendment. Committee Discussion and Vote

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
  

10:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Jennifer Byrne, District Manager, White River Natural Resources Conservation District
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:40 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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8:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Forest Partnership
  
• Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

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8:40 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Amendments and Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Senate
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:00 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Friday, May 3, 2024

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9:20 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Bray-Ram Hinsdale Amendment Discussion

9:30 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Amendment Discussion

• Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor
  

9:40 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Chittenden Amendment Discussion

• Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
  
• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Lead Sponsor, Chittenden-9
  

9:55 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Amendment Discussion and Possible Vote

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

10:30 AM

H.877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Review of Indirect Discharge Permit Language

• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  
• Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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9:07 AM

H.877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  

9:45 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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