2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on General and Housing (Room 31)
The House Committee on General and Housing considers matters relating to housing, labor, equity and inclusion, and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive Canvassing Committee Report
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
- 15 minutes after adjournment
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Introductions and Discussion
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:15 AM
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Introductions and Discussion
Introduction
- 10:45 AM
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Public Assets Institute
Introduction
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Julie Lowell, Policy Analyst, Public Assets Institute
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Julie Lowell, Policy Analyst, Public Assets Institute
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Introduction
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:45 AM
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Break for Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Association of Realtors
Introduction
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Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
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Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
- 2:30 PM
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Champlain Housing Trust
Introduction
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Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
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Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Housing Production
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Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
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Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
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Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing Production
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Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
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Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
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Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Housing Production
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Christian Meyer, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 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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Security Briefing
This meeting will not be livestreamed due to its sensitive nature.
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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Sara Macera, Sergeant, 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
- 10:00 AM
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Housing Production
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David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
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David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
- 10:30 AM
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Department of Housing and Community Development and Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Introductions and Overview
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Housing
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Marla McQuiston, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
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Hannah Schwartz, Member, Riverflow Community
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Marla McQuiston, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
- 11:00 AM
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Housing Production
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Discussion of programs and priorities for 2025.
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 10:45 AM
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Act 250
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
- 2:30 PM
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Discrimination Prevention Training
This meeting will take place in the Pavilion and will not be livestreamed
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing Production
Introductions
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Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / Support and Services at Home (SASH)
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Liz Genge, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
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Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / Support and Services at Home (SASH)
- 9:45 AM
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Landlord Tenant Law Study Committee
Joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs
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Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
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Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Chair, Landlord Tenant Law Study Committee
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Jean Murray, Director, Housing for Everyone Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.33 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave
Introduction, walk-through, and testimony
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Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel
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Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.38 - An act relating to adding new positions to the Human Rights Commission
Introduction, walk-through, and testimony
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Hartford
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Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Hartford
- 2:55 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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Legislative Briefing
House Chamber
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing Production
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
- 9:30 AM
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Community Development
Introductions
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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Labor
Introductions
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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David Mickenberg, Partner, Mickenburg PLC
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Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 11:20 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Vote on committee letter to House Appropriations
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Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the floor
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Ethics, Rules, and Decorum Training
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Community Action Partnership
Introductions
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Tim Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, BROC Community Action
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Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
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Casey Winterson, Director of Economic and Community Based Services, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
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Tim Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, BROC Community Action
- 11:00 AM
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Housing Production
Testimony
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Jonah Richard, Founder and Builder, Village Ventures
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Jonah Richard, Founder and Builder, Village Ventures
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Housing Production
Testimony
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 2:10 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 10:45 AM
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2026 Budget Address
Joint assembly to receive budget address
- 3:35 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.38 - An act relating to adding new positions to the Human Rights Commission
Continued
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General and Housing
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General and Housing
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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American Federation of Teachers
Vermont chapter introduction
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Heather Riemer, Executive Director, American Federation for Teachers Vermont
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Heather Riemer, Executive Director, American Federation for Teachers Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers
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Rep. Mark Higley, Lead Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mark Higley, Lead Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
- 11:10 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Landlord Tenant Issues
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Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
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Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Human Rights Commission Introduction
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Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Governor's Omnibus Housing Proposal
This is a joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs. It will be hosted in room 31 and live streamed to the House General and Housing Youtube Channel.
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor, Rutland-1
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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Governor's Omnibus Housing Proposal
This is a joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs. It will be hosted in room 31 and live streamed to the House General and Housing Youtube Channel.
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
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Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
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Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor, Rutland-1
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Governor's Omnibus Housing Proposal
Committee discussion
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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Landlord Tenant Issues
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Tom Proctor, Statewide Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Tom Proctor, Statewide Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Short Term Rental Housing
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Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
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Brian Pine, Director, Community and Economic Development Office
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Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:20 AM
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Short Term Rental Housing
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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
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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Cost of Housing and Miscellaneous Issues
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Bond Bank
Introduction to the Infrastructure Bond Bank
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
- 1:30 PM
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Cost of Housing and Miscellaneous Issues
Testimony
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Manufactured Housing
Joint hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. This hearing will be held in State House room 10 and live streamed on the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development 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, 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
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Introduction to Labor Law
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
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Governor's Housing Proposal
Testimony
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 11:30 AM
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Manufactured Housing
Testimony
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- 12:00 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Tax Increment Financing
Joint hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. This hearing will be held in State House room 11 and live streamed on House General and Housing YouTube channel
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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
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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State Housing Tax Credit Program
Down Payment Assistance and First-Generation Homebuyer program updates
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Futures Project
Introduction
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Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
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Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
- 1:30 PM
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H.106 - An act relating to selling real property within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area
Introduction
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
- 1:40 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to the creation of the Housing Board of Appeals
Introduction
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
- 1:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Manufactured Housing
Testimony
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
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Peter Schneider, Senior Consultant, Efficiency Vermont
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Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
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Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to the creation of the Housing Board of Appeals
Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Landlord Tenant Issues
Testimony
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Steve Dolgin, Landlord
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Steve Dolgin, Landlord
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Housing Production
Testimony
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Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
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Evan Langfeldt, Chief Executive Officer, O’Brien Brothers
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Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
- 2:20 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
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H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing
Introduction and walk-through
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Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Let's Build Homes Tax Increment Financing Proposal
This is a joint hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development held in Room 267 of the Pavilion. This will be live streamed on House General and Housing's YouTube channel.
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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
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David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
Testimony
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Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Hannah Pickett, Resident, Champlain Housing Trust
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Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
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Kate Wanner, Senior Project Manager, Trust for Public Land
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Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
- 11:30 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
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Housing Production
Testimony
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Kevin Moyer, Owner, Vermont Frames
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Kevin Moyer, Owner, Vermont Frames
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses
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Rep. Conor Casey, Co-sponsor
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Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
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Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers
Testimony and vote
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:00 PM
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H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike
Introduction
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Rep. Conor Casey, Co-sponsor
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Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
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Rep. Conor Casey, Co-sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Housing Funding
Testimony
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Walk-through
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Landlord Tenant Issues
Testimony
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Nora Aronds, Person with Lived Experience
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John Dunbar, Landlord
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Nora Aronds, Person with Lived Experience
- 1:45 PM
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Recovery Day
Testimony
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Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
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Harley LaRocque, Membership Coordinator, VFOR Saint Albans Men’s Recovery Home
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Mary Rhodes, Member, VFOR Essex Women’s Transitional Apartment
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Hilary Whitaker, Member, VFOR Barre Women's Recovery Home
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Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Testimony
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Sarah Truckle, Vice President of Business Operations, Vermont State University
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant-at-Arms and UVM Trustees
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Walk-through and mark-up
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Testimony
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Testimony
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Committee discussion
- 2:15 PM
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Housing Funding
Testimony
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Peter Kahn, Owner, Sienna Construction
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Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Appeals language walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Land bank & rental registry testimony
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Jayme Bauer, Community Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jim Tischler, Development Director, Michigan State Land Bank Authority
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Jayme Bauer, Community Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 3:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Appeals language testimony and committee discussion
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers
Walk-through
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
HomeShare Vermont testimony
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Connor Timmons, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
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Connor Timmons, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:05 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Walk-through
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Letter to Appropriations Committee
Committee discussion
- 1:30 PM
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H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers
Committee discussion and vote
- 2:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Resident Services Program testimony
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Jenny Hyslop, Housing 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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Jenny Hyslop, Housing Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- 2:30 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Appeals language walk-through and mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Appeals language testimony and committee discussion
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 10:30 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
On-site manufacturing testimony and committee discussion
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:05 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 AM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Vermont Housing Improvement Program testimony and committee discussion
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Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 2:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Brownfields language walk-through and committee discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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Discussion of Bills in Committee
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Walk-through and mark-up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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Discussion of Bills in Committee
- 2:20 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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H. - An act relating to housing
Walk-through and markup
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn