House 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.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Canvassing Committee Report

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

15 minutes after adjournment

Introductions and Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 10, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

Introductions and Discussion

Introduction

10:45 AM

Public Assets Institute

Introduction

• Julie Lowell, Policy Analyst, Public Assets Institute
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Introduction

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Vermont Association of Realtors

Introduction

• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

2:30 PM

Champlain Housing Trust

Introduction

• Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Production

• Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
  
• Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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9:00 AM

Housing Production

• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
  
• Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Production

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Christian Meyer, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

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9:00 AM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be livestreamed due to its sensitive nature.

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

10:00 AM

Housing Production

• David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
  

10:30 AM

Department of Housing and Community Development and Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Introductions and Overview

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 17, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Housing

• Marla McQuiston, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
  
• Hannah Schwartz, Member, Riverflow Community
  

11:00 AM

Housing Production

• Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Discussion of programs and priorities for 2025.

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 250

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  

2:00 PM

Land Access and Opportunity Board

• Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  
• Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  

2:30 PM

Discrimination Prevention Training

This meeting will take place in the Pavilion and will not be livestreamed

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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9:00 AM

Housing Production

Introductions

• Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / Support and Services at Home (SASH)
  
• Liz Genge, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
  

9:45 AM

Landlord Tenant Law Study Committee

Joint hearing with Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs. It will be livestreamed on House General's YouTube Channel.

• Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Chair, Landlord Tenant Law Study Committee
  
• Jean Murray, Director, Housing for Everyone Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.33 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Introduction, walk-through, and testimony

• Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel
  

2:10 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H.38 - An act relating to adding new positions to the Human Rights Commission

Introduction, walk-through, and testimony

• Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Hartford
  
• Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel
  

2:55 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

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9:00 AM

Housing Production

• Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  

9:30 AM

Community Development

Introductions

• Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:20 AM

Labor

Introductions

• Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  
• David Mickenberg, Partner, Mickenburg PLC
  
• Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
  

11:20 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Vote on committee letter to House Appropriations

• Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

House Floor

After the floor

Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training

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Friday, January 24, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Vermont Community Action Partnership

Introductions

• Tim Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, BROC Community Action
  
• Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
  
• Casey Winterson, Director of Economic and Community Based Services, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
  

11:00 AM

Housing Production

Testimony

• Jonah Richard, Founder and Builder, Village Ventures
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Production

Testimony

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  

2:10 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

3:35 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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9:30 AM

H.38 - An act relating to adding new positions to the Human Rights Commission

Continued

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General and Housing
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:15 AM

American Federation of Teachers

Vermont chapter introduction

• Heather Riemer, Executive Director, American Federation of Teachers Vermont
  

10:30 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

• Rep. Mark Higley, Lead Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  
• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:10 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Landlord Tenant Issues

• Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Human Rights Commission Introduction

• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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10:00 AM

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.

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor, Rutland-1
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

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.

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor, Rutland-1
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Omnibus Housing Proposal

Committee discussion

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Landlord Tenant Issues

• Tom Proctor, Statewide Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 31, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Short Term Rental Housing

• Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
  
• Brian Pine, Director, Community and Economic Development Office
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:20 AM

Short Term Rental Housing

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Cost of Housing and Miscellaneous Issues

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Bond Bank

Introduction to the Infrastructure Bond Bank

• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  

1:30 PM

Cost of Housing and Miscellaneous Issues

Testimony

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

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

10:00 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introduction to Labor Law

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

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10:45 AM

Governor's Housing Proposal

Testimony

• Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:30 AM

Manufactured Housing

Testimony

• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

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

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 7, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

State Housing Tax Credit Program

Down Payment Assistance and First-Generation Homebuyer program updates

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Futures Project

Introduction

• Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
  

1:30 PM

H.106 - An act relating to selling real property within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area

Introduction

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  

1:40 PM

H.42 - An act relating to the creation of the Housing Board of Appeals

Introduction

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  

1:50 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Manufactured Housing

Testimony

• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
  
• Peter Schneider, Senior Consultant, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
  

2:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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10:00 AM

H.42 - An act relating to the creation of the Housing Board of Appeals

Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:45 AM

Landlord Tenant Issues

Testimony

• Steve Dolgin, Landlord
  

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Production

Testimony

• Zeke Davisson, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Properties
  
• Evan Langfeldt, Chief Executive Officer, O’Brien Brothers
  

2:20 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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10:45 AM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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.

