House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

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

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk

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Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

Appointment of Committee Chairs

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive report of Canvassing Committee

After Joint Assembly

Committee Introductions

Committee Member Introductions

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Lunch

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Legislative Counsel Introduction

• Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Introduction to JFO

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:30 PM

IT Overview

Introductions to IT

• Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
  

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Secretary of State

Including Corporate Division

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Serve, Learn, and Earn

Introduction to Committee Members

• Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
  
• Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  

2:00 PM

Preservation Trust

Introduction to Committee Members

• Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  

2:30 PM

Advance Vermont Presentation

Introduction to Committee Members

• Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  

3:00 PM

Agency of Agriculture's Working Lands Initiative

Introduction to Committee Members

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

3:30 PM

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

Introductions to Committee Members

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department of Financial Regulation

Introduction to Committee Members

• Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Amanda Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  

10:45 AM

Attorney General's Office

Introductions to Committee Members

• Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont State Colleges System

Introduction to Committee Members

• Kayla Dewey, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges System
  
• Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  
• Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
  

2:00 PM

VEDA

Vermont Economic Development Authority Introduction to Committee Members

• Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Renée Grzankowski, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Thad Richardson, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Regional Development Corporations

Introduction to Committee Members

• Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
  

10:15 AM

Regional Planning Commissions

Introduction to Committee Members

• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  
• David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  
• Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  

11:15 AM

Vermont Bankers Association

Introduction to Committee Members

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  

11:35 AM

Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Introductions to Committee Members

• Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Introductions to Committee Members

• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
  
• Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

2:30 PM

NCCI

National Council on Compensation Insurance Introduction to Committee Members

• Susan Donegan, Chief Regulatory Officer, National Council on Compensation Insurance
  
• Justin Moulton, Senior State Relations Executive, National Council on Compensation Insurance
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with the UVM Legislative Interns

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

Housing Initiatives

Introductions to Committee Members

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Outdoor Recreation

Introduction to Committee Members

• Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
  
• Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
  
• Sam Hooper, Owner, Vermont Glove
  
• Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
  
• Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Tommy O'Connor, Vice-Chair, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Introductions to Committee Members

• Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

2:30 PM

Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce

Introductions to Committee Members

• Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

University of Vermont and Economic Development

Introduction to Committee Members

• Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Education

Joint hearing with Senate Education and House Education. Hearing will be hosted in Room 270 in the Pavilion and live streamed on the House Education YouTube channel.

• Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
  
• Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
  
• Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  
• Ryan Parkman, Personalized Learning Team Program Manager, Agency of Education
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

3:15 PM

Vermont Professionals of Color Network

Introduction to Committee Members

• Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (Chittenden County)
  

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed due to the sensitive content.

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  
• Sara Macera, Capitol Police Department
  
• John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  

10:15 AM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Walk-Through

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Introduction to Committee Members

• Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  

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Lunch

1:15 PM

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

Introduction to Committee Members

• Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  
• Nic Longo, Director of Aviation, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Captive Insurance Association

Introductions to Committee Members

• Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Brittany Nevins, Captive Insurance Economic Development Director, Vermont Department of Economic Development
  
• Melinda Young, Vice President, Risk Management, Alberici Group
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

VSAC

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Introduction to Committee Members

• Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

10:10 AM

Department of Labor

Introductions to Committee Members

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Rowan Hawthorne, Principal Assistant and Legislative Liaison, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Natural Resources

Introduction to Committee Members

• Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

2:00 PM

Let's Grow Kids and Building Bright Futures

Introduction to Committee Members

• Anna Brouillette, Policy and Program Director, Building Bright Futures
  
• Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  
• Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:15 PM

Ethics, Rules, and Decorum Training

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Interns

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  
• Liz First-Raddock, Legislative Internship Program Instructor, Center for Research on Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Discrimination Prevention Training

Committee Members Discrimination Prevention Training

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Adult Education and Literacy Network

Introduction to Committee Members

• Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
  
• Joe Przyperhart, Director of Programs, Vermont Adult Learning
  

1:45 PM

Vermont Community Action Partnership

Introduction to Committee Members

• Tom Donahue, Executive Director, BROC Community Action
  
• Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
  

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Arts Council

Introduction to Committee Members

• Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Address

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Small Business Day

Data, Approaches, and Stories

This is a joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. It will be held in Room 267 of The Pavilion and live streamed from House Commerce and Economic Development's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VTHouseCommEcoDev

9:00am to 12:00pm, with a break at 10:30am.

