2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse 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.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk - -
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
Appointment of Committee Chairs
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive report of Canvassing Committee
- After Joint Assembly
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Committee Introductions
Committee Member Introductions
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Legislative Counsel Introduction
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Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Introduction to JFO
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:30 PM
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IT Overview
Introductions to IT
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Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
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Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Secretary of State
Including Corporate Division
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Serve, Learn, and Earn
Introduction to Committee Members
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
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Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
- 2:00 PM
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Preservation Trust
Introduction to Committee Members
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Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
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Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
- 2:30 PM
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Advance Vermont Presentation
Introduction to Committee Members
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Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
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Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
- 3:00 PM
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Agency of Agriculture's Working Lands Initiative
Introduction to Committee Members
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Elizabeth Sipple, Program Lead, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Elizabeth Sipple, Program Lead, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
- 3:30 PM
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Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Introductions to Committee Members
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Financial Regulation
Introduction to Committee Members
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Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Amanda Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
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Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 10:45 AM
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Attorney General's Office
Introductions to Committee Members
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Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont State Colleges System
Introduction to Committee Members
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Kayla Dewey, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges System
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Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
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Kayla Dewey, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges System
- 2:00 PM
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VEDA
Vermont Economic Development Authority Introduction to Committee Members
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Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Renée Grzankowski, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Thad Richardson, CFO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Regional Development Corporations
Introduction to Committee Members
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Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
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Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
- 10:15 AM
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Regional Planning Commissions
Introduction to Committee Members
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
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David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
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Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Bankers Association
Introduction to Committee Members
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 11:35 AM
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Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Introductions to Committee Members
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Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
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Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Introductions to Committee Members
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
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Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
- 2:30 PM
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NCCI
National Council on Compensation Insurance Introduction to Committee Members
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Susan Donegan, Chief Regulatory Officer, National Council on Compensation Insurance
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Justin Moulton, Senior State Relations Executive, National Council on Compensation Insurance
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Susan Donegan, Chief Regulatory Officer, National Council on Compensation Insurance
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Meeting with Interns
Meeting with the UVM Legislative Interns
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:35 AM
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Housing Initiatives
Introductions to Committee Members
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Outdoor Recreation
Introduction to Committee Members
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Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
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Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
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Sam Hooper, Owner, Vermont Glove
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Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Tommy O'Connor, Vice-Chair, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
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Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Introductions to Committee Members
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Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 2:30 PM
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Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
Introductions to Committee Members
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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University of Vermont and Economic Development
Introduction to Committee Members
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Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
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Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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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.
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Ryan Parkman, Personalized Learning Team Program Manager, Agency of Education
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
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Vermont Professionals of Color Network
Introduction to Committee Members
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Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (Chittenden County)
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Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (Chittenden County)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Security Briefing
This meeting will not be live streamed due to the sensitive content.