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 14, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Testimony

• Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
  
• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Hannah Pickett, Resident, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
  
• Kate Wanner, Senior Project Manager, Trust for Public Land
  

11:30 AM

Break

11:35 AM

Housing Production

Testimony

• Kevin Moyer, Owner, Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates of Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucuses

• Rep. Conor Casey, Co-sponsor
  
• Rep. Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
  
• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Testimony and vote

• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
  

2:00 PM

H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Co-sponsor
  
• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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9:00 AM

Housing Funding

Testimony

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk-through

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Landlord Tenant Issues

Testimony

• Nora Aronds, Person with Lived Experience
  
• John Dunbar, Landlord
  

1:45 PM

Recovery Day

Testimony

• Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
  
• Harley LaRocque, Membership Coordinator, VFOR Saint Albans Men’s Recovery Home
  
• Mary Rhodes, Member, VFOR Essex Women’s Transitional Apartment
  
• Hilary Whitaker, Member, VFOR Barre Women's Recovery Home
  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

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9:00 AM

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Testimony

• Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Sarah Truckle, Vice President of Business Operations, Vermont State University
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant-at-Arms and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk-through and mark-up

• Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 21, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Testimony

• Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Testimony

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Committee discussion

2:15 PM

Housing Funding

Testimony

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Peter Kahn, Owner, Sienna Construction
  
• Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
  

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Appeals language walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Land bank & rental registry testimony

• Jayme Bauer, Community Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  
• Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• James Tischler, Development Director, Michigan State Land Bank Authority
  

3:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Appeals language testimony and committee discussion

• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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9:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Walk-through

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

HomeShare Vermont testimony

• Connor Timmons, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk-through

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Letter to Appropriations Committee

Committee discussion

1:30 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion and vote

2:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Resident Services Program testimony

• Jenny Hyslop, Housing Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

2:30 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Appeals language walk-through and mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

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9:00 AM

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Appeals language testimony and committee discussion

• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

10:30 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

On-site manufacturing testimony and committee discussion

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

11:05 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Vermont Housing Improvement Program testimony and committee discussion

• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

2:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Brownfields language walk-through and committee discussion

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 28, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Discussion of Bills in Committee

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk-through and mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

Discussion of Bills in Committee

2:20 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk-through and markup

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Introduction

• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

H.440 - An act relating to providing protections against no-cause eviction

Introduction

• Rep. Saudia LaMont, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.295 - An act relating to payment of vacation leave upon separation from employment

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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9:00 AM

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Fiscal note

• James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:25 AM

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Walk-through and testimony

• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Testimony

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

11:25 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Discussion of current Family Medical Leave Act provisions

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:55 PM

Committee Discussion

4:40 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

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9:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Testimony, walk-through, and committee discussion

• Rep. Eric Maguire, Member, House Committee on Human Services
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Testimony

• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  

11:45 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Appeals language walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:05 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:25 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Committee discussion and vote

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:25 PM

Break

3:35 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion

4:10 PM

Break

4:15 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion

4:30 AM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 14, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Vote

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:15 PM

H.106 - An act relating to selling real property within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area

Walk-through, testimony, committee discussion, and possible vote

• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion and straw poll

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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11:00 AM

H.172 - An act relating to establishing a Common Interest Community Resource Center

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Dara Torre, Co-sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.348 - An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace

Introduction, walk-through, and committee discussion

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:20 AM

H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike

Walk-through

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:05 PM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Amendment introduction and straw poll

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 21, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.60 - An act relating to prohibiting discrimination based on immunization status

Introduction

• Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
  

1:15 PM

H.466 - An act relating to flood response and the creation of a voluntary buy-out program

Introduction

• Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor
  

1:30 PM

H.402 - An act relating to the Vermont Municipal Labor Relations Act

Introduction

• Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor
  

1:40 PM

H.242 - An act relating to regulating short-term rentals

Introduction

• Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

H.63 - An act relating to fair employment practices and legislative leave

Introduction

• Rep. Kate McCann, Sponsor
  

2:10 PM

H.127 - An act relating to deed restrictions and renewable energy devices

Introduction

• Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
  

2:20 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.334 - An act relating to limiting employer restrictions on individuals separating from employment

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

H.106 - An act relating to selling real property within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area

Walk-through and vote

• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Committee Meeting

H.479 floor presentation planning

3:10 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

Straw poll on amendments to H.479

9:30 AM

Constitutional Amendment Process

Overview

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Review of bill language

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Labor Relations

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike

Testimony and committee discussion

• Ellen Kaye, President, UVM Staff United
  
• Matt McGrath, Organizing Director, American Federation of Teachers Vermont
  
• Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
  

11:00 AM

Committee Meeting

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 28, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Testimony and committee discussion

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  

1:45 PM

Break

1:55 PM

H.253 - An act relating to workforce housing zones

Introduction

• Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Kate Lalley, Co-sponsor
  

2:20 PM

H.403 - An act relating to fair labor standards and housing standards for agricultural workers

Introduction

• Heather Surprenant, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.261 - An act relating to establishing a 32-hour workweek

Introduction

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

2:40 PM

H.262 - An act relating to restricting electronic monitoring of employees and the use of employment-related automated decision systems

Introduction

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Fair Housing Awareness Day

Testimony

• Leo Beebe, Student - Winooski High School
  
• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  
• Kahlia Livingston, Fair Housing Project Education & Outreach Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  

1:35 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike

Testimony and committee discussion

• Sharon Reich Paulsen, General Counsel, The University of Vermont
  

2:30 PM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Testimony and committee discussion

• Alexandra Alvarado, Director of Marketing and Education, American Apartment Owners Association
  
• Jose Ignacio De La Cruz, Member, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
  
• Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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9:00 AM

H.429 - An act relating to the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

South End Innovation District Housing Proposal

Testimony

• Lucia Campriello, Hula Lakeside
  
• Andrew Foley, Jonathan Rose Companies
  
• William Kohn Fleissig, Collaborative Equities LLC
  
• Adam Necrason, Necrason Group, Hula, Ride Your Bike, LLC
  
• Russ Scully, Hula, Ride Your Bike, LLC
  

10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.445 - An act relating to creating the Land Access and Opportunity Revolving Fund

Introduction

• Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  

10:40 AM

H.459 - An act relating to the Parental and Family Leave Act

Introduction

• Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 PM

H.173 - An act relating to granting public higher education employees the right to strike

Testimony

• Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

---

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

Introduction and walk-through

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:55 PM

H.429 - An act relating to the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission

Testimony

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:45 PM

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

Section overview

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 4, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Testimony and committee discussion

• Maryellen Griffin, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

---

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 AM

H.333 - An act relating to collective bargaining for agricultural workers

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:10 PM

H.336 - An act relating to enhancing enforcement of employment laws

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:20 PM

H.337 - An act relating to duties of the Commissioner of Labor

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:30 PM

H.344 - An act relating to creating a good cause standard for termination of employment

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:40 PM

H.347 - An act relating to expanding coverage of the minimum wage and overtime laws and maintaining the authority of the Attorney General to enforce complaints of employee misclassification

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

1:50 PM

H.439 - An act relating to the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

Federal Funding Cuts

Testimony

• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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9:00 AM

H.334 - An act relating to limiting employer restrictions on individuals separating from employment

Testimony

• Winston Bergman-Breen, Legal Director, Student Borrower Protection Center
  
• Brian Callaci, Chief Economist, Open Markets Institute
  
• Pat Garofalo, Director of State and Local Policy, American Economic Liberties Project
  
• Sebastian Martinez Hickey, State Economic Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

PR3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain

Walk-through and committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.362 - An act relating to State recognition of Native American tribes and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Introduction

• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  

11:10 AM

H.399 - An act relating to tenant rights

Introduction

• Rep. Chloe Tomlinson, Representative
  

11:20 AM

H.234 - An act relating to determining the appropriateness of a collective bargaining unit for adjunct faculty

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to granting State employees in the Executive Branch and Judiciary the right to strike

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  

11:40 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Federal Funding Cuts

Testimony

• Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  

2:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

Testimony

• Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Testimony and committee discussion

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Trish Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Liz Curry, Principle, Commonland Solutions
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jeremiah Ward, Cooperative Development Specialist, Cooperative Development Institute
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 11, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:20 AM

Lunch

12:15 PM

House Floor Resumes

After Floor

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Standard

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10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Walk-through and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:35 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Introduction and walk-through

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Committee Meeting

Testimony

• Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  

11:15 AM

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

Testimony and committee discussion

• Charlie Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  
• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

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9:00 AM

PR3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain

Testimony

• Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
  
• Rebecca McBroom, General Counsel, Vermont National Education Association
  
• David Mickenberg, Working Vermont
  
• Sean Stott, Director of Government Affairs, Laborers' International Union of N.A. Midwest Region
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:15 AM

PR3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain

Testimony and committee discussion

• Rebecca McBroom, General Counsel, Vermont National Education Association
  

11:15 AM

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

Walk-through and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 18, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:50 AM

H.334 - An act relating to limiting employer restrictions on individuals separating from employment

Testimony

• Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

PR3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain

This public hearing will be held in room 10

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

Discussion of current bills

9:15 AM

Break

9:30 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Judy Desrochers, Director of Finance, J.A. McDonald, Inc.
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Joseph McNeil, Chief Labor Negotiator, State of Vermont
  
• Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

11:10 AM

Break

11:20 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony and committee discussion

• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Kelly Price, Warden, Vermont Warden Service
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

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10:00 AM

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:15 AM

PR3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain

Committee discussion and vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:40 PM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Walk-through, committee discussion, and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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

Walk-through and committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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

Walk-through and committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 25, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony and committee discussion

• Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:23 PM

Break

1:25 PM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Joseph McNeil, Chief Labor Negotiator, State of Vermont
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Testimony

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
  
• Joseph McNeil, Chief Labor Negotiator, State of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.348 - An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace

Testimony and committee discussion

• Cutis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597
  
• Bridget Quinn, Legislative Director, Teamsters Joint Council 10
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:40 PM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

Potential amendment walk-through and committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

TIF language introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Edye Graning, Vice Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

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

Testimony

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Testimony and committee discussion

• Julie Hance, Town Manager, Chester
  
• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

Walk-through and committee discussion

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:35 PM

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

Testimony, committee discussion and possible vote

• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, May 2, 2025

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9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:55 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

Walk-through of revised language, committee discussion, and vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Amendment walk-through and committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:20 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Committee discussion of Senate amendments

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:05 AM

Committee Work Time

11:00 AM

Tour of Capitol Building

This meeting will not be livestreamed

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:55 PM

H.348 - An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace

Walk-through and committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:20 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

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10:00 AM

H.348 - An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace

Testimony and committee discussion

• Casey Jennings, Person with Lived Experience
  
• Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Ben Osha, Director of Workforce and Education, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

11:30 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 9, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:40 AM

Committee Meeting

Discussion of calendar for the remainder of May

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

School Building Reuse

Testimony and committee discussion

• Peter Fairweather, President, Fairweather Consulting
  
• Greg Gossens, Founding Partner, gbArchitecture
  

1:45 PM

H.461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave

Review of Senate amendments and straw poll

2:15 PM

Committee Meeting

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to collective bargaining

Amendment walk-through

• Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
  
• Jim Harrison, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

S.117 - An act relating to wage and hour, unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation

VOSHA section walk-through

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Tour of Affordable Housing Projects in Montpelier

This meeting will not be livestreamed

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

JRH4 - Joint resolution reaffirming support for the legislatively recognized Native American Indian tribes and bands of Vermont

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Carolyn Branagan, Sponsor
  
• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

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

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. This will be held in Room 11 of the State House and livestreamed on the House General and Housing YouTube channel

• Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

TBA

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Committee Meeting

Discussion of S.127

2:00 PM

Vacant and Delinquent Properties

Testimony

• Tera Howard, Chair, Windsor Selectboard
  

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:40 AM

H.445 - An act relating to creating the Land Access and Opportunity Revolving Fund

Testimony

• Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  
• Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  

11:05 AM

Act 181 §37 of 2024 Study Group Report

Testimony

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Annie Decker, Associate Director of Resource Development & Resiliency, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

Walk-through of CHIP amendments

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

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

Rural Caucus Amendment

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
  

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.106 - An act relating to selling real property within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area

Senate Proposal Walk-through and Possible Straw-poll Vote

• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

2:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 30, 2025

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:35 AM

Federal Housing Policy Update

• Matt Kent, Acting Legislative Director and Senior Counsel, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  
• Miles McGuriman, Policy Analyst, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  
• James Paradissis, Outreach Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  

10:00 AM

Overview and Updates

Trends, impact, response to federal programs

• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kevin Loso, Executive Director, Rutland Housing Authority
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Overview and Updates

Federal trends, impact, response on Vermont's housing developers

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
  
• Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  

12:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Setting priorities for upcoming Legislative Session

12:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

The Home Act, Act 181 of 2024, and Act 69 of 2025

Overview

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Housing Update

• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

3:10 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Housing Update

• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

10:10 AM

Housing Update

• Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Update

• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  

1:40 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Housing Update

• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
  

11:10 AM

Housing Update

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Update

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
  

2:15 PM

Housing Update

• Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Housing Update

• Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Health Equity Advisory Commission
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Community Housing Infrastructure Program

Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and House Committee on Ways and Means from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Room 11 of the State House. This will be livestreamed from the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development's YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzrAG4uj66EMBP8C2mwQPA/featured

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Josh Hanford, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
  
• Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
  

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by mandatory training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Update

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  

1:40 PM

Break

1:45 PM

H.562 - An act relating to common interest communities

Introduction

• Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

2:00 PM

H.532 - An act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors

• Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  

2:05 PM

Housing Update

• Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  
• Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

Housing Update

• Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

10:00 AM

Housing Update

• Dominic Cloud, City Manager, St. Albans
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Security Briefing

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  
• John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  
• Joe Tremblay, Capitol Police Officer, Capitol Police Department
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.556 - An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage

Introduction

• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

1:10 PM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• J.P. Isabelle, Executive Director, Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO
  

1:20 PM

H.551 - An act relating to overtime pay for firefighters

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
  

1:25 PM

H.570 - An act relating to overtime pay

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

1:30 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  

1:55 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

House Floor

Followed by Caucus of the Whole

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Housing Initiatives

• Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Landon Wheeler, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Adjustment Act letter to House Appropriations
Possible Vote

• Elizabeth Bacon, Director of Housing Program Administration, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Kevin Loso, Executive Director, Rutland Housing Authority
  
• Jo Troiano, Executive Director, Montpelier Housing Authority
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Housing Initiatives

Local Zoning and Regulatory Framework

• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

H.565 - An act relating to security deposits

Introduction

• Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  

10:25 AM

Homelessness and Housing Solutions

• Rep. Theresa Wood, House Committee on Human Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.532 - An act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors

Walkthrough

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:15 PM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Walkthrough

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:35 PM

H.661 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Introduction and Walkthrough

• Chris Taylor, Sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:55 PM

H.552 - An act relating to extending coverage of the Parental and Family Leave Act to full-time teachers

Walkthrough

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

2:00 PM

H.709 - An act relating to limiting overtime for medical interns, resident physicians, and physicians

Introduction

• Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
  

2:10 PM

H.713 - An act relating to raising the minimum wage for employees working for a national fast food chain

Introduction

• Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
  

2:20 PM

H.714 - An act relating to automated employment decision making and State employees

Introduction

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

Budget Process

Committee Discussion

• James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Agenda planning, bill discussion

10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.602 - An act relating to housing and land use

Housing Overview

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor, Rutland-1
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Federal Impacts

Labor Impacts

• Robert Depper, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• J.P. Isabelle, Executive Director, Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Kendal Smith, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

NEK Day

Housing Initiatives Discussion

• Theodore Colbath, Floor Survivor, Lunenburg
  
• Carey Crozier, Board Member, Headwaters Community Trust
  
• Paige Hartsell, Executive Director, KuRRve & NEK Organizing
  
• Terri Lavely, Director of Community Engagement, NEK Human Services
  
• Mike Morin, VT/ NH Program Director , Northern Forest Center
  
• Mike Reddy, Founding Board Member, Headwaters Community Trust, Northeast Kingdom Organizing
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

NEK Day

• Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
  
• Loralee Tester, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
  

11:40 AM

H.532 - An act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors

Vote

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Review of automatic sunsets for legislative reports

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:40 PM

H.688 - An act relating to timelines and process for residential evictions

Introduction

• Rep. Deborah "Debbie" Dolgin, Sponsor
  

1:45 PM

H.667 - An act relating to collective homeownership resources

Introduction

• Rep. Chloe Tomlinson, Sponsor
  

1:55 PM

H.678 - An act relating to the creation of a housing pilot program in Washington and Lamoille Counties

Introduction

• Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor
  

2:10 PM

H.704 - An act relating to the Tenant Representation Pilot Program

Introduction

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Human Rights Commission

Fair Housing and other federal impact updates

• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

11:35 AM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Walkthrough

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Introduction and Walkthrough

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Gayle Pezzo, Sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Walk-through

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

• Rachel Siegel, Senior Officer, Pew Charitable Trusts
  

2:20 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

• Ed Fitzpatrick, Bergeron, Paradis, & Fitzpatrick Legal
  
• Raechel MCleod, Regulatory Program Coordinator, EastRise Credit Union
  
• Alexander Shriver, Partner, Philips, Dunn, Shriver, & Carroll, P.C.
  
• Jeremiah Ward, Cooperative Development Specialist, Cooperative Development Institute
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Field Trip

Fecteau Homes site visit of manufactured housing
This meeting will not be livestreamed

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

• Ashley Eberly, Finance and Marketing Coordinator, Fecteau Homes
  
• Dan Fecteau, Fecteau Homes
  
• Jim Fecteau, Fecteau Homes
  
• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Dan Ridlehoover, President, Tri-Park Cooperative Housing
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

• Genevra Lavigne, Community Member
  
• Kahlia Livingston, Fair Housing Project Education & Outreach Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Gloria Quinn, Executive Director, Upper Valley Services
  
• Lindsey St.Amour, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Committee discussion and potential mark-up

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.725 - An act relating to the State Labor Relations Act

Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
  

11:15 AM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Fiscal walk-through

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.726 - An act relating to flexible working arrangements

Introduction

• Robert Hooper, Sponsor
  

1:15 PM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

• Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges System
  

2:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Introduction

• Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  

2:45 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Introduction

• Rep. Thomas "Tom" Charlton, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:30 AM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development from 1:00-3:00pm in Room 10 of the State House. This will be livestreamed from the House Committee on General and Housing YouTube.

• Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  
• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

Housing Initiatives

HULA BTV project update

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

1:30 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Laura Gorsky, Attorney, Laura E Gorsky, PLLC
  

2:20 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:20 PM

Housing Initiatives

Village Trust Initiative Update

• Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  
• Nicole Gratton, Administrator, Village Trust Initiative
  

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department of Housing and Community Development and Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Program and Budget updates

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

9:30 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jeff Lubell, Housing Policy Consultant, ABT Associates
  
• Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Committee Discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.440 - An act relating to providing protections against no-cause eviction

• Rep. Saudia LaMont, Sponsor
  

1:10 PM

H.688 - An act relating to timelines and process for residential evictions

• Rep. Deborah "Debbie" Dolgin, Sponsor
  

1:15 PM

H.756 - An act relating to termination of residential rental agreements based on criminal activity and increased penalties for crimes within a dwelling

Introduction

• Rep. Joshua Dobrovich, Sponsor
  

1:20 PM

Housing Initiatives

Multi-bill walk-through (H.399, H.440, H.688, H.756, H.772)

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:05 AM

Landlord-Tenant Initiatives

Walk-through

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Moving forward, testimony listed under H.772 may include discussion of other landlord-tenant bills H.399, H.440, H.688, and H.756

• Karin Ames, Housing Advocacy Programs Education Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  

11:30 AM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Committee discussion and vote

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.459 - An act relating to the Parental and Family Leave Act

Committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:30 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  
• Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  

2:50 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Brian Armstrong, Landlord
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  

11:15 AM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Mark-up discussion

1:35 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Maria Sussman, Tenant, St. Johnsbury
  

1:50 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Mark-up discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

Committee Discussion

"Build America, Buy America" letter to federal delegation

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Committee discussion

1:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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9:15 AM

Recovery Day

Recovery Housing

• Justice Donald, Former Member, Jenna's Promise
  
• Nicholas Farias, Ben's House
  
• Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
  
• Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
  

9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  
• Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
  

10:55 AM

Break

11:10 AM

FY2027 Budget

VHCB budget testimony and Committee discussion

• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Act 69 Report on The Road Home

Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Human Services from 1:00-2:00pm in Room 10 of the State House. This will be livestreamed from the House Committee on General and Housing YouTube.

• Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Beth Davis, Member, Developmental Disability Housing Initiative, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• David Frye, Peer Support Specialist, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Grace Kirpan, Upper Valley Services
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Chair, Act 69 State Housing and Residential Services Planning Committee
  
• Gloria Quinn, Executive Director, Upper Valley Services
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:20 PM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Introduction

• Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
  

2:35 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FY2027 Budget

Housing funding landscape and Committee discussion

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  

9:25 AM

Break

9:45 AM

FY27 Budget

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up and discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Housing Initiatives

AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust update

• Erik Forman, Director of Housing Policy, AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust
  
• J.P. Isabelle, Executive Director, Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 13, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Day

• Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
  
• Mike Foote, Co-founder, Dream Program
  
• Linda Martin, Wolcott Community Trust/Wolcott Town Forest
  
• Ana Meijia, Shared Equity Homeowner, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  
• Michelina Merrima, Legislative Intern, Rep. Saudia LaMont
  

10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Nadine L Scibek Law
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Vermont Housing Improvement Program

Program updates

• Erin Aguayo, Grants Management Specialist II, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:05 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Committee discussion and vote

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:30 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Walk-through and Committee discussion

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Dan Gamelin, Sheriff, Chittenden County
  
• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:45 AM

H.827 - An act relating to flooding disclosures when conveying real estate

Introduction

• Rep. Anthony "Tony" Micklus, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

• Kiah Morris, Secure Housing Coach, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  

10:30 AM

H.826 - An act relating to land access and opportunity

Introduction

• Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  
• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.459 - An act relating to the Parental and Family Leave Act

Walk-through and Committee discussion

• Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.858 - An act relating to the creation of the State Law Enforcement and Firefighters Bargaining Unit

Introduction

• Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  

2:55 PM

FY27 Budget Discussion

Draft letter to the House Appropriations Committee

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

State of the Guard Presentation

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Workplace Safety in State Buildings

Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions from 1-2:30pm in Room 10. This will be livestreamed from the House General YouTube.

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Rob Schell, Director of Court Security and Safety, Judiciary Branch
  

2:45 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  

3:10 PM

H.842 - An act relating to the Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits

Introduction

• Rep. Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 20, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

FY27 Budget

Committee discussion of letter to House Appropriations Committee

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:05 AM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Discussion to direct creation of long-form bill

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Break

11:40 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:45 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Vote

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

FY27 Budget

Discussion and approval of budget letter to the House Committee on Appropriations

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through and Committee discussion

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act

Introduction and walk-through

• Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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9:15 AM

H.459 - An act relating to the Parental and Family Leave Act

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Cutis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597
  
• Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  
• Tracey Whalen, Worker, Lived Experience
  

10:50 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:05 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and vote

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:10 PM

Break

2:25 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Review of bill

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:15 PM

H.874 - An act relating to municipal acquisition of abandoned residential and commercial property, municipal regulation of housing, and State funding for housing development

Introduction

• Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 27, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After House Floor

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Walk-through and testimony

• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  
• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Kim Rae, Montpelier Citizen, Lived Experience with Disability
  

2:20 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.459 - An act relating to the Parental and Family Leave Act

Mark-up

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act

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

3:20 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of priorities

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

H.403 - An act relating to fair labor standards and housing standards for agricultural workers

Bill review

• Rep. David Durfee, Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.919 - An act relating to classifying incarcerated individuals as temporary State employees

Introduction

• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  

10:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act

Discussion and vote

10:45 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.905 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the prohibitions on discrimination

Introduction

• Rep. Saudia LaMont, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  

1:30 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.556 - An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage

Walk-through, discussion, and mark-up

• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.172 - An act relating to establishing a Common Interest Community Resource Center

Walk-through, testimony, and discussion

• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.704 - An act relating to the Tenant Representation Pilot Program

Pilot program updates

• Sara Kagle, Project Director, Tenant Representation Pilot Program
  

11:30 AM

H.556 - An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage

Committee discussion and potential vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

Walk-through and testimony

• Katharine Nelson, Assistant Director, Rutgers Center on Law, Inequality, and Metropolitan Equity
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Will Frickle, Assistant Town Manager, Stowe
  
• Charles Safford, Town Manager, Stowe
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 13, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

1:45 PM

H.757 - An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives

Straw-poll vote on House Committee on Ways and Means proposed amendment

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:10 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

Testimony and Committee discussion

• Chris Noble, Policy Director, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP)
  

3:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Review of mark-up and potential vote

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

2:00 PM

Federal Housing Policy Update

Comments on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

• Miles McGuriman, Policy Analyst, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  

2:30 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

• Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• George Demas, General Counsel, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  

3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Review of House Ways and Means and House Appropriations amendments

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:40 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Standard

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9:15 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Introduction and walk-through

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

10:00 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Testimony and discussion

• Emily Adams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  
• Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:10 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Discussion and potential mark-up

• Rep. David Durfee, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.607 - An act relating to institutional real estate investors’ purchase of single- and two-family residences

• Chris Snyder, President/Owner, Snyder Homes
  

1:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Review of House Judiciary amendment

• Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

• J.P. Isabelle, Executive Director, Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:40 AM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Noyes amendment review

• Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by caucuses and lunch

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Section 3a

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Rowan Hawthorne, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Vermont Department of Labor
  

9:20 AM

Break

9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

House Appropriations and Krasnow amendment review

• Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Rep. Ian Goodnow, Co-sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Judiciary
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

10:30 AM

Joint Hearing

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Standard

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9:00 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Proposed extreme temperatures protections language

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Rowan Hawthorne, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Vermont Department of Labor
  
• Brian Maggiotto, Executive Director, Vermont Lodging Association
  
• Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  
• Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  
• Kendal Smith, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:20 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Introduction and walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Natural Resources
  

11:00 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Proposed extreme temperature language

• Cutis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597
  
• Matt Cota, Representing, Meadow Hill Consulting
  
• Richard Wobby, Executive Vice President, Director of Safety Training and Member Services, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

11:55 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens Amendment review

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 27, 2026

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Standard

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9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens and Logan amendments straw-poll

• Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor of amendment, Chittenden-16
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

1:05 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens, Logan, and Cina amendments straw-polls

• Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:05 PM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Proposed extreme temperature language

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nancy Wiese, Director, Windham Regional Career Center, VACTED
  

1:35 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Introduction and walk-through

• Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Bill Sponsor
  
• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Jennifer Emens-Butler, General Counsel & Director of Closing, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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9:05 AM

Fair Housing Awareness Day

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs. The meeting will be held in Room 11 and livestreamed on the House General YouTube page.

• Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  
• Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Kahlia Livingston, Fair Housing Project Education & Outreach Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  

9:45 AM

Break

10:05 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• George Demas, General Counsel, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Chair, Act 69 State Housing and Residential Services Planning Committee
  
• Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  

11:00 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Committee discussion and potential mark-up

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

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9:05 AM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Introduction and walk-through

• Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  
• Rebecca White, Risk Management Director of Operations, Agency of Administration
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

• Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits and Wellness, Department of Human Resources
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

• Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
  

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Friday, April 3, 2026

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8:45 AM

Caucus of the Whole

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• Chuck Lacy, Member, Jericho Housing Committee
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Mark-up and Committee discussion

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:35 PM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Mark-up and Committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:50 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Committee discussion and potential mark-up

• Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and lunch

1:05 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

1:25 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Fiscal note walk-through

• Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:45 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Mark-up review and discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Review of mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• J.P. Isabelle, Executive Director, Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:20 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

9:40 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Review of mark-up and Committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Section 6

• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Chair, Act 69 State Housing and Residential Services Planning Committee
  

11:05 AM

Break

11:40 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Mark-up review

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:05 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

House Agriculture fly-by report and discussion of section 3a of S.230

• Rep. David Durfee, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  

9:40 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Committee discussion and mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:05 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Committee discussion of section 3a and mark-up

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:20 AM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Committee discussion

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Committee discussion and vote

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:15 AM

Break

11:40 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Common interest communities amendment

• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:40 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Section 12 in draft 1.1

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

Followed by lunch

1:05 PM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Non-compete language discussion and possible mark-up

• Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• Rep. Abbey Duke, Co-sponsor
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:25 PM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Committee discussion of draft 2.1 and potential mark-up

• Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Field Trip

Tour of Huntington Homes manufacturing facility. This meeting will not be livestreamed.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Non-compete proposal

• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Paid Leave Updates

• Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits and Wellness, Department of Human Resources
  
• Gretchen Elias, Coalition Manager, Vermont Paid Leave Coalition
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Kimberly Rudeen, Head of Absence Management, The Hartford
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:55 AM

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Committee discussion and potential mark-up

• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:35 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

S.230 - An act relating to fair employment practices

Mark-up review

• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of Vermont Healthcare Association
  
• Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

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