• Whitney Aldrich, Owner, Axels Gallery and Frame Shop
  
• Maya Carlet, Nurse Practitioner, Partners in Integrative Healing
  
• Rep. Abbey Duke, Owner, SugarSnap Catering
  
• Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Jada Khosla, Psychiatrist, Partners in Integrative Healing
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  
• Ruth Steinmetz, Co Founder and Creative Director, Steinmetz LLC
  
• Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

• Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  
• Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter, Committee Representative
  
• Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

2:30 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Mark-Up

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Community College of Vermont

Introduction to Committee Members

• Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  
• Tiffany Walker, Senior Director of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
  

10:00 AM

State Auditor

• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

Walk-Through

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

• Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
  
• Ryan Naples, Senior Manager of Public Policy, DailyPay
  
• Mark Salters, Public Policy Manager, Payactiv
  
• Geoff Walsh, Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 31, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with Committee's UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Minutes After Floor

Common Good Vermont

Introduction to Committee Members

• Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  

11:15 AM

Vermont Law and Graduate School

Introduction by Vermont Small Business Law Center and Clinic at VLGS to Committee Members

• Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Law and Graduate School
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Retail and Grocers Association

Introduction to Committee Members

• Ed Fox, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  
• Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
  

1:30 PM

H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  

2:15 PM

H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

Mark-Up and Vote

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State Treasurer's Office

Introduction to Committee Members

• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  

10:00 AM

House Floor & Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont State Archives & Records Administration

Introduction to Committee Members

• Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
  

2:00 PM

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Introduction to Committee Members

• Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  

3:00 PM

H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

Mark-Up

• Monica Burks, Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Off-Site Housing Construction Report

This is a Joint Hearing with House Committee on General and Housing, held in Room 10 of the State House. This will be live streamed on House Commerce and Economic Development's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VTHouseCommEcoDev

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Housing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Jeff Lubell, Principal Associate for Housing and Asset Building, ABT Associates
  

10:10 AM

Vermont Lodging Association

Introduction to Committee Members

• Kim Donahue, President, Vermont Lodging Association
  
• Brian Maggiotta, Owner, Inn at Manchester
  
• Hans van Wees, Co-Chair, Hotel Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Tax Increment Financing

Overview for Committee Members

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Walk-Through and Discussion

• Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
  
• Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

3Squares VT Awareness Day

Introduction to Committee Members

• Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
  
• Tobin Porter-Brown, Business Owner, Front Seat Coffee
  
• Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
  
• Georgie Rubens, Director, Burlington Farmers' Market
  

9:30 AM

Virtual Currency Kiosk Report

Overview and Discussion with Committee

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Agency of Digital Services

Introduction to Committee Members

• Andrea DeLaBruere, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Shawn Nailor, Special Programs Director, Agency of Digital Services
  

11:30 AM

H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services

Committee Discussion

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Tax Increment Financing

Joint hearing with House Committee on General and Housing. This will be held in Room 11 of the State House and live streamed on House General and Housing YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VTHouseGenAndHousing

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

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Lunch

1:00 PM

ABC and Vermont Academy for Construction Excellence

Introduction to Committee Members

• Matt Musgrave, Vermont Regional Director, Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT
  
• Jon Pizzagalli, Chair of Board of Directors, Vermont Academy for Construction Excellence
  

1:45 PM

Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation

Introduction to Committee Members

• Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  

2:30 PM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Introduction to Committee Members

• Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:15 AM

Vermont National Guard

Introduction to Committee Members

• Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

10:00 AM

House Floor & Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Tax Increment Financing and Strategic Projects for Advancing Rural Communities

Discussion on TIFs and SPARC.

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• Gary Fox, Development Director, Town of Rockingham
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Scott Pickup, Municipal Manager, Town of Rockingham
  

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.124 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation and an annual supervision and regulation report

Walk-through and Testimony

• Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Christine Brown, Director of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:05 AM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Amendments

• Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  
• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• David Fifer, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Rocket Mortgage
  
• Robin Imbrogno, Founder and CEO, The Human Resource Consulting Group, LLC
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Secretary of State Corporate Division Proposal Walk-Through

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Neal Rhodes, Business Services Specialist II, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

Move Forward Together Vermont

Introduction to Committee Members

• Jackie Dagger, Program Manager, Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative
  

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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9:00 AM

Educator Workforce Development

Federal SAEF Grant, Pilot Registered Apprenticeship Program, Alternative Teacher Licensure Program.

• John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
  
• Andrew Prowten, Assistant Director, Educator Quality Division, Agency of Education
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Community Broadband Board

Introduction to Committee Members

• Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  
• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  
• Herryn Herzog, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Let's Build Homes Tax Increment Financing Proposal

This is a joint hearing with House Committee on General and Housing held in Room 267 of the Pavilion. This will be live streamed on House General and Housing's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VTHouseGenAndHousing

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
  
• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  
• David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 14, 2025

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9:00 AM

Field Trip - North Country Union School District

209 Veterans Ave, Newport, VT 05855

11:00 AM

Field Trip - Track Inc.

172 Bogner Dr, Newport, VT 05855

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Lunch

After Lunch

Field Trip - Galvion

30 Industrial Dr #10, Newport, VT 05855

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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9:00 AM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Amendments

• Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  

10:00 AM

House Floor & Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Advance Vermont Presentation

Discussion on Budget

• Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Discussion on Budget

• Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

3:00 PM

Vermont Community Action Partnership

Discussion on Budget

• Matthew DeGroot, Lobbyist, Action Circles
  
• Rosie Gray, Financial Securities Specialist and Business Coach, Capstone Community Action
  
• Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
  

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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9:00 AM

Vermont Fairs

VT Fairs Day

• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, VT Agricultural Fairs Association
  
• Lonna Kantorski, Vermont State Fair
  
• Cindy Kayhart, President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  
• Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  
• Jason Sicard, President, Orleans County Fair
  
• Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
  

9:30 AM

Government of Canada

Introduction to and Discussion with Committee Members

• Bernadette Jordan, Consul General of Canada, Canadian Embassy
  
• Maggie Randall, Public and Government Affairs Attaché, Québec Government Office in Boston
  
• Meaghan Sunderland, Head of Public Affairs, Political and Economic Relations, Canadian Embassy
  

10:10 AM

Upcoming Career Technical Education Bill

Discussion on CTE from 10:10-2:50pm with a break for lunch from 12:00-1:00pm.

• Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center
  
• Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  
• Erika Schneider, Director, Hartford Tech Center
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Upcoming Career Technical Education Bill

Discussion on CTE from 10:10-2:50pm with a break for lunch from 12:00-1:00pm.

• Seth Bowden, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
  
• Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center
  
• Patrick Guckin, Director of Career and Technical Education, St. Johnsbury Academy
  
• Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  
• Erik Remmers, Director, Green Mountain Tech
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

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9:00 AM

NEK Day

Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

• Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
  
• Jon Ramsay, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
  
• Mike Reddy, Board Member, Headwaters Community Trust, Northeast Kingdom Organizing
  
• Cynthia Stuart, Owner, Stuart Consulting
  
• Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
  
• Rick Ufford-Chase, Executive Director, Newport City Downtown Development
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Discussion on Budget

• Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Minutes After Floor

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Amendments

• Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  

11:00 AM

Department of Labor

Discussion on Unemployment Insurance for Federal Employees

• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Serve Learn Earn

Discussion on Budget

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

2:00 PM

Free Degree Promise

Introduction and Discussion

• Carolyn Weir, Executive Director, The McClure Foundation
  

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

Municipal Technical Assistance Program

Discussion on Budget

• Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:15 PM

Career Technical Education Report

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Education and Senate Committee on Education. Hearing will be hosted in Room 10 of the State House and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.

• Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
  
• Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
  

2:50 PM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  

3:15 PM

Vermont Arts Council

Discussion on Budget

• Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  

3:45 PM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Discussion and Possible Vote

• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Larry Lipka, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, CoinFlip
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Working Lands Coalition

Discussion on Budget

• Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Working Lands Coalition
  

9:30 AM

Child Care Financing

Discussion on Budget

• Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  

10:00 AM

Community Planning and Revitalization

Discussion on Budget

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

10:45 AM

University of Vermont and Economic Development

Discussion on Budget

• Kirk Dombrowski, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, University of Vermont
  
• Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  
• Doug Merrill, Regional Innovation Officer, University of Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Committee Memo to House Committee on Appropriations

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Walk-through

• Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:50 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

4:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Committee Memo to House Committee on Appropriations

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Career Technical Education Reform

Discussion from 9am-noon, with a break at 10:30am

• Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
  
• Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Review of Committee Memo to House Committee on Appropriations and Straw-Poll Vote

• Autumn Moen, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Amy Shollenberger, Representative, Action Circles
  

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Discussion and Straw Poll Vote

• Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Larry Lipka, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, CoinFlip
  
• Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

Walk-through and Vote

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Walk-through

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.206 - An act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Jim Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
  
• Carl Lisman, President, Lisman Leckerling, P.C.
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Committee Discussion, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Vote

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:15 PM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Vote

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:30 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Walk-through and Testimony

• Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  
• Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
  
• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Debbie Reynolds, Data Privacy and Emerging Technology Expert, Founder, Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Justin Sherman, Founder, Global Cyber Strategies
  

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

Walk-through

• Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Jeff Jockisch, Privacy Researcher, Obscure IQ
  
• Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Matt Adkisson, CEO, Atlas Data Privacy
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Garrett Rogers, Senior Operations Counsel, First American Title Insurance Corporation
  
• Lauren Scholz, McConnaughhay and Rissman Professor of Law, Florida State University College of Law
  

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Friday, March 14, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

Discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Walk-through

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Vote

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Update on Amendment from House Committee on Ways and Means and Straw-Poll Vote

• Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Representative, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:10 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• David Sharpe, Former Representative, Addison-4, Former Chair, House Education Committee
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Discussion on the Amendment Proposal to the Funding Formula for Adult Learning Centers

• Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
  
• Catherine Kalkstein, Executive Director, Central Vermont Adult Education
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
  
• Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
  
• Erik Remmers, Director, Green Mountain Tech
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Nicole MacTavish, Superintendent and Director, Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District
  
• Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  
• Erika Schneider, Director, Hartford Tech Center
  

11:45 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Discussion and Straw-Poll Vote on Proposed Floor Amendment

• Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  
• Robert Travers, Director, Center for Technology, Essex
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:05 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Discussion on House Appropriations Amendment and Straw-poll Vote

• Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislature Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Discussion on Proposed Floor Amendment

• Rep. Zachary Harvey
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
  
• Jason Reed, Director, Burlington Technical Center
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Amendment Walk-through

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Amendment Walk-through and Committee Discussion

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
  
• Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district

• Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
  
• Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
  
• Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Sean Brown, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:35 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Lunch

Committee Lunch with Consul General and Deputy Director from Taiwan.

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

House Floor

Roll-call Vote on Floor

2:00 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:55 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Straw-poll Vote on Amendment

3:15 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Discussion on Career Technical Education

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:05 AM

H.24 - An act relating to requiring retail businesses to accept cash

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  

9:10 AM

H.160 - An act relating to creating a right to repair for medical devices

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  

9:15 AM

H.161 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  

9:20 AM

Break

9:30 AM

H.212 - An act relating to creating incentives for AmeriCorps members

• Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
  

9:40 AM

H.235 - An act relating to unemployment insurance eligibility and benefits

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.257 - An act relating to creating the Office of Entrepreneurship

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

1:10 PM

Break

1:25 PM

H.329 - An act relating to the towing and storage of abandoned motor vehicles

• Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
  

1:35 PM

H.268 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

• Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
  

1:40 PM

H.301 - An act relating to age verification in social media

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  

1:45 PM

H.332 - An act relating to the creation of the Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

1:50 PM

H.338 - An act relating to unemployment compensation

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:55 PM

H.340 - An act relating to regulating developers and deployers of certain automated decision systems

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

H.341 - An act relating to creating oversight and safety standards for developers and deployers of inherently dangerous artificial intelligence systems

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

2:10 PM

H.356 - An act relating to the creation of the Unemployment Compensation Benefit Modernization Advisory Committee

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

H.360 - An act relating to privacy protections for mobile identification

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.365 - An act relating to the regulation of social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems

• Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor
  

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Manufacturing Industry Day

Joint Hearing with the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs from 9:00am to 10:30am in Room 11 of the State House.

• Diane Abru, Rigorous Technology
  
• Alberto Aguilar, CEO, Carris Reels
  
• Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• Elizabeth Dunn, Vermont Flannel & Vermont Teddy Bear
  
• Meg Hammond, Generator Makerspace
  
• Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
  
• Brian Kippen, KAD
  
• Nick Managan, Partner & Community Marketing Manager, Cabot Creamery
  
• Mike Rainville, Maple Landmark
  
• Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:55 AM

H.366 - An act relating to neurological rights

• Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  

11:05 AM

H.367 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Olympics Task Force

• Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.370 - An act relating to cryptocurrency and protecting the public welfare

• Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
  

11:25 AM

Early College Students, Community College of Vermont

• Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  
• Savannah LaFountain, Early College and Free Degree Promise Graduate, Community College of Vermont
  
• Jada Unruh, Early College Student, Community College of Vermont
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.390 - An act relating to restrictions on digital advertising brokers

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

9:10 AM

H.391 - An act relating to the disclosure of transactions involving personally identifiable information

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

9:20 AM

H.420 - An act relating to tax increment financing for flood-impacted communities

• Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor
  

9:30 AM

H.476 - An act relating to establishing a Mechanized Logging and Trucking Training Program

• Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
  

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation

Introduction and Walk-through

• Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:45 AM

S.125 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and collective bargaining rights

Introduction and Walk-through

• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

S.117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Robert Depper, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

2:30 PM

H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

• Rep. Erin Brady
  
• Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

S.125 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and collective bargaining rights

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Minutes After the Floor

H.317 - An act relating to credit card fees on taxes and gratuities

Introduction, Walk-through, and Discussion

• Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  
• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Doug Kantor, General Counsel, NACS
  
• Steve Rauschenberger, State Government Affairs Consultant, The Electronic Payment Coalition
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

S.117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  
• James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
  
• Kelly Massicotte, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.69 - An act relating to an age-appropriate design code

Introduction and Walk-through

• Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.69 - An act relating to an age-appropriate design code

• Gaia Bernstein, Technology, Privacy, and Policy Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law
  
• Amy Bos, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Net Choice
  
• Kaitlynn Cherry, Design It For Us
  
• Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Josh Golin, Executive Director, Fairplay
  
• Frances Haugen, Meta Whistleblower, Advocate
  
• Megan Iorio, Electronic Privacy Information Center
  
• Ravi Iyer, Researcher/Technologist, Anxious Generation
  
• Brianna January, Director, State and Local Government Relations, Chamber of Progress
  
• Laura Marquez-Garrett, Attorney, Social Media Victims Law Center
  
• Jenny Radesky, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School
  
• Heidi Schumacher, General Pediatrician, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Megan Stokes, State Policy Director, Computer & Communications Industry Association
  

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont/Canada-Current Trade Challenges

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs from 9:00am to noon, with a break from 10:30-10:50am in Room 11 of the State House. This will be livestreamed on House Commerce and Economic Development's YouTube Channel.

• Sen. Philip Baruth, President Pro Tempore
  
• Francois Desmarais, Vice President, Trade and Industry Affairs, Canadian Steel Producers Association
  
• Martin Désilets, President, International Maple Syrup Institute
  
• Rob Golden, CEO, Renoun Skis
  
• Forest Harger, Chief of Staff, Burton Snowboards
  
• Fauna Hurley, Congressional Staffer, Sen. Peter Welch
  
• Dan Kelly, President and CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses
  
• Kurt Kreundling, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom
  
• Rep. Jill Krowinski, Speaker of the House
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kevin Moyer, Owner, Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates of Vermont
  
• Robby Ringer, Owner, Drink Bivo
  
• Marc Sherman, CEO, Outdoor Gear Exchange
  
• Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Walk-through

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Tourism Day

Joint Hearing with the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs from 9:00am to 11:00am in Room 11 of the State House. This will be livestreamed on House Commerce and Economic Development's YouTube Channel.

• Vicky Allard, Founder and Executive Chef, Blake Hill Preserves
  
• Randy George, Owner, Red Hen Baking Company
  
• Kim Jackson, Director of Communications and Marketing, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
  
• Will Kriewald, CEO, Basin Harbor Resort and Boat Club
  
• Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
  
• Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
  
• Nina Ridhibhinyo, Director of Programs and Strategy, ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
  
• Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• René Sylvestre, Quebec Delegate to New England
  
• Kate Trzaskos, Executive Director, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
  
• Steve Wright, President & General Manager, Jay Peak Resort
  

11:15 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Walk-through

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 11, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:50 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

12:15 PM

House Floor

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Business Loans

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• John Dwyer, CEO, EastRise Credit Union
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Walk-through

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

Break

2:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  
• David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
  

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  
• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

11:10 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, VT Builders and Remodelers
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

10 Mins After the Floor

S.122 - An act relating to economic and workforce development

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony

• Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Small Business Law Center and Clinic, Vermont Law and Graduate School
  
• Mieko Ozeki, Co-founder, Vermont Womenpreneurs
  
• Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
  

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Career Technical Education

• Jeremy Baker, Manager of the Lumber & Building Materials Department, RK Miles
  
• Tim Comes, Owner, Goodro Lumber
  
• Claudia Homan, Bethel Mills
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association and the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
  

10:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Andrew Foley, Jonathan Rose Companies
  
• Adam Necrason, Necrason Group, Hula, Ride Your Bike, LLC
  
• Russ Scully, Hula, Ride Your Bike, LLC
  

10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Report

• Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.205 - An act relating to agreements not to compete

Walk-through

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Meeting with Interns

Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern

• Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

10 Mins After the Floor

S.117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation

Mark-up and Discussion

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  
• Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Non-Profit Legislative Day

• Renata Aylward, Communications Manager, Merck Forest and Farmland Center
  
• Daniel Barlow, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
  
• Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  
• Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  
• Phoebe Zorn, Executive Director, Pride Center
  

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations

Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment and Straw-poll Vote

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Sen. Christopher "Chris" Mattos, Reporter
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:15 PM

Break

1:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Charlie Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  
• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

2:30 PM

Break

3:25 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

• Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Act 181

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:50 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Committee Discussion

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