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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Sara Macera, Capitol Police Department
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John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
- 10:15 AM
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H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Walk-Through
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Introduction to Committee Members
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Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Introduction to Committee Members
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Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
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Nic Longo, Director of Aviation, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
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Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Introductions to Committee Members
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Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Brittany Nevins, Captive Insurance Economic Development Director, Vermont Department of Economic Development
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Melinda Young, Vice President, Risk Management, Alberici Group
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Sandy Bigglestone, Interim Commissioner of Department of Financial Regulation and Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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Legislative Briefing
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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VSAC
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Introduction to Committee Members
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Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 10:10 AM
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Department of Labor
Introductions to Committee Members
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Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Rowan Hawthorne, Principal Assistant and Legislative Liaison, Vermont Department of Labor
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Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
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Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Agency of Natural Resources
Introduction to Committee Members
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:00 PM
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Let's Grow Kids and Building Bright Futures
Introduction to Committee Members
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Anna Brouillette, Policy and Program Director, Building Bright Futures
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Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Anna Brouillette, Policy and Program Director, Building Bright Futures
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:15 PM
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Ethics, Rules, and Decorum Training
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Meeting with Interns
Meeting with UVM Legislative Interns
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
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Liz First-Raddock, Legislative Internship Program Instructor, Center for Research on Vermont
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Discrimination Prevention Training
Committee Members Discrimination Prevention Training
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Adult Education and Literacy Network
Introduction to Committee Members
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Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
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Joe Przyperhart, Director of Programs, Vermont Adult Learning
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Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
- 1:45 PM
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Vermont Community Action Partnership
Introduction to Committee Members
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Tom Donahue, Executive Director, BROC Community Action
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Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
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Tom Donahue, Executive Director, BROC Community Action
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Arts Council
Introduction to Committee Members
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Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2026 Budget Address
Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Address
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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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
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Maya Carlet, Nurse Practitioner, Partners in Integrative Healing
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Rep. Abbey Duke, Owner, SugarSnap Catering
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Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Jada Khosla, Psychiatrist, Partners in Integrative Healing
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Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Linda Rossi, State Director, Vermont Small Business Development Center
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Ruth Steinmetz, Co Founder and Creative Director, Steinmetz LLC
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Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
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Whitney Aldrich, Owner, Axels Gallery and Frame Shop
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
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Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
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Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter, Committee Representative
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Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
- 2:30 PM
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H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Mark-Up
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Community College of Vermont
Introduction to Committee Members
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Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
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Tiffany Walker, Senior Director of Workforce Education, Community College of Vermont
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Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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State Auditor
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services
Walk-Through
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services
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Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
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Ryan Naples, Senior Manager of Public Policy, DailyPay
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Mark Salters, Public Policy Manager, Payactiv
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Geoff Walsh, Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
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Ben LaRocco, Senior Director of Government Relations, Earnin
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Meeting with Interns
Meeting with Committee's UVM Legislative Intern
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10 Minutes After Floor
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Common Good Vermont
Introduction to Committee Members
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Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
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Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
Introduction by Vermont Small Business Law Center and Clinic at VLGS to Committee Members
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Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Law and Graduate School
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Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Law and Graduate School
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Retail and Grocers Association
Introduction to Committee Members
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Ed Fox, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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Ed Fox, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- 1:30 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services
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Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
- 2:15 PM
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H.34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Mark-Up and Vote
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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State Treasurer's Office
Introduction to Committee Members
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor & Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont State Archives & Records Administration
Introduction to Committee Members
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
- 2:00 PM
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Department of Liquor and Lottery
Introduction to Committee Members
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
- 3:00 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services
Mark-Up
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Monica Burks, Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Monica Burks, Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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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
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Housing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Jeff Lubell, Principal Associate for Housing and Asset Building, ABT Associates
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 10:10 AM
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Vermont Lodging Association
Introduction to Committee Members
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Kim Donahue, President, Vermont Lodging Association
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Brian Maggiotta, Owner, Inn at Manchester
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Hans van Wees, Co-Chair, Hotel Vermont
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Kim Donahue, President, Vermont Lodging Association
- 11:00 AM
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Tax Increment Financing
Overview for Committee Members
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Walk-Through and Discussion
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Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
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Kevin Mead, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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3Squares VT Awareness Day
Introduction to Committee Members
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Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
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Tobin Porter-Brown, Business Owner, Front Seat Coffee
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Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
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Georgie Rubens, Director, Burlington Farmers' Market
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Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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Virtual Currency Kiosk Report
Overview and Discussion with Committee
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Agency of Digital Services
Introduction to Committee Members
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Andrea DeLaBruere, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
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Shawn Nailor, Special Programs Director, Agency of Digital Services
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Andrea DeLaBruere, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
- 11:30 AM
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H.99 - An act relating to regulating earned wage access services
Committee Discussion
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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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
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Meeting with Interns
Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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ABC and Vermont Academy for Construction Excellence
Introduction to Committee Members
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Matt Musgrave, Vermont Regional Director, Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT
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Jon Pizzagalli, Chair of Board of Directors, Vermont Academy for Construction Excellence
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Matt Musgrave, Vermont Regional Director, Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT
- 1:45 PM
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Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
Introduction to Committee Members
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Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
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Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
- 2:30 PM
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Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Introduction to Committee Members
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Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Vermont National Guard
Introduction to Committee Members
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor & Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Tax Increment Financing and Strategic Projects for Advancing Rural Communities
Discussion on TIFs and SPARC.
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Gary Fox, Development Director, Town of Rockingham
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Scott Pickup, Municipal Manager, Town of Rockingham
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
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
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 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
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Robin Imbrogno, Founder and CEO, The Human Resource Consulting Group, LLC
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Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- -
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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
-
Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, 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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Jackie Dagger, Program Manager, Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Educator Workforce Development
Federal SAEF Grant, Pilot Registered Apprenticeship Program, Alternative Teacher Licensure Program.
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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
-
John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
- 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
-
Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
- -
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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
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
-
David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Field Trip - North Country Union School District
209 Veterans Ave, Newport, VT 05855
- 11:00 AM
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Field Trip - Track Inc.
172 Bogner Dr, Newport, VT 05855
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Lunch
- After Lunch
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Field Trip - Galvion
30 Industrial Dr #10, Newport, VT 05855
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 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
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
-
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 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
-
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
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 3:00 PM
-
Vermont Community Action Partnership
Discussion on Budget
-
Matthew DeGroot, Lobbyist, Action Circles
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Rosie Gray, Financial Securities Specialist and Business Coach, Capstone Community Action
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Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
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Matthew DeGroot, Lobbyist, Action Circles
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Fairs
VT Fairs Day
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, VT Agricultural Fairs Association
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Lonna Kantorski, Vermont State Fair
-
Cindy Kayhart, President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
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Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Jason Sicard, President, Orleans County Fair
-
Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, VT Agricultural Fairs Association
- 9:30 AM
-
Government of Canada
Introduction to and Discussion with Committee Members
-
Bernadette Jordan, Consul General of Canada, Canadian Embassy
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Maggie Randall, Public and Government Affairs Attaché, Québec Government Office in Boston
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Meaghan Sunderland, Head of Public Affairs, Political and Economic Relations, Canadian Embassy
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Bernadette Jordan, Consul General of Canada, 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.
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Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Erika Schneider, Director, Hartford Tech Center
-
Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career 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.
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Seth Bowden, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
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Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center
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Patrick Guckin, Director of Career and Technical Education, St. Johnsbury Academy
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Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Erik Remmers, Director, Green Mountain Tech
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Seth Bowden, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
NEK Day
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
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Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
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Jon Ramsay, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Mike Reddy, Board Member, Headwaters Community Trust, Northeast Kingdom Organizing
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Cynthia Stuart, Owner, Stuart Consulting
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Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
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Rick Ufford-Chase, Executive Director, Newport City Downtown Development
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Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees
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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
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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
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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
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Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
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
-
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
-
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
-
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Serve Learn Earn
Discussion on Budget
-
Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
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Kim Guertin, Director, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Audubon Vermont
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Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
-
Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSOURCE
-
Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
- 2:00 PM
-
Free Degree Promise
Introduction and Discussion
-
Carolyn Weir, Executive Director, The McClure Foundation
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Carolyn Weir, Executive Director, The McClure Foundation
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
-
Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
- 9:30 AM
-
Municipal Technical Assistance Program
Discussion on Budget
-
Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
-
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.
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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
-
Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
- 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
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 3:15 PM
-
Vermont Arts Council
Discussion on Budget
-
Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
-
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
-
Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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
-
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Working Lands Coalition
- 9:30 AM
-
Child Care Financing
Discussion on Budget
-
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
-
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
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Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, 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
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Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
-
Doug Merrill, Regional Innovation Officer, University of Vermont
-
Kirk Dombrowski, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, University of Vermont
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:15 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Committee Memo to House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
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
-
Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 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
-
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
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
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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
-
Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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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
-
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 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
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Amy Shollenberger, Representative, Action Circles
-
Autumn Moen, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
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
-
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
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- -
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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
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Ethan McLaughlin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
- 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
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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
-
David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
- 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
-
Jim Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
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
-
Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 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
-
David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
- -
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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
-
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
-
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
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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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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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
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
-
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
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Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access
-
Jeff Jockisch, Privacy Researcher, Obscure IQ
- -
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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
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Garrett Rogers, Senior Operations Counsel, First American Title Insurance Corporation
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Lauren Scholz, McConnaughhay and Rissman Professor of Law, Florida State University College of Law
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Matt Adkisson, CEO, Atlas Data Privacy
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
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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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
-
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 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
-
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
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Representative, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 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
-
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
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
- 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
-
Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
- 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
-
Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
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
-
Jody Emerson, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
- 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
-
Nicole MacTavish, Superintendent and Director, Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District
- 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
-
Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
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
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 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
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
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
-
Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 9:00 AM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
Discussion on Proposed Floor Amendment
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Rep. Zachary Harvey
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Zachary Harvey
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district
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Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
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Jason Reed, Director, Burlington Technical Center
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Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:10 PM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
Amendment Walk-through
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
Amendment Walk-through and Committee Discussion
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
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David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
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Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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H. - An act relating to one statewide career and technical education school district
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Piscatelli, Senior Associate, APA Consulting
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Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
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Ruth Durkee, State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
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Sean Brown, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
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Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services
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Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sean Brown, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
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Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
Committee Lunch with Consul General and Deputy Director from Taiwan.
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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House Floor
Roll-call Vote on Floor
- 2:00 PM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
Straw-poll Vote on Amendment
- 3:15 PM
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House Floor
Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Meeting with Interns
Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
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Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Meeting
Discussion on Career Technical Education
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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H.24 - An act relating to requiring retail businesses to accept cash
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- 9:10 AM
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H.160 - An act relating to creating a right to repair for medical devices
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- 9:15 AM
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H.161 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- 9:20 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
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H.212 - An act relating to creating incentives for AmeriCorps members
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Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
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Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
- 9:40 AM
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H.235 - An act relating to unemployment insurance eligibility and benefits
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.257 - An act relating to creating the Office of Entrepreneurship
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 1:10 PM
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Break
- 1:25 PM
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H.329 - An act relating to the towing and storage of abandoned motor vehicles
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
- 1:35 PM
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H.268 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
- 1:40 PM
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H.301 - An act relating to age verification in social media
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
- 1:45 PM
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H.332 - An act relating to the creation of the Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 1:50 PM
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H.338 - An act relating to unemployment compensation
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Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
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Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
- 1:55 PM
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H.340 - An act relating to regulating developers and deployers of certain automated decision systems
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 2:00 PM
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H.341 - An act relating to creating oversight and safety standards for developers and deployers of inherently dangerous artificial intelligence systems
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 2:10 PM
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H.356 - An act relating to the creation of the Unemployment Compensation Benefit Modernization Advisory Committee
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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H.360 - An act relating to privacy protections for mobile identification
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
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Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
- 2:30 PM
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H.365 - An act relating to the regulation of social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems
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Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor
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Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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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.
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Diane Abru, Rigorous Technology
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Alberto Aguilar, CEO, Carris Reels
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Elizabeth Dunn, Vermont Flannel & Vermont Teddy Bear
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Meg Hammond, Generator Makerspace
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Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
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Brian Kippen, KAD
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Nick Managan, Partner & Community Marketing Manager, Cabot Creamery
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Mike Rainville, Maple Landmark
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Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Diane Abru, Rigorous Technology
- 10:55 AM
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H.366 - An act relating to neurological rights
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 11:05 AM
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H.367 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Olympics Task Force
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 11:15 AM
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H.370 - An act relating to cryptocurrency and protecting the public welfare
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
- 11:25 AM
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Early College Students, Community College of Vermont
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Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
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Savannah LaFountain, Early College and Free Degree Promise Graduate, Community College of Vermont
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Jada Unruh, Early College Student, Community College of Vermont
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Